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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
1
Items from Washington County's best camps are being showcased as part of a community event. Officials highlight prized possessions and historic artifacts gathered from local camps with emphasis on regional heritage and civic pride.
In Ruthburg Idaho area mining notes report improved camp conditions after winter. Copper gains appear in Lookout and Hercules mines as old tunnels advance. Several outfits push crosscuts while water and hard rock slow progress. Analysts expect summer activity with assays guiding investment.
A stark route comparison reveals 138 miles separate two major terminals. Officials emphasize bridging the gap with faster transit, revised schedules, and improved highway links to shorten travel time and boost regional commerce. Local leaders urge support for funding and coordinated planning.
The article emphasizes that completing the Little Salmon wagon road will provide an open north to south thoroughfare through the state. It notes that after finishing connections from the Pacific & Idaho Northern to Council and the Northern Pacific to Stiles only 38 miles remain, soon reduced this summer, and predicts future railway construction and the development of valuable resources awaiting transportation facilities.
Reports circulated that massive railroad mergers are being formed under New Jersey law to consolidate control over U S railway networks. Prominent bankers and executives including Morgan Vanderbilt Hill Harriman Gould Rockefeller Schiff Stillman were named, with early steps to gain control of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Great Northern and Northern Pacific.
Attorney J J Blake of Boise returns from Lewiston and reports a renewed case in Nez Perce involving whether Clearwater county possesses the required assessable property under the constitution and the legality of the act creating the county.
Perve Bhave abandons the matter with a possible friendly suit by Clearwater residents. A Supreme Court decision would seal legality of future county acts and settle arising questions. Judge Blake, counsel for Clearwater, expects the case at the May term. He notes Governor Hunt’s appointments were well received and that the appointees are capable.
London April 4 The committees urge fixing the civil list at about 470000 pounds with detailed allocations for privy purse household expenses works and sundry items Annuities are planned for the duke and duchess of Cornwall and York and for the king's daughters The queen’s annuity may rise to 70000 if she outlives the king and a 30000 annuity is provided for the duchess in event of the duke’s death The minority signatory Labouchere calls for no increase noting American costs exceed the monarchy and titles are unnecessary
Idaho World notes Shelly Sutton known as Idaho's boy poet has written for pleasure, not money, risking local fame. Experts say if he writes for first class magazines his renown and income could expand. Also mentions local ads and a testimonial on Dr King’s New Discovery curing a severe cough and lung trouble.
In Weiser the day is marked by orderly ceremonies and local remarks as residents honor the occasion with orderly gatherings. Officials praise community spirit and reflect on the significance of the day for the city and its people.
Large Easter crowds filled St Luke's and Congregational, with children receiving eggs, Bible prizes, and a souvenir for Mr Heatley. Rev Jennings, Rev Ashman, and Rev Delepine led services across St Luke's, St Agnes, and Baptist churches, highlighting Resurrection themes, choral music, and festive decorations amid a day of cold sunshine.
Eastern road officials meet in Chicago to settle on a 1 cent per mile rate for Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Cleveland this September. Some lines doubt the measure, preferring traffic to the Pan American exposition, but precedent suggests the rate will be granted.
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