Oregon Man Griffth Found Guilty in Holt Weapon Case
The State of Oregon charged Griffth with deadly weapon assault in the Holt shooting of John Boutson at Nyssa six weeks prior. After a crowded Yale district court trial, Griffth was found guilty and sentenced to one year in Salem penitentiary plus costs. Attorneys included Frank Harris and W R King for the defense and John Rand and Miller for the state. The case featured dramatic testimony and a highly contested defense.
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State of Oregon
Salem
Yale
Griffith
Frank Harris
Weiser
W. R. King
Ontario
Baker City
John Rand
Miller
Malhuer County
First Colored Woman Sentenced to Penitentiary in Louisiana
Warden Perrin reports a colored woman convicted at Lewiston for robbery is to be transported to the penitentiary for several years. The warden plans to escort her in a few days, marking a historic first for a colored woman in the state.
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Perrin
Lewiston
Libery
Rin
Laai
Capital News
Lewiston considers railway charter amid power scheme claims
Lewiston plans for a street railway charter led by Senator Dubois and associates are linked by the Lewiston Teller to a broader electric power plan. Reportedly the scheme aims to secure water power and irrigation rights, with possible control of water resources indicated as part of the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubow
Awston
Wlewiston Teller
Dubois
Mr Pence
Lewiston
Prospectors Rush to Thunder Mountain District
A Spokane party led by Les McGuire heads toward Thunder Mountain to develop several locations. McGuire notes many will travel to the camp this summer, with Meitt already in the area last year and returning to pursue mining prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thund Mountain District
Iday
Les McGuire
Spokane
Meitt
T Ming
Mguire
Death of Eni Metzdorf Hall Metzdorff in Idaho
Eni Metzdorf Hall Metzdorff, a well known resident of und Weiser, died at Payette Tuesday after spotted fever. He had been ill for several days before being taken to Payette and died three days after removal to the camp. He was active in Woodmen of the World in favor of a sister in Germany and was interested in mining properties in Idaho. He is buried at Payette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eni Metzdorf
Metzdorff
Und Weiser
Payette
Odd Fellows Anniversary in Weiser Lodge No 17
Weiser Lodge No 17 will celebrate the fourth anniversary of the order on Saturday evening, April 25, at Odd Fellows hall. An interesting program includes addresses by N. F. Kimball and Rev. GC EB Evans, plus instrumental and vocal music. The evening closes with a luncheon prepared by the lodge.
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Weiser Lodge No
U. U
Odd Fellow's Hall
N. F. Kimball
Rey
EB. Evans
Will Return to Waterville Men Inspecting Country
Theodore Platz and J. D. Benson of Waterville Minnesota, after a visit to the area to look over the vicinity for settlement, returned home Thursday afternoon. Benson is a nephew of J. D. Benson near five miles west, and both men planned to settle up affairs and return.
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Theodore Platz
J. D. Benson
Waterville
Minnesota
Mr. Benson
Mr Platz
Maller Ditch Affairs Settled and Ditch Repair Near End
Engineer Utter returned from the Malheur ditch area where contractors and the ditch company will receive estimates to base settlements. All matters were adjusted satisfactorily and funds secured to settle claims and push the project to completion without further interruptions.
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Utter
Malheur Ditch
Route He Took to Grouse Creek Placer
W R Stacey of Helena Montana visited Grangeville en route to Grouse creek to inspect a large placer proposition. He traveled via Whitebird and Meadows to his destination.
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W. R. Stacey
Helena
Montana
Grouse Creek
Mr. Stacy
Whitebird and Meadows
Grangeville
Religious Life of Our Late President Sermon at Congregational Church
Rev R W Rogers will deliver a sermon on The Religious Life of Our Late President McKinley at the Congregational church next Sunday evening. The service begins at 8 o clock and is open to all. Flower seeds from the agricultural department have been exhausted. some vegetable seeds remain available. Try the Semi Weekly Signal.
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Signa
Agricultural Department
McKinley
R. W Rogers
Congregational Church
Black brute deserves lynching at Paris hotel assault
A Black man employed as a cook at Hotel Burgoyne assaulted Miss Hemmert of St Charles in her room after being discharged days earlier. He throttled and bit her while a companion screamed for help. police arrested him and sent him to Paris for safekeeping. The incident, described as the worst outrage ever in the city, prompted calls for a long penitentiary term.
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Miss Hemmert
St. Charles
Burgoyne
John Downing
John
Hadieg
Opera House
Gee
Heggie
Paris
Bemp
Montpelies
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week by County Clerk
The county clerk issued licenses this week to Claude A. Hurd of Payette to marry Elsie N. Herrington of Payette, and to Tho EK Wilson of Baker City to marry Laura Hinton of Sumpter.
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Smith
Claude A. Hurd
Payette
Elsie N. Herrington
Paycette, Tho
EK. Wilson
Baker City
Laura Hinton
Sumpter
Hurd and Herrington Wed in Payette City
Claude A. Hurd of Payette and Fisie M. Herrington of Payette were married on April 14 by Rev Henry G. Taylor at the Episcopal church in this city.
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Claude A.hurd
Payette
Fisie M. Herrington
Henry G. Taylor
Episcopal Church
Marriage at Episcopal Parsonage in Baker City
Thomas Wilson known as Chick Wilson of Baker City marries Laura Hinton of Sumpter at the Episcopal parsonage with Rev Henry G Taylor performing the ceremony. Remedies in Great Demand notes Champlain s Cough Remedy as cure for la grippe and is offered by all druggists amid widespread cold and grip prevalence.
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Episcopal Parsonage
Henry G. Taylor
Thomas Wilson
Chick
Wilson
Baker City
Laura Hinton
Sumpter
Joseph D. Wiliams
McDuff
Jerry and the halted plant project stalls progress
Detectives hunting Jerry White report no sighting of him as they await factory plans for plant layout. Machinery and small piping ordered, foundation awaiting arrival. Without the small pipe, the digging trenches would be filled, delaying reservoir work and likely delaying completion this year.
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Jerry White
Jerry
Machinery Arrives for Gibbs and Dickerson Sheep Plant
Machinery for Gibbs & Dickerson sheep shearing plant has arrived and is being set up at Sage Creek. The latest arrival is a 12 horsepower gasoline engine to furnish power, and an experienced machinist from the east will run the plant.
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Gibbs & Dickerson
Sage Creek
Dr Frank Mitchell Moves to Blackfoot Drug Store
Dr Frank Mitchell accompanied by Mrs Mitchell departs Wednesday afternoon for Blackfoot to take charge of one of the town's largest drug stores and continue his medical practice. Many friends in this area extend greeting and wishes for success in his new field.
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Frank Mitchell
Mitchell
Blackfoot
Corner Stone Laying for Idaho Falls Beet Sugar Factory
A gala Idaho Falls event celebrates laying the corner stone of Idaho's first beet sugar factory. Governor Morrison and Senator Borah were absent. Salt Lake investors arrived, greeted by a large crowd, with Rexburg contributing many visitors and transport by team due to an unfinished Short Line branch.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Morrison
W. E. Borah
Salt Lake
Rexburg
For Rent Four Room Cottage Inquire at Famous Store
A four room cottage is available for rent with inquiries at Famous Store. The Indies of the Outlook Club decide to close the free reading room on Sundays until 1 p m.
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Outlook Club
Commissioners Proceed With County Business April 1903
County board examines bonds including Geo P Rhea and several constables. Officials’ first quarter fees tallied. liquor license suspensions and revocation ordered. Road petition from Mineral to Weiser considered. county to pay $500 upon completion. Numerous claims audited. some disallowed for lack of county charge or prior payment. Coroner sworn in. licenses issued. county aid denied for Mary Crosby. Hillis Wright declared a county charge with $25 quarterly aid.
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Geo. P/ Rhea
Charles H. Reed
Cambridge
G. Olson
Mann Creel
A. A Seay
Lower Crane
James Barton
W. V. Seid
Joln Coski
Ludwig M. Skogsaus
G M Waterhouse
Frank E Smith
Frank KE Smith
Willoughby Adams
T M Jeffreys
Geo. Yardley
Upper Mann’s Creek
Weiser
Raseel Newman
H. N. Macomb
Middle Valley
Wotil
Antil
Mineral and Vicinity
Weiser and Vicinity
Mineral
Coakley Bros
John
Smith & Smith
John McDumals
Eerie
R Smith
John Mer Dumals
Morels Sommer
Roberts
Matthews & Moulton
Lewes Ees Opp & Davis
Furor
Slater
Windes
Addington
Phillip M Tubbind
Eno Smith
Hen Baird
Utiwer
Caetn
Chris
Chris Ale
Kimbrough
Sertif
Gourt
Seree Bis State Hank
Tdaho
People’s Bank
Cohhimomles
Cee
Ces
Eesee Ees Bank of
Bank of Weiser
Dudley
Lynch & Waters
M. W. Addington
Matilda Woods
Mary Woods
Charles Helma
Joe Moss
J. R. Romans
Mary L. Crosby
Hillis D. Wright
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Jp Griffith
Alpe de Laval No. 2
J. W. Crowett
Ida
Maller Ditch
Will
EO. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Davis Drog Co
Rocky Mt. Bell Telephone Co
Haworth & Co
Eee & Waters
Oateau
Bee Iron. Bros
Sommercamp & Co
Hadelson
Phorsday
Wm McBratney
Dille & Ellis, Caprum
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