19 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
1
Notes from THETA A report describe constant traffic on Thunder Mountain Road with men traveling daily. It records steady movement and lingering activity, highlighting a bustling rural route as locals pass through.
Travelers to Thunder Mountain report rising numbers and steady departures and arrivals. Pat Rasche brought coarse gold from Rainbow mountain, while R J Conroy shared rich ore from a claim about ten miles from the Dewey mine. The Belle of Thunder Mountain company bought a forty stamp mill at North Point, NC, as work continues on tunneling and bridge-building to ease access and water flow.
OIG reports a major strategic victory described as leading the entire state in a head order. The report emphasizes strong leadership, coordinated efforts, and broad impact across agencies. No specific names or dates are provided in the readable text.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports the region at high pitch with likely session closure tonight. Inquiries and investments indicate about 50,000 people will explore and settle in central Idaho within the next six months.
Delegates from Idaho towns gathered in Weiser to decide on organizing a state grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Officers were elected and plans set for future sessions as Most Grand Worthy Matron Mrs Laura B Hart led the event. Chicago buyers acquired the Edger L Wilson apple orchard near Boise for 19000 dollars. Immigration and real estate agents report steady homeseeker activity from Payette and nearby points.
A brief notice reports another life lost amid clashes over native land. The item notes British actions and political leaders involved, highlighting perceived brutality and the fatal incident as part of ongoing tensions.
A London cablegram to the Chicago Tribune recounts Commandant Scheepers being executed at 3 o'clock with a band, an ambulance procession, and a blindfolded chair restraint. Seventy Coldstream Guards fired a single volley at close range, the display described as a sickening sight. The account notes Scheepers showed no flinch or pale, and the burial involved emptying the chair pieces aboard the grave. The piece also mentions the band tune accompanying the execution and Boer rage following the event.
Dakota visitor Mr O L Churchill from Jamestown North Dakota visits his nephew L Churchill. The elder Churchill is a man of means and would consider a financial stake in Weiser under certain conditions.
Lewiston dispatch reports the death of J H Twohy of Spokane on the Clearwater River when a raft overturned while descending the river Saturday. The body had not yet been recovered at last report.
At Hartley’s trial on Wednesday Judge Jeffreys ordered him placed under $500 bonds to keep the peace as requested by Daniel Ledington.
Improving, Coleman & Co have made great improvements at their place of business and the interior in taking on quite a palatial aspect. The alterations give the showroom and offices a refined, expansive feel with enhanced lighting, finishes, and spatial flow.
Dr M L Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio describes two years of voice loss and a stubborn cough following a severe cold. After trying many remedies for 35 years, he found quick relief with Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. A Davis Dave Co guarantee promises relief for threat and lung troubles with trial bottles available free.
A pilgrim writes from Warren after a trip to the Thunder Mountain gold fields. He details lodging at Meadows hotel with noted accommodations, a noon meal at Payette lakes eating spots, and travel toward a second eating house and saloon at Flater. The fragment ends with mentions of Winter Spray and Sommercamp's corset fashions.
Chas R Nicholson has resigned as rural mail carrier for the Weiser route. An inspector will arrive soon to select his successor, with a replacement expected to be announced after the inspection day.
Move on Thunder Mountain begins as indications point to rapid expansion toward the range. A mining map notes Thunder Mountain is heavily advertised in the east, with far more attention from New York Boston and Pittsburgh than from western interests.
Telegraphic items report Queen Wilhelmina of Holland dangerously ill and a prominent English lawyer to declare Coarl Rhoden’s will a magnificent document but not to stand. Also notes a production of The Scout of the Philippines, a massacre near Diarbekir, Kurdish forces vs Christians, and Belgium labor strikes with troop alignment issues.
H G Heffron of the Bingham Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co Salt Lake Valley contracted for ores and has purchased John Rogers ore now lying at the Peacocks mine in In Weiser.
The town of Council recovered footing lost in the January fire and, with a few new structures, presented a better appearance to visitors arriving by the P. I. N. train. As the rail point for Thunder Mountain travel, Council expects greater activity this year.
Reading room invites all to a book party where admission is a book, new or used. Attendees may bring a book to represent it, refreshments provided, a program planned to swell the library. Event set for Friday April 25 at the public reading room.
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