Authentic Report on Weiser Warren Route
M W Sommercamp & Co arrived from Warren after a brief business trip. He found the trail fair for foot travelers and noted 100 men and 200 horses on the South Fork of the Salmon with supply crowds for Warren merchants and prospectors. Snow was melting rapidly and Elk Summit progress was expected to improve the W O W route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jias. Sommercamp
M. Wb. Sommercamp
Warren
South Fork
Summercamp
Elk Summit
Thunder Mountain
Dixie
British Camp at Chalmette Allegations Reported
General Pearson returned from Washington amid investigation into the alleged British army post at Chalmette. Evidence supports Gov Heard’s charges, with some extending beyond what Secretary Hay received. Bryan and pro-Boer sympathizers tour Lathrop remount camp to urge action. A runaway caused a four year leg ulcer. Bucklen’s Arm released by cure.
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Pearson
Washington
Crowder
Chalmette
Heard
Hay
W. J. Bryan
Lathrop
Bryan
Friends In
Congress
Gotham Excited by Thunder Mountain District News
A New York paper reports growing interest in the Thunder Mountain District with local readers abuzz over upcoming developments and potential economic impact. Officials and residents speculate on opportunities and infrastructure plans amid heightened attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Thunder Mountain District
Thunder Mountain gold rush draws thousands to Idaho fields
An era of unprecedented mining fever grips Thunder Mountain Idaho as thousands rush toward the mountain of gold. Tales of resilience and danger accompany the boom with miners like Chris Guidici surviving days in the snow. The district, forty miles square in isolation, blossomed after early quartz and placer yields of $100 to $700 daily, spurring railroads and vast investments. By spring an estimated twenty five thousand men are expected in camp as mining stocks surge and properties change hands.
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New York
Idaho
Thunder Mountain
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Northwest
Klondike
Thunder Mt
Thunder Mountain Gold Fields
Chris” Guidici
Guidici
Eldorado
Pioneera
Lode
Weiser Talks to Portland on Thunder Mountain Road Trade
Weiser Idaho merchants urge Portland to fund a Warren to Thunder Mountain wagon road, arguing the route is the only year round path and would capture most Thunder Mountain trade. They seek 12 000 to 15 000 dollars from Portland and promise priority buying in Weiser firms for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oregonian
Portland
Thunder Mountain
Warras
Idaho
Chamber of Commerce
Weiser
Kreb
Lockwood
Fosselman
Warren
Weer
Weiser-Warren
Mr. Fosaelman
Salt Lake
Boise
Mr. Fosselman
Weiser Declared Thunder Mountain Outfitting Point
Weiser is identified as the original port of entry and key outfitting hub for the Thunder Mountain trade. Merchants anticipate permanent trade, boasting the best prices versus Denver, Salt Lake, and Portland. The council route remains the main wagon road into the camp, with 40 percent of prospectors passing through Weiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Thunder Mountain
Weiger
Weiser
Denver
Salt Lake
Portland
Project Much Favored Road Fund For Warren Thunder Mountain
Portland jobbers met to form a fund for a wagon road from Warren to Thunder Mountain. Leaders Fosselman and Lockwood asked for 12 000 to 15 000 dollars. Two committees were set to canvass subscriptions as merchants decide on contributing to the mining camp trade route. The road would run from Council to a rail terminus, giving Portland merchants access to regional trade.
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Portland
Warren
Thunder Mountain
Fosaelman
Lockwood
Thunder Mount
Council
Stutes
EB Lockwood
Fosselman Senterday
Chamber of Commerce
Supplies Exhausted Miner From Thunder Mountain News
A miner from Thunder Mountain reports exhausted supplies at the camp area prompting a clarifying dispatch. The message notes dwindling provisions and urges support from authorities and nearby teams. Detailing the travel and camp conditions remains the focus of the report.
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Thunder Mountain
Ward Reports Strained Provisions In Thunder Mountain Camp
Thunder Mountain prospector W H Ward arrives in Council after a seven day trail. He reports camp provisions exhausted and warns of suffering unless supplies arrive soon. Prices for flour bacon coffee sugar are high. About 75 men remain in camp with more on the route. Ward plans to return in about 60 days and believes rich mines may be found before fall.
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Capital News
H. Ward
Thunder Mountain
Council
Monumental Creek
Dewey
Dixie Trail
Ward
Leven & Group of Four
Bouler Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Davis
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
America
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan & Co
Baring Magoun & Co
Drexel & Co
Philadelphia
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston
Woodman
Moven
Dr McCreery
Vendomer
Gotham
Thunder Mountain Wagon Road
Mears
Feaselman
Chunder Mountain
Weiser Council- Warren
W. H. Ward
6Th Council
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