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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
1
Brief dispatch notes sparse updates from China with few details or names. The report emphasizes overall scarcity of information and limited coverage of events in the region.
Reports from Shanghai and Kiang Yu describe growing peril as Boxer forces and Chinese troops threaten foreigners. Massacres of missionaries and natives are cited, with calls for international action to curb the rioting and prevent further bloodshed. Other items mention a Seven Devils trip and a Rapid river milling project.
The Signal reports Jay Czizek shipped four ore cars to the Boston & Seven Devils Copper Co. The shipment yields Old Peacock 60 tons at 7 ounces silver per ton, 40 veate gold, 209 copper percent. Decoral 10$ tons at 1 ounce silver per ton, 30 cents gold, 39.6 copper. South Peacock per ton 4 ounces silver, 2.50 dollars gold, 17.3 copper. After freight and treatment charges, the consignee sent Ozizek a check for 309% returns from the four cars.
A large gathering in Q O M Harvey's office organized the Bryan and Stevenson Campaign Club of Weiser Frank Harris elected temporary chairman RK. Lockwood secretary Judge J L Story named president with J R Foreman and John Rose as officers. By law committee named and plans for meetings and a campaign button discussed. 116 members signed up with many pledging funds. Adjourned to meet Monday at the opera house. Fresh meats advertised by F Korup.
General Roberts reports the Boers hold firm near Pretoria, resisting encirclement as allied forces press the chase. No decisive breakthrough yet, signaling a drawn-out engagement with risky maneuvers and cautious advances.
London July 30 operations in South Africa reach standstill as Lord Roberts halts at Pretoria and Botha eludes pursuit. Delarey besieges Baden Powell at Rustenburg, while relief forces fail. Weather hampers actions. Maclaren and three Highlanders die of exposure. Kruger reportedly at Waterval Onder. French seizes Middelburg. Pole-Carew near Braaispruit. War office notes dispatches.
Lord Roberts notes a single train captured July 21 between Kroonstad and the Vaal carrying supplies, two officers and 100 Welsh Fusiliers. Fouriesburg dispatch dated July 27 cites heavy fighting to force the passes, two days of stubborn contests. General Hunters report high casualties and the British drive across Relief Nek while Boers retreat with wagons cattle and stories into mountain passes guarded by troops.
The Weiser Board of Trade met to discuss financing a municipal water works and electric lights project. A petition and special election on bonding was favored, with the board offering to guarantee election costs if bonds failed. Republicans Borah and Houston spoke at the Opera House with Weiser officials and a large crowd attending. Summer underwear for men at Summercamp's priced at 50 cents a suit.
A large new power plant begins operations within three miles of Ontario, expanding regional electric production capacity. The project, described as a major infrastructure achievement, aims to improve supply and reliability for nearby communities and industries. Local officials praise the facility as a long term economic boost.
The Ontario Advocate reports a $250,000 irrigation venture powering a large plant near Weiser with power sent to a pumping site by the Malheur river mouth. The plan aims to irrigate 20,000 to 30,000 acres on Dead Ox Flat, using Snake River water and a new electric plant, with construction proposed to start January 1, 1901.
Weiser announces a new fruit evaporator by the Weiser Valley Fruit and Evaporating Company. The L shaped two story plant will cover 84 by 90 feet, cost about $6000 and yield 31 tons per 30 hours. 17 workers will be employed on site and about 65 to manage fruit in orchards nearby. The firm, incorporated by Koff Bruce Eastman Fischer Butterfield, is led by Pont Moulton with M. J. Jones supervising construction. The venture aims to boost local industry and encourage growers to use custom work.
The Trenton Leader praises a forthcoming book as destined for great success and wide influence on political thought, comparing its impact to Uncle Tom's Cabin. It claims the work teaches fundamental truths about liberty and government, urging reformers and neighbors alike to buy a copy through Weiser cents.
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