Extra Sessions in Congress Through the Years
A historical review traces ten extra sessions from Adams in 1797 to Grant's era. It covers motivations, key acts like the Louisiana Purchase and embargo, Civil War tensions, and notable figures in the sessions. A Boise Valley note on irrigation and a Boise man claiming Christ are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Adams
United States
France
England
Washington
Bonapart
Jefferson
Louisiana
Arkansas
Missouri
Town
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Oregon
Colorado
Oklahoma
Lidian Territory
Madison
Pierce
Sion
Sesson
Territory
Senate
Friends of Slavery
N.P. Banks
Sumner
Wilson
Fessenden
Trumball
White House
Hayes
Weisers Silver Address Calls for Gold Standard Repeal
Unreadable OCR yields a Weiser Idaho county meeting urging Congress to repeal monetary laws and resist a silver demonetization. The document warns that a gold standard would ruin mining and farming, depress wages, and crush western interests while demanding honest enforcement of just laws and loyalty to the nation. It advocates free coinage and parity of 16 to 1 and warns against compulsion, urging public votes and unity to protect industry and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser
Senaronsxo
Stove
Iren L
Dunois Axp Hox
Wiis Swe
Menunis
Goutlewen
United States
Congress
Washington County
Idaho
Mina
East
Idaho Finances Report Shows Treasury in Fair Condition
State Auditor Hamsey presents a semi annual report with a table detailing fund balances and obligations. It notes a measured treasury balance of 167 525 22, yet actual cash on hand is 103 558 09 with 3 967 13 tied in a suspense account. Bonded debt totals 273 000 with various state and wagon road bonds listed and warrants outstanding at 160 861 45. The report cites a 1882 assessed state valuation of 31 160 000 and references income from licenses, capitol rents, and other sources for the period January 2 to June 30, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Purpos
Waylumn
Capitol Building
Matera Ufiad
Supreme Court
Suusteivsi
Kecheniod Entalea. cc. OY
Janel Wale
Autarawyn’ Cott
Land Department
Cavil Endownist Fund
University Porponen
Tomal
Rusticating in the Wilds Murmurs From Mann Creek Mountains
Travel prose recalling mountain scenery near Weiser and Payette towns, contrasting hot lowland heat with cool forest retreats. Names a list of campers and families at the Weiser Payette camps, notes social gatherings, hymns, and rustic leisure as weather and pioneer spirit shape the experience. Mentions local businesses, hotels, and residents involved in camp life and regional letters.
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Upper
Mannerwek
Weiser
Cates’ Mill
Mra
W. B. Karta
Hazel
John W. Ayers
A. K. Roberts
Marlon Johnston
Newman
Q. M. Harvey
Misses Kuma
Lizzie
Katie Cope
Winnie Hopkins
Fannie Mitchell
Ann Galloway
Essie Hartvng
Ella Jenne
Messrs
NT. Garrison
Walter Riggs
VanSice
Will Cope
W. Mitchell
Jack Ennor
Dan Cotter
John Jenne
Kurtzeau Grands
Payette Colony
W S. Gee
Ella Goodwin
Ella Jimerson
Artainadlér
Messra
Jimerson
Henry Harman
Clit Goodwin
Will Jimerson
Payette
Prat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Express
Joe
Prvight
Tixpress
Ervight
House Tlanct
Nempa
A. E. Bowers
M. Harvey
Notary Public
Algo Uhinks
Home
Phewix
Oval
Lancashire
Mon
Imperist
Hamburg Breivon Thimines
Wisi, Edaho
Thos. P. Maryatt
Anp
M. Carl
Weiser, Thamo
Vendome Hotel
Tocahalan
Attorney AT Law
Rose City, Idaho
Sonna Bock
Whiser
Idabo
Denney & Waterhouse
Feran Harrie
State Drive
Flint Street
Tate
Avera
Idamo
Kane Toy
W. Booker
Baruer and Maturesser
IAND
Mart Hannan
Puornmron
M. Johnston
Wels
Mann Creek
Uly
Weithen I
Bere
Yalves
F. Contra
Idaho Falls
The
Times
Mr. Ellis
Lewisville
Eagle Rock
Willow Creek
Fost
Wnfertunatesebild
Huck
Rattlesnake
Range & Valley
William Denton
Boise Valley
Christ
Blackfoot Asylum
Dubois
Idaho Finances
Hamsey
Mann Creek Mountains
Pioneers of Nations
Mano Creek
Nestor
John Matthews
Caldwell Deltas
Gace
Avalanche
W.S. Harley
Brunean
Wermer
Mountain
Harley
W. FF
Sommercamp
York
Ong
McGregor
Silver City
Dr. King
HK. Bucklerr & Co
Chicago
Jenney & Waterhouse
Royal Baking Powder CO
Ibe Wails Noy
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