Dan Kerfoot in Idaho Dynamiter Encounter Sets Stage
In aSeven Devils episode assessor Dan Kerfoot and deputy confronted rival dynamiters from Shoshone County a brawl ensued leaving Kerfoot victorious after a staged fight. The incident drew local attention as Kerfoot aided a Boise competitor scoop while a county crowd dispersed.
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Dan Kerfoot
Manly
Paris
University of Virginia
Mineral
Dan
C Olin
Seven Devils
Sia Nal
Boise
Ted
Sistesiman
D AL Kerfoot
Washington County
Ani
Smith
Weity
Weiser
Asaeasor Kerfoot
Shoshone County
Kerfoot
Mylors
Sho Ahone County
Miners seize Northwest Copper mine over unpaid wages
In a dawn takeover the Iron Dyke mine, owned by Northwest Copper, was seized by its employees after three months without pay. Guards were posted, a powder charge was prepared as a signal, and work on the Ox Bow tunnel halted with about a dozen men remaining. Contractors Orman and Crook and the Northwest Railway and Copper companies owe three months’ wages, with no immediate resolution in sight.
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Pine
Iron Dyke
Northwest Copper Company
Twe
Ox Bow
Orman & Crook
Northwest Railway Company
Hans Bros
Weiser to Seven Devils Rail Line Expansion Progress
Chief Engineer Moore reports the P&LN plan to extend a branch from Price valley to Seven Devils, saving at least 25 miles of track and 5 million in invested capital. Survey crews along Little Salmon reach Salmon Ridge. the route boasts grade under 1.5 percent and broad construction progress at Weiser with water works and a turntable spur advancing.
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P & LN
Seven Devils
Prive Valley
Rome
Weiser
Seven Devils Hive
Moore
Wei ‘Ner
Conrail
Price Valley
Cquonse
Shelby
President Hill
Mosera Habbel
T. A. Merritt
Land Department
Galloway
Bret
Tin Farm
Huntington
le Wn
Welser Canyon
Middle Valley
Tavk
Indians Not Dying Out Says Census Will Show Growth
An official told a Washington Star reporter the Indian population will not vanish. The coming census is expected to show over 300,000 Indigenous people in the western states and scattered nations like the Six Nations in New York, with tribes such as Choctaws Creeks Seminoles Cherokees Chickasaws numbering in the thousands.
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Washington Star
Six Nations
New York State
O'Pool
Commission Louse
Payette area notes and local incidents recap
A jumble of community updates reports a near death scare for A B Moss and a medical scare involving Dr. Skippen in Payette. Other items mention social events, travels of Mrs Toole, property sales, church services, and a fatal fire accident to five year old Emma Firkin’s family, with funeral details and condolences. The piece also touches on military leave and reception plans for returning volunteers, cemetery fund needs, and a Borah speech praising labor organization and civic duty.
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J. W. Eaton
Nob Hill
Moss Mercantile Co
Livi
Fila
Thy
A.groathe
Boise City
Thomas
Jones
Tina Greathe
Trev. McPherson
Epiacopal
Skippen
A. Bo Moss
Tila
Idan
J J. Toole
Meechan
Mee
John Metiinehy
Mien May Ingalls
Rel
Mesare Wells
Lowa
Payette
Fred McDonald
Montara
Chov
Niper
Rey
Sherk
le Eighth
Lyte
Sugan
Firkins
Brown
Shearer
Welser
Capram
Boral
Paul Corcoran
Borah
le Jury
Snd
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Society
Weiser Lodge No
A. M
Masonic Hall
A. B, Axpeuson
W. M W
B. Goopneam
OD Weiser
Wal Woek
C. F. Temple
A. Sosmrmucascy
N.Q
O. M. Hanover
Myrtle Lodge
Knights of Bythiia
WaxSter
Newsox P. Konan
Aid
Aios Shrole Be
Amen
Woodcraft
Alwaya Welcome
Mia
Herrin Suianar
Mexwim Aroranosos
Secrutar
Valles Camp
Avery
F. Abytinger
Davtr
Wagenen
Borse
Idaho
Canine Stig
Hyirasile Rainer
Mit
Molen
AL. Sumbars & Watervolle
Whisker
Calla
Denney & Wvalehouse 5
Ph Ow Shiney
Su Weiser
J. Washington Raster
Weiser, Edamo
Ayers
Offlon
Milton G. Cage
Bona Blonk
Land
Rbk. Wilson
Badumna
Tauo
Bases & Stuart
Liew Proation
Stave
Foilera
Mindng Laven Spesiales
Ofiee, Tek
CK. Whitham’ Store
Weiser, Jdana
Varlan, Ayers & Varlan
Law
Weibio, Tdano
Omoe
Ayers Mulitline
Maho
Bittinger
Barber
Tinaiv
Whisel
Vendome
S M. Atchison
Kaper Hansius
Hixsdwood
Weisha
Dano
Harvey
Agent Home Insurance Co
Royal Tx
London
Liverpool
Globe Nsurance Companies
George Dean, Jr
Dynamiters
Mace & Co
Harne & Stuart
Davis
Yarria
Hopkins
Leighton
Harris
Phereupar
Tinanittee
Sid
Gerwick
Tron Dyke
Seven Devils Branch
Alief
Raiiryad Notas
Philadelphia
Salt Tanke Tribune
Oregon
Mann Crook
I Merritt
Belind Hava
James Donnelly
State Penitentiary
Alene Dynamiter
Chitooran
Sas Wens
Stuart
Wutter
Corcoran
Big Buffalo
Buffalo Hump
E. Steele
Grab
Jacob N. Rive
Perry Mallory
Bee Rigley
Catnta
Robbins
Big Buffalo Group
Weiser Hintel Block
Pherless
Onur Neaivest Anit
A.B. Moss
Poksunt
Garwick's
Alliance
O'Tool
Nearetta
Spiniow
Tave
Limho
Philippines
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Golden Gate
San Vrangisco
Shore Lawns
Manila
Grant
United ‘States
North Dakota
Wyoming
Weiner Cemetery
Seana
Sorah
Nee Scere
Hut Lm A Roms
Patel
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