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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
6
Governor Morrison announced the resignation of Reese H. Davis as state immigration commissioner and named F. Eggleston of Caldwell as his successor. Eggleston, long a Caldwell resident, now spends part of his time in Wyoming after disposing of Caldwell property.
A Philadelphia telegram reports a claimed plan by Rudolph Hunter to convert living tissue into gold at high daily value. The inventor, described as a frail alchemist, discusses a forthcoming plant expected to cover half a square mile and cost about 600,000. The article notes anticipated vast gold production and mentions unnamed officials and local figures.
A historical figure voices radical ideas on monetary value and gold output, arguing that silver will flip to gold, and predicting global economic disruption from a flood of precious metals. He describes building an automatic plant operated by a small team with the core process in his personal control.
Arrangements are nearly complete for the fourteenth annual Trans Mississippi commercial congress to meet in Seattle from August 18 to 22. Expected visitors and delegates will include prominent figures such as F H Newell and United States Senator McQuimber, with plans for many speeches and a naval review by the armored cruiser New York.
Guy Rogers of Nez Perce county died in Seattle after his horse fell in a five furlong race. He lived briefly after the accident. W G Roeder of Pocatello died in Portland Oregon Monday evening. T W Bartley of Moscow is reappointed state deputy for the Modern Woodmen of America with Utah and Nevada added to his jurisdiction. John F Steiner an inmate of the soldiers home was found dead from heart disease Wednesday morning. Garden City Bottling and Liquor of Wallace bankrupted by attach ment by Western National Bank Missoula with assets about 175000 and liabilities 120000. Three smallpox cases reported at Idaho City.
Harvests progress well as ranchers report good grain yields. Many residents travel for work and family events. Mrs. Harlow, Mrs. Root, and Mrs. Allurs are among those recently noted ill or visiting relatives. A wedding is planned for Jess Lawrence and Esther Conter next Thursday.
Proposals from Bridge Contractors and Welser Irrigation District directors are invited for building a winterized bridge over the Snake River near Welser Idaho and enlarging the main canal. Bids due noon, September 16, with plans at the Heath oflee and Weiser offices.
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