Lewiston Commercial Club Discusses Snake River Railroad Plan
The Lewiston Commercial Club met in a special session to hear from M O Reed Judge M M Godman and G B Baker about a new railroad from Huntington to Lewiston. Officials outlined costs 85 000 preliminary work and 100 miles of track with construction starting soon and operations aimed within 30 days.
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Lewiston
Reed
Aureeys
Northwestern
Huntington
Tinaba
Box Canyon
Dellroys Sill Champion Jeffreya Corbett Fight in San Francisco
The bout drew nearly 10 000 spectators Friday night as Dellroys Sill defended a title against Jeffreya Corbett. Corbett was knocked out in the tenth round after a sharp Paint style exchange, with Cortigit offering a vigorous challenge. The card included ads and odd medical tonics, reflecting the era's sports and commercial mix, as fans witnessed a decisive knockdown and a thrilling finish.
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Jeffreya Corbett
San Francisco
Cortigit
Bue
A Word to the Wise Is Nutlview Letter Carelessness
A reader complains of a small post office near home with sticky fingers and near dishonesty. An example shows a mailed letter to a local merchant not delivered, implying repeated carelessness. The writer warns postmasters to explain future similar lapses and urges higher integrity.
Idaho Falls River Tragedy Claims Noted Rancher
Joseph Dick, a leading Bingham county rancher, drowned attempting to ford the Snake River near Idaho Falls on horseback. No trace of either the rider or horse was found. Sweeter & Burroughs, linked to Sweeter Brothers, plan to file for bankruptcy in Boise federal court with liabilities pegged at 40 000 and assets at 30 000. Mrs Charlotte Thews died in Boise at 34 after arriving in Idaho in 1867. A January meeting of county assessors and attorneys was scheduled in Boise. Chalmer J Shutt, who killed Eugene Klein at Glenn, Idaho, was found guilty of murder in the second degree at Wallace after a retrial. first trial yielded a first degree murder verdict and a hanging sentence.
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Joseph Dick
Bingham County
Snake River
Idaho Falls
Sweeter & Burroughs
Boise
Sweeter Brothers
Charlotte Thews
Thews
Idaho
Chalmer J. Shutt
Eugene Klein
Glenn
Wallace
Shuff
Wanted 50 4 6 and 8 Horse Teams Destined for Oregon
Fragmentary notice shows a plea for horse teams of sizes four six and eight for freight from Bounce to Mone fields in Oregon. The text is garbled with unreadable names and places, making specifics unclear but indicating transport or delivery needs.
Dynamiting Fish Duo Arrested On Weiser River
Deputy Game Warden Hinkle seized two men believed to be Japanese workers for the P and L railroad at Goodrich. They dynamited fish in the Weiser river and harvested the dead catch. They appeared before Jug Cool at Council and were fined $10 plus costs. A separate line notes a sale ad for a horse and saddle at Mint Saloon.
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Hinkle
Weiser
Goodrich
Council
Slany
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertises Digestive Relief
An advertisement by W. H. Hoover & Co claims indigestion causes discomfort and promises perfect digestion and avoidance of dyspepsia if taken after meals. It urges safe eating of any foods, offers a positive guarantee, 25 cents price, and money back if unsatisfied, with a request to send for a free sample.
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Acker
Very Remarkable Cure of Diarrhoea in Texas Couple
Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas suffered six years of severe diarrhoea with recurring attacks and costly medication before trying Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after seeing a testimonial. One bottle cured her quickly, and she praises the relief as remarkable. Sold by all druggists.
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Alice Miller
Morgan
Texas
Bunque County
Chamberlain
Vague Local Message Sparks Confusion at Market
A garbled OCR style note circulates with scattered fragments about a plan or event. Names and dates are unclear, but the text hints at a meeting or announcement involving several people and a date around August. The overall meaning remains uncertain due to faulty transcription.
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Snake River Railroad
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Lewiston Commercial Club
Telbune
Ackor
Uae
Pelhhe & Sommer Amy
Healey
Oregon
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Welnet
Adabo
Botan
Ddebo
Heer
Mint
Haas Bros
Weiser, Idaho
A. J. Hopkins
Milwaukee
Olauig
Robt. A. Ray
Weiser Hotel
Dah
Illinois Central Railway
Omaha, Neb
Speed Alten
Minneapeli
Minn
Kansas
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Ginalmati
Ohio
Louisville
New Orleans
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Pacific
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Chicago
Lil Os Louis, Mo
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Tena
Athenta
Macksonville
Pla
Vicksburg
Miss
Chemnatl Coast
Monarvitory
Sai
Payt Nod
Ankticket
Lllasols Genteat
J. A. Foley
2Nd
South St
Salt Lake City
Lena
A. C. Mi
R. I. Koon
Reek Island
Addres
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Gene
Ent
Denver
Kansas City
Saint Memphis
Birmingham
Atlanta
Southeast
G. W. Martin
Eneral Western Aoe
17Th ST
Denver, Colo
Pacific , Idaho Northern
R’y
Ruthburg
Heath
Pevils
Payntte Lakes
Midiie
Gaye
Salmon River
Manatee
Helby, Weiver
Sorshorp
Wendy
Union Pacific
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ouriel
Dieue
Iaaele
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