Loon Creek mining boom looms in Idaho region
Reports from the new Idaho district describe a booming mining camp near Loon Creek with claims by KE. H. Lane Frank Moore and Jesse Garver on rich rock, and prospects on a dyke by Clarence Eddy Ralph Besne showing a 12 feet wide section averaging near 50 dollars per ton. Observers expect more rich strikes within days as outfits take shape from Deer Creek to Tonapha.
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Idaho
Perea
Spa
Loon Creek
Nuster
Tdaho
Hoeur d'Alenes
Eldolo
KE. H. Lane
Frank Moore
Jesse Garver
James ‘Appall
John Pratt
Montana
Reynolds
Tonapha, Nev
Clarence Eddy
Ralph Besne
Deer Creek
Grouse
Quanyon Creeks
Thunder Mountain
Salmon City
Custer
Louie Roy
Ed. Tyres
Bear intrudes on Boulder Creek camp and spoils camp gear
Dink Barnett reports a bear’s raid on a sheep herder camp on Boulder Creek. Old Bruin raided the camp, stole sugar flour and other supplies, scared the dogs with a shot from Tom Whiteley, then returned after nightfall to help himself again. The herdmen recovered most of their gear, though.
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Dink Barnett
Boulder ‘Creek
Bear
Dunk
Probable murder reported near Soda Springs
Coroner Bean notified that the mangled remains of Dan. U ones were found a half mile west of Soda Springs under suspicious circumstances. Authorities suspect murder and believe the body was placed on a railroad track to cover a crime. Coroner leaves Boon to investigate.
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Pocatello
Bean
Dan. Uones
Soda Springs
Boon
Fire at Council Mill threatens plant in gale
Fire at Council Mill four miles northwest of town began when shavings piled at the plant were blown into the blacksmith shop by a gale. Mill hands and townspeople contained the blaze in about thirty minutes. Losses totaled $400 including the blacksmith shop, two lumber tracks, and lumber.
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Jouncil Journal
Council
Stabbing Affray in Hailey Leaves Sheepherder Fighting for Life
Aug 10 Hailey report says J W Farrin a sheepherder was stabbed during a brawl with other herders. Knife pierced his back into a lung and he is not expected to live. All participants were intoxicated and no clear culprit. Two herders have been arrested one named Scott.
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Scott
Fire destroys main block in Wallace Idaho
Wallace Idaho August 13 Fire at Kel logg early this morning burned the principal block in town. The remainder of the town was saved by hard work. The losses aggregate about 25000 partly red One hotel two general stores a drug store and bottling works were destroyed.
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Wallace
Kellogg
Weiser irrigation bonds pass by wide margin
The Weiser irrigation district approved a $60,000 bond issue with 103 voting for and 8 against. Sub-district tallies ranged from 3 to 20 in favor and zero against in several districts. Bonds will be advertised for sale early next month. Investigations into water flow preservation and reservoir use proceed, led by state and federal engineers, with university input planned for summer staffing.
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Weiser
Mann and Jenkins
Statesman
T. J. Burk
St. Anthony
Jackson's Lake
Ross
N. 8
Dils
Snake River
North Fork
Fall River
Teton River
South Fork
Willow Creek
Butte
Wolcott
F. H. Newell
Geological Survey
McLean
The
State University
Rose
Newell
Thunder Mountain Mining Boom Seen as World’s Greatest Camp
Captain Clark reports from Roosevelt and Thunder Mountain to Statesman on booming camps, new hotels and shops, DeWeY mill, and 50 good properties. He predicts railroads, mill sites, tramways, and rapid development with vast ore potential and many claims ready for profitable investment.
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Clark
Thunder Mountain
Statesman
Thursday
Bear Valley
Roosevelt
Snowyside
Burr Oak
Eame
Dewey Mill
Ifit
Dewey
Rainbow Mountain
Wit
Sylvanie
Big Dewey Mall
Oregon Short Line
Placer Creek
N. J. ‘SheMeld
Crime at Naples Ends in Fatal Beating
In Naples last Sunday a drunken row at a railroad camp left May Ricks severely beaten by a colored woman and man. Ricks died Wednesday from broken ribs and internal injuries after admission to the county hospital. Law officers have not captured the assailants. Dr Bishop urged hospital care for the victim. The latest gossip cited at Vial's follows.
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Kootenal Mersid
Naples
Wedersday
Bishop
Indian Valley Veteran William Coriel Dies at Home
William Coriel, longtime Indian Valley resident and early settler, died at his home Friday night after months of illness. He was an old soldier and highly respected by the community.
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Wm. Coriel
Indian Valley
Mr. Coriel
Mrs M R Neal Dies After Long Illness in Cambridge
Mose Neal mourns as Mrs M R Neal dies at home in Cambridge Tuesday night after a long typhoid fever illness. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev d Bell. Mrs Neal was well known in the area and many friends extend sympathy to her husband.
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M. R Neal
Cambridge
The
Baptist Church
D. Bell
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Bruin
Bell
Hailey
Bk Weiser
Lar
North Idaho
Vial
Mose Neal
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