Thunder Mountain Proclaimed No Good by Me PON All
A terse protest statement accuses Thunder Mountain group Me PON All of being unreliable. The message labels Thunder Mountain supporters as untrustworthy and questions their claims and actions.
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1902
Page
1
A terse protest statement accuses Thunder Mountain group Me PON All of being unreliable. The message labels Thunder Mountain supporters as untrustworthy and questions their claims and actions.
W H Puckett and partners arrive in Lewiston from Grangeville. Puckett, of Hawley and Puckett Boise, touts Thunder Mountain as a developing mining district with large ore bodies and potential for permanent mills. Brice, son of the late Ohio senator, represents Idaho County at the state Democratic convention, while Fulton seeks Idaho County representation. Roosevelt, Marble City, and Caswell halls host miners as milling and sawmilling expand. road improvements and railroad access are urged to consolidate operations.
Reverend Van Nistleroy leaves for St Paul for two months. During his absence Father Lechner will conduct the parish.
A political feature compares Republican leaders and strategies for the upcoming fall campaigns with past battles against other factions. It analyzes leadership questions and trial balloons as the party seeks a unifying figure amid internal divisions and external pressure.
A fragment notes Caldwell running for governor with support in a broader slate that includes other nominees. The item hints at party alignment and intra ticket competition, indicating shifts in regional political plans and candidate lineup.
The Idaho state Republican convention in Boise chose leaders for the party’s mining era plans. F R Gooding chaired the central committee, Littleton Price was named temporary chairman, W H Gibson secretary, with Hannan and Hardy elected to top posts. The Pacific Miner lauds Weiser Thunder Mountain prospects and a rising quartz district.
A Ringling Bros circus train derailment near Tacoma Washington injures ten men and many elephants and big cats. The third section eastbound to Portland left the rails at the freight depot, the elephant cars tipped and animals spilled into a ditch. No fatalities but several workers were hospitalized and trainers suffered severe injuries while the elephants escaped briefly then were corralled and returned to safety.
Meadows hosts a major racing meeting with large crowds and strong representation from Outside Pointe. Quicksilver, Lady Pearl, and many city horses compete as bills promise one of the association's notable events. Opening day drew about 1000 spectators with Honest John winning the saddle race.
Mr Kasten Freeman proprietor of the Meadows Grangeville stage line marries Miss Lizzie Clay, one of Meadows fairest daughters. The couple arrived in Weiser on Thursday and joined yesterday's coastal excursion.
In Council, Ruf & Lawrence have bought the entire butcher business of W. B. Campbell and will operate it in the future. The public is urged to patronize the new proprietors who are experienced and know the trade.
The State Board of Idaho adopts White's Art of Teaching and McNeill and Lynch's Lessons in English Literature for the coming school year. Circles will form in Weiser, Council, Cambridge, and other points with teachers from adjoining tracts. Books cost one dollar at the County Superintendent's office. Every teacher should read them to keep abreast of state education.
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