Idaho Governor Proclaims Labor Day 1903 Observance
Governor John T. Morrison urges Idaho to observe Labor Day on September 7 1903 by closing places of labor and suspending business as a holiday. He notes the day’s aim to honor workers and their dignity, and directs citizens to observe the day statewide as a fitting tribute.
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Morrison
Idaho
Yernor Morrison
Wie
District of Columbia
States
John T. Morrison
State of
Joux T. Mountjoy
Witt H. Ginson
Sugar factory work in Idaho Falls makes progress
State news notes Idaho Falls sugar plant near completion by October, likely the largest in the United States. Also reports a miner killed in a Tyson Gold Nugget mine cave-in, land claims rush at Coeur dAlene, a police officer’s daughter killed in a Ross Fork runaway, Boise youths arrested in Portland, and a Salem Fremont sugar factory incorporation with 750000 capital. Penitentiary warden reports July convict decline, with eleven discharged and 105 prisoners as of August 1.
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Idaho Falls
United States
Wm. Lore
Tyson
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Trent Creek
Wm. KaKa
Ross Fork
Salem
Fremont County
Salt Lake City
Perrin
Opening Session of Teachers Institute in Washington County
The Seventh Annual Teachers Institute opened at the public school in this city with a large attendance and esteemed instructors. County Superintendent Mary Harper extended a warm welcome as Horace Ellis of Albion Normal spoke on the Definition of a School. Mrs. S. B. Hawes offered practical teaching methods, Prof. Snowden discussed geography, and Miss Eva Butterfield presented art education. The institute runs the full week with about 40 teachers present and more arriving, all crediting Miss Harper for the success.
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Teachers’ Institute of
Washington County
Mary Harper
Weiser
Horace Ellis
Albion Normal School
Republic
Hhis
Ellis
B. Hawes
Lewiston Normal School
Hawes
Snowden
Spokane
Butterfield
Ladd Metals Pay Barge Venture Fails at Homestead
Fragmented report details the Ladd Metals Pay plan to haul fire brick and material to the Morsmelter site at Homestead. The barge ride down from Bil Bar near Huntington broke, brick lost, and the attempt ended in a dangerous scramble as water rushed the craft.
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Ladd Metals
Morsmelter
Homestead
Bil Bar
Huntington
Turk & Rock
Ftw
Ko Homestead
Houlu Valley
Women Journey to Chamberlain Basin in Harsh Winter Route
Mrs. T. C. Ngleston and her daughter from Caldwell depart for Chamberlain Basin north of Thunder Mountain. Their husband develops mining property in the area and they will winter there. They will be met at Lardo by Mr. Agleaton with saddle horses and ride on. The trip is long and arduous, and the ladies show great courage in undertaking it.
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T. C. Ngleston
Caldwell
Chamberlain Basin
Thonder Mountain
Spokane Interstate Fair opens for farmers exhibitors
Open on October 5 this year. Farmers gardeners and stock raisers urged to secure premium lists from manager B G Suim mel Spokane. Prepare displays to attract crowds at the big fair. Premiums offered include various awards.
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Spokane
B. G. Suimmel
Return of Dr Banter From California Mentioned
A garbled notice notes Dr J W Banter and Wil Sion Het Dr J W Banter planning a return from California. The text also references a trip to an unspecified location and implied travel arrangements with brief, unclear details. The readable entities include Dr J W Banter and California.
First Annual Report on Arid Land Reclamation Service
The Geological Survey’s arid land reclamation service, led by F. H. Nee Will, completes its first annual report detailing efforts to establish a national irrigation system. Work spans Salt and Gila rivers Arizona Colorado River California North Platte Gunnison Grand rivers Colorado Snake Idaho Milk River Montana Bear river Utah Yakima Lake DuSmet Sweetwater Wyoming and central Oregon with preliminary public land withdrawals noted.
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Arid Land Reclamation Service
The
Geological Survey
F. H. Neewill
Salt and
Gila
Arizona
Colorado River
California
North Platte
Gunnison
Grand Rivers
Colorado
Snake River
Idaho
Kansas
Milk River
Montana
Nebraska
Carson
Truckee
Nevada
Oregon
Bear River
Utah
Yakima River
Washington
Lake DuSmet
Sweetwater
Wysombay
Moe
Elleuk
Land Reclamation Hopes Thin Amid Survey Doubts
A cautious assessment notes the land’s reclaimability rests on surveys and examinations. The condition is unfortunate and currently unfixable, leaving prospects uncertain until further studies confirm feasibility.
Weiser Bridge to Cross Snake River at Weiser
The Malheur County Gazette notes bids sought for a steel bridge across the Snake River at Weiser. Bids open September 15. The project includes a $1000 county appropriation for the approach on the Oregon mole. The finished bridge will be handsome with five spans of 140 feet between centers, located just below Weiser.
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Weiser
Snake River
Malheur Couanty
Oregon
Matheur Gazette
Rock Island System Sells Tickets at One and One Third Fare
Ticket sales start September 1 eight and 15 and October 6 from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to many points including Indians Louisville Ky and Ohio. Round trip fare is one and one third for thirty days from sale. Contact Hat8 Ray General Agent Denver for details.
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Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Louisville
Ohio
Colorado
Idaho Boys Win Oregon Horse Race on County Visit
County Assessor Robert Lansdon returns from Hagle Valley Oregon where he rounded up cattle and sheepmen. Idaho boys brought a running horse and easily defeated Oregon in a local race, leaving with Oregon money and goods from Kimball's.
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Robert Lansdon
Hagle Valley
Oregon
Idaho
Marshal Lake Mine Sale
A Denver investor, Mr. Strong, acquired a working bond on the Irwin group at Marechal Lake, including the Daisy and Goodenough claims and two others, for 25000 dollars with 1000 paid down. The balance is due in one year as development proceeds. Assays on the two to three foot reefs run about 54 dollars.
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Marechal Lake District
Strong
Denver
Irwin
Daisy
Goodenough
Leprosy Suspected in Chinese Visitor Arrives in Town
A Chinese man from Pleasant Valley was brought to town suffering from a disease described as leprosy by Dr. Wilton. A medical consultation with Dr. Fairchilds will decide next steps, with possible action to isolate him.
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Pleasant Valley
Bin
Wilton
Fairchilds
Stepa
Silver City
Supplies Move Through Warren On Way To Fulton
The Taylor pack train passed through Warren Idaho traveling from Grangeville carrying seven tons of supplies for Harry Fulton. It was expected Fulton would receive the provisions from Weiser via the Semi-Weekly Signal.
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Taylor
Grangeville
Harry Fulton
Milling results show profitable ore processing in Warren area
The Warren camp remains active as Kelley Patterson and Godbye Bros. report strong milling output. Central Lisha investigations boost traffic, with ore from Bliver King and Keyetane mines yielding up to 1.80 in highest assays. Over 50% of ore values are recovered from plates, while concentrates hold the rest. Two grades dominate, with high grades up to 0. but lower grade never below 0.05.
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Warren
Serson
Kelley & Patterson
Godbye Bros
Lisha
Bliver King
Keyetane
rUnblg
Abunlane
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State News
Charles Bowen
Cariise Boyakin
Boise
Portland
Acker
Waker & Sommercamp
D and Go
Basi
Wil
J. W. Banter
Weiser Bridge
Oregon Sports
Kimball's
Marshal Lake
Irwin Group
Leper
Warren, Idaho
Silver King
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