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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
4
A Weiser Signal opinion argues for fair compensation as P and I N rail expansion crosses Hornet creek land. It urges farmers to seek just, reasonable payment and warns against holding out for inflated sums, noting bonds would cover damages and construction would proceed.
London report states ex-president Steyn has sent a long letter arguing the Boer cause and pledging to continue the fight. Similar messages from DeWet and Botha arrived in reply to Kitchener's surrender proclamation.
The Pilot of Thermopolis Wyoming reports visitor notes and travel chatter. A. Reaves of Newcastle stops en route to Welker Idaho. Mr and Mrs C Etuald of Pulrhaven Minnesota stay en route to Weiser Idaho with J J Desfort. A Clark and family at the springs with J B Baylor, Clark postmaster at Big Horn, on farm merchandise sale. The party plans a park visit and a long wagon trip from Weiser to Idaho.
Reports from Fish River Cape Colony state two Boer commandos totaling 700 men were halted in an attempt to cross the Orange River into the British Colony today. Lord Kitchener's proclamation demanded surrender of Boer leaders by September 15. London reports a British force of three officers and 64 men captured and later released near Ladybrand.
The New York Herald reports a severe corn shortage across the belt including Ohio Indiana Missouri Kansas Nebraska and other states. It forecasts a total U S corn yield around 1 100 000 000 bushels and notes potential impacts on exports hog supplies and trade while contrasting government August figures. Also mentions railroad rate contracts and Carrie Nation remarks on her husband David’s divorce case and pace.
After two years inspecting English and American yards the Japanese commander in chief returns to Tokyo ready to double Japan’s warships. Details on peace congresses and international disputes remain unclear. Canada’s population grew 9.7 percent in ten years as many Canadians move to the United States. Russell Sage again celebrates a birthday, noting free annual birthdays.
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