Boers Brace for Attack as Cape Colony Fortifies
In Wise, concerns rise over Boer distress and potential suit termination. Britain plans strict measures. Kitchener reports battles near Tafelberg and Reitfontein with heavy casualties. French Senate pleads sympathy for Kruger as Paris crowds greet his European visit. Extra guards and scouts bolster garrisons across Orange River and Bloemfontein.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Bloemfontein
Orange River
Boeks
Paris
Senate
Kruger
Kitchener
London
South Africa
Navy
Pilcher
Dewet
Knox Lo
Tafelberg
Bethulie
Orange River Colony
Treasurer Contest John Rose Files Protest Complaint
John Rose files a formal protest over the treasurer contest claiming irregularities in the election process and demanding review of ballots and procedures. Details indicate the dispute centers on eligibility and counting methods affecting the outcome.
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John Rose
Onground of Illegal Votes In Washington County Treasurers Race
John A. Rose contests the 1900 Washington county treasurer election claiming illegal ballots and counting errors at Caprim precinct. He alleges Waterhouse received more votes only due to ineligible electors and asks that Waterhouse’s certificate and office be set aside in favor Rose.
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Rose
County Board of Canvassers
Geo. M. Waterhouse
District Court of the Third Judicial District of Idaho
Washington County
John Rose
M. Waterhouse
John A. Rose
Idaho
George M. Waterhouse
Washington
Weiser
Board of County Commissioners
Kaill
George M Waterhouse
Caprim
Albert Tousley
McDaniels
Chanvald
James Brown
James Bush
Andrew Kane
Javol
Caprum
Con Lestee
Hum
Regular session of city council December 1 1900
The Copper King era notes Tom and Jerry at the Copper King and Fawkets at Ashby mark local amusement. The city council met in regular session Saturday evening December 1 1900. Roll call listed Barton Barns Davis Galloway Hitt Kelley Alwent and Mayor Anderson. Minutes of prior meetings read and approved. A communication from the railroad company regarding Brayel near the depot was read and filed. Semi annual city treasurer report read and filed. Bills presented include various city services and jail building cost 200 and 100 for Signal Hill and clerk’s assessment roll. The proposition to build a sidewalk on Main Street was refused and the meeting adjourned after clerk’s call.
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Barton
Barns
Davis
Galloway
Hitt
Kelley
Alwent
Anderson
L Failroad Company
Brayel
Suum
Signal Hill
Nation of Galloway
J. H. Hanshorn
Weiser notice and sales blurbs blend of legal, ads and events
A fragmentary item lists a court action with a notary sworn filing and sheriff served summons, followed by notices of bale goods for sale and holiday merchandise at various shops. It mentions the Weiser Educational Association meeting December 14 1900 with a program and references to education content and a local store ad for granite ware glassware and earthenware.
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Frank Harris
Rose
Weiser
Waterhouse
Educational Column Describes Writing Styles and Teachers Meeting
The column discusses the vertical penmanship system and its impact on neat handwriting, noting some prefer the old slant. It reports the State Teachers' Association meeting at Mountainhome on December 27 and 28 and mentions hopes for favorable railroad rates and a productive gathering. It invites local teachers to contribute articles and reflects on Thanksgiving work.
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State Teachers’ Association
Mountainhome
Washington County
Notice of Latention Novice of intention to sheriff office
Jug P Grup, sheriff-elect of Washington County, states he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at their January 14 1901 meeting in the county court house for the allowance of two dollars for the sheriff's office and to have an order entered. Dated Weiser Idaho November 5 1900. Gray sheriff-elect of Washington County.
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Sheriffolvet
Laputice
Jug
P. Grup
Washinton
Sondiy
Eich
Weiser
Idaho
Das
Gray
Washington
Mahe
Notice of final proof for Anderson M. Mand in Idaho
Notice to land claimants that Anderson M. Mand has a pending final proof in support of his claim. Proceedings occur under the District Court at Welder, Idaho, on December 1, 1900, with witnesses Thomas H. Pence William Walker James Marton proving continuous residence and cultivation. Names of witnesses and applicants are listed, with registration by H. S. Kise, Register.
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Laxy
Hotre
Inaho
Etek
Welder
Tyr i. LN
Ron W
Thomas H. Pence
Faiy
William Walker
James Marton
Alker
Weiser
HS Kise
Register
Probate notice of summary administration and claims
The document informs creditors of the estate of William Lane in Washington County Idaho that summary administration has been ordered. It directs filing of claims with the probate court by a specified date, notes no larger estate value than stated, and lists dates for final settlement and potential bar of claims. It names executors and fiduciaries and references inventory and distribution actions.
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Dollen
Wiliantaume
Orca
Anna E. Law
County of Washington
Tanto
Wer
Idaho
Washington
William Wow
Ald
Janie
Mimary
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Europe
Kroger
France
George M. Water
Tom & Jerry
The
Copper King
Fawkets
Ashby's
RHE Oly Council
MERTS
Osster
Mammoth Hardware Store
Haas Bros
Bob
Haas Brothers
Carruthers Bros. & Co
Cambridge, Idaho
Oregon
Feed Carroll of Matthews & Roberts
Ashby
Golden Rule Racket
Mr. Pope
Miss Smith
Miss Harper
Miss Coston
Hunsinger
Gowen Rune
Stanas
Weiser Education Association
Ecelve
Columa
Signal
Ion
Willian Lane
Anim H. Laxe
A. J. Hopkins
Contractol and Builder
Tati
Jersey
A. C. Mitchell
Roscoe W. Smith
Weiser, Idaho
Eludie
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