Idaho Delegation Protests Forest Reserve Boundaries
Idaho's delegation protests against a proposed forest reserve that would include parts of Washington, Boise and Canyon counties. The document cites potential loss of land, schools, towns, and agricultural holdings and urges limiting the reserve to sparsely settled mountains. It warns of harm to residents, water, and progress, with Idaho’s stance echoed by local business notes and a new Salubecia bank opening.
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Washington
Boise
Canyon
Tdaho
Congress
Twit
Weiser
Washington County
Payette
Emmett
New Plymouth
Sutubba
Quartzburg
Placervil
Horseshoe Bend
Sime
Canyon Conn
Boise County
Boise City
Matthews & Roberts
Polygamist Roberts Denied House Seat in Congress
Brigham H. H. Roberts of Utah, a known polygamist, was refused a seat in the House by a 278 to 50 vote. The lengthy fight underscores the push for a constitutional amendment to bar polygamists from Congress, signaling polygamy may become impracticable.
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Brigham HH. Roberts
Utah
House of Representatives
Roberts
Hated hay for sale and new store at railroad station
Matthews and Roberts advertise one hundred tons of hated hay for sale and report A L Deaton and W H Towell scalling at the Signal office this week. They will open a general stock of merchandise by month end, move the post office to their store around April 1, and have bought out Ed Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Deaton
W. H. Towell
Middle Valley
Ed Fletcher
Matthews & Roberts
On Driven Back New Strikes at Heat Boers Hurl British Army
In a Northern mining district report, Boers launch renewed attacks forcing the British army to fight back across Tagela. An encouraging assessment notes persistence and tactical pressure on front lines despite mounting strain.
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Tagela
English Lose 1500 Men In Africa Battle Escalates
English losses mount as Boer defenses hold Kimberly Mafeking and Ladysmith. Reported Tugela river action under General Warren drives British back from Spion Kop with about 1500 killed or wounded, total over four days likely around 2000. Copper mining rumors and railroad progress noted in Washington county mining belt with multiparty investment and a 36 mile Weiser line advancing toward Peacock and Blue Jacket mines.
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Africa
Kimberly Mafeking
Ladysmith
Baller
Tugela River
Warren
Spion Kop
Tugela
Pacific & Idaho Northern Railroad
Weiser
Oregon Short Line
Seven Devils Camp
Corncil
Peacock and Blue Jacket
Council
Little Salmon
Northern Pacific Railroad
Clearwater River
Northern Pacific
Blue Jacket
Nichol Chemical Works
New York
United States
Spokane
Bodies of Idaho volunteers who died in the Philippines arrive in San Francisco
Ten Idaho volunteers who died while serving in the Philippines arrived in San Francisco aboard the Manila and were transported to their homes. The list includes Privates George W. Hall James R. Frazer Corporal Frank R. Caldwell Private James D. Jones Corporal William H. Jones Sergeant Ole G. Hagberg Private Walter Dugan Private AdolphAgi ads Sergeant William D. Gillespie Musician Charles Ff. OConnell and other names appear in the dispatch with accompanying family notices.
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Idaho Volunteers
Philippines
San Francisco
Manila
George W. Hall
James R. Frazer
Frank R. Caldwell
James D. Jones
William H. Jones
Ole G. Hagberg
Walter Dugan
Adolph Agidais
William D. Gillespie
Musscian Chares Ff. O'Connell
Survey Cape Nome Will Determine High Tide Mark
A survey of Cape Nome aims to establish the high tide mark for coastal monitoring. Researchers from regional offices plan field measurements and analysis to calibrate sea level benchmarks for future coastal management.
Roberts Case and Alaska Survey Shape Coast Line Policy
A Coast Survey party will measure the normal high water mark at Cape Nome Alaska to determine land ownership for millions in value. Above water line claims can be staked. below belongs to the United States. The process requires weeks of observations and arbitrary line drawing amid complex northern title irregularities.
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Cape Nome
Alaska
Coast Survey
United States
Pritubell
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Idaho
The
People’s Bank
State Bank of
Tale
Salubeia
People's Bank
J. T. Anderson
Anderson
K. HW. Roberts
Polygamist Congressmin
Eleet
Whyte
Second Street
Weiser, Od
WM. Perrill
H.B. Brown
Cambridge
Prof
K. Gibbs
Frank Hendricks
Whickield
Wiliam
Boller
Lady
Duddy Mountain
Weiser River
Snake
Oquiroh Range
H. D. Andrews
McCune
Salt Lake
Andrews
Heath
H. H. Green
George Hartley
Mining
Green
Harthuy
Alex
Houlahan
Win
Allison
Peascock
Dy Mountain
J. W. Hancock
Seven Devils
Hancock
A. Stewart
G $8
Gabbert
Silver King
Vienna Bakery
Transvaal State Artillery
Transvaal
State Artillery
Fret
Kdaho
Survey
Luis
Edmunds
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