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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
1
The Oil Trust pushes for a formal free trade agreement with France aiming to boost cross Atlantic oil sales. Leaders emphasize shared markets and reduced tariffs to expand international operations and fuel prices.
Washington correspondence reports the War Department will publish accounts of the 20 million dollars collected in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and spent under military command. The move aims to quell rumors of improper use and confirm trust funds belonging to the United States government. The piece also notes tariff and reciprocity debates with France and Puerto Rico and previews the Washington centennial committee meeting and banquet.
Ranch listing offers 20 acres with 18 acres alfalfa and 14 acres fruit, three quarters of a mile from town. Inquiries accepted at the Vendome Hotel.
Jerome Cox and another man found the body of KE Groat about ten miles from Salubria near Hush creek. Wounds on his head and neck led to foul play suspicions, but traces including a hat coat stirrup straps and a horse with saddle forewarned that he fell and was dragged and kicked to death. Groat, formerly a Michigan railroad conductor for 25 years, had a wife and two children in Kenrick. He belonged to the Order of Railway Conductors and Knights of Maccabees. His wife was notified and her wishes on disposition awaited.
At Saturday evening’s city board meeting the clerk reported J. Russmann of Ontario paid a $17.50 special sidewalk assessment. A communication from Ki. Cannon on Electric Light and Water franchises was referred to the city attorney for opinion. The requests from EE, BE, Kelso to erect a corrugated iron covered building were laid over to the next meeting. All bills laid over.
An eminent English physician touts a supposed smallpox cure using one ounce of cream of tartar in a pint of boiling water taken as a preventive and curative. He asserts it has cured hundreds of thousands without failure and leaves no marks or blindness, promoting it amid a line of paints and oils at Haas Bros.
Senator Goebel of Kentucky died after being shot last week, triggering a chaotic transition as Beckham succeeded as governor while Taylor claimed the office from Frankfort. The capitol was surrounded by soldiers. the legislature met in London, with many Democrats fleeing to Ohio. Beckham eventually controlled state affairs after a peace conference ends the dispute.
The census shows 1550 permanent residents within the corporate limits for ward creation. District counts: East of Monroe creek 348 in 2nd district from Monroe creek west to middle of Second street 348. 3rd district from middle of Second street west to city limits 336.
A Silver City lieutenant governor in Denver extols Idaho as a rising mining state now leading in lead and poised to lead in copper within years. He cites growth in farming, sheep and cattle, expanding railroads, and future prosperity.
An ad touts Marsh's Gallery offering affordable photographs and promises a square deal. The copy also includes dubious medical claims about a product named One Minute Dough Cury, claiming it cures parmania, coughs, colds, and throat troubles, and can prevent consumption, claimed by a reader from Pennsylvania.
A historical feature chronicles the early career of the Seven Devils, tracing their formation, notable early performances, and key figures shaping the group during its formative years. The piece highlights initial influences and milestone moments.
A magazine article highlights the Peacock group in the Seven Devils district Washington county Idaho. The Boston Seven Devils company buys the Peacock group for about one million dollars and plans large scale development. Levi Allen I L Lewis Albert Kleinschmidt forged early claims and built wagon roads to connect the camp to Snake River. a steamboat line was started but copper prices fell in 1890 forcing abandonment of transport plans.
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