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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1895
Page
4
Idaho lawmakers in both houses discuss state funding and electoral reforms, including amendments to electors and courthouse provisions. The session covers budgeting, public debt, and committees considering proposals for taxation, property, and civil actions, with votes recorded on several measures.
The senate scene centers on Crane and Henry M when a proposed amendment to require moral character certificates for attorneys is debated. Cranes amendment is sent back to committee amid heated exchanges and procedural rebukes. The broader bill ties to university agriculture and state government funding debates.
A House debate on a Bennett education bill heated, with leaders clashing over college site locations and dates. The session adjourned as lawmakers prepared to reconvene Monday for further discussion and a special order on the measure.
In a cautious Washington dispatch the navy confirms rescue of American missionaries in China. The note cites Admiral Carpenter and details the Yorktown’s movements toward Shan Tun to aid the missionaries and secure the island posts amid the China Japan conflict.
A heated session in the Logan area committee debated county consolidation and a proposed bill. Speeches referenced Alturas County, division provisions, and a court ruling on incorporation while lawmakers argued over bonding and marital provisions.
A partial transcript shows Senator Watt of Alturas defending a consolidation plan for Maine county while denouncing Logan County actions. The debate features references to public debt, alleged corruption, and calls for privilege to address perceived slander, with remarks from several named officials.
The schooner Wahthurg was seized by Colonel Fisher near San Diego Bat Deno Cal for alleged neutrality law violations. Captain Matthew 8. Martin defends actions while the case is reviewed by authorities, with officials detailing the expedition and related claims.
Mrs Wickes, wife of Thomas Wickes vice president of the Willman Palace Car Company, was granted a divorce by default in Humill's court. The petition cited repeated harsh treatment including kicking, being struck in the mouth with a rolling object, and deprivation of comforts during years of marriage.
Brooklyn grand jury returns indictments against Atlantic Railway Company agent W M Norton and Superintendent A Quinn for violating the ten hour law. Also indicted were 27 persons on felony and riot conduct charges. Judge Moore set arraignments for tomorrow.
United States envoy Gray's body to be transported to Indianapolis by special train, accompanied by military escorts from Mexico to the frontier. President Ding plans to follow with troops, while Germany requests the body remain until crossing the border. The incident coincides with a fragile Mexican frontier situation and a formal pledge to respect the path of the remains.
Coroner reports a child died from morphine and strychnine in a suspected poisoning. Mrs Margaret W Mir is jailed pending preliminary hearing and potential indictment. Witnesses describe the lethal mixture and the unattended child. The case raises questions about distribution and intent.
Dan Con Hun, a well known Wardner miner, died at his Mill Street cabin on the eve of a burial by the Miners union. The Last Chance group and local workers remain at the site while meetings continue in Latah. A Chinaman convicted for assault faces 25 days in jail. In Lewiston, optimism grows for the completion of land allotments and a move toward Washington with the reservation Indians for the remaining lands.
The trial on the grant matter adjourned amid testimony from key witnesses including Ant Whowr and Le Lentity. The defense and prosecutors prepared for a Saturday plea before the judge and jury deliberations proceed under orders from the defendants’ counsel.
The Latah County Commissioners insist on issuing new warrants to replace fraudulent ones tied to Hinckley. They demand that the new warrants match the value of the originals and be securely issued. Community leaders express hope and support for a decisive, orderly resolution, with agricultural school concerns noted as not fully addressed.
A death notice from Lup wal Agency mentions Captain Rominson and a funeral plan. It notes attendance by tribal leaders and a burial at Lapwat, with the ceremony led by a mortuary official and local community figures. The obituary remarks on the deceased's popularity and service.
A garbled report describes a night crash with multiple injuries. Names, places, and exact roles are unclear but indicate several men injured and authorities responding.
Fragmented lines describe electoral notes with names and places, mentions of a joint session and senator voting. Several names appear garbled. no decisive results or clear events are stated. The text references elections, a railway, and absences but details are unreadable.
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