Tragic Leap Ends Col. Hart's Life From Train Bridge
Weiser Idaho reports Col Thomas Hart leapt from a train on the Huntington Snake River bridge after a troubling letter. He was missing as search parties scoured the river. later reports suggest despondency over backing for a smelter and other ventures. Hart, about five years old in the report, had connections in Georgia and Idaho, with papers left at the Vendome and a bank box in Idaho.
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J. B. Coakley
Thomas Hart
Con Connors
Weiser
Huntington
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Hart
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Coakley
Connore
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Huntington Bridge
Gol
Salt Lake
Haas
Phil Markeon
Phil
Balt Lake
Olds Ferry
Thion Point
John W. Ayers
John C. Hart
Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims World Fame for Cures
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as surpassing all salves for cuts burns boils sores and skin eruptions with infallible for piles. Cure parcels offered at 25 cents. Also notes money to loan on farms with favorable terms from R W Smith and R C McKinney in Weiser.
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Bucklen
R. W. Smit
Boers Capture Small British Detachment In Cape Colony
In Cape Town on February 12 reports detail Kreutzinger's commando capturing a British dragoon detachment near Ballaspruit, with casualties on both sides. Other Boer actions include raids in Prince Albert, captures near Vryburg, and Dewet arriving in Cape Town to enlist Afrikanders.
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Cape Police
Snc
Kreutzinger
Ballaspruit
Prince Albert
Vrybury
Piet Dewet
Orange River
Phillipstown
Tita
Dewet
Pan American Exposition Machinery and Transportation Building View
Illustration depicts the Machinery and Transportation Building at the Pan-American Exposition with charming grounds views from the pavilions.
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Machinery and Transportation Building
Idaho Solons Move Slow in Boise Legislature
Idaho lawmakers continue to plod through sessions in Boise as key bills await action. Negotiations stretch late into the week with committee work advancing slowly and priorities unresolved.
Salmon Road Bill Passes and Idaho Legislative Notes
The Salmon River Wagon Road bill advances to the Governor for signature after Senate passage. The House postpones the Oregon or Olympia ride proposal amid limited railway activity. A Shoshone county martial law resolution is tabled 24 to 21. Houlahan disputes rail and road roles while Kincaid doubts railroads replace wagon roads. The Soldiers Home rebuild passes the House. A Salem trip faces overtime conditions. A joint memorial for direct presidential vote passes. An eight hour underground work bill clears the House. Senate amendments require road commissioner bonds and oaths, questioned as unnecessary by Houlahan who cites state board oversight. Jones proposes closing saloons outside towns on weekdays. Macbeth extends to incorporated areas. Nampa Leader notes on Houlahan as humorous yet earnest. Bassett’s report covers Idaho’s 1863 territorial creation, 1863 statehood, population, resources, farming, mining, railway mileage, and school data.
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Olympia
Washington
Adams
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Washington County
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Kincaid
Idaho
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State Board of Examiners
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Macbeth
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Nampa
Sen
Weiser warehouse opens inviting bulk grocery supply inquiries
To the Jobbing Trade a large new warehouse at Weiser opens inviting calls to ascertain facilities for supplying groceries in quantity grain produce and other goods. Branch houses at Cambridge and Council. Represented by Cannurgaers & O'Toone with strong county coverage and solid financial reputation.
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Cambridge
Council
Cannurgaers & O'Toone
NYE
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Vor Yan
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