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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
4
A massive explosion at a factory complex on Beconit street downtown St Louis caused a staggering number of casualties. Fire departments battled flames as ambulances ferried the dead and injured to morgues and hospitals. Rescue crews recovered bodies amid collapsing walls and scattered debris, with many workers unaccounted for and feared dead.
An editorial calls for peace actions and economic measures to avert war. It urges Britain and allies to avoid conflict, appealing to common interests of nations to pursue alternate means and avert calamity amid rising tensions.
Fragmented text reports a government reorganization and officers for treasury and railway systems. Mentions Kansas City, manager roles, and personnel changes with references to officials in St Paul and Washington. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate leadership shifts and salaries.
The text reports on disputed funding for schools in Idaho with references to Governor Moody Moonell and officials from Moscow Idaho. It mentions discussions with Attorney General Parsons and a draft to settle accounts. The passage places emphasis on state financial matters affecting Latah county and local educators amid a broader political context.
Omaha officials report the executive committee formally adopted long-range articles of incorporation for the international exposition. The corporation headquarters are set to be located in Omaha and the organization advances preparations for the event with steady momentum.
In Yale nes, New York, the Bradstreet weekly review reports speculation and industry trends. It notes shifts in farm and manufacturing activity and the impact of weather, with emphasis on rail and wool markets and trade outlook for the new year.
A fragmented report describes a conspiracy case involving Charles Akiiwan and Charles Atkinson with links to Camden and Teooton New Jersey. It notes governor candidates and a pending Board of Mindana decision, plus an accused school inmate and a girl whose testimony centers on a planned act against her father, raised by multiple associates.
Supreme Court today declared women can hold the office of county school superintendent. The decision, arising from Clallam County appeals, sides with Elin Guptill over the lower court ruling, affirming no constitutional barrier.
The United States and Canada announced a practical agreement on the Alaskan boundary after joint discussions. The report from the chiefs of the coast and geodetic surveys indicating mutual acceptance will guide future boundary work and cooperation between the two governments.
The Colorado Stock Exchange opened tonight in the Gettysburg Building in Denver with about 1000 attendees. Speeches were given by Arthur Scott Miller, John Leet, and President Hunter of the real estate exchange.
In Columbus Ohio at 4 this morning the home of John H Hibbard 1298 East Long Street burned. Seventeen persons including Mrs Hib bird son Allen 5 and infant Dorothy Min Fay Hibbard and Min Grave Miltard Sue of Barnesville Ohio perished. Four other family members and a colored servant escaped. The fire killed Allen and two women died in the hallway attempting to reach a child. Mr Hibbard and the other occupants were trapped in the stairs and upper rooms as smoke and flames spread through the house.
Washington shows the monthly comparative statement of receipts and expenditures. The half year ends with a total expenditure of 25 404 000 and a public debt cash balance of 47 098 002 dollars. The six month receipts increase by 1 177 000 over last year while internal revenue rose about 5 278 000.
Hot Springs Ark Jan 2 The need of secondary schooling in the South was debated at length at the northern educational congress. speakers included Dr W T Pointer Kentucky President Ramay Silliman Ctintoh Li Prof Joly C Patroll Payettayiite Ark Ant vorvily Dr Robert Fraser Coe Jumbaa Min Hog A Ty Peterman Boothe Lexington Ky and Dr RW Jones University of Mississippi Provident Miron Alabama state agriculture college. A practical demonstration of the phonograph in the sedget room preceded a paper by Professor Hisay.
The Advance at the Latter Bouy Hands Up. Portland Oregon January 2 Wheat Quiet teary Walla Walla Sigone Vato ob Te California and San Francisco grain report notes mixed prices for wheat barley and milling products with bids around 1.07 to 1.50 and various quality descriptors.
Fire at noon destroyed a rented furnished home and attic contents valued around 26 000 with two houses burned to the ground and substantial damage to a third structure in Helena Montana. EB Knight owned the buildings and insured 25 000. Mrs Conrad had no insurance.
A Dahomey village group attacked X, brandishing clubs and pots, demanding aid after reportedly being hungry. Peng, brought them from inland Barott, says he has no money to repatriate or feed them, and appeals to consul for $25,000 to return the group home.
An article discusses South St Paul as the premier northwest market for live stock with buyers from multiple lines ready to trade. It argues home fed wheat barley pork quality surpasses corn fed and urges Northwest farmers to compete in hog and livestock production using quick access at the market.
Fragmented report notes miners in Coal Creek area prospecting for coal and gold, leading to a mobilization and hospital notices. State authorities investigated mercury exposure linked to processing, with several workers removed for medical evaluation.
An early 20th century promotion touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal cure for consumption. Claims of cures in thousands worldwide are presented with testimonials and a free book offer, urging readers to act and send for details.
An article fragment reports armed men in Cripple Creek on a violent outing with jumpers in trees. Details about numbers and timing are unclear, with references to an event in a district and no confirmed arrests at this time.
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