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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
1
Senator Smith files a bridge bill calling for a $15,000 appropriation from out of state funds. The measure seeks to advance highway or bridge projects pending legislative review and funding authorization.
Senator Gilbert Smith led the first Senate bill authorizing a steel bridge over the Snake River near Weiser within one mile of Second street. It carries a $15,000 appropriation, requires total project cost at least $20,000 with the rest raised, and sets up a bridge commission including the governor’s appointee, the state engineer, and the Weiser mayor. A 50 foot right of way is required on both approaches for perpetual public use. Expenses for surveys and per diem come from the appropriation. right of way costs are not included in the bridge cost.
Washington County Commissioners opened a new term Monday with B W Wilson and N G Phillips taking oath as auditors and J A Mee Frank B Smith entering as the new county auditor. The board approved bonds for treasurer and other officers and set deputies' salaries, while a county road district was established and a petition for refund by First Christian Church and road district No 8 action were noted.
A persistent movement to partition Washington county gains early traction from its city delegation, but opposition argues it aims to make Weiser the county seat. Northern voters fear higher taxes and double salaries, urging restraint until finances improve. Local watch and clock repair noted at Jenvey's.
Deputy U S Marshal C K Andrews sold the Boston and Seven Devils copper plant on the Weiger river eight miles from the city. Stearns and Rogers Manufacturing of Denver bought the property for a machinery claim of 624 000, while A Baderich acted for the buyers at 19500 for buildings and grounds. The sale leaves the plant to be resold to a new owner, with hopes it will operate on local mineral wealth.
L G Wilkerson, back from Boise, went to settle with the state for work done at the State University. He must wait for pay until the legislature passes an appropriation. Subscribe for the Semi-Weekly Signal and its prize contest liberal offer.
Bob Brand formerly of Weiser is dead in East St Louis, telegrams sent to his parents in Kentucky. Ex-sheriff Gray forwarded word to Tolabo contact Manley Brizendine who notified Brand’s Watervalley relatives but cause of death unavailable. Brand served as deputy sheriff in Weiser and Meadows and was known for fearlessness. He had many friends who regret his loss.
A caucus nominee has been elected and duly ratified to join the legislature. The action confirms the selection process and solidifies the seat within the governing body. Party officials announced the formal ratification following the caucus vote.
The state legislature mulled mileage questions and a missing $100 typewriter left at the state house. A portion of business included tariff reform, mine taxation bills, and a joint session electing W. B. Hegburn as U S Senator with Hawley garnering 17 Democratic votes.
W D Lovejoy M A Dally Jas P Gray and W D Manley plan to work the Short's Bar placers on the Little Salmon river near Pollock. They will likely depart next week to prepare for operations once repairs to flaming and ditches are finished. Short’s ground has yielded over $30,000 in gold dust and extends back from the river with cultivated portions, several buildings and an apple orchard. The men may lease and bond the property.
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