Tragedy at Kentucky Hotel Ends in Shootout Feud
An armed clash at a Kentucky hotel left Colonel Colson wounded and three others shot or killed. Colson surrendered at the chief of police’s home after fleeing the scene. The confrontation traces to a long standing feud with Captain Golden and Lieutenant Scott from Colson’s Spanish War regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulian
Colonel Colson
Williams
Tam
Dineng
Charles H. Julian
Golden
Colson
Kentucky
Congress
Republican Party
Scott
Anniston
Ala
Golson
Washington
Bridge and depot progress on a widening line
A report from Cambridge notes the Tallwas depot foundation finished and superfstructure set, railroad road conditions remain soft with limited work. Middle Valley depot completed and in use. new houses along the line appear sturdy, signaling permanent construction. local testimonials tout a digestive remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuwbridge
Tallwas
P & ON
Middle Valley
Tila
Last Day for Claims and County Road Viewers Appointed
The board approves several current expenses and bridge fund claims including James L. Linter 8850, N. Garriett 6200, and Geo. Hoffstatter 82.40, with a $45.25 bridge fund payment. They certify county poor care at J. B. Beardsley’s, praising bedding and facilities, and appoint A. Woodward, Marvin Kilborn, and James T. Stephenson as viewers to survey a Cambridge Idaho road toward Quddy’s mill, delaying final action until April 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Linter
N. Garriett
Geo. Hoffstatter
Washington County
Idaho
J. B. Beardsley
Aorval Gorrie
James Lo Linper
Gro
Horrstwrrer
Moses H. Hopper
Cambridge
Quddy's Mill
A.D
T. P. Maryatt
Marvin Kilborn
James T. Stephenson
Rhea
Burglary at Bassler & Orrs Stolen Goods Recovered
Burglars entered Bassler and Orrs store in the city by a window and carried jewelry cutlery gloves and other items worth about 50. They fled toward Glenns Perry where one offered some of the property for sale. Officers tracked them to the county jail after Sheriff Dew made the arrest. A portion of the stolen goods was recovered by Bassler and Orr. Also note promotes for Copper King Restaurant and Hop Gold beer delivery by Matthews and Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baselor & Ove
Nat Antly
Qlenns
Perry
Sherif
Dewi
Burilars
Jorre
Tempesty
Juaticn Travis
Bassler & Orr
Seven room two story house rising on Commercial street
A seven room two story residence is under construction by Bert Wat king on Commercial street east of Monroe creek in Weiser. The report notes ongoing growth as newcomers, including Emma Jacob of Helena Montana, travel overland seeking homeseekers and property, with Fosselman promoting Weiser to attract settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiser
Bert Watking
Commercial Street
Monroe Creel
Court House
Monroe Creek
Fosselman
Charley
Emma Jacob
Helena
Montana
Wood River
Jacobs Jlas
KINETOSCOPE Exhibition Promises Variety and Talking Machines
The Kinetoscope exhibition offers a 250 foot reel of diverse views including war scenes, horse racing, fights, railroad and street life. It features Sun-Mago combat, Rough Riders charge, Matanzas bombardment and more for about half an hour before showtime, plus a talking machine demonstration. General admission 25 cents, children 15 cents, doors open at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mienet
Matanzas
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Helimann
P,& LN
Tewis Dennis
Kaiem
Ind
Geo. P. Rhea
Bassler & Orr’s
Copper King
Matthews & Roberts
Keithley Lakey
Dora Brauer
Hornet Creek
Overland Hotel
Judge Rineheart
Public School Notes
W. Smith
G. Acr
McVonville Post Galr
F. Wotdrider
Weiser Milling Company
DewWitt
the Great Hardware Store
Gerwick & Lowe
Weiser, Idaho
Canton
Aly
AM Balin
Ely
Bensos
Mga
Asethis
Iser
Vendome
WM. Johnson
Jomes
New School House
Mary Proctor
Vienna Bakery
Koff Street
B. M. Jenney
Gho
Bradley Cashier
T, Anderson
Wixon
Bank of
Gayphai
Dano
Wy Ayers
WP. Sommercamp
John Cuddy
Pred L. Paytor
Sol M. Barnets
Transnets
Feneral
D. W. Lawrence
Schlitz
Tom and Jerry
Koil Street
Welser
Council
al Aixeribating Point Sud
Hosh Seekine Investments
N. B. Merritt
Council Townsite Co
Weiser and Coaneil
Jewell & Camp, Liquors and Cigars
Prices Headquarters
Saddlery Line
Weiser Hotel
P. Harris
G. Siggers
Pal Wiere Eaton Lawer
State Bank OF Idaho
Edward Sttalnwald
Herman Haas
Seaw TN Arena
Andrew Adams M.mcgregor
Bdge
Capital Suite
New York
Mercantile National
Omaha
Miss National
Sao Francisco
Wells Fargo
Salt Lake
Photograph Gallery
D. Marsh
Main Street
Opera House
J.W. Srowell
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