30 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
1
Tom Neighbors departed Thunder Mountain January 2 and reached Weiser on the 28th, completing a notable journey through rugged terrain.
Spokane and Weiser to Thunder Mountain routes dominate local talk as travelers report five day trips from Thunder Mountain to Weiser with six day waits to Grangeville. Letters from Weiser Council Meadows Warren and Grangeville spark a cross state exchange arguing the Weiser route is fastest safest and most comfortable.
The letter to Oregon Short Line agent Lapish dated January 25 1902 announces adjusted freight tariffs on the western O SL division with Huntington connections. New rates per 100 pounds drop from 46 80 to 22 18, lowering hay brick and wood shipments and expected to spur brick movement from Weiser yards. General Traffic Manager Schumacher endorsed the change as timely and beneficial. The notice also mentions local ads involving Weiser Signal publisher Mr. Backwood and Mr. Lockwood.
Stanan asserts that “according to their own figures” the distance is as stated and accuses the Free Press editor of being mixed up. He defends Tux Stanan, saying he never lies when helpful, though reluctantly.
In a letter to the Oregonian dated Jan 23 a Portland firm urges the paper to publish news on Thunder Mountain country shipments. The writer claims the Oregon Short Line will move up to 20,000 people by March through Weiser and contends the Weiser Council Warren route is the shortest and best for fall and spring travel, urging wider publication.
Anaconda Standard recounts Pat Brice once a quiet gardener now deemed hopelessly insane and committed to Warm Springs asylum after a lunacy commission ruling. The article links Brice to legendary feats in Indian warfare, while surrounding anecdotes reference Idaho conflicts, a threatened husband, and scenes of danger as events unfolded near Mount Idaho and Camp.
A long extract recounts a Boise Thunder Mountain map spoof and the 1877 Nez Perce outbreak, tracing Brice and Manuel family survival amid Indian war parties, killings, and a dramatic escape with aid from a friendly Indian. It ends with the brutal slaying of Mrs Manuel and the tale continuing on the next page.
A proposal described as mighty important was laid before the people of Weiser and the city council. The document outlines a plan likely affecting local commerce and governance, inviting discussion and consideration from residents and officials alike.
Weiser hosts Mr. J Blood of Gold Bork Mining and Milling Co as plans form to base supply for the district at Council. A proposed wagon road to the summit would connect Council to Rosebury and Thunder Mountain, drawing in machinery, stock, and settler trade while shortening freight costs and establishing Council as the railway point.
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