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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
1
A note outlines the commercial importance of clearing a barricade on Little Salmon Road. Officials from the comity discuss impact on trade, access, and future development plans for the area.
A local Idaho editor outlines a plan to complete a north south Weiser corridor via Ramp River, arguing rapid railway delays favor road access. He highlights the Sampson Group Mining and Milling Co with eleven claims, high grade ore, two tunnels, and $50 assay, plus the West Fork Gold and Copper group two and a half miles above. He notes water power, downhill mill site transport, and a forthcoming detailed follow up. The piece emphasizes broader regional resource potential and urges immediate action by Washington county.
A Grangeville notice reports the Little Giant mine at Warren sold last week to Walter Hovey Hill, trustee, with deed recorded at Mount Idaho. The deed shows a $1 consideration, but the understood value is about $100,000. A company to take over the property is being formed, previously operated by George Riebold, with ore assays from 1 to 5000 dollars per ton and total production likely exceeding 250,000 dollars.
The Idaho State Journal reports the State Fair board expects strong attendance for the horse races with total purses set at 9275 dollars. Three purses of 1000 dollars, three of 200 dollars, plus 400 and 300 dollar awards, plus smaller prizes, mark a rich lineup. Entries close September 15 1900 for most entrants and July 21 for merchants purses, with a 10 percent entry fee and purse distribution of 80 20 10. The event aims to outshine northwest meets including Denver Overland Racing Association and could be Boise s largest racing meet to date.
Col. Wm H Dewey, a wealthy reformer, proposes a three story hotel at a desirable location in Nampa or on the Lake Mthel shore near Nampa. If built, it may be reached by water and include a boat for 80 to 100 passengers to shuttle between the Nampa & Owyhee railroad bridge and hot springs, promoting a popular resort. Dewey also plans river boats on the Snake River to support the venture.
Thunder Mountain Consolidated Gold Mines Limited will not operate Cas well properties. The company declares a strategic halt on current operations and concentrates on evaluating options for the Cas well holdings.
The Thunder Mountain Consolidated Gold Mines Limited board, after a guarded review and a visit to the mine, voted to suspend operations for a time. Investigations into the properties were less favorable than hoped, prompting a policy of caution and a plan to return cash to stockholders pro rata, at least 7 percent after debts. President Barton cited isolation, development costs, and Caswell Brothers’ payment demands as key obstacles to continued work.
The Fond du Lac News notes A Spring Chicken played at Crescent Opera House last evening to a good house. The farce drew continuous applause with bright lines and clever situations. The company, led by Rose Sutherland and others, delivered above ordinary specialties. performances announced for Saturday July 7 with 50 and 75 cent tickets at Smith's Drug Store.
General news items cover worsening famine in India, smallpox in Utah, boat race results, currency shifts, and a swarm of political notes including governor nominations, party conventions, labor strikes, and expansion debates. Reports mention the Philippine hotel battle and sea incidents, with international tensions and domestic issues threading through the year.
The Fourth annual Idaho State School Association meeting drew 110 delegates with about 200 nightly attendees at First Baptist Church Pocatello last week. Marion Lawrence and Rev. Alexander Henry spoke on Sunday school management and urban youth outreach, while new officers were elected including H. K. Neal as president and B. C. Cook as secretary treasurer. The Boise First Methodist raised 105 for delegates, and the state reports 141 Sunday schools with 8,863 members. Boise’s First Methodist is the largest with 291.
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