11 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
1
A report alleges harsh treatment by English forces in the Transvaal, recounting distressing acts and claiming severe abuses amid the ongoing conflict. Named individuals and places are cited to illustrate the accusations and tensions rise across involved communities.
A Mississippi reader reports from South Africa where Boer fighters recount brutal British conduct in the Transvaal. Fred LaVelle, a former Boer volunteer, describes mass mistreatment of women near Pretoria, claims officers and Kitchener knew yet did nothing. Letters from Australian volunteers and wartime correspondents support claims of cruelty and censorship limits.
A regional pledge outlines a new canning factory near Weiser across the Snake River. Officials emphasize practical aid for residents, linking the project to local employment and economic growth. Citizens await concrete plans and funding timelines.
Burtis and Vale push for easier access to Rall toxd Polue amid disputes over routes and local planning. Officials cite proposals, funding, and environmental concerns as guiding factors in the access debate.
J B O Toole of Carruthers O Toole promotes a free ferry and Snake river bridge to boost regional trade from Vale Burne and inland Oregon towns. He cites weak Weiser trade and plans to improve boat landings, urging immediate action to attract freighting and settlement. The Webner Fruit Land Development Co plans a canning factory and more subscribers, while a motel kitchen roof fire caused minor damage.
The New York Tribune reports a Washington special on extensive land frauds in the northwest. Secretary Hitchcock plans a broad inquiry, potentially decapitating federal appointees, with agents to Montana and Idaho. Also details a Cambridge fire at Chas Whitlow's residence, where Whitlow saved a child and narrowly escaped.
July 6 in Lewiston Idaho reports Susie Weisgerber sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Weisgerber drowned in the Snake river while riding with cousin Marie Heitfeld. The body not recovered despite a 500 reward. The incident occurred when a rowboat drifted into the main river. Heitfeld was later rescued on a sand bar and brought ashore. Witnesses included Mia James Allen and the Weisgerber brothers. A medical ad for DeWitts Little Early Risers follows.
Heath residents recall Honrahan aiding Fourth of July events with coordination by local organizations. Officials say the celebration united neighbors, with longtime volunteers coordinating logistics and community performances.
A quiet orderly Independence Day gathering at the creek fork drew residents and visitors from nearby regions to hear Senator Houlahan speak on patriotism and commercialism. The crowd applauded, ending with a joyous evening of dancing as July 5th festivities closed.
Business leaders of Weiser hope to host a fall fair to draw crowds to downtown shops. A continuous street performance by various artistes will move the crowd along different street corners, keeping shoppers engaged and evenly distributing advertising exposure across the vendors.
J W Faris has begun installing an electric lighting plant at the penitentiary after being awarded the contract. Plans call for six arc lights and about 200 incandescents, one in each cell, with the warden's residence connected. The system will be modern and capable of lighting present and future buildings. The need for a dedicated plant has long been felt.
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