28 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1898
Page
1
A critical column condemns the year’s results and illegitimate methods used by the Signal at the opening of the era of folly, arguing sustained protests and dissent against flawed practices and policy directions.
A lengthy Oregonian excerpt criticizes Isaac Blake and partners over the Seven Devils copper district ventures. It details costly railroad and mining schemes, failed openers, and speculative promises, noting a pattern of overreach, mismanagement, and unpaid debts while citing copper prospects at Peacock, Penock, and other mines.
A short note reflects on national identity with a critical lens and emphasizes the role of pronouns in public speech and civic discourse. The author contrasts admiration with scrutiny, urging careful language in national commentary.
John Lamb reports a trip from Gardwell to Warren and Weiser, praising Idaho’s valleys, waters, and mines. He notes future prosperity from Seven Devils to Owyhee, copper districts, and a growing wool and wheat economy, with Weiser as a trading hub and editor Lockwood Lockwood.
General Miles lands on Porto Rico with 3000 troops and expects 10000 more this week. Other expeditions mobilizing as 20000 military effect noted. Wounded from Sautage nearly all repatriated. Expeditions depart San Branelsoo and reach Manita where no attack planned soon. Yellow fever spread among troops in Cuba. On the 21st gunboats fought at Nip Bay, silencing forts and destroying several Spanish vessels. Our ships pressed toward Manzanillo and Santiago. Some Spanish slips at Santiago may be raised and sailed to Olindia.
Morgan City youths share inventive ways to cope with confinement as they improvise activities at home. Projects, games, reading, and creative play fill days, highlighting resilience and community spirit amid restrictions.
A soldier sailor's diary from July 1888 aboard the Morgan City recounts San Francisco departure, rough seas, and sickness aboard transport ships Indiana and City of Marig. It notes rations, fare, discipline, cramped steerage, limited water, and daily observations of wildlife and weather as land appears at a volcanic island.
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