04 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
1
Travelers recount their journeys with similar details as they describe experiences on the road. They emphasize recurring themes of delays, weather, and accommodation issues, suggesting common threads across distinct trips.
Local business scene sees frequent openings closings and major deal closings. Executives report high activity with new ventures and strategic exits accelerating through the season. Several firms announce investments partnerships and leadership changes amid a wave of market optimism.
Weiser resident D D Anderson reports many men and teams heading toward Thunder Mountain with routes via Rainbow Mountain. He notes Fairview mining development, a Dewey mill shortage, and a new Big Creek townsite 30 miles from Warren. Other reports cite extensive trail work, 300–400 on the trail, and several deals in the camp including a $20,000 sale on Big Creek.
In Judge Rhea’s Saturday Signal reply to Frank Harris, the article notes his amused agreement with letting his client Mr. Gates install and run the water works and electric light plant, discussing legality and implications of the proposition.
Memorial Day ceremonies arranged by McConville post and W. RO. secured a highly praised observance in Weiser. Captain A. W. Waters delivered the Day's oration, his first Weiser appearance earning admiration. A quartet provided music.
Monday the supreme court affirmed a law that bans grazing sheep within two miles of dwellings and allows damages for grass loss. The ruling, likely to be appealed to the U S Supreme Court, argues the law protects settlers and peace, noting cattle and land upkeep would suffer if sheep roam freely.
A crowd of about 1000 attended the cemetery decoration ceremonies led by the Knights of Pythias and other local veterans groups. Mine Margaret Paddock sang solo. after the exercises, veterans and relief corps ladies held a social hour at the AR hall. Local businesses pledge Sunday closures and weekday early closings, listing names including RAWGARDLESS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO CLASH and several merchants.
Mackey man Mistaken says Mackey Idaho near Thunder Mountain is best outfiving point within 40 miles. Snow blocks access and June 15 may delay entry. He claims Mackey route open only, but Brookes Irone and others have reached in via Council on the basin's west edge and sent letters already printed in the Portland Telegram.
The Academy hosts its Society Annual on Saturday night June 7 with an 8 p.m. start and a cordial invitation to Weiser's young people. Program features include Song by Miss Gott, Recitation by Miss Moser, Essay by William Goble, solos by Mica Franc Davis and Beulah Haas, Declamation by Mr Adamson, readings by Miss Seymore, and piano solo by Miss C. Smith. A promotional note urges local patronage of home products like Pride of Idaho and Eagle flour, sold by Pan American Co.
The May 31 1902 treaty between Britain and the Boers outlines burghers laying down arms and acknowledging King Edward VII, with return of prisoners and protections for personal liberty. It details civil governance transition, language teaching, rifle licenses, franchise plans, and financial provisions for transportation and loans, excluding foreigners in revolt.
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