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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
1
City council convened a regular session on Saturday evening with members present to discuss municipal matters and upcoming agenda items. Officials reviewed reports, approved routine motions, and scheduled future meetings.
The Weiser council met June 2 with Mayor Anderson and six or more councilmen. They adopted the annual appropriation bill of 5810 for current expenses, allocated funds for jail and pound moves, approved street and gutter work bids, and authorized sprinking bids for June 12. The traffic included tax refunds, reports, and several ordinances passed under suspension. Belgian Hares offered for sale and a new passenger boat by J L Gabler introduced with excursion prospects on the Snake River.
MIR and Shelby outline a significant electrical project aimed at future infrastructure. The plan emphasizes growth, reliability, and long term capacity to support community development and industrial needs. Local officials note steps for funding, engineering, and phased implementation over several fiscal years.
General Manager P P Shelby outlines a plan to locate a large electrical plant 26 miles from Weiser in Weiser canyon. The project aims to tame a river bend to produce up to 2000 horsepower, with initial facilities for 200 HP and transmission by wire to Weiser for manufacturing needs. He expects to start work next winter with his own capital and explores pumping plants on Snake river to irrigate Dead Ox Flat and other beach sands, hoping the plant would spur small local factories.
Early week reports note rail and mining supplies shipped from Weiser to Jay A. Czizek who holds a bond on the Abbie property in the Heath district. Indications point to rapid development and potential benefits for Washington county's mining sector as a major western mine operator expands in Heath. A prominent operator has recently entered the scene, promising substantial activity soon, with no formal boom yet.
State Treasurer Lucius C. Rice releases Idaho’s first annual insurance report. 1899 risks total $18,787,842 with $451,715 in premiums paid and $188,201 in losses. Idaho has 80 companies and 753 agents, charging fire insurance average 2.50 per hundred, losses high at 70.9 percent, with $1,795,296 paid in fire premiums since 1882.
The Short Line baseball team beat Pocatello in Salt Lake last Saturday. Mrs S H Hays of Boise attended a national federation meeting in Milwaukee. Miss Mamie Dowd wed Jay A Czizek, state mining inspector, with Judge George H Stewart presiding. A plant called loco weed poses risk to horses. Idaho Midland railway contract remains in limbo as the Statesman offers best wishes to sister states.
Boise edges forward on Midland railway hopes as citizens raise 250000 in bonds and Col W H Dewey promotes irrigation and rail expansion. Idaho Falls accident injures a child. Custer county Democrats back Dubois for senator. Camas Prairie mail routes shift to tri weekly due to danger on the 43 mile Grangeville to Florence star route.
A circulating tale hints at hidden wealth on Thonde Mountain drawing local interest. No concrete evidence or official source confirms the gold or gems, but residents discuss possible tunnels and legends tied to the peak.
A sizable party is enroute to inspect or secure the Consolidated Gold Mines. Officials confirm preparations are underway as the group moves toward the mine location to assess conditions and potential operations.
A report notes a possible request from the Smecter party seeking encouragement for a large private plant. Details remain unclear, but officials are reviewing the inquiry and its potential economic impact.
A Weiser news note reports Fred Burgdorf and Bob Ryan recounts of Canwella gold bearing matter from Thunder Mountain. Eighteen prospectors, including Merritts and Kelso, depart from Weiser for about 30 days to thoroughly examine the Thunder Mountain deposit and related claims, aiming to confirm its value and potential pay mine status. The trip is expected to boost local belief in the new gold camp and attract further attention from investors and the press.
Weiser Board of Trade met Saturday night with strong attendance. A progress report on securing water works for Weiser was received and more time granted for study. A potential move of a private smelting plant to Weiser was explored with encouragement. Edward Shainwald elected treasurer. A sprinkling ordinance was to be discussed with the city council. A committee was formed to revise pamphlets and gather information for action.
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