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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
1
Fragmented report outlines a June 19 naval parade to honor the opening of the Kiel Canal. Emperor William II and Kaiser Adler are linked to the ceremony with German and allied fleets, while political tensions, indemnities, and foreign visits color the event amid Europe’s looming conflict.
Armed expeditions to Cuba are forming in Key West and nearby Tampa and Jacksonville. A schooner carried a vessel to the coast with heavily armed men aboard. Generals Molot and Sanvhes were noted among participants as revival of filibuster activity grows near Havana and Port Cuba.
In Cleveland on June 5 the labor unrest at the American Wire Company grows tense as police were called to quell a riot. Around 200 workers protested an increase in wages, throwing stones and breaking windows. no injuries reported as authorities intervened. Debs indicated he would not pursue the presidency and preferred to work for reform in his own way.
Arrangements are completed for a bi metalze convention to meet Monday in New Orleans. County delegates have begun arriving and indications point to a highly successful gathering. William Bryhn of Nebraska and Ald Money of Mississippi will deliver addresses.
Simin dispatches report Be hoblo country near Dares where Bhirantis attacked a village twenty miles from Fort Sandeman. They killed seven men and installed new tenants during the raid.
The Ailsa was defeated in a brisk race held near Sheerness with Royal Thames Yacht Club boats from Nore to Dover. The Ninvars Audrey Livy Tavinl and Dragon competed as leads, with Britannia edging Ailsa by 2 minutes 57 seconds and Britannia finishing ahead of Niagara and Linn in a tight finish.
Fragmented private correspondence muddles links between Miss Marrington and Senn. References mention a soiled railing of letters, a possible connection to Senator Le B. Bunk, and signatures like Nell and Ned in a Chicago dated note. The detectives found no debt or clear improper relations. penmanship suggests a different author.
A fragmentary report describes a new shipping arrangement involving Hawaiian authorities granting a line of ships free passage and storage terms at Minelulu. The agreement exempts certain port duties and taxes while outlining responsibilities for water and fuel costs and potential government charges.
Kootena County commissioners voted to issue bonds to fund existing warrant indebtedness. A bond proposal, to bear interest around two percent, will be submitted to voters for approval. The district also held an annual school meeting with Wright elected to a post and a maintenance tax approved for the coming year.
Lieutenant George D. Backs of the First Envales is reported dying at a hospital after being found unconscious in the woods near them with an empty tin cup. He had left a note about debt and health, and Lieutenant Stephens had left him to seek help.
A Fort Missoula detail reports a missing private from Company 1 Twentieth Century War unit and two soldiers described as killed near the Bitter Root River. An incident near Camden Arkansas is noted with a wreck and several injuries.
Survivor from the Celima testifies to mishandling by officers and the crew as life preservers were withheld. He recalls urging passengers to use life gear while the prow broke and the ship sank. Federal inquiry promises damages claims against the Puckly Mall Company for criminal negligence in the wreck handling.
Denver and Leadville arrests connected to the Carson City mint robbery. James T. Honey and others were taken into custody by U S Marshals and transported to Denver for detention. Meney denied involvement and pledged to prove his innocence, expressing optimism about meeting counsel.
James G Fair estate dispute heats up as Charles J Pair plans to sue four special administrators to test the trust created by the late senator Pair The action seeks probate postponement pending court ruling while investigators pursue allegedly stolen will documents from the county clerk's office
Disorder in Colorado over cattle and sheep grazing ends with 1 400 to 2 000 sheep remaining untaxed. Cattlemen and sheepmen faced clashes as authorities recalled McCoy and Dune Nawes while Posner and Wanita led hunts in rough terrain. The scene shifts as negotiators seek settlement and calm.
Washington dispatch says Mexico considers constitutional changes after President Diaz's annual message. The aim is to resemble the US in limiting state rights to coin money and hindering interstate commerce, reacting to discriminatory import controls from neighboring states.
Information from Tanwold county reports the death of John C Smalles a 11 year old boy son of Heiney Smalley in Aulas Idaho. While riding home from school he saw a rattler on the road and dismounted to kill it. The snake struck him and he died shortly after reaching home.
A nitroglycerin explosion at the Jude dynamite works in Berkeley, California killed Johnny Parbitic and Alien B. Button, while nearby workers were injured while repairing a plow weed. The blast trapped men in the pond of dynamite debris.
May 1 dispatch describes a brutal conflict where three natives were killed and several wounded in Samoa as rebels clash with government forces. An artilery transport arrived, with tension rising over the suppression of rebellion and regional stability.
In Berlin a long disputed case questions women rights to political and social participation. The text describes efforts by women to gain equal petitions and access to public offices, recounts court proceedings, penalties, and the trial's impact on reforms. It also reports on sensational revelations about mistreatment at a monastery and ensuing public response.
The court threw out the case alleging Moore committed adultery amid a tangle of names and parties. Prosecutors failed to produce credible proof beyond Siddier’s testimony, prompting dismissal and exoneration of Moore.
The Supreme Court filed an opinion in the state case of Meyers appellant versus Whanttictor reaponitent. The record shows Meyers was found guilty of murder at the lower court and sentenced to be hanged. The high court found no error in the proceedings and remanded no day for execution.
George Ally, a Spokane native formerly employed by the Great Northern in Glasgow and by June Tutty and Duke Taylor of Leavenworth, died last night by suicide after consuming alcohol amid a tremens episode. The years old, unmarried man left no clear note. He previously worked in footwear in Glasgow and had two living relatives listed at a last known U.S. address.
In Milton, Oregon, near Maukker mountain, residents report a assault on the 1-year-old daughter of Thorns Lemier by a hired man. The crime occurred while the victim was with her father milking cows. the assailant fled before assistance arrived. The suspect, employed for two years, has a tainted reputation and remains at large as deputies pursue him.
Peter Beler, once among Timber County's wealthiest residents, allegedly drank with a hobo and wandered to a Baylor area hayloft where he fell about 30 feet during the night. He was found unconscious in the ravine and died from injuries.
Fragmentary text mentions Vienna in June and a wartime presidency role linked to Hungary. It references a military organization and relations with Aumriu-Munwary and an impending increase in military sums, but the readable portions are garbled and do not yield a clear event or outcome.
Reports from New York dated June 8 describe Ecuadorian sympathizers and government watches as three Jor citizen ships are sunk near Guayaquil. Traitor Maldonado allegedly shot on orders of General Bowen, Alfaro reportedly leaves Corinth for Truador. Memphis convention attendance reportedly unchanged.
A mob rousted Joe Fossutti and Ruby Allen after raiding a colored dive near the old depot. Fossutti and his wife were tarred from head to toe and forced to march home as locals watched. Ruby pleaded to be spared, while authorities warned the pair to leave town.
A June evening scene in Omaha featured a packed hall for a disputed habeas corpus writ case. Speakers including Aunt Merman and General Kelly denounced the court action as aimed at undermining workers and triggering unrest, with strong rhetoric about loyalty and constitutional authority.
The mother of Whitlaw Reid, Aenia Mastin, died near Cedarville at age ninety one after seventy years on the same farm. She had been a widow for thirty years. Whitlaw Reid II, the sole surviving child, will arrive at four tomorrow morning. She will be buried beside her husband in Oakland Cemetery near Turin.
A passenger engine ran away in Panhandle yards near Logansport Indiana on June 1. It collided with a switch engine, killing engineer William Schulze and badly injuring fireman Pat Gray. Two others, Mason and Richmond, were mentioned in the report.
Wick Johnson, a prominent colored prize fighter from Nevada and known figure in Yenawn, was shot and killed by William Birt in Milena Montana. The two men argued amid a group of women at a house where Johnson and Birt clashed in a violent confrontation. Johnson attempted to defend himself with a rifle as Birt fired fatally, after which Birt attempted to escape. Johnson had previously fought in Washington with Dick Caxy, sustaining prior injuries.
A 19th century test describes the Maxim machine gun's rapid fire capabilities, noting initial 60 shots fired by Mr Huber, a first shot 68 seconds after activation, and subsequent tests with multiple barrels. It records timings between shots and barrel changes, emphasizing practical action and handling.
Dan Cameron son of ex state Senator and brother of Deputy Warden Cameron died after taking a drug or poison at an early hour. He had a history of heavy drinking and threats to self harm. Medical attempts by Dr Stewart and Dr Vin Patten failed and he died around noon. Cameron was about 29 years old.
Washington June 4 The Comptroller of the Currency reports May bank conditions with total resources at 3 410 002 491 up 11 490 962 since March 6 loans and discounts 1 901 844 892 to 1 876 etc deposits rise to 1 600 961 299. Reserve stands 164 105 760 with gold certificates 177 000 000 and silver certificates 41 000 000. Individual deposits gain to 1 600 961 299. towns Viscounts and Nepoalis show large increases. Holdings largely unchanged.
The German Aid Society outing at Lidgerwood Park drew about 401 people for a day of amusement. Father Ueld’s band played during the afternoon while events included a fat men’s race a marked men’s two and a ladies’ race. Dancing to string music continued into midnight and all returned home safely.
Secretary Olney faces a tangled diplomatic agenda upon taking the oath of office, with ongoing Venezuela, Nicaragua canal, Bering Sea issues, and China relations. He will rely on preexisting briefs while navigating British Venezuela, French and German tensions, and potential arbitration while awaiting October conferences.
Albrecht of Los Angeles breaks the world standing start 50 mile paced record by over seven minutes, first 25 miles in 1 01 05 and second 25 in 1 02 62, total 2 08 66 14. DIGASTNOUS FIRE AT Kalamazoo destroys Dewing Sons mill and lumber yard, injuring total losses near 200000 with 125000 insurance.
Great alarm grips residents as floods flood the reservoir region. Officials warn the dam is unsafe and could fail, risking widespread inundation for miles and heavy damage to life and property in the valley below.
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