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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
1
Weiser holds large stockpiles of Washington wool as thousands of sacks fill county storage sites. Local officials report orderly accumulation and safety measures while awaiting market movement. Producers note steady demand from textile buyers and cooperative mills.
Washington county's sheep industry drives substantial revenue. over 60 000 mutton sheep sold at about 2 40 per head, with wool volumes forcing sheds to overflow. Butterfield and Barton sheds list hundreds of sacks and thousands of pounds of wool valued around 80 000 dollars. local buyers offer 13 cents wool while growers push 15. Local figures note extensive mining interest nearby and several business notices, including photographs and piano trade, with community plans for Fourth of July festivities and public exhibitions.
Weiser Academy announces a commencement trend with students earning credits toward graduation. The school notes growing success in expanding course options and credit bearing programs for seniors and underclassmen.
Reading through local market chatter, figures show Brisk demand for railroad ties and venture funding tied to Seven Devils. Reports mention Abe supply rising, Dewey’s line from Nampa unclear, and Union Oregon sourcing. Col Hart backs a Bridgeport start with riverfront routes, while Daly and others back the scheme with funding likely to follow contracts.
Sidney Dell files a suit against The Oregonian seeking monetary compensation. The complaint alleges publication of injurious material and seeks redress for alleged harm and related legal costs.
The Port land Tribune notes the silver question will be decided by the circuit court in Milinomal county after Sidney Dell pressed the issue. The case asks whether free coinage harms the nation, a rare instance of political debate entering the courtroom.
Dispatches describe Dewey era operations with the Olympia and Indiana against Spanish forts at Santiago and Guantanamo Bay. Reports note battles, prisoner counts, Marines raising the flag on Cuban soil, and ongoing combat with Spanish guerrillas.
The article discusses potential court action over monetary standards, noting a looming clash between free silver advocates and the gold standard. It cites Mr. Dell and responses from media figures, plus local party reactions and legal maneuvers tied to a reward dispute and wage value debates.
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