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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
1
Work persists on a Cambridge site as construction crews hammer and saw through ongoing changes. Project details remain limited but indicate active development and steady progress in the area.
A StaxAL reporter notes rapid progress in Cambridge after two weeks, with six new structures rising and many others occupied. New projects include Salubria Citizen office, a Boise beer hall and planned brewery, Shepherd Bros jewelry and forthcoming confectionery, Robbina Bros home, a two story hotel, Idaho Forwarding Co expansion, and coal sheds with a lumber yard. Local growth is aided by church fundraising and active mercantile activity while town improves its commerce and infrastructure.
Citizens from Boise Canyon Ada Owyhee and Washington counties call a gathering at Nettleton's hall Nampa Idaho on April 7 1900 at 8 pm to organize and plan actions to advance their interests. Each county is asked to send ten delegates to the meeting.
P. and S. N. management plans a temporary water delivery system for domestic use in Weiser. Using springs in Weiser canyon, residents would bring five to fifteen gallon cans to the train, which would transport and refill them on return from Cambridge. The first month would be free, followed by a minimal charge to cover filling costs.
Durbin’s house near the Weiser river eight miles from town was destroyed by fire around 10 o clock last Saturday. The occupants escaped with their lives. The blaze was likely caused by a defective chimney. Loss about 1400, insurance 300.
Boer general and about three hundred troops are reported captured by Crone forces in a decisive engagement. The roundup follows a pursuit across the veld, signaling a turning point in the campaign. Local reports confirm the capture and the detention of the captured units.
War dispatches report General Cronje surrendering with 3,000 men to Lord Roberts at Modder River after ten days of siege near Parduburg. British forces numbered from 20,000 to 45,000, with 800 to 1,000 casualties on both sides. Tugela river operations leave Buller unable to reach Ladysmith amid ongoing fighting.
A stockholders meeting held on Saturday February 17 at the Bank of Weiser increased capital stock from 25000 to 350000, with a liberal dividend for old stockholders. The bank’s condition is described as flourishing.
List of uncalled letters at the Weiser Idaho post office for the week ending February 24 1900 including names such as Anderson Allwood Baker Bechtel Bigley Barry Braden Cole Dillin Eshman Evans Fox Herd Hill Henderson Horst Jordan Jones Eiland Kingery Low Million Murray McCulloch Nolen Palmer Rex Rase Russell Sartapile Jobin Vogel Woogs Brown Goul harp Steele and others advertised by P M W W Purrenert. The Salt Lake Tribune criticism of Aguinaldo is noted as partisan disparagement.
The village board has moved Weiser toward city status a second class municipality with three wards. An ordinance outlines new city officers, terms, and election setup leading to a city government and enhanced powers. Idaho Mining News plans a March issue from Weiser. The Burlington Route announces timetable changes with Chicago and Denver connections and through sleepers.
General Manager Shelby outlines a plan for Weiser addressing city water works needs. The proposal aims to improve service reliability and infrastructure, with details on funding and implementation timelines to be released at next council meeting.
Weiser weighs joining Snake River water system via Pacific & Idaho Northern to replace unsafe current supply. General Manager P. P. Shelby backs relocating the plant to a river source, arguing low municipal outlay and lasting health benefits. A Welser excursion and other notices accompany the report.
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