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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
2
A new mining company is organized to develop mines in Washington County. The venture aims to explore mineral resources and establish operations, with plans to secure funding, recruit staff, and commence extraction activities in the near term. Local officials express cautious optimism about job creation and regional economic impact.
Stuart M. French organizes the Azurite Mining Company in New York with capital at 250 000 to develop claims on the Snake river slope in the Seven Devils district. The firm, overseeing Azurite and Aiken claim groups, will ship ore this season likely to Salt Lake, with River Queen mine nearby as a benchmark. Officers include French president and Walter A. Meeker secretary. Frank Lang Jr. treasurer.
Continent reports suggest Gen Methuen defeated again with Boer gains. absence of Gen Grenfell's 1300 men prompts worry. War Secretary Broderick says Lord Kitchener reinforcements will be dispatched, with 6000 yeomanry and large cavalry and infantry drafts ready. Misc items note piano tuning in Weiser, chronic diarrhea remedy, seed wheat car, and local property openings.
Weiser Idaho city council notes serious defects in Pollman water light franchise. Questions about pipe sizing head pressure mains and system design raise risk of fire failure and insufficient supply. Amendment requests refused. land purchase and sidewalk work approved. bicycle path ordinance considered. refunds approved for cattle fine.
The Northwest Copper Company sale, Northwest Railway resumption, and Tron Dyke mine revival promise large payments to miners in the Snake River belt. A Portland smelter of 200 tons capacity will process Seven Devils ores, with the P L&N railway as the main outlet. The Vaughn group holds key properties and April 15 wage changes are announced by Frank Hopkins and W A Andrus.
A. F. P. Clark sold twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at Glade Spring Virginia between 11 a m and closing time on January 25 1901. He praises the medicine for quick cures and widespread Virginia use. Charohill's drug store carries the remedy. The Rio Grande Scenic Line advertises Salt Lake City stopovers and rail routes to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago and Saint Louis with Geo W Heintz offering rates and excursions.
Fraudulent substitutes urged to purchase genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic stamped C C C. Mentions druggists and a solicitation for “CHAR Acter” and reputable individuals across states to present and advertise a bid for wealth. Offers hotel and carting, requests self addressed stamped envelope to 316 Caxton Building Chicago.
A brief note cites protection as the essential need prompting action or policy. The wording implies a call for safeguarding individuals or groups, with emphasis on security and reassurance. Further specifics are unclear from the fragment.
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