21 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
1
Municipal voters gathered at the Opera House for a Mag meeting as part of city convention proceedings. Local officials announced agenda items and discussed upcoming measures affecting governance and public services.
City meeting at the Opera House nominated A B Anderson and Thos K Kelley for mayor with a close ballot showing Kelley’s strong support. Other races named O M Harvey, J H Harris, J A McCune, and council seats filled in ward conventions. A Washington county measure praising town bonding passed, while editorial remark ends with a note on municipal competition.
A North Dakota resident asks Weiser Idaho officials about hiring conditions and land costs, winters, crops, wages for carpenters and milk wagons, and opportunities for women and teachers. The letter cites potential business ideas and local amenities before noting state fishing regulations and a millinery advertisement.
Letters from local business leaders warn against a traveling stationary seller from Weiser aiming at local stores. The Salubria News-Letter notes no intent to use plant assets for competition. The Ingram Press of Weiser links to Idaho Industrial Institute, while Huntington Herald calls for withdrawal from the charity column amid graft talk.
The council committee P and J N completes another step in Ita progress as plans advance. A rail or transit project moves forward with local officials confirming progress toward construction milestones and funding discussions.
The Pacific Idaho Northern track linked Cambridge to Council last Thursday with the Inez spike driven by a Council woman at 4 15 pm. Trains begin running next Monday. Despite weather delays and losses to Wilkerson Thompson, the new section has light grade and curves. Local interest grows to extend toward the Little Salmon and Main Salmon to Camas Prairie.
The text notes promising mining districts along the proposed route and highlights stock raising and agricultural interests as significant factors. It mentions the Salmon River valley as well suited for fruit raising and suggests coordination with P. and I. N. to study this region, implying industrial expansion if connected to a market.
A fire aboard the Edwin Davie Uncle Tom's Cabin company car killed four performers between Plaine and Olive, Montana. The eastbound train halted. most cast escaped as the car burned to the tracks, with instruments and effects lost. Names of the deceased include Minnie Hearst, Bert Reed, Rene Lucasse, and John Bollemens. The fire’s cause is unknown and post office notices follow.
A report notes Vetor’s fall amid rapid policy changes and a fierce response. Officials unveil new measures as opponents criticize timing and potential impacts on governance. Local coverage describes key figures and the immediate political repercussions observed.
Governor Hunt disapproved ten appropriations for state wagon roads and bridges, including Salmon river bridge in Custer county and several Canyon, Cassia, and Oneida county road projects. He also vetoed liquor licenses, livestock inspection, and a state attorney general office creation, approving only a single highway measure and a few House bills.
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