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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
2
A jury found Matthews guilty of manslaughter in a fatal altercation and the court imposed a prison term. The verdict concludes the trial with the defendant facing sentencing for the death of the victim.
In district court proceedings reconvened last week juries ruled on multiple mining disputes. Matthews was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to seven years. Conway won a possessory title dispute over the Home Blake mine while others faced mixed outcomes. Separate notices include a county treasurer contestant withdrawal and a cemetery directors meeting scheduled for March 30.
President Hadley and Yale faculty announced plans for the November bicentennial celebration featuring graduates and undergraduates in prominent roles. The finance committee reports total subscriptions of 653,474.79 with 244,069.84 paid for land, 99,110 for donor designated purposes, and 282,404.10 spent on site and construction to date. Three more 100,000 gifts are contingent on matching subscriptions, potentially raising the total. The subscriber count stands at 607.
It mentions rail travel on the Rio Grande Western Ry and connections with Denver and Rio Grande Colorado Midland. It references routes from Denver to Pueblo with Pullman Palace Sleepers Observation and Parlor cars Dining Car service. Names listed include C McBarz and W Heertz as agents.
Gold dust and bullion valued at over 20 million dollars flowed into Seattle Washington’s assay office in 1900. From January 1 to October 24 deposits reached 6428 with 1,243,163.86 ounces of gold and bullion valued at 20,160,166,687.54 dollars. Geographical sources include Alaska British Columbia and western states with Nome noted for future shipments.
Comte Ademar de Castellane, cousin to Comte Boni, abandons sailing for the St Paul to marry an American heiress in Paris. He says he may not go to the United States for months, citing social pressure and caution about heir money. The international marriage market has taken a shock.
A clash over military uniforms arises in the War Department as Gen Miles recommended a campaign hat design based on British style. Army quartermasters resist changes and have shelved the proposal amid tensions. Lake Erie fisheries employ 5 726 men with 2 715 654 dollars in capital. last year’s catch valued at 1 150 690 dollars. Millinery ads note large selections and affordable prices from Mrs M L Hanp and Mrs M L Maxp with new spring lines and street hats. Empty whisky barrels are offered by Carruthers and OToole.
Millinery opening announced for Thursday March 28 inviting ladies to attend. Notices warn bidders for a cold storage plant project in Weiser Idaho with bids due by March 2, 1901 and outline forfeiture and estate notices for residents of Washington County Idaho.
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