Big Copper Spike Anarchy Up North A Big Rail Order
Male of Seven Devils Copper the First Spike reports a large rail order amid unrest in the north.
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
1
Male of Seven Devils Copper the First Spike reports a large rail order amid unrest in the north.
The Idaho Northern Railway project advances with about 200 workers and 80 teams along 130 miles of grade up the Weiser River. Governor and notable Idaho leaders attend events as 98 miles of rails are purchased, with plans to expand labor to 1000 1500 men. A copper spike ceremony is slated for next Tuesday.
Riot action near Wardner Idaho escalates to dynamite assault on the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mill with 230 striking miners warned. A picket shot dead, mill demolished, losses estimated at 250000 to 306000. Troops mobilized as miners flee to hills. casualties include a striker shot in the hip and a wounded company stenographer. Also notes steel rail contract and regional railroad plans amid ongoing labor unrest and cattle market commentary.
Coffin and Northrop Co. Boise officers report their store burned but intact walls, most stock saved, and plans to resume business quickly. They thank the Volunteer Fire Dept for saving the building and promise prompt fulfillment of orders. Also brief notes on church benefit entertainment and Idaho mining laws booklet.
A fragmented, garbled notice outlines a seasonal supply push and town actions. It mentions a party, local leaders, and potential exits, with unclear names and places. The readable elements point to a civic focus on planning and timing, but specifics are obscured.
A local commentary denounces religious and legal quacks while detailing the assault on a medical quack named H A King by Mr D Baker for insulting a family matriarch. The item notes the quack fled on a train, warns the public, and lists advertised letters and local job ad postings alongside.
Pacific & Idaho Northwest president Louis A. Hall outlines a massive railroad and copper-lumber development plan from Welser to the Seven Devils region. He says 1000 workers will be hired, 10 miles graded, 103 miles contracted to finish by January, with routes through Middle Valley to Sumbrin and on to the Seven Devils. He stresses the region's agricultural potential and government land along the route.
For sale items include a double seated hack with double harness and milk cows from 30 to 35 head with calves, all at low terms. Enquiries to Mrs. Dodge or Gerry Snow in Weiser. Also notes about local business: Mr L L Daus arriving from Boise to open a carbonite drinks factory in Weiser, a branch of Cats botwing works, promising wholesale business and community impact.
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