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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
1
A public work contract has been let for nine miles of road improvement on Salmon River Road. The project includes granular rock base and resurfacing to improve drainage and drive quality. Bidding officials expect completion within the planned construction season.
The Little Salmon river wagon road commission opened bids for the road system to Meadows. W H Harkins of Weiser, a railroad contractor, had the accepted bid of 9200 dollars for the first south six miles and rock work, with provision for additional miles and for completing the rest if matched by contributions from P I N and O L. L. rail roads. Several other bidders posted amounts, but Harkins’ was favored as delivering the most work for the price. The plan includes start within two weeks and completion by July 15, under close commission supervision.
On a reservation the agent ordered that no wagon would be issued until each Indian received a hair cut. Protests sparked talk of war but the agent remained firm and two cutters labored all day. As wagons vanished the queue grew longer and some were promised their pick of the next batch.
The Bavarian minister argues papal authority is absolute and includes the right to name a successor. Respondents discuss Cardinal Rampolla’s rumored retirement and view Rampolla and Vannitelli as the two possible leaders if the pontiff dies now, shaping a power struggle.
Cobban and Casey of Butte Montana arrive in Payette with surveyor Monroe to establish reservoir lines and grades for a six mile long site. The plan includes a 100000 feet per day capacity mill, employing 7 to 100 workers, slated as the largest in the state and rivaling northern Idaho mills. Also notes obituaries and local notices about Mrs Ed Fletcher and other local items.
A brief official notice states that the Weiser Fruit Land and Investment Company has adopted new by laws to secure good footing in its corporate conduct and governance. The notice records the action as completed without specifying dates or additional details.
A newly formed Weiser Valley venture, the Weiser Land & Investment Co, outlines stockholder duties, election timing, board structure, quorum rules, proxies, officer roles, and monthly board audits as it seeks outside capital and rapid startup of operations. The document details SEC provisions on meetings, quorum, proxy validity, director salaries, and president duties.
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