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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
1
Thunder Mountain Consolidated Gold Mines Limited orders a new mill to expand production. The company aims to boost ore processing capacity and accelerate shipment of gold to investors. Local observers note the project could affect area employment and regional mining output.
Thunder Mountain Consolidated Gold Mines plans a 25 ton Huntington mill to start by September 1, with power from water using a Pelton wheel if possible. E M Barton and A B Anderson will review power options this month as a 60 day delivery arrives from Frazer & Chalmers. A 100 ton mill is planned later to handle larger ore volumes. Democratic delegates from Cambridge, Weiser, Salubria, Capron, and Meadows were named for June and July party conventions.
A Dixie Kentucky witness describes nightly torture before using Dr King s New Discovery for coughing and lung trouble relief. He praises it as the greatest remedy and notes a guarantee with price 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles are available at Smith s drug store.
Weiser defeated Canyon visitors twice in a weekend set with strong pitching by H Shepherd and solid catching by Rhea. Caldwell, in town with friends, showed skill but appeared out of practice, while Walter Sebree of Caldwell remained the only player who also played ten years ago in the matchups. The grand stand drew good patronage, helping cover visiting expenses.
Idaho report shows 1899 precious metals totals of Gold 2110718, Silver 5288443, Lead 4713604, overall 12107865, down 1483513 from 1898 per U S Boise office. Former lieutenant governor Victor Bierbower dies in Spokane, home Grangeville, state mourns. Also brief notes on dining chips and Witch Hazel sales claims and counterfeits.
General Roberts pushes forward a short distance as British forces report one of the greatest explosions in history near Scofield. The advancing units test strength amid heavy fire while planners seek decisive gains. Details on casualties and exact location remain incomplete.
British forces under General Roberts push from Bloemfontein through Brandford to Winberg, 75 miles toward Pretoria. Boers retire, with stubborn rear fights at Vet River and Brandford. Warrentown falls after 5 killed, 25 wounded on British side. Brandford held by about 4000 Boers before retreat. Bet on Kroonstad as future battlefield. rail lines and bridges attacked. Mentions Mafeking relief delays and unrelated local ad lines.
About 250 miners died in a coal mine explosion at Scofield Utah last week leaving 100 widows and more than 200 orphans. The country mourns, Utah in mourning, coffins scarce, relief flowing in from across the United States. No blame assigned, relations mourn statewide.
The P. I. N. announces adult admission at 150 and child price at 75 cents for the Cambridge versus Weiser game at the latter town on May 13. Local residents are expected to use the low rates and attend in large numbers.
Sunday School picnic at Durbin's Grove next Saturday May 12. Special train departs at 7 30 a.m. Return around 5 p.m. Round trip tickets cost 25 cents. Tickets available at the Famous eight H White's and Sommercamp's stores.
A bogus Boise Portland yarn claims a heated Weiser election scene with Mrs Martinson and Miss Harris. a jury brawl and false arrest are described. No such people live in Weiser and no event occurred. The item is a fabrication with no factual basis.
Ex-Governor John P. wrote on how the devil would run a newspaper, envisioning a salutation with religious tones, slurs against Mormons, and support for bimetallism. He predicts sensational columns defending tariffs, praising or denouncing policies, and aligning with a monarchy to crush self-government.
Last winter during a bout of whooping cough my children endured severe coughing spells. We used Chamberlains Cough Remedy very successfully for croup and it relieved the cough and effected a complete cure per John B. Chirvorn, proprietor Norwood House, Norwood, N.Y. This remedy is for sale by BR, W. Syrrn.
The city council convenes for the first time to discuss new governance, budget priorities, and community needs as leaders outline early goals. Residents await policy directives affecting development, services, and local initiatives.
The Weiser city council held its first meeting, approving last minutes, reading rules, and discussing ordinances. Mayor A B Anderson presided. C W Rhea named chief of police, Alonzo Conklin as assistant. Harris and Hopking comments noted. gravel request filed. finances cited as insufficient to act now. Regular meetings set for the first Saturday each month.
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