Various US and world news items from an era
General dispatches note Gen Otis departing Manila for the United States and a fire in New York on May 4 that killed four. Reports mention the Virginia steamer's stranding with six drowned, Sanford B. Dole named Hawaii governor, and a growing relief fund for Scofield sufferers reaching 71 000 dollars. County politics endorse the Chicago platform and Bryan. Predictions favor Bryan. famine hits India. Local incidents include a Portland shooting and a attempted murder/suicide by Mrs Farrel. Press notes cover Free Homes bill passage, British actions around Pretoria, botany field work, and upcoming school closings. Also several advertisements for formulas and patent medicines and a botanist request.
Midland Beginnings and Local Contests in Weiser
Reports note grading on the Midland project with 100 men at work and public support for the $250,000 Midland investment. A bell game at the city grounds pits public school against the Academy next Saturday, with both teams expected to give a strong showing. Also included are community items on church resolutions, an Idaho State Register excerpt, post office notices, a dramatic club gathering, and testimonials about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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W. Bates
Soother Railroad
Midland
Boise
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Congregational Church
Weiser
Idaho
Wuerras
Congregation Church
Thatio
Berra N
Keyes
Howand Meraris
Idaho State Register
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Ashby's New Store
the Temple of Economy
Fuller Building
Schas
New Bank
M.L. Vial
Weiser, Idaho
Otis
Manila
United States
New York
Virginia
Sanford B. Dole
McKinley
Hawai
Scofield
Chicago
Bryan
James Creelman
Aguinaldo
India
Portland
Oregon
W. J. Churlton
May Farrel
Mra. Farrell
Congress
Pretoria
Accolanta
J. L. Pope
Opera House
Geo. DeLee
6Th St
Los Angeles
Cal
Acker
C. 1
Williams
Bayler
Gi Brehmer
Frank Boomer
Tim Purgerson
al Bursi
J B Miller
Sanders
P White
W. W. Prienerr
P.M
J. B. Coakley
Weiser Dramatic Club
Chamberlain
J. W. Luxon
Dorr
W. Va
R. W. Stu
J. Q. Hood
Justice of the Peace
Croahy
Miss
Olds
Lss
Dry Goods
Weiser Hotel
Joe
Isabel Are
West Eoff Street
Iptiome
Pars Soda Water Works
Asia Lout
City Feed Corral
Main St
Holi Ida
James Shaw
Restauran
Jim Lee
Commercial Street
Weixer
Brenant
Cnn
E. Kelly
RK Depot
Bargail
Real Estate
Cail
Sheperd
Dean Lin
Tascunesa
Manning
Eighth St
T.H. Manning
Signal Office
Wormerly
Arane Rye
Witlanotie University
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Baker Ory
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