Thunder Mountain Road Prospects and Weiser’s Challenge
A political and business sketch reflects on leaders, rail plans, and influence. It laments lack of funds from local merchants and Boise Portland debates, while weighing routes from Thunder Mountain to Long Valley and Dewey to Roseburg. It highlights Portland backing and the need for a northern path and Warren extension for early wagon access and regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Weiser
Boise
Itato
Pittsburg
Mason, Ehrman & Co
Northern Pacific
Dixie
Southern Railway
Spokane
Long Valley
Dewey
Emmett
Rosebury
Thunder Mt
Council
Warren
Governor Hont Returns from Washington Visit
Governor Hont, long absent in the car, has returned after visiting Washington and calling on the president. Queen Wilhelmina of Hollandia is reported out of danger and rapidly convalescing, with initial reports corrected as misstatements. The Hollanders are indignant at deception cited in earlier dispatches. The Statesman notes wool sales by Fra ser, Pratt, McAfew, and Batte to Joe Salter at 12 cents per yard, totaling four cars. Lewin pack train bound for Thunder Mt remains unheard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hont
Tan
Washington
Sie
Wilhelmina
Hollandia
the Statesman
Fraser
Pratt
McAfew
Batte
Joe Salter
Lewin
Thunder Mt
The Meat Trust and Life Insurance Debate
A heated remark from a preacher’s controversial speech is quoted noting that to beat each system you must die or starve. A listener derisively predicts a black audience member will retreat to the woods as the event ends.
Death of Dr Allan Fowler of Salt Lake City
Dr Allan Fowler a renowned Salt Lake physician died in Salt Lake City on the morning of the 7th Last. He was a man of marked character and high professional attainments. As a citizen his cultured ideas and influence were widely felt. He leaves a record of a life devoted to humanity and will be mourned by many friends who recall his estimable qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoglieth
Potter Palmer
Abarest
Ilinois
Earth
Cummings
New York
Salmon
New Jersey
Otey
Virginia
Great Assembly
Archbishop Corrigan
St. Patrick's
Allan Fowler
Salt Lake
Dark Angel
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Arbor Lodge
Tia
Admiral Sampson
Arlington
Old England
Prisoners Tested Frontiersman Tactics After Fort Albayan Capture
Manila dispatches recount the aftermath of Fort Albayan seizure where S4 Moro prisoners attempted a desperate escape. The pursuit ended with nine wounded and four killed, reflecting early frontier guard methods mirrored in the era.
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Manila
Fort Albayan
Reflecting on historical missionary tactics for Indian prisoners
The writer recalls 19th century methods that steered Native prisoners toward assimilation, using harsh discipline and selective benevolence. They note these practices faded in the sixties and contrast them with modern humane warfare and humanitarian aims, acknowledging complex memories of captivity and control.
A Distinguishing Necrology
A necrology honors J Sterling Morton and Admiral Sampson as towering national figures. Brete Harte also dies abroad, leaving a legacy of vivid verse and frontier life. The piece recounts their national impact and solemn farewell.
Thunder Road Prospects in Warren Wagon Road Report
Spokane and Portland papers cited on the front page cast a pessimistic view of extending the Thunder Mountain wagon road to Warren. They decry the illiberal mood hindering new prosperity amid renewed mining excitement since 68. Coeur d’Alene interests signal potential value if joint action could surge with the tide. The article notes broader northern prospects and calls for united effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Portland
Thunder Mountain
Warren
Coeur d'Alene
Reveals A Great Secret Of New Discovery For Consumption
It explains how Dr King's New Discovery cures throat and lung diseases by cutting phlegm and mucus and enriching the blood with oxygen. The remedy, praised as infallible, eases coughing and inflamed throats, with guarantees on value and trial bottles offered at Davis Dave Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Davis Dave Co
Idaho Mining Rights and How to Locate Claims
Advertisement listing two mining books by O. E. Jackson and J. G. Watts with prices 75 cents and one dollar respectively. Promotes mail ordering from The Signal newspaper and directs readers to send payment to Take the Semi-Weekly Signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
O. E. Jackson
J. G. Watts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jber
P. & I .N. To Council
Lockwood
Lord Salisbury
Thunder Road
Mining Books
B. E. Jenney’s Bicycle Store
C. S. Fosselman
Weiser, Idaho
Jobson’s Cash Grocery
O. M. Harvey the Leading Insurance Act
Cambridge
N. A. Cottrell
Kimball
Haas
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