Geological Survey Reports on Seven Devils Copper District Idaho
The Geological Survey releases a timely report on the Seven Devils copper deposits in Idaho 60 miles northeast of Weiser. It covers geology and history, noting Peacock claim as the most developed with a large ore body, and discusses geologic features and analogous deposits in the western United States.
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Geological Survey
Sever Devils
Idaho
Seven Devils
Snake River
Weiser
Snake River Canyon
Oregon
Deep Creek
Helena
Indian Creek
Caprum
Pescock
South Peacock
Salubria
Huntington
Lewiston
Peacock
Lockwood Saddle
Peacock Claim
Well Ex
Uie
Old World
Cordilleran Mountains
California
Coloma
Pilot Hill
Eldorado County
Middle Fork
Cosumnes River
Fairplay
Happy Valley
Alpine County
Barnés
Houston
Lost River Valley
Boundary Jereek
British Columbia
Texas Island
Ordonez
Mexico
Snakesles Canyon
Little Bar Crossing
Little Bar
Ballard Copper
Bear Post Office
Placer Basin
Lime Peak Gulch
Rapid Creek
Little Salmon River
Hildan Brand
Sumner
A Postmaster Plot Prompts Weiser Paper Critique
The Weiser Sicnan accuses Postmaster Pritchett of malice and bias aiming to cripple the paper and hinder its mail access. The piece suggests political and personal motives behind the alleged discrimination and warns readers of forthcoming details. The community will be asked to judge the case.
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Weiser Sicnan
Pritchett
Weiser
Washington County
United States
Litigation Promised Involving Peacock White Monument Helena
A legal action is anticipated involving Peacock, the White Monument organization, and Helena. The case appears to center on disputes over ownership or responsibilities among the parties and may set notable precedents in regional affairs.
Blue for the Boers. Reports From Africa Discouraging Boer Sympathizers
A dispatch from Africa reports discouraging Boer sympathizers amid ongoing hostilities. The article notes shifting public opinion and tightening support for anti Boer efforts as operations continue.
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Africa
Partition sought for Roberts interests at Kroonstad
In Montana mining suit filed in the county court, Holter and Bullard trustees claim seven sixteenths in Peacock, White Monument and Helena mines at Seven Devils. American Mining Co Charles Whitcomb and Granville Stuart named defendants. Stuart asserts mine ownership. If partition is granted, development may halt. Boer news notes General Roberts advance to Kroonstad and political shifts in South Africa.
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Albert Kleinsmith
Weiser
Milton Cage
Boise
Cnge
American Mining Company
Montana
Holter
Bullard
Peacock
White Monument
Helena
Seven Devils
Charles Whitcomb
Granville Stuart
Stuart
Mafeking Relief Column Reported Active in South Africa
Reserve forces to cut Roberts' communications referenced. The Mafeking relief column under Methuen has now been heard from for a week. Heavy fighting is reported from Natal between Buller and the Boers, but no particulars.
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Roberts
Mafeking
Methuen
Natal
Buller
Water Raising Project Planned at Thousand Springs
B G Malland of Blies Idaho and Salt Lake capitalists prepare to install an electric hydraulic device on the Snake River to lift water over a bluff onto arid plains. Engineers deem it feasible and funding is secured to begin immediately, site linked to a former priests compressed air venture that was abandoned.
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B. G. Maliens
Blies
Idaho
Capitaliste
Salt Lake
Thousand Springs
Snake River
Idaho Southern Railway formed with 5 million capital
Idaho Southern Railway company incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with authority to build and operate railroads and telephone lines in Idaho. Incorporators include James W. Adair and others from Jersey City Seven Devils Standard. S. G. Paired electrician plans a test plant to extract copper from Seven Devils ore by electrical process at three cents per pound and claims 95 percent savings on gold and silver.
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Trenton
N. J
Idaho Southern Railway Company
Idaho
James W. Adair
Jacob
Harry
Baliz
Jerary City
Seven Devils Standard
S$. G. Pairen Electrican
Pair
Summer Excursions by Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific offers summer rail trips from Washington D C to Detroit Milwaukee Moscow with round trips May to August 1900. Three daily trains promise best service and scenic canons including Echo Weber and Devil’s Slide. Tickets from H M Clay Salt Lake City and ticket agents. round trip fare 850 75 to 851 00. final limit August 6 1900.
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Washington
D. C
Detroit
Milwaukee
Echo and Weber Canons
Devila Slide
Green River Bluffs
O. 8
Moscow
Pree Homes Bill Held Up in House Reaches Passage
After several years of delay the Pree Homes bill advances to final passage in the House. Supporters say the measure clarifies property rights and expands housing opportunities while opponents warn of potential cost and zoning impacts.
Free Homes Bill Highlighted by Congressman Wilson
Congressman Wilson praised the Free Homes bill before the House, tracing the 160 acre homestead principle to 1862 and Galusha Grow. He argued monarchical land theory failed and urged restoring public lands as the people’s trust for national development.
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Wilson
House
Mir. Wilson
History of Nations
Galusha A. Grow
Abraham Lincoln
The
Republic
Congress
United States
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Idahio
Ghent
Kroonstad
Winberg
Kroonstaad
Steyn
Free State
Heilbron
Transvaal
Free
B. G. Malland
Union Pacific Railroad
University of Idaho
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Lorenso Marques
Delagoa Bay
Cape Colony
Edgar Wilson
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