The Pot Simmers And Politics Bubble Ahead
Vague phrases hint at brewing conflict and rising political energy as social tensions intensify. The piece suggests upcoming public debate and potential policy shifts with community figures named in passing.
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21 May 1902
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Weiser Signal in Weiser, Idaho
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
1
Democratic County Convention Selections and Delegate Apportionment
The Democratic county central committee met at Council last Thursday to apportion delegates for East West and Middle Weiser precincts due to a new Middle precinct. They set one delegate at large per precinct and one per twenty voters with a majority for Frank W Hunt for Governor, and fixed East Weiser 10 West Weiser 10 Middle Weiser 9. Council chosen to hold the county convention for nominating county officers with Cambridge a distant candidate. the executive committee to set the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
George W. Hartley
Frank H. Smith
James W. Campbell
Middle
Weiser
O. M. Harvey
Frank W. Hunt
East Weiser
West Weiser
Middle Weiser
G. W. Hartley
Frank B. Smith
Cambridge
Council
Houlahan
Memorial Day Observance in Weiser by G. A. R. McConville Post
Memorial Day events planned by McConville post Weiser include a memorial sermon by Rev. Ashmun at 11 on Sunday May 26 at the Opera House followed by an 11 30 address by Captain Waters on Memorial Day. Afterward G A R members and invited city orders will march to the cemetery to decorate graves and conduct ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConville Post
Weiser
Opera House
Ashmun
Republicans Prepare Campaign War Plans in Weiser
Republican leaders including J. Lowe and J. F. Smith map campaign strategy for the upcoming elections. They outline fund usage and fieldwork to strengthen efforts. Also noting a money to loan advertisement from W. L. Anderson of Weiser Idaho offering mortgages on improved farms at reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Lowe
J. F. Smith
E. M. Barton
M. A. Dally
W. L. Anderson
Box
Weiser
Ida
Special Meeting of the W RGC
A special meeting of the W RGC is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 PM. All members are urged to attend. secretary Mrs Lang notes the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RGC
Lang
NEW BRICK CHURCH Methodists Have Broken Ground for a New Church
Methodists at New Brick Church have broken ground for a new church home. The project progresses with local leaders and parishioners marking the ceremony and anticipating future services at the upgraded site.
Ground broken for new M. B. church in Weiser
A Monday ground breaking ceremony at Second and Rahm streets marked the start of construction for the M. B. church. Hon. R. E. Utley and Rev. Deal spoke on church history and future. F. M. Carr led the building committee, with Ivan Carr and Utley breaking the first two shovels of dirt. Ryan and Carr are the contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Rahm
M. B
Weiser
RE. E. Utley
Deal
F. M. Carr
Utley
Ivan Carr
Ryan & Carr
Thunder Mountain rumbling and ash shower warning
A clipped notice from R. C. McKinney of Weiser Idaho hints at imminent news as Thunder Mountain is said to rumble louder and the only town may be buried by hot ashes. It advertises propaganda about farms city property business openings and bargains in real estate with a call to write for a list. Magnifying glasses and compasses are offered at Vial's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunder Mountain
R. C. McKinney
Weiser
Idaho
Marshall
Lake
BR. L. Riggins
Riggins
John Nevin
Slate Creek
Jonas Lawrence
Elk Creek
Warren
Hobbs
Dixie
Stites
Chamberlain Basin
Louis Smith
Chamberlain’ Basin
Hik City
Travel routes to Thunder Mountain favor Warren corridor
The Grangeville Standard reports travelers and officials confirm the Warren route remains the carriage path into Thunder Mountain country. Reports cite open Elk Creek summit for horses, large pack animal traffic from May 4 to 8, and widespread movement toward Marshall Lake and Thunder Mountain. Officials note Chamberlain Basin remains blocked and Chamberlain route closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangeville
Warren
oThe Elk
Thunder Mountain
Jewett
Boise
Bear Valley
Chamberlain Basin
Shissler
Salmon City
Fr. B. Brown
Sunshine Route
Kik Creek
Brown
Riggins
White
Thunder Property Brings Cash to Belle of Thunder Mountain
Twenty thousand dollars was received Friday by Fred Holcomb C. K. Moser and C. K R Caswell as the first 10 percent payment on the Holcomb group of sixteen Marble creek claims sold to the Belle of Thunder Mountain company The property was sold for two hundred thousand dollars The buyers earlier disposed of the Little Margy Kitty Burton and Yellow Hammer to Harry B Worthman for fifteen thousand dollars The first payment is made and a second is assured The group lies 1500 feet southwest of the Dewey group Moser also sold the Last Chance Little Emma Lost Boy and Bertha to S B Longfellow in November for forty thousand dollars a 10 percent payment was made The latter group is only 600 feet from the Sunnyside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Group
Moser
Little Emma
Lost Boy
Bertha
8 B. Longfellow
Sunnyside
Tuck Glasscock Dead In Weiser Idaho
D. B. Glasscock died at his Weiser home last Wednesday at age 61. He was well known in the Idaho valley as an early settler and leaves many relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasscock
Weiser
Tuck
Idaho
First Festival Strawberry and Ice Cream at Opera House
The Congregational ladies host The First Festival Friday starting at 4:00 p.m. at the opera house with a musical program around 8:30. Strawberries and cake 15c, ice cream and cake 6c, strawberries ice cream and cake 25c. Slim prices at The Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Local man builds wealth through steady farming on new land
In March last year Mr Marschal Hammock bought 60 acres four miles below town, five cleared for potatoes and eight more then cleared for corn, beans, melons, cabbage and more. He now has 15 acres alfalfa and 20 acres in crops, with potential profit of over two thousand dollars. plus a 40 acre nearby tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marschal Hammock
Weigerland
Accomplice Steals Key From Sheriff's Office
A suspect associated with Alex Boyd Escapes is reported to have secured a key from the sheriff's office. Authorities continue investigations into the incident and identify potential accomplices connected to the escape.
Escaped From Weiser Jail Man Hunted After Break In
Alex Boyd a 38 year old prisoner 6 feet 10 inches tall with dark hair and mustache escaped from Weiser jail during Sunday night. Deputy York found cell door open keys on floor a broken cabinet and an iron bar used to pry entry. Sheriff Gray issued notices and $25 reward for Boyd whose description is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Boyd
Council
District Court
York
Sheriff's Office
Weiser
Woman walks four days from South Fork to Meadows
Mr and Mrs H Simmons arrived in Weiser from Thunder Mountain country after a four day foot journey from South Fork of the Salmon. Mrs Simmons, described as hardy, proves a woman's stamina on the route via Warren, Warm Springs and Fisher Creek to Meadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. H
Simmons
Weiser
Thunder Mt
South Fork of
Salmon
South Fork
Warren
Warm Springs
Fisher Creek
Meadows
Washington
Closing Exercises At Local High School And Grades
Thursday evening May 22 pupils from the high school and seventh and eighth grades will present a program at the opera house. Items include songs choruses doubles and a reading list with multiple student performers and two addresses. A sale announces millinery at Mrs M L Hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Hazel Bradley
Liberty and
Union
Chester Sater
Dixie Doodle
Lightning Rod
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Democratic Committee
Welser
Jas. W. Campbell
G. W. Hartley Weiser
Republicans
Vial
Thunder Property
Tuck” Glasscock
Sommercawp's
Maa
Miter
Mrs. Simmons
Warren Road
Kweny
Lady Jane Gray
Bertha Wood
Misses Hitt
Ashley
Bradshaw
Cope
Hienza
John McCrea
Betsey Prng
Sarah Gamp
Esther Harris
Annis McGrew
Ora Sommercamp
Hkssay
Myrtle Hitt
Continental Congress
Ruby
Elizabeth
Tuttle
Margaret Paddock
Mra. Foster
Outlook Club
Mra
M. L. Hand's
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