23 May 1901
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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
1
A roundup of notable events across Idaho in recent days highlights actions and occurrences from multiple towns. Officials report developments in communities, with brief mentions of local figures and ongoing efforts shaping the state’s recent activity.
Reports detail the Lewiston murder case of Eadward Otto at Pollock and the Lewis ton arrest of John N. King for Thatcher's killing. Other items cover a Pollock shooting, Nampa acid attack on Nellie Hoffman, a Moscow trial for liquor sales to Indians, a damage suit by Alex Monroe, and the new town of Riggins at the Little Salmon River with regional transport links.
The Weiser Cemetery Association directs digging a well, building a water tank and erecting a wind mill to beautify the graveyard. The project costs about 300 dollars with 180 dollars currently in the treasury. they hope water prospects will help selling burial lots to cover the balance. Bids for the well digging are called per notice in this issue.
Gerry Snow starts Sunday with a car load of fine Herford Bulls, visiting Middle Valley Tuesday May 28, Salubrain June 1, Council June 4 and 5 for sale at low prices. The notice urges buyers to inspect quality stock and notes loyalty to The Signal.
Encouraging reports say over 27 000 men will be employed as the Boston and Seven Devils Copper Company plans extensive activity. A general machinists strike began nationwide Monday and a large shaft sinking at Helena will start soon along with construction of big ore bins for Landore.
The Boston and Seven Devils Copper Co prepare for an active season with the Helena and Old Pescock mines transferring hoisting gear. Plans call for a large shaft, ore bins at Landore, and expanded wagon roads to improve ore transport to a new smelter eight miles from Weiser.
At a special meeting on the 5th, officials decided to replace the aging slough bridge and the main Weiser River crossing with a new structure expected to last longer. The old bridge’s usefulness has nearly ended, prompting the planned summer construction.
The Payette Independent notes expected construction on the P I N Railway may not start before late July. Engineer T A Clark may lead field work on the Seven Devils branch while Wilkerson and Thompson act as chief contractors. Hay shipments to the Philippines and a ten stamp mill project near Rapid River are also mentioned as related interests.
On Sunday the second anniversary of the copper spike driving, over 200 excursionists traveled from Welser and other towns to Council to see Council versus Cambridge. The crowds filled trains, hotels, and the ball grounds as Cambridge players reportedly arrived late and some fell ill, while Weiser players were pressed into service to ensure the game could proceed.
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