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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1893
Page
2
A compact roundup from The Weiser Signal notes political wrangling over 1893 mine tax suspensions awaiting presidential action, plus commentary on Democratic and Republican maneuvers. It cites Senate votes, world affairs, and Idaho public finance debates, including the state board of equalization and proposed reductions, with sharp editorial tone.
The writer revisits Mineral after a period of prosperity and finds a stark decline from a bustling camp with two smelters and many workers to a ghost town with a single smelter and few facilities. He cites monopoly pressures, political distrust, and a wary populace led by Tom Ryan. Despite this, ore shipments and new investments hint at a possible revival as profits fade but mining remains active.
OCR text shows a collage of 19th century items: a camp with silver and copper stock, a wedding before Justice Gray, plans to move merchandise to Mabheur City, a boarding house meal in Huntington, and a political tirade naming many senators who voted to maintain the constitution and free coinage. Also ads note John Radley opening a popular restaurant, and multiple patent medicine promotions and local shop claims.
A damaged public notice from Washington County Idaho outlines a foreclosure like sale under a district court order. It names Frank S. donne as the estate holder and lists property including a farm and gold vein assets tied to a judgment of 22,000.00 with a sale date set for November 18 in the county seat, detailing parcel boundaries and legal description.
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