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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
1
Timber work of settlers is cited as indicating the course of frontier development in the region. The report highlights forest clearing, construction, and road-building activity guiding settlement patterns and economic growth during the period.
A Blue Jacket mine update shows ongoing operation with a likely winter crew near 20 men, while other Seven Devils properties retain only small workforces. N M Imhaus notes timber claim activity toward Council and Price Valley, implying a future railroad route from Weiser to Meadows. Sawmill output at Council keeps the P and LN railroad busy despite halted ore hauling. Senator Dubois proposes using federal land sale proceeds to fund a vast irrigation system across the arid West, expected to attract bipartisan support for a self sustaining network of reservoirs and canals, with Idaho alone set to reclaim millions of acres.
Sheriff James P. Gray and Prosecuting Attorney W D Lovejoy traveled from Webner to Boise to gather evidence in a horse theft case. William Riggs, arrested at Baker City, Oregon, on $2000 bonds, faces Washington County probate court next week for a crime believed to have occurred about a year earlier involving a horse belonging to Lt. S Dev ens of Yale Oregon.
A North Dakota school maam letters from Washington County reflecting enduring themes in education. Her note examines local schooling history and current challenges, highlighting community efforts and ongoing dedication to schools and students.
Miss Toinette C. Peterson of Fargo North Dakota, sister of M A Peterson, visits Idaho’s Weiser valley and the Seven Devils mining region. The account tours Weiser, Council, Salubria, Decorah, and Landore, describing irrigation, hot springs, smelters, and rich mineral wealth, ending with remarks on Prinnson, Fargo’s Central Building principal.
English forces suffer 214 casualties in a fierce engagement reported as a stirring fight. The tally highlights heavy fighting and significant losses amid evolving operations in the theater.
Dispatch from Lord Kitchener reports near Marico river clashes on October 24 with Delarcy and Kemp attacking a British force. 40 killed on the field including Commandant Omatireyeen. British losses 28 killed and 65 wounded. Boers captured eight wagons and many guns. Britain seized rifles, ammunition, wagons, horses, and cattle.
Amsterdam reports a Boer deputation urged Kruger to consider reprisals while stressing policy against retaliation. London dispatch notes a British setback near Bethel, Transvaal, with two guns looted, 64 killed, 160 wounded, and Colonel Benson mortally wounded after a rear-guard engagement.
Idaho items note M Olil buying a 160 acre Payette stock farm for 4000 with cattle. Degan Jr plans vinegar manufacture near Emmett. Boise barracks crews possibly to Vancouver and Philippines. Short Line may gravel road from Lima. A miner Harry Conway was robbed on train but recovered $100 gold. Cambridge kidnapping story ends with boy’s return and mixed reception.
A dispatch notes heavy fighting and high Boer casualties with continued close combat. It mentions Colonel Benson near Bethel northeast of Standarvon, a surprise of 37 prisoners at Richardsfontain October 22, and later Boer rearguard actions at Vermaakfontein under Grobelear and Ersanus. Unclear if events match the Bethel engagement or a misty retreat. Kitchener withholds exact dates.
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