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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1892
Page
1
Incomplete OCR text lists Fast Mail and Express No 21 and Freight No 28 with times 4:58 a.m. 9:20 p.m. and 20 p.m. unclear. Missing context prevents full details but indicates railway passenger and freight timetable entries.
Reports from Camp Will reveal extensive mining activity with shafts across the Old Peacock, South Peacock, Copper Key, Confidence, Standard, Badger, Bodie, Eureka, Bill Nye, Black Garnet, Niagara, Victorian, Walker placers and Alaska group. Notable assays include 60 percent copper with 16 ounces silver and 1 ounce gold at South Peacock, 80 inch vein at Victorian, and large ore deposits at several other mines. Two tons of selected ore were sent to the Chicago World’s Fair.
A compact column notes sharp remarks on candidates and political tensions in Salubria with pointed commentary and side observations. The piece presents quick takes, regional sway, and local voter mood in a snapshot style.
The Republican County Convention met at Salubria with William Allison as chair announcing order and committees on credentials and resolutions. The gathering adopted permanent organization, endorsed the national ticket, pledged support for Willis Sweet, and called for judicial and tax reforms while nominating candidates for state and county offices.
The Peoples Party of Washington County held a rousing convention in Middle Valley last Saturday. They adopted a full ticket except for coroner and praised the ladies for hosting a grand dinner. Nominations included J. A. Johnson for senator and Hd. Vietner, J.D. Bunson for representatives, with Win Hinearson and J.T. Hollenbeak named for sheriff and other posts.
A proposed official program for Columbus Day outlines a nationwide morning school celebration on October 21 across public schools. It encourages unified exercises, optional extended activities, and afternoon social and civic components with proper marshaling, veteran guards, and prize seating to honor the educational mission and public schools.
The Seven Devils region shows rich copper ore on the Peacock ledge with a shaft reaching seventy feet and ore improving with depth. Montana owners hold the claims but plan delays until rail access improves. Nearby prospects on the Standard and surrounding properties hint at eventual camp activity.
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