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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
1
An Iowa campaign to repeat the 1896 methods collapses as organizers abandon the plan. Supporters warn of political risk while opponents cite flawed strategy and timing.
A Des Moines dispute over anti Bryan warnings from boot and shoe firm Bently & Olmsted prompts rival J K Laycock to form a wholesale boot and shoe company to hire all affected workers if Bryan wins. Mayor Hart bidower, JOB Romais, and State Senator Gorrel back the venture with potential $1,000,000 capital.
At daybreak Kruger quietly boarded the Gelderland for Europe amid Boer threats. In the Boer colony armed groups moved toward Jagersfontein as British forces reported nine killed and two wounded while Boer losses reached twenty, including commanders.
Weiser adds a modern evaporating plant to its fruit sector. The facility processes prunes at twenty four tons per day, employing fourteen workers. Fruit moves through boiling, drying, and packing stages with heated tunnels, gravity-driven trains, and bin storage. Superintendent Mr. Pierce from California oversees operations, and plans hint at future expansion as prune supply grows.
The commissioners press on with cottery related concerns, reviewing plans and discussing next steps. Meetings proceed with ongoing deliberations and anticipated actions to address unresolved issues.
The board approves bonds for Howard Peps per as constable and George Hy Yowell as justice of the peace in Cambridge precinct. M. W. Strouse appointed justice of the peace and $. 1. Jones named constable for Cup rum precinct. Road district actions extend to December 1, 1900. Various claims examined and allowed. retail liquor dealer bond approved for three months from October 1, 1900. Reports of fees by Thomas M. dettreys and LB. Smith audited. Meeting adjourned to October 15.
Washington Oct 18 The auditor for the postoffice department has published receipts for second and third class postoffices in Idaho totaling 26 405 for the year. Detailed figures list Blackfoot Boise Caldwell Genesee Grangeville Hailey Idaho Falls Lewiston Montpelier Moscow Mountain Home Payette Pocatello Salmon Silver City Wallace Weiser and more with varying amounts. Also reported is a death in Mineral Miner H D Teft found dead in his cabin from heart disease.
Amos Keel, Sedalia resident, quotes a cousin in the Thirty-fifth United States Volunteers in the Philippines urging votes for the Democratic ticket amid war casualties. He laments orders sending troops to death and notes harsh conditions and arrests after fighting. Also mentions linoleum patterns at Cordelle's as durable flooring.
Voters are urged to register to oppose a permanent gold standard, a military form of government, and an unrestricted reign of trusts. The notice warns these moves would erase republican principles and crush opportunities for the poor.
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