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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
1
Brief local notice lists physicians and lawyers with practice areas in Idaho. Mentions Ahimey as physician surgeon and solicitor in Salubria with offices on First Street, plus Nugent and general legal services. Indicates attention to women’s diseases and financial matters like collections and money to Joan.
Li Hung Chang arrived in Niagara Falls for a first American experience. He toured the falls, electric power plant, and the Pennsylvania dining car, questioned railroad officials, and discussed US civil engineering ideas. The viceroy plans a Canada tour then a voyage to Yokohama aboard a Chinese warship, continuing around the world.
Washington follows Britain's move to appoint ten commercial attaches including posts at Berlin and Madrid. The aim is to relieve consuls of market entry work and boost British exports, echoing Germany's push for better trained consular staff as the United States builds its own reporting system to aid producers and merchants.
Helena Montana Sept 6 a man identified as Bowen was shot and killed about noon a mile north of East Helena. His companion Joseph Shoemaker arrived bruised and reported a stranger seized the gun at a slaughter house and fired killing Bowen. Investigators found no trace of the assailant and Shoemaker implicated his companion before the shooting.
Four African Americans broke into the residence of William Marah, a prominent theater owner, in Homestead. They entered the sleeping quarters of Mrs. Obireh’s daughters, one man strangled Annie Marsh, father intervened, attackers fled, Taane Mille leaped from a second floor and was seriously hurt. Police protected the scene as a mob surrounded the town, but officials kept order and jailed the suspects.
A St Louis excursion train derailed near Taswell due to rail failure or a curve. Fatalities include John Gibson and William A Kane of St Louis. Serious injuries include J G Connopgy Chris Mon Urteks F B Jordan Thomas Murray Carl Miller John Tawate and W J White. A horseman A A Allen was thrown and may die.
In a tense dispute near Strasbourg and Mulhausen, German deputies sought to address senators on German soil but were denied permission by France. Swiss tensions rose as French officials ordered expulsion of German delegates at the frontier, blocking the planned meeting.
A massive midnight fire in Detroit obliterated an opera house block, killing several including Frank Watson and John Hyffman while injuring many. Firefighters faced collapsing walls as a strong wind spread flames through multiple storefronts. investigators pursued theories as ruination halted by dawn.
A disaster scene unfolds as a structure collapses and traps people amid screams and dust. Rescuers and bystanders rush to aid the injured while a sense of grief grips the crowd at the ruined site and hospital notices follow.
A letter from Archbishop Irebeod Lins discusses tuition and expenses for parish schools at La Gatholle parushal, detailing how costs will be provided and who will oversee funding. The note emphasizes maintaining school growth and calls for extraordinary measures from parish authorities. Separately, Chicago politics log notes Chairman Manna’s arrival and McKinley campaign plans with talks of a short trip and strategic decisions by Republican leaders.
In Hannibal on Monday a church committee chaired by Stnnop Galloway announced Pastor Cooper would be deposed after findings of immorality, slander, and profanity at Joseph's Church. The conference adopted the committee's report and noted suspicions tied to recent court actions and rumored mail intimacy allegations involving Dr. McCarr.
Fragmentary report from September mentions visits by a Chicago based democratic group and women’s labor organizations. The piece notes an income delegation preparing for a wage event, a mine operation readying workers, and a temporary stoppage due to committee action.
A large blast shattered the Seon Bered area near Madrid on Sept 6, scattering wreckage along the Nerfi tow and Coerunna coast. Residents report intense excitement and alarm as authorities investigate a possible two-vehicle collision and a suspected third party involvement.
In Vere Lamden on September 6 the Boer Pot of the Benard reports the sister Elise Charlotte of Spxe Mwinertiniwen is appointed regional head of the Eleventh Regiment. The move is described as a ceremonial crown to honor the sister, following her father’s command.
Fragmentary text reports a commissioner's fading status and failed appointment while negotiations with Indian tribes in the west proceed. It mentions Jamon Peltier and James H. Teller, with scattered references to the interior secretary and a Republican party context.
Washington reports the queen has agreed to receive a petition signed by 7000 women. World’s WOFU gathered signatures while Mins Framore Willard, head of the Hae, Death of De. Garde, is noted. Browne Goode, longtime authority on land and fisheries, died tonight of bronchial pneumonia at age 61.
A dramatic account describes a gang led by an orphaned thief who halted a locomotive, wrested control, and fled toward Sacramento. The narrator details a violent confrontation, a gun drawn, and the engine halted before the posse closed in and captured the suspect and accomplices.
Two Minnesota murderers Darman Musgrove and He A. Chymnars were executed by a mob after a June 26 assault on Sheriff Rogers and a deputy. Militia guarded the prisoners until a lynch mob sighted at the county jail, dragged them to Buffalo Creek, and hanged them from a bridge. An inquest to follow.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Labor Day gathering in Milwanke or near Milwaukee with a prayer and church section led by Rev Wattaws of Chieu. Mentions quiet attendance, demonstrations limited to introductions, and a planned Labor Day picnic at a city park with a speaker or leader named Mor. Bryan Teaver scheduled to speak at the Chinese event tomorrow morning.
Mangled text reports a New York case involving Seyi Annie Livingston, once longtime partner of Jann Sullivan, now deceased after heart failure at Melbourne. The piece notes prior marriage, a split twelve years ago, and her later life with another partner on stage before death. No clear dates or locations other than New York and Melbourne.
A rustic market scene reports grape growers offering produce at five pence per pound. Trade notes describe buyers and sellers discussing prices amid limited harvests, with promises of steady supply until market conditions change.
Widespread doubt and delays threaten participation in the Terre Haute campaign as Rik priye hombility and other leaders face obstacles. Cambria Iron Works in Johnstown Pennsylvania reports a near complete shutdown, laying off about 20 workers due to a lack of orders, signaling a broader economic impact from order shortages.
Mrs Doolin, widow of Ira Doolin slain last week, pressed city authorities for personal items including his gas mask ring and a fine ring. She claimed her husband was innocent of many charges and had suffered insanity for years after a head wound from a Southwest City raid. The wound required surgical removal of a head bullet, and Doolin kept firing even as the group retreated, later scolding the crowd during the Cleaton robbery.
Chicago reports reveal Eliza Field’s will directing cremation and placement of ashes with her parents in Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge. Kohliagat confirms execution and has notified Consul General Mills in Honolulu for arrangements and funding. If cremation cannot occur, remains will be shipped via San Francisco to Boston for disposition.
San Francisco reports arriving steamer Hamer from Unalewlen brings word that U S Coast Guard cutters have been seizing vessels in the Bering Sea. By August 24, Rush Perry Aurora Emoie Beatrice Viva J G Ewan and Jane Gray were chased for boundary infractions near the morrow sea area. The Jane Gray was seized and towed to San Francisco while others were sent to Sitka.
A rancher from Frenchtown was found deceased near the Missoula River bank after being last seen yesterday with a load in his wagon. Authorities believe his body was carried by the river, though the exact events remain under investigation.
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