The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-11-09
GENERAL NEWS.
Diverse Items of Interest From Vari-
GUS Sources

DIVERSE ltcUlS Oh lHltTtSt rIOiu arr
Gus Sources
Down in Nebraska a very large
swarm of bees attacked Il pass enger
train and before the windows and
doors could be closed many of the
passengers were stung The engn
e,r increased the speed of the train
and oulran the unpleasant aggrega
ton that had sought to hold up the
travellers.
Great interest is now being mani
fest in foot ball throughout the coun-
try. Several of the eastern teams
have been ut it,
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The fag law of Illinois is making
considerable trouble, it is stated. L!
is claimed that it is being used to
blackmail and extort money.
Gtu Henry, who has been military
governor of Porto Rico for some time,
has been assigned to the command Of
the department of Missouri, with
headquarters in New York.
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A territorial convention is being
held at juneau, Alaska, TO prepare
a memorial to congress reciting Ger
tain needs of Alaska in the matte ct
laws and appropriations for the mil
itary, education, etc Three dele
gates will be chosen to present the
memorial to congress.
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Sir Thos Upton wants to race for
the cup again in 1901 Mr. Upton
is good fellow but his boat is not in
it with Americas racer.
VIM. Lord of Oregon, has been
appointed envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary to Argentine
Republic
Otis has again refused to receive
PHILIPPINE commissioners.
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A revolution is reported in pro
gress in Columbia over the finances
of that country.
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The party of Germans who came t.
this country to attend the CONNER
cial congress at Philadelphia wer,
greatly amazed at the wonderful com
mercial Development Of the United
States. The party has been in Chi
eago the past few days.
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1t is reported that Germany wants
the Samoan islands, and that she has
no intention of retiring until she Sc.
cures them.
Pres. Mckinley has named Thurs
day, November thirlieth, as day of
general thanksgiving. and prayer.
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An extensive snow storm was ex-
perienced in many parts of the coun.
try last week
In report to the president last
week the Philippine commission
unanimously advised vigorous con-
tinuance of the war against fleeing
natives in the Orient, no matter
what the cost in life blood or money
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The First regiment Washington
volunteers has just arrived home,
and it brought with it three young
Philippines.
The bull fight between Jeffries and
took place last Friday night
in New York and the former animal
won. 1t was a glorious event to
those who imagine it is right for two
men to pound each other till both
are nearly dead
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Helen Gould proposes to aid in
polygamist Roberts from
being seated in congress. She has
written letter to some of the Span
sh- American war veterans asking
heir help to prevent the Utah pros
ltute from getting into that body.
The chances of the man who has
hree wives to secure a seat at Wash
ng'on are very remote.
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A train load of soldiers of the
forly-second infantry was derailed
lear Evanston, Wyoming, last Sat
Irday, and several of the soldiers
we're quite severely injured. They
we're enroute to the Philippines.
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Vice president Hobart is very i'll
t his home in New Jersey.
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Kansas City experienced $780,
90 fire last Sunday night.
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Elk President Dole of the Hawaiian
desires further instructions