Blackfoot Post Office Adopts Second Class Mail Motto
A notice from Blackfoot Idaho declares the post office is rated for transmission as second class mail matter. The banner proclaims every man to the wheel for Idaho's advancement as of December 1 1900.
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Blackfoot
Idaho
Idaho State Sees Great Potential If Citizens Unite
A published civic line urges Idaho residents to fulfill their duties to the state and seize upcoming possibilities. The note emphasizes that collective effort could make Idaho great by next year as citizens push toward shared progress.
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Idaho
History of All Fusions Shows Strongest Party Often Loses
The remark notes that in fusion negotiations the leading party tends to suffer the worst outcomes, a pattern observed across various historical episodes and diplomatic efforts. It highlights strategic disadvantage for the initiator, suggesting balance shifts as talks progress.
Thanksgiving slaughter and flood woes stir regional concerns
The passage notes a large Thanksgiving turkey slaughter, compares it to last year, and mentions floods in Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia. It also comments on fusion politics in Idaho with a provocative phrase and remarks on party troubles and fate.
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Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Democrats Split Over Post-Election Reorganization
After a close campaign, a faction of Democrats, not united with the party, pushes to reorganize the organization to challenge the prevailing line of leadership.
Advice to Captain Hunt on state government best choices
The article notes a burst of cheap guidance aimed at Captain Hunt over the next two months, offering instructions on how to govern the state and whom to appoint to office. The tone suggests a critical view of outside meddling and political influence during an ongoing leadership period.
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Capt. Hunt
Law for fair primary elections urged by voters
A citizen letter argues the next legislature should enact a strong primary election law to protect voters from manipulative candidates and reduce campaign hostility. It underscores the need for clear rules and integrity in the screening process.
Senapor Hanna Reaffirms 1904 Presidential Candidacy Declination
SENAPOR HANNA informs a committee that under no circumstances will he seek the presidency in 1904. He states his position clearly and aims to define the record before others.
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Senapor Hanna
Helen Gould Ships Gifts to Philippines Soldiers
Helen Gould shipped clothing and toilet articles worth 30000 from her personal selection to New York soldiers in the Philippines as a Christmas gift highlighting her generous support.
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Helen Gould
New York
Philippines
Helen
Utah vote totals and governor re elected plurality
The November sixth vote in Utah recorded 72,027 ballots. Governor Wells, the Republican, was re elected by a plurality of 8,133 among a state population of 276,749.
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Utah
Gov
Wells
Silent pledge ends fusion in Democratic camp
A political-era vow condemns future fusion and asserts a steadfast stance. The message emphasizes enduring loyalty, warning that compromise or alliance will not be repeated, as supporters promise to keep the lamp burning and guard against division.
Idaho Legislature Vows Decorum and Duty for Term
The Idaho legislature for this winter's term will be made up of level headed men. The body is above the average. The eyes of the state will be upon the members and it will expect everyone to do his full duty. May every thing be done in decency and order and with the dignity becoming grave and dignified law makers.
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Idaho
Suppression of vice claim questioned by Croker in London
Boss CROKER tells a New York Herald representative in London that the vice suppression movement in the city is insincere. He says the organizers seek only to bolster the Republican party and elect a Republican mayor of New York.
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Boss Croker
New York Herald
London
Republican Party
New York
Campaign odds and election results mocked as poor guessing
The text ridicules a campaign for predicting Indiana results. It notes Democrats claimed Bryan would win by 22,000 votes, but McKinley carried the state by 27,000. A quip compares missing a shot 49,000 miles to poor marksmanship in any country.
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Indiana
Bryan
McKinley
Oom ParuL Krucer Finds Welcome in America
The passage notes a figure named Oom ParuL Krucer arriving in the United States as France shows sympathy for his sufferings under English actions. It suggests Webster Davis advocates an American declaration of love and support, warning of English outrage if not shown.
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Oom Parul Krucer
America
France
England
Webster Davis
President McKinley’s Message Pressing Currency and Civil Policy
President McKinley is expected to urge a currency amendment to place the gold standard beyond challenge by allowing all money forms to be interchangeable. He will advocate a civilian government for the Philippines under Spooner bill authority and seek ratification of the Hay Pauncefote treaty for the Isthmian canal with a Nicaragua route. The army size would be set to 100000 troops, Cuba’s self government moves advance, and open door policy in China reaffirmed.
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Washington
McKinley
Congress
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Spooner
Senate
Cuba
China
United States
Resolutions from the Irrigation Congress Endorse Arid Land Reform
At Chicago the Irrigation Congress hails party platforms urging reclamation of arid America and calls for national funding to build storage reservoirs for flood control and water storage. It favors public control of streams, housing the right to water with irrigated land, and stresses liberal federal appropriations for irrigation and related work. The group supports government construction of reservoirs under existing labor laws and equal access to employment and home ownership.
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America
Congress
Towne Seen as Possible Minnesota Senator Pick
The death of Senator Davis creates a Minnesota vacancy to be filled by the governor. Speculation centers on Charley Towne as a silver movement leader. Governor Lind, elected on a fusion ticket, could honor Towne by appointing him to Davis’s seat for a brief December to March term, a move that could challenge Mark Hanna.
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Senator Davis
Minnesota
Charley Towne
Lind
Davis
Towne
Mark Hanna
Smallpox Plagues Several Villages in Oneida County
A number of villages in Oneida county are severely afflicted by small pox. Local authorities report widespread cases and urge residents to seek vaccination and quarantine measures to prevent further spread.
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Oneida County
Democrats Consider Utah Party Disbandment Over Mormon Campaign
Salt Lake Herald reports prominent Utah Democrats held an informal meeting to discuss dissolving the Democratic party citing Mormon church leaders campaigns this year. A committee was named to draft an address to state and nation detailing the committee’s facts. Washington dispatches say Senator Shoup may be urged for assistant secretary of war, signaling a push away from his Senate re election bid.
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The
Salt Lake
Democratic Party
Washington
Salt Lake Tribune
Shoup
Senate
Possible $1 Billion Congressional Appropriations Forecast
Washington reports that upcoming congressional actions may push total appropriations for the session beyond a billion dollars. Key bills cited include an omnibus claims bill and a river and harbor measure, alongside higher army and navy funding and numerous pension and building bills.
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Congress
Army
Navy
Nicaragua
Bryan to Speak at Jackson's Day Banquet in Chicago
Hon. William J. Bryan accepts the invitation to speak at the Jackson's Day banquet on January 8 in Chicago. He is expected to declare his stance on the party's future during the event.
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William J. Bryan
Chicago
Snow fall as advance agent of prosperity claims
The remark suggests last week’s snow is politically useful for Republicans to argue prosperity, framing weather as an economic booster. It reflects partisan spin on seasonal events to support policy messaging.
Washington man loses election funds and harms himself
A Washington man reportedly lost $100 on the election and then, in a troubled act, harmed himself after visiting a slaughterhouse. Police medical responders investigated the incident as a self inflicted harm event with unclear motive.
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Washington
Thanksgiving adds three names to list of distinguished dead
During Thanksgiving week the nation added three notable deaths Senator Davis of Minnesota United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue Wilson and Rear Admiral McNair to the distinguished list.
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Senator Davis
Minnesota
United States
Famine in India Reported By Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon states 500000 Indians died of famine in the year with 2000000 being fed by charity. He notes India as England's possession and discusses the humanitarian relief underway.
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Lord Curzon
India
England
Congress weighs $30 million war tax cut push
Congress debates a reduction of the war revenue tax by 30 million dollars. Former Speaker Thomas B. Reed backs the cut. Reed serves as attorney for a group of insurance companies.
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Congress
Thos. B. Reed
Bill Aims to Split Shoshone County Next Legislature
A proposal to divide Shoshone County will be introduced in the upcoming legislative session. The plan seeks to create separate jurisdictions, outlining the political and administrative changes proposed by supporters.
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