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Newspaper
Blackfoot News
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
8
Advertisement rates given upon request for Blackfoot Idaho second class mail matter as of June 30 1900.
The piece urges a spotless national campaign for the two major candidates McKinley and Bryan. It argues the leaders are above reproach and that personal attacks should be avoided, warning against deceptive writers and speakers and urging the public to judge by deeds, not slander.
The State University faces a public fight over regents and President Blanton. The editorial urges a quick, clear investigation to reveal facts, warn of potential harm to enrollment, and prevent long term damage. It calls for decisive action and accountability to save the institution.
The piece argues the Clark Daly conflict was not settled in the U S Senate and instead moved to the National Democratic convention. It warns the contest will be bitter in the state campaign, with both sides mobilizing large sums and broad influence to sway voters.
The piece notes that amnesty proclaimed by Gen. MacArthur extends to September and the rain season through December, arguing rain will curb aggression and make it easy for campaign orators to declare the war in the Philippines over.
Catina commands an army of 300000 poorly trained and armed fighters drawn from a population of 400000000. The text claims allied forces would require over a year to exterminate the race if they killed a million per day.
Lincoln Neb June 24 Mr Bryan will stay home most of the time receiving delegations and preparing campaign documents. He will visit large cities in the East and Midwest for speeches while avoiding long train tours. He believes victory is likely and will target doubtful states late in the race.
Wits Moss and Kurtz run for governor and Steunenberg for senator with Morrison for congress. The Caldwell Record notes Can yon county will be in evidence at the state conventions.
Patrick Repp, noted San Francisco attorney who defended Cogur d'Alene miners last summer, has died.
The Butte Miner argues that administrators favor manufacturers over raw material producers. Bureaus predict lower raw material prices, harming western producers who supply inputs. The piece claims manufacturers regulate markets to boost profits, while raw material producers share in only the gains and bear declines.
The National Republican party backs Governor Roosevelt as vice president but concern rises about Platt and Quay pushing him aside. Observers fear hidden motives and possible deceit that could affect New York’s stance in the campaign.
Five prominent New York men vie for the second place on the Bryan ticket including Sulzer Geo McClelland and former Senator Hill. The crowded field signals confidence in placing the state in the Bryan column.
The Utah delegation is accused of spreading two false claims after Philadelphia. One said three members drew declarations for $50,000 each for McKinley’s fund, and another claimed this was repayment for voting for Bryan in 1896. No one has contributed a cent.
The New York World polls 35 Democratic national and state committeemen on who would be the strongest running mate for Bryan in uncertain states. Names such as Rear Admiral Schley and Admiral Dewey appear, with several undecided or no choice yet responses.
A Denver Idaho report details a severe hail storm Sunday afternoon that devastated wheat fields and orchards, killed small pigs and chickens, toppled horses, and damaged grain and fruit crops. The storm lasted about fifty minutes, cutting a half mile wide path, with damages estimated at 50,000 dollars and extending to other grain areas.
In 1896 Chicago the president nomination opened to all and Bryan was nominated. In 1900 Kansas City will name Bryan and Bryan alone. The party’s esteem and even foes’ respect grow as he gains unanimous backing, suggesting a man to be tried in office. The people seek a leader to serve them as fate shows favor.
The Kansas City Times notes a century and a quarter after the Declaration of Independence, the nation observes the declaration of imperialism in Philadelphia, drawing a parallel to the founding era and signaling a new era in U S policy.
Reports from Bombay state last week indicate cholera deaths exceed ten thousand with famine deaths likely similar in number. Authorities warn grim toll continues amid rising hunger as water and sanitation conditions worsen.
The Supreme Court affirms Judge Rice’s ouster of James Smith, Fremont County commissioner, for collecting six dollar daily bills for road work and related services. The court notes previous commissioners used similar charges but such practice will not be repeated. The ruling sets a statewide precedent for county commissioners.
Hon William J Bryan writes that six and a half million Democrats who backed him oppose sidetracking the silver issue. He rebukes former allies who defeated the party in 1896 and reiterates the pledge for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1.
Salt Lake City announces purchases of ice from Colorado due to an unusually mild winter reducing local supply. City officials say shipments support public facilities and commercial needs through the season.
The Idaho Insane Asylum invites bids from suppliers for furnishing provisions and related supplies for the next six months. Bids will be received by the Board of Directors until July 11 1900. Provisions and related items are requested as described in the bidding notice.
The Idaho Insane Asylum at Blackfoot Idaho invites sealed bids for groceries and sundries including flour sugar coffee tobacco and clothing items. Bids must specify delivered goods prepaid freight to Blackfoot with samples optional and the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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