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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1902
Page
2
A fragment from Lewiston materials shows a mail matter note requesting second class status. The snippet mentions Lewiston Teller and A Fortiman as publisher figures and provides a telephone line reference.
The piece reflects Idaho returning to Republican fidelity after a six year drift toward populism sparked by the 1896 free silver controversy. It lauds the party’s resilience, recalls Idaho’s 1896 split and the rallying figures like Dubois supporters, Shoup, Heyburn, and McConnell, and positions the November victory as a restoration of old guard strength and Idaho’s return to the U.S. Senate.
A critical look at democracy shows defeat and introspection across factions. The anti Hunt press shrugs off blame while the administration party analyzes charges of fraud and church influence. Boise Capital News urges no fusion with alien bodies and equal legislation for workers and businesses.
Analysis argues that the collapse of fusion politics signals a inevitable reorganization within the party. It contends populism and socialism faced shifts as Democratic forces purge old alliances and seek new paths after defeats.
The 1902 Idaho election is hailed as a national triumph by Caldwell Tribune. Readers pledge gratitude to Idaho voters for rejecting Dubois Hunt rule, repudiating silver talk, and supporting Roosevelt progress. Antitrust legislation is urged, with Knox and others backing stronger rules without harming legitimate industry.
Idaho Politics report that Democratic reorganization proceeds with Steonenberg as prophet while P M Davis, state insurance commissioner, remains missing after a three week expedition to north Idaho on a political mission amid landslide fears. The piece also notes river traffic resumes on the Snake with changes to Friday and Saturday sailings and lists various local civic actions and bankruptcy notices from Lewiston and area.
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