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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1899
Page
4
Published every Monday by The Journal Publishing Company at snperbone Lincola County Idaho.
A long directory list of state and local officials is followed by a editorial rant attacking the Democratic party. It rails at Bryan, predicts Dewey’s lack of ambition for the presidency, and discusses tariffs and cotton prices amid references to international issues and political maneuvering. The piece blends public notices with partisan debate and dubious quotes.
The speech tour centers on anti trust and expansion themes with little focus on 50 cent dollar policy. Bryan emphasizes economy and reform while deeming trusts a major obstacle to national growth.
I B Perrine backs a through stage line from Shoshone to Contact Nevada to draw camp traffic and freight to Shoshone. Local business leaders urged to advertise, extend influence, and attract copper-mining trade, with emphasis on proper inducements and regional shipping potential. The piece also alludes to British imperial movements in Africa and a New York Sun item on political timing and loyalty.
In early October F J Mills former Idaho lieutenant governor shot and killed J J O Melveny chief engineer of the Oregon Short Line in his office. Mills suspected his wife’s infidelity, which she confessed in the hospital with a chaplain present. Both men, civil engineers respected in Idaho and Utah, were friends.
The Pocatello Opera House burned Saturday morning with flames seen about 10 o'clock and the building gutted within two hours. The fire origin remains a mystery as investigators survey the charred ruin and collapsing walls. Local notices include a Sare-Wall tent listing and fresh groceries at Saviers Co. plus a Lincoln House meal for 25 cents and probate notice in Lincoln County regarding J. W. Proctor estate with hearing set October 10.
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