Journal editorials and political warfare in Idaho and nationwide
A long reader letter and editorial tirade attack the Independent for defending county officials and question a commissioner’s pay. The piece mocks editor and staff theatrics, discusses McKinley and Bryan, tariff policy, and patriotism while noting Aguinaldo envoy Antonio Roger’s London to US journey with peace terms for the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenewal
Independent
Falrers
Board of Commissioners
Niles
The
Com
New York
Washington
Senor
Antonio Roger
London
United States
Aguinaldo
McKinley
The Cat Paws of the Independent Ring
A fragmented local squabble involving county taxpayers, a war correspondent, and accusations against a self styled county autocrat. The piece attacks critics for questioning county bond dealings and county funds, with harsh and evasive language and threats of anxiety among supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Tae Joukwan
Niles
Dad
Tian
Aguinaldo terms outlined for US Philippines alliance
A long list of proposed terms includes absolute free trade, full commercial favor, religious freedom, US coaling stations and naval rights, Manila and other islands as potential military reservations, American police and court systems, and a reconstruction of Filipino governance toward a US style constitution. The article notes chief negotiators and cites dispatches from General Otis, with commentary on imperial policy and public reaction. It also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a classified job notice from the Dominion Co Dev't in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
United States
Whitlywine Islands
Manila
Tloilo
Panay
Minadanao
Negros
Masbate
Sanar
Cuba
Senor Regidor
Agoncillo
General Otis
Europe
Hoar
Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chamberlain
la Grippe
Chicago
Daily Calumet
W. J H. Baugh
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Lic Shoshone Tournal
Contelewory
Journal Polisshing Company
Pucelone
Iweoin Goyety, Idaho
McKinley Ba
Brother Fritz
Co. Con
Mr. Niles
Billingegate
Usia
Oris
Aggy
Commissionera
Bryan
Dewey
Nebraska
Hanna
Republican Party
Party
Democratic Party
Republic
America
Congress
Abe
Lincoln
Dominion Co
Tobboy
Adis
Schnilaren
U. S
Headquarters For Fine
J. At. Butler
Jos, Keefer
Shoshone, Idaho
INSEE
EXOF
Baugh
A.H. Williams & Son, Proprietors
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