A Plain Talk To Workingmen on Idaho Prosperity
The piece argues that Idaho workers suffered in 1890s downturns under Cleveland, then benefited from Republican governance. It contrasts $1–2.25 daily wages with current pay up to $4, cites R. J. Anderson’s Boise mining example, and claims broader employment and higher wages due to Republican policy. It urges workingmen to support the party steering Idaho’s jobs and prosperity.
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Idaho
Grover Cleveland
Uke Moise
Pocatetto
Lewiston
Moxcaw
Boise
Plasner
R. J. Anderson
Boise River
Jess
Orient
Cuba
Democratic Party
United States
Timbers and taxes split Idaho party plank inflames voters
Boise dispatch notes a Catello convention platform criticizing state land board actions. It argues timber sales favored northern pine lands and timber syndicates, inflating values, while detailing pine acreage, stumpage prices, and potential losses. It contrasts Democratic claims on taxation with actual assessed growth and persistent Prosperity.
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Boise
Ida
State Land Board
Willey
Idaho
McConnell
Foras
United States
Lewiston
Coeur d'Alene City
Coeur d
Shitiam Finch
dAtene
Lamber Cy
Lamber Company
Mit
Iis
Labe
Democratic Party
Teton Peak
Dubois Boss Hoyden? Idaho Tribune Claims Dubois Rules Democrats
The Pocatello Tribune asserts Senator Dubois dominates Idaho Democrats, branding the party as a Dubois ticket from top to bottom. It cites nominations for Hutchinson Bassett Callahan Ballard Coltman Culver Haunt and others as proof of bossism and demands Democratic defense or admission.
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Hunt
Dubois
Democratic Party
Gore
Arney
the Tribune
Prmtor
Thaho
Bat Thi
Prescent
Democrate
Dubole
Democratic Party of
Boasiam
Joseph Hutchinson
Congress
C. J. Bassett
Potatello
John Callahan
Kootenal
Owyhee
Ballard
Coltman
Bingham
Senator Dubois
Lir
Culver
Gilver
Dubais
Martin
Dublia
W. H. Watt
Norrquist
Providence
Forniquist
Mr. Adams
Miss French
Democratic Discrepancy Over Governor Hunters Expenditures
A critical column attacks Governor Hunt over his travel expense fund and its alleged misuses. It argues the defense blames McConnell and disputes figures of $8000 and $5000, asserting the real issue is the legality of how funds were spent and the ongoing Democratic countercharges.
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Hunt
State House
McConnell
Hts Organ
Hunts
Board of Examiners
Democratic discrepancy cited over appropriations for visiting state relations
The account notes an appropriation of 500 dollars per McCommett term for visiting state relations, criticizing Governor Hunt for a Democratic discrepancy. It alleges 300 dollars from the fund covered expenses for a Buffalo trip, while the governor allegedly used 200 dollars plus sought 260 more from the Buffalo exposition fund, reflecting concerns over misapplied public funds.
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Hunt
Buffalo
Buffalo Exposition Fund
Idaho Electors Face Democratic Exit Amid Turbulent Politics
The Elmore Republican portrays a state politics scene where editors claim Democrats will be ousted as smooth operation continues. It highlights penitentiary scandals, Attorney General battles, and Republican shifts, with mentions of Hunt and Hunt counties, Fixwtey, Heitfeld, and open party realignments.
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Idaho
Caltwert Chronicle
Martin
Governor Hunt
Goverame Hunt
Hunt
Fixwtey
Heitfeld
Elmore
Republica Party
Republican Victory Assurer In Idaho Election Outlook
The piece argues renomination of Governor Fame by Idaho Democrats weakens prospects for a fall win. It praises Hon. John T Morrison as a strong Republican opponent, noting factional fissures, pardons used for election, and local sentiment among reform-minded voters.
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Idaho Democracy
Paul Cersman
Ami
Northwest
John T Morrison
Teton Peak
Result of Convention Shapes Governor Nomination at Pocatello
The Nampa Leader laments the Democratic governor nomination at Pocatello influenced by Senators Heitfeld and Dubels, risking a Democratic loss in November. The paper notes party principles and past factions, warning the chosen candidate may set the party’s fate depending on November’s vote.
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Madre
Pocatello
Heitfeld
Dubels
United States
Eratic
Laader
Hunt
Ita
Nampa
Dem
Open Letter Explains Party Switch by Jas A. Mger
Hon James A. Mger writes from Silver City explaining why he left the Democratic party for the Republican party on Sept 14 1998 He praises the Republicans for restoring confidence and national honor noting the country’s prior hardship and current prosperity He recalls personal hardship and urges fair minded citizens to align with the party that saved the nation.
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Nampa
Tdn
John Lamb
Silver City
Mr. Lamb
Republican Party
Lfe
Jas. A. Mger
Idaho Democracy Endorses Declaration and U S Constitution
In a convention in Bingham County the Idaho Democracy endorses the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, praising the documents as long-standing traditions of the party and marking a patriotic moment after years of error.
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Idaho Democracy
Bingham County
United States
Idaho Democrat
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