Republican Platform Urges Tariff Reform and Trust Crackdown
The Idaho Republican platform adopted August 1902 at Moscow outlines principles praising President Roosevelt and denouncing Democrats. It calls for tariff revision to curb monopolies, protection of American industry and labor, regulation of trusts, farm land stewardship, opposition to wasteful state spending, and support for progressive public land use and transportation policies.
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Fremont County Man's Change to Republican Party
A Fremont County resident Ballantyne leaves the Democratic party amid broad shifts from Democrat and Populist to Republican. The letter to Chairman Pincock criticizes Democratic policy, cites trust issues and western reclamation plans, and argues the party’s decline will force change or dissolution. Governor Hunt’s signature on a related measure is noted.
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Attorney General Martin and Kensler case exposure
The article notes Attorney General Martin Wakely acted against a prison board majority and later faced inquiries into state property misappropriation that led to Warden Arney’s dismissal. Initial accusations appeared politically timed as Martin sought the Democratic governor nomination, but subsequent developments suggested the charges lacked foundation.
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Apportionment Infamy and Public Reaction Despair
A historical critique denounces legislative apportionment as a public theft and a breach of honesty. The piece claims the infamy shocks voters, turning many from the Democratic ticket and stirring widespread resentment among honest citizens toward party leaders.
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Trail of the graft in Hunt administration critics charge
The piece accuses the Hunt administration of a state code graft costing over twenty thousand dollars. It alleges an expurgation scheme to fund a party organ with a nine thousand dollar appropriation, then a twelve thousand dollar push to pass off as law. It defends Patrie against envelope overprint claims and notes Arney’s dismissal.
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Idaho Officials Accused in Vote-Plot to Aid Party Newspaper
A political row unfolds as officials face charges linked to steering public funds to support a party newspaper. The Idaho Statesman reports alleged wrongdoing targeting public resources and partisan media influence.
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Democrats Attack Their Own Letter on Idaho Scandals
A defensive Democratic committee letter is criticized as evasive and self serving. The piece accuses Democrats of failing to defend Governor Hunt and his administration, blaming the party for the Kensler and Arney scandals, and alleging Republicans have no role in the misdeeds.
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