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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
4
An article explains that US electors meet on the second Monday in January, correcting a December meeting misconception from an old law repealed in 1887. It cites the constitutional procedure, lists state officials, and notes the electoral process including mailing lists and messengers.
The Salt Lake Tribune argues Mr. Bryan cannot be President and should bow out in 1904. It suggests he may run as a Populist again, hoping to pull some Democrats and unite third-party votes to win, though the piece casts doubt on his suitability and leadership.
The state election report lists minor ticket electors Moses Fowler 853 Rebecca Mitchell 857 Edwin R. Hoadly 841. Major ticket votes include Governor William J. Boone 1031 Lieutenant Governor James A. 887. Congressman Amanda M. Way appears in the results.
Charls Davis of Bowerston Ohio faced a worsening two year lung disease described as Consumption. He began using Dr King’s New Discovery and reports instant relief and a permanent cure. The ad touts 25 years of proven throat chest and lung cures, priced 6 50 and 8 100 with a guaranteed bottle and free trial at H D Blatchley’s drug store.
George H. Maitland shot himself in the head with an army carbine while seated at a card table in the saloon. The 45 bullet shattered the front of his head, blood and brain spattered the floor as bystanders watched. Coroner France arrived. no inquest held. Maitland had run the Exchange saloon, burned out a month earlier, for about a year.
Victims of stomach and liver troubles and general fatigue find relief with Electric Bitters. J. W. Gardner of Idaville Indiana reports renewed strength and appetite after using the remedy. Only 60 cents at I. D. Mlathley’s drug store, with a guarantee on every bottle.
A Salt Lake City correspondent argues that the incoming century will outpace the last in science invention and wealth. He notes rapid global communication electricity and the perfected press as signs of progress while questioning whether the average man grows in wisdom. He predicts universal peace and near angelic advancement within the new century.
B D Blanton of Thackerville Texas paid doctors over $300 in two years to cure a ruined leg scar. They proposed amputation, but the problem was cured with one box of Buckley’s Amelia Salve sold by H D Blatchley druggist.
A resolute woman traveled to Marsh to cast her ballot after her husband declined to join or provide transport. Mr and Mrs Ireton offered hospitality and later a private conveyance home, illustrating determined women’s willingness to sacrifice for citizenship.
The U S S Ry announces one fare round trip tickets for travel within 50 miles. Tickets available December 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, 1900 and January 1. Return deadline January 3.
J H Ireton of Marsh Idaho reports a Boise county woman Mrs Rhule demonstrated her commitment to suffrage by walking ten miles to the polling place. The account underscores determination in exercising the ballot during the voting period.
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