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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
2
The Tribune lists a weekly publication dated Saturday June 23 1900 issued by R H M Lavis. Subscription is two dollars per year. The issue presents local notices and community updates typical of early 20th century weekly newspapers.
The piece lauds College of Idaho for a record year as 16 graduates earn diplomas. It urges students to live by college ideals, value honest conscience, and scrap pretense, urging self scrutiny and red ink on betrayed essays. It then pivots to a foreign affairs note on China, Boxers, and international fleet actions, highlighting anti foreign and anti Christian sentiment, with potential consequences for global diplomacy and U.S. involvement.
The text questions Democratic stances on anti trust amendments, Cuban frauds, Philippine occupancy, silver coinage, and copper money proposals, while probing why Democrats borrow Aguinaldo and where Bartlett Sinclair is. It frames a debate on policy expansion versus opposition and seeks clear Democrat positions on multiple issues.
In the closing days of the South African War a war which portends much to civilization is born in China. At 1245 p m June 17th the Chinese virtually declared war against the civilized world by opening fire on the inter-
The National Republican convention in Philadelphia on June 21 1900 nominated McKinley for president and Roosevelt for vice president. The article expresses strong confidence in their victory and prosperity, suggesting Democrats secretly hope for defeat while praising the pair as a sure successful ticket.
The National Republican convention completed its work with broad approval. McKinley and Roosevelt are named as President and Vice President candidates. Mark Hanna is re-elected chairman of the national committee. George L. Shoup remains Idaho’s committeeman. A full platform will be published next week and a Boise ratification meeting is planned with Tom Fitch as speaker. A special round trip railroad rate was arranged from Caldwell Welser Payette Nampa Mountainhome and other points.
The Boise Republican club plans a large ratification meeting to back President McKinley with Tom Fitch as speaker. Citizens and aspiring speakers are urged to attend, with efforts for special one fare rates. The event, hosted by Republican Club No. 1 of Ada county, is set for Monday evening June 25, inviting Canyon county residents.
The writer fondly recalls Campbell Bros. Circus with elephants camels and dromedaries praising its acts including bareback riding tumbling and trapeze. Describes brass band music and a crowd-pleasing atmosphere while noting coarse humor and dust, calling the show well worth the price.
From Wolcott's speech detailing four years of Democratic governance, massive business failures, bank closures, farm foreclosures, and a depleted treasury. He argues industrial revival followed McKinley's inauguration with Congress acting in the extra session, tariff policies, and renewed public confidence leading to revived trade, employment, and exports.
A speaker lauds four years of Republican rule citing universal employment, rising wages, and expanding exports. The text claims no idle mills, paid mortgages, and a large trade surplus with exports surpassing imports by 550 million. It portrays the US as a growing creditor nation with strong global manufacturing demand.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as boosting stomach and liver function to improve strength, mental clarity, and ambition. A 25 cent box is sold by H. D. Blatchley, Druggist, promising readers a feeling of a new being.
A Statesman editorial condemns a minor faction appealing to illegal elements in the Cour d Alenes, calling it disreputable and bought by the Mine Owners Association. It asserts the faction will harm no one, blocked by past history and universal public sentiment, with good citizens in control of the Republicans and Democratic revolt reducing danger.
An old advertisement touts Bucklin's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples eczema tetter erysipelas salt rheum and skin eruptions plus cuts burns boils felons ulcers and severe piles. It claims guaranteed cure for 25 cents per box and lists H D Blatchley as the druggist.
A Wayne county farmer reports substantial relief from debt since March 1897, noting he has paid off $5,000 of farm debt and ongoing interest costs. He says he will not oppose the current national policy and may refrain from voting against it. The remark appears in the Wayne Republican of Nebraska.
Caldwell Idaho City Council will meet July 23 1900 at 8 pm in City Hall to levy a special assessment for street sprinkling on Main Street First Avenue Kimball Avenue and First Street South. The council will determine property valuations based on benefits or injuries from sprinkling and assess fronting properties in Canyon County Idaho. Attest A F Isa Mayor L W Bacu Clerk
Travel alerts authorize round trip fares for the National Republican League in St Paul Minnesota July 17 19 1900 with tickets on sale July 13 14 and final limit July 24 1900. National Educational Association Charleston South Carolina July 7 13 1900 allows one fare with via same route and possible direct route connections through Washington with south of Ohio River stopovers. G A R National Encampment Chicago August 27 September 1 1900 offers Caldwell to Chicago round trip tickets on sale August 23 24 with continuous passage and final limit September 4 1900 plus extended leave to September 30 1900 on certain deposits and fees. Conclave Nights of Pythias Detroit August 27 September 1 1900 permits Caldwell to Detroit round trip with sale August 23 24 and final limit September 9 1900, extensions possible to September 1 on deposits and 50 cent fee.
A compact storefront advertises hoes, rakes, shovelry tinware and general hardware at the lowest prices. The copy promises unbeatable value on common tools and supplies for chores and repairs.
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