Apostle Smoot a Falsifier in The North American Review
A critical stance on Apostle Smoot and the North American Review sparking debate over polygamy. The piece argues Smoot lied about Utah polygamy after Senate scrutiny, citing the 1890 manifesto and church leaders. It notes hidden polygamous ties amid church leadership and questions the Review’s handling of his remarks.
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Apostle Smoot
North American Review
United States Senate
Smoot
Utah
Senate
Senate Committee On Privileges
Church
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
State of
First Presidency
Twelve Apostles
Mormon Church
George Teasdale
Benjamin Cluff, Jr
Joseph F. Smith
James Francis Johnson
Salt Lake
Wilford Woodruff
Questioning polygamy and Mormon influence in politics
The Idaho Scimitar article records a sharp critique of polygamy within the Mormon church and its political ties. It argues Utah statehood promises were broken, Mormonism influenced state laws, and Apostle Smoot uses media to misrepresent church alliances.
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Apostle Smoot
Utah
Idaho
Mormon Church
Republican Party
Smoot
United States Senate
United States
The
North American Review
Eugene Longview: Roosevelt policy split causes Bryan shift
The Portland Oregonian notes Chicago Inter Ocean fears 15 to 20 percent of the 1904 Roosevelt vote may go to Bryan in 1908 unless a Republican candidate pledges Roosevelt policies. The piece mocks the Inter Ocean while defending reform against trusts and bank looting as mischaracterized.
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Portland Oregonian
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Bryan
Oregonian
Middle West
Roosevelt
W. J. Bryan
Inter-Ocean
Democratic Bill proposes Army reduction to 35000
The Democratic side in the House introduces a bill to cut the federal army from 40000 to 35000 officers and men. The Republican side opposes passage and is expected to block it.
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House of Representatives
Grand Army of the Republic to Meet in Boise in June
The State encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Boise on June 24 25 and 26 with all expenses guaranteed by the local post. Ten thousand African Americans in Mobile Alabama adopted resolutions praising First Assistant Postmaster General as promoter of Taft’s campaign in the South.
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Phil Sheridan
Boise
Grand Army of the Republic
Mobile
Alabama
Taft
South
Caldwell community backs fund for College of Idaho endowment
Caldwell residents pledge 25000 toward a 125000 endowment while seeking the remaining 100000 from other sources. The effort aims to strengthen higher education as a catalyst for state and community growth, attracting families to stay for educational opportunities.
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Caldwell
College of Idaho
United States
Balderson Named Register of Boise Land Office
The newspaper notes the appointment and Senate confirmation of William Balderson to the Boise land office register post. Balderson, long a newspaper editor, will begin duties once his commission is received.
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William Balderson
Register
Boise Land Office
Balderston
Balderson
What to Do With Our Ex Presidents
The discussion centers on Theodore Roosevelt and Grover Cleveland as ex presidents. The author muses on their futures noting Roosevelt could endure a long struggle if given a gun and left to survive while Cleveland nears the end of life. The piece implies that being a president does not bar continued efforts to earn a living.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Faces Scrutiny Over Dollar Flip and Appointments
Town Topics notes the President allegedly denied posterity certain rights by not photographing himself flipping an In God We Trust dollar while allocating Senate appointments from South Dakota. The piece comments on outside critics pressuring Roosevelt and hints at a reluctance toward a potential third term.
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Town Topics
United States
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Shaw Visits Iowa Seeks Harmony in Republican Rift
Mr. Shaw ex Secretary of the Treasury tours his home state Iowa bearing an olive branch and urging unity between irreconcilable factions. He predicts a more interesting next Republican National convention and is viewed as still pursuing presidential aspirations amid Iowa party division.
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Mr. Shaw
the Treasury
Iowa
Shaw
Roosevelt Cuts Admiral Brownson In Scathing Year Start
The president opened the year by insulting Admiral Brownson over his resignation from the bureau of navigation. Brownson is said to be laid to rest in the gravy, while Roosevelt targets critics of naval ships as the year begins with sharp invective. Father Time is urged to move the calendar forward.
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Roosevelt
Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Father Time
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Chicago
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