Unreliable Author Attacks Reed Smoot on Polygamy Claims
The Scimitar rebuts Senator Reed Smoot’s assertion that no polygamous marriages occurred with church consent since 1890. Citing sworn testimony and a Salt Lake Tribune reprint, it details James Thompson of Brigham City, a polygamist with four wives after the manifesto, and notes church leaders’ involvement and voter behavior amid Smoot’s defenses.
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North American Review
Reed Smoot
Smoot
The
Salt Lake Tribune
United States Senate
Utah
United States
Mormon Church
James Thompson
Brigham City
Church
Mexico
James Tompson
Senate
Mormon Politics and Constitutional Reform Debate in Idaho
A Idaho editorial attacks Senator Smoot and Mormon influence amid calls for a constitutional amendment to curb polygamy. It argues polygamy would be banned nationwide by Burrows proposal and condemns Smoot for opposing it, urging stricter liquor regulation as a parallel public policy concern. The piece frames church leadership as political power in Utah and Idaho.
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Utah
Salt Lake
Smoot
Burrows
Michigan
Congress
Idaho Liquor Dealers Form Permanent Retail Association
Liquor men in Idaho organized a permanent retail dealers association at Pocatello. E W Mooney of Pocatello is president with E S Buck Idaho Falls as first vice president and W A Edwards Rexburg as second vice president. A J Pearce of Pocatello is secretary and state organizer, W R Kirchoff treasurer, W H Burland sergeant at arms. The executive board includes L N Huggens Jerome Jack Neve Idaho Falls Mr. Thomas Malad and W A Dippel Blackfoot with headquarters in Pocatello. The group aims to protect members interests and seek supportive legislation while avoiding politics. Pearce will tour the state to organize dealers in other cities.
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Liquor Men of
Idaho
Pocatello
E. W. Mooney
E. S Buck
Idaho Falls
W. A. Edwards
Rexburg
A. J. Pearce
W. R. Kirch
Pearce
Rumors of War Over Japan Exclusion Clash
The piece surveys rumors of possible war between the United States and Japan over labor exclusion. It notes pacific coast fortifications and mine preparations, public sentiment to limit Mongolian immigration, and cautions against Japan attacking distant territories while preserving strength and bluff. It highlights diplomacy, projections, and regional anxieties.
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United States
Japan
Associated Press
Evans
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Puget Sound
Columbia River
French Chamber of Deputies
Great Britain
France
Asia
Little
Island
Philippine Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Regulation of the currency bill and army pay raise noted
Mr Fowler introduces a currency regulation bill shifting security from government bonds to private bank assets. The Bryan idea to protect depositors is included but may not save the measure. The Secretary of War cites low private pay as the army’s decline and urges modest wage increases, which may not attract strong recruits.
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Fowler
House of Representatives
Bryan
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Smith
Apostle Smoot
Idaho Scimitar
Secretary of War
United States Army
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