Challis Pofficial Paper Explores Silver Coinage Debate
The Challis paper discusses silver to gold coinage at sixteen to one, argues for minting rules, and criticizes other regions' understanding. It references the World’s Fair, English investors in Custer mines, and opinions of financial leaders while urging readers to follow constitutional law.
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United States
New England
General Custer
J. B. Haggin & Co
Rothschilds
Wall Street
Sherman
Cleveland
Gro
Temple of Silver Knights Meeting Set in Challis
Sixteen to One is coming and the Temple of Silver Knights will meet on Wednesday evening April 22 at the Odd Fellows hall Challis. All members urged to attend as important matters will be discussed. A K Zeigler president Frank Dearden secretary notice. The undersigned aims to meet all Temples of Silver Knights in Idaho in May. R A Pierce.
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Silver Massanoen
Challis
Custer County
Idaho
Temple of Silver Knights
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Temple
A. K. Zeigler
Frank Dearden
Silver Knights
R. A. Pierce
State supremacy over church rule urged against Mormon influence
A Salt Lake Conference statement denounces church control of state matters and asserts the US state must be supreme over any church including Mormon, Protestant, Catholic, Jew, or Gentile. It warns church dictates in laws, education, or morals threaten national unity and loyalty. Citizens must serve country in peace or war.
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Salt Lake
America
United States
Republican triumphs recalled and questioned in 1880s critique
The writer notes two years of Republican dominance and questions the claimed abiding victory. They suggest the party now feels harmony between Roosevelt administration and GOP power, arguing that public deception is unsustainable and urging critics to observe changes as gold enthusiasts take note.
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Cleveland
Republican Party
Idaho Republicans Fear Populist Democrat Fusion
The Republican press in Idaho decries the possible fusion of Populists and Democrats, arguing it would defeat the Republican party. They frame fusion as a strategic threat to their electoral stronghold.
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Idaho
Senator West Speech Stirs Debate Over Seed Distribution
Morton balks at seed distribution citing economy and instead ships goldbug literature in vast quantities across the country. Senator West delivers a pointed speech framing policy priorities and urging practical aid to farmers.
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Morton
Senator West
Idaho Immigrant Association forms county drives in 1896
At Boise on April 4 1896 the Idaho Immigrant Association Executive Committee set informal assessments by county for 1895 population figures totaling 12900. They urged Vice Presidents to convene county meetings with delegates and press to form county associations, with a $1 membership and a land register listing owners locations and prices, plus a $1 per 80 acres listing fee.
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Idaho Immigration Association
Boise
Garrett
Ada
Bannock
Bingham
Blaine
Canyon
Cassia
Custer
Bear Lake
Elmore
Fremont
Idaho
Kootenai
Latah
Lemhi
Lincoln
Nez Perce
Onseida
Owyhee
Sho‘shone
Washington
Total
Gether
Arbor Day Proclamation Encourages School Tree Planting
Governor W. J. McConwell proclaims Friday May 8 as a legal holiday under Idaho law. He urges public school children to participate in tree planting and decorating their school grounds, with other appropriate exercises as determined by school officials.
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Idaho
W. J. McConweth
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