Silver faction gains amid Idaho suffrage debates in 19th century paper
The piece praises silver party unity while denouncing anti suffrage stances and a rival Idaho Falls paper. It recounts Florence Idaho in 1862 with snowbound life. It describes Sheldon the onion trader in the Salt Lake era and a miners revolt over rising flour prices, ending with Tom Wade’s flour relief leading to a merchant boycott and camp dissolution.
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Women voters and the call for inclusive governance
The speaker rails against political division and asserts a desire for absolute control unless all mature, intelligent adults are welcomed into government. Citing the Pocatello Tribune on women voters, the editor predicts growing competence of women in elections and their increasing role in national affairs.
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Pocatello Tribune
Omaha Exposition Revealed as Great City Triumph
The sun is consumed by its own fires and the sun’s diameter shrinks two feet daily, observers note. Omaha plans an exposition from June 1 to November 1, 1898, backed by federal and railroad support, signaling a world class event. New York once mocked Chicago as a country village fair, but next year’s experience may prove Omaha’s display superior. Hurrah for Omaha and its enterprising people for a probable resounding success.
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Omaha
New York
Chicago
Call for Unity Among Silver Men in Nation
A plea condemns personal antagonism and urges all supporters to unite for the cause. The author stresses cooperation with any group that advances the effort, warning against dissent that hinders progress and urging action over complaint.
Memphis to host vast earth products exhibit in May
Memphis Tennessee will stage a large display of earth products starting May 1. Residents farther north may find the timing warm but wish the southern city great success and note the event will be worthy of the effort.
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Memphis
Tennessee
Conference Second Thoughts on Silver Reestablishment
The statement suggests that an international conference might refrain from restoring silver standards, but urges attempting renewed discussions. It emphasizes cautious optimism about monetary policy and global cooperation without asserting a firm outcome or deadline.
Public speeches on tariff by Congressman Gunn
The note notes that Spring arrives slowly and that Congressman Gunn has supplied public documents. It mentions several of his tariff speeches and invites his friends and our friends to read them.
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Gunn
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