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Newspaper

The Silver Messenger

Location

Challis, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1904

Page

8

Idaho Political Ticket List From Idaho Ballot

A list of state and local elected positions includes Vice-President Henry G Davis Democrat, Governor Henry Heitfeld Nez Perce, Lieutenant-Governor Frank Harris Washington, Congressman F H Holtzheimer Bannock, Supreme Judge N H Clark Custer, Secretary of State J J Walling Canyon, Attorney General Karl Paine Ada, Auditor W H Stufflebeam Bingham, Treasurer Tim Regan, School Superintendent Permeal French Blaine, Mine Inspector M J Linck Shoshone, Presidential Electors A F Parker Idaho John G Brown Bingham and W W Woods Shoshone.

J. J. Walling Canyon Karl Paine Ada M. J. Linck Shoshone A. F. Parker Idaho John G. Brown Bingham W. W. Woods

Idaho Democrats endorse platform and eight hour day pledge

The Idaho Democratic platform reaffirms support for the national party and Parker for president, endorses direct primary voting, expands state land board powers, opposes sugar bounty laws, and pledges to fight passes for officials. It calls for independent judiciary, education funding, merit-based office selection, anti polygamy laws, and separation of church and state in governance. The document praises Hon. Fred T. Dubois and alludes to historical political figures and street-level campaigning tactics.

Democrats of Idaho Democratic Party of the Nation St. Louis Alton B. Parker Henry G Iit. Deere State Board of Land Com Supreme Court Anan Andian Rep Ublic Democratic Party of Idaho Democratic Party United States Fred T. ‘Dubois United States Senate Idajho Mition

Political contention over navy size and Philippine policy

A critical column questions Secretary Morton's push for a stronger US navy, arguing self-protection and anti-imperial stance. The piece contends the Philippines subjugation stretches coast defense, inflates population to defend, and predicts limited need to grow forces. It notes campaign funding hints from Mr. Davis and election outlook in West Virginia.

Morton United States America Philippine

Idaho Republicans Sing New Song

A new republican song is being sung in Idaho. The piece references Mary had a little lamb with a white fleece and claims that everything the Mormons want they get in Idaho.

Idaho Mary

Idaho’s Sheep King Faces Vote Challenge in Custer County

Frank Gooding, Idaho’s sheep king, is unlikely to secure enough votes in Custer County to win the governorship. The county’s large base of sheep growers prefers other candidates and voices skepticism about a sheep man governor on the upcoming November election.

Frank Gooding Idaho Custer County

Heitfeld Democratic Governor Bid Highlighted

A political pitch touts Senator Heitfeld as a clean future Idaho governor on the Democratic ticket. It praises his Senate record as honest and bold, calls him labor’s best friend, and argues he will run a model state with honest government.

Heitfeld Idaho United States Senate Labor

Eight Hour Bill and Labor in a Republican Era

The piece argues that a republican legislature defeated the Eight Hour bill two years ago and labels the party aristocratic, offering no relief for labor. It cites Colorado’s Republican governor and a broad conservative stance, while noting Sen Hoar’s critical illness and the recent losses of Hanna, Quay, and West. It ends with the claim that eight years in power suffices for any party.

Colorado Hoar America Hanna Antor Quay West

Philadelphia unions threaten action over Harrisburg state house labor

Indignant labor unions in Philadelphia accuse the state of using non union labor on the Harrisburg state house project. Unable to obtain satisfaction from authorities, they threaten to hold President Roosevelt and his party responsible and claim they can swing enough votes to aid the Democrats in the state election.

Philadelphia Harrisburg Roosevelt

President Reprimands Philadelphia Postmaster Over Clerk Selections

The President rebuked postmaster McMichael for hiring 49 Republicans for clerk roles while 49 Democrats were rejected, warning him to hereafter follow Civil Service law. Roosevelt does not order dismissal of illegally appointed clerks or restoration of rejected appointees, illustrating Civil Service Reform in practice.

McMichael Philadelphia Congress Roosevelt

Campaign slogan on meat and wheat prices

A fragmented line presents a campaigny refrain criticizing high meat prices and dollar wheat, pitched to appealing to the well fed and less accessible voters, implying a populist message about cost of living and economic policy.

Texas Hogg Backs Republican Tourna ment Loss

The fragment notes a Texas Hogg shifting support for a Republican tournament and describes a heavy loss to the party. It mentions he tilts the scales, referencing 914 in a cryptic way, but provides little concrete context or names beyond Hogg and the party.

Texas Hogg Jbanks

Captain Newport invites cruise with Morton on battleship

Paul eagerly agrees to a cruise proposed by the ship captain at Newport, expressing a wish to ride on the cow catcher during the voyage.

Newport Sec Om Morton Paul

Age boasts bounce back in political jab tale

The remark by Mr. Root aimed at candidate Davis for Vice President backfires as the piece cites aged figures. It recalls Admiral Dandolo at 99, Senator Wark at 101 in Canada, Voltaire at 86, Thomas Parr of London at 140, and a Mrs Parr who divorced him at 120 for statutory reasons.

Mr. Root Davis Dandolo Constantinople Senator Wark Voltaire Ana Thomas Parr London

Dinner table overlooked in cost of living tables

Roosevelt's Labor Commissioner shows food costs versus wages while Interior's Secretary says wages buy more food. General Grosvenor also presents figures. Yet none of these tables examines the actual dinner table, the real measure of living costs.

Roosevelt Labor Secretary of the Interior Gen. Grosvenor

Taggart Accepts DNC Chair Nomination Amid Campaign

Tom Taggart agrees to chair the Democratic National Committee and endures a nationwide tour for the next two months. If he wins on November 8, the political race will shift focus away from him as the campaign continues.

Tom Taggart Democratic National Committee Paign

Idaho Parties Split Over Polygamy Plank in Platforms

The text argues Republicans in Idaho largely oppose polygamy yet avoid an anti polygamy plank to win Mormon votes, effectively sanctioning polygamy for political gain. It praises Democrats for inserting an anti polygamy plank as a bold stance, while deeming it poor politics.

Idaho

Notice of Attachment in Blaine County Idaho Court

In the Fourth Judicial District Blaine County Idaho the case of L. Benner and Hirefe doing business as Meacham Co sm under Henner Meacham versus J. B. Hawtings Lyttleton Price Wa Darlington and Steed notice is given of attachment. The order and writ from CHASE WO Wn attuchipent issued and dated August 1904 by Clerk Geo A McLeod. Publication date August 1904.

District Court of the Fourth Judicial District State of Idaho Blaine L. Benner Hire Fe Meacham Cosm Henner & Meacham Mt Chase Darlington Lyttleton Atyrust Geo A. McLeod

Area summons in a divorce action in Idaho court

The District Court of the Sixth Judicial District in Custer County Idaho issues a summons to Ella B Seager in a divorce suit filed by the plaintiff. It seeks dissolution of the marriage, custody of a child, and other relief. The defendant is required to answer within ten to forty days depending on service locality. failure to appear may result in a default judgment. The notice is signed by GEO. E. KEYES, Clerk, with attorney A Beakley listed, dated 1908.

District Court of the Sixth Judicial State of Idaho Custer Ella B. Seager Seager Idaho Sixth Judicial District Kaho Geo. E. Keyes A. Beakley Plainum

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messender M. M. Sweet, Proprietor The Challis Post Alton 8. Parker Henry G. Davis Democrat Henry Heitfeld Nez Perce Frank Harris Washington F. H. Holtzheimer Bannock Supreme Judge N. H. Clark W. H. Stufflebeam Tim Regan Democratic Platform Pris Parker J. K Jones Cal. Brice Gorman William Harrity Cleveland Tom Spalpeen West Virginia Ron. Howe James Gayle Hull & CJ Eneral Merchandis Chalsis William Buster Prop Bles Fingkersone& OJ General Merchandise Crockery, Hardwarg Challis, Idaho J. W. Gross Custer, Idaho General Merchandise
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