Annexation debate and election results in old Idaho paper
The Challis Chronicle quotes strong views on Philippine annexation and a stance favoring independence for Filipinos. It cites Rochester voting reforms, then lists Idaho statewide election results for Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent of Schools, Mine Inspector, Supreme Judge, and amendments with party splits and majorities.
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Rochester
N. Y
Idaho
Congress
Edgar Wilson
W. B. Heyburn
Jas. Gunn
P.p
W. J. Boone
Wilson
Frank Steunenberg
A. B. Moss
J. H. Anderson
Mary Johnson
Steunenberg
J. H. Hutchinson
J. F. Hunt
Tamas Miller
A. G. Whittier
P. P
Naomi McD. Phelps
Sinclair
L. H. Rice
Gee. Pletcher,Jr
John Anthony
Rice
French
Jay A. Caizels
J. W. Stoddard
David Farmer
Caizel
Sullivan
Victory measure in congressional losses and Hanna campaign
The article questions how many losses a Republican victory could stand as Senator Hanna announces immediate campaign kickoff. It notes bondocrats and banks funding Hanna, while urging people to raise subscriptions to pro people newspapers to counter the effort.
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Congress
Hanna
Bondocrats
The Mortgage: A Self Supporting Burden on Farmers
A dramatic portrayal of the mortgage as an ever present, self supporting entity that consumes grain, cattle, horses, and profits. It withstands droughts, floods, pests, and seasonal woes, yielding cash regardless of market shifts and remaining a constant weight on the rancher’s life.
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Board of Trade
Custer County votes shift as independents win most seats
Wallace Tribun reports in Custer Idaho on November 21, 1898 that eight Independent candidates were nominated and seven won including sheriff clerk and recorder probate judge coroner and three commissioners. Mining activity remains strong with Lucky Boy and nearby properties employing dozens while Black mine sit idle. cold weather with heavy snow noted.
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Wallace Tribun
Custer
Custer County
Lucky Boy
McGuire & McLane
Daniel O'Connell
Dickens Hill
Hickey
Klepper
Oyster Mountain
Jim Steen
Jordan Creek
Junior
Enthusiasm Hurts Mining Claims Says Denver Reporter
The Denver Mining Reporter warns against hype by editors like Bumtown Bazoo claiming regional riches exceed all others. Exaggerated claims erode credibility when reality falls short, fostering distrust and harming the mining area. Misrepresentations never pay.
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Denver Mining Reporter
Bumtown Bazoo
State Prohibition votes prompt ballot reform talk
State returns show Prohibitionists with under 1000 votes and call for changing election law to require 5 000 votes for a party to stay on the ballot. Critics argue ballots are costly and confusing with fusion banned, urging parties to unite only through proper channels.
Notice of Patent Application for Fourth of July and Homestake Lodes
The Idaho Gold Mining Milling Company applies for United States patent for the Fourth of July Lode and Homestake Lode with 1500 feet and 1500 feet respectively, plus Fourth of July Mill Site, in Yankee Park Mining District Custer County Idaho. This notice lists survey details, acreages totaling 33 805 acres for all claims, locations near Black and Blue Wing quartz lodes, and the 60 day adverse claim period. N J Sharp Register directs publication for sixty days in Challis Idaho newspaper.
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Antrep States Land Office
Hailey
Idaho
Idaho Gold Mining & Milling Company
Ilinois
W. H. Watt
County of Janine
Taenon
Bolles
Bomestoke Lode
Homestake Lode
U. 8
Fourth of July
County Recorder of Salt
Challs
Custer County
State of Idaho
Homestake
Register of the United States Land Office
Hurley
Register
Tak Sivek Mars- Bsenger
Challis
Eet
Olaima
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Chellis
Challis Post-Oave
M. M. Sweet
Philippines
McKinley
United States
C. O. Stockslager
Texas Angel
Stockslager
Murray Sun
Klondike
Jack Spratt
Burney
Lsurvey
U. S. Mineral Monument No
Novonjola
Hiowestake Lode
Ourth
Shard
W. dL
Witt
Hernt
R. N. Hull
James Gayle
W. H. Felener
R.N. Hull & Co
Inxs
D. L. Rich
John P. Spalding
Prop
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