Cuba War Opinion Columns and Polygamy Views
A CHALLIS newspaper column defends Cuban insurgents against Spain, arguing their heroism and urging U S aid. It cites Halstead and Johnson, praises Republican and Democratic support, and questions Grover Cleveland. The piece also includes a Mormon plural wife defense and portraits of polygamy as a respected duty with multiple wives.
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Cuba
Spain
Murat Halstead
Bradley Johnson
Cleveland
Rothschild
Grover Cleveland
Congress
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Politically active Mormon woman runs against husband in senate race
Martha H. Cannon, a Democrat and Mormon, challenges Angus M. Cannon for state senate and defeats him by about 4000 votes. She defends polygamy while recounting early Utah political life amid a story of miners facing a dangerous tunnel water tap at Lander Hill near Clifton in 1896.
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Martha H. Cannon
Senate
America
Angus M. Cannon
Allen A. Curtis
Landerhill
Clifton
Austin Reveille
L. J. Hanchett
Austin
J. F. Mitchell
Austin Mining Company
Lander Hill
Mitchell
J. H. Trolson
Madness in the canyon spurs public relief and wage warnings
Austin observers recount a flood risk at Pony Canyon and Reese River, praising Supt. Mitchell for preventing harm and draining Landerhill. The piece then discusses wage cuts, rising prices, and the alleged boom myth as McKinley era gains clash with worker power and party shifts. It notes the People's party successes in several states and anticipated Senate elections.
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Pony Canyon
Reese River
Austin
Mitchell
Landerhill
McKinley
Salvation Army Opens Soup Hous es in Iowa Relief Effort
In Iowa the Salvation Army announces new soup houses to aid starving working people as McKinley holds a 66 000 vote majority.
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Iowa
McKinley
Salvation Army
Prediction of 1900 Republic Standing on Constitutional Pillars
An authorial rant claims defeat without conquest, forecasting a 1900 revival of the republic. It contrasts past slavery with future emancipation, frames conflict as gold versus producers, and asserts Congress will coin both gold and silver. God and the flag symbolize freedom and civilization.
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Republic
Congress
Difference Between Plurality and Majority Votes
When more than two candidates run a plurality is the margin by which the top vote getter leads the second place. A majority is the margin by which the top candidate exceeds the combined votes of all opponents.
Poem Writer Escapes Lynching Threat Over Snow Controversy
A writer of the poem Beautiful Snow faced a near lynching when he wandered into Challis two weeks ago, illustrating local tensions over the work. Authorities intervened to prevent violence and maintain order.
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Challis
Congress Measures Tariff Debate Endgame
Cleveland voices a sharp view that Congress is on its hands and would gain by adjournment and returning home, arguing lawmakers would do more good by ending the tariff fight and going home.
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Cleveland
Congress
Charming Challis Hotel Ad Promises Top Tables
In Challis visit this hotel praised for an unbeatable breakfast and finest market offerings in Custer County. Guests are promised commodious sample rooms for traveling men and a high quality dining experience at reasonable prices.
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Challis
Custer County
Cis
Rich & Pierce
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