Silver Messenger. Ha 42. Post office entry notice
Silver Messenger, ha 42, entered at Challis post-office as second class mail matter, published every Thursday.
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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1904
Page
8
Fresh Republican VP Prospects Sought Across Nation
On February 2, 1904, thirty-four men offered for vice presidential candidacy. Options include a distinguished diplomat and General Rafael Reyes, with Hay reiterating Panama’s independence and deeming the Isthmus incident closed. Reyes reportedly sought Secrete correspondence, provoking criticism of document handling.
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Banana Vanilla
Panama Revolt Allegedly Orchestrated by Americans on Broadway
Dr Carncristic an authority on Colombian affairs presents proof that the Panama revolution was organized in a Broadway New York office by about six Americans with the knowledge and unofficial support of President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay who agreed to recognize and back an independent Panama if the organizers acted without hindering the Isthmian transit.
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Carncristic
Panama
Broadway
New York
Roosevelt
Hay
Washington Clerks Rebuff SevenHour Work Day Push
The Cabinet orders seven hours a day for Washington clerks, up from six and a half, sparking indignation as they accuse chiefs of wasting time and campaigning against civil service rules. Captain A L Mills is promoted to brigadier general, leaping over hundreds of senior officers despite a 1879 West Point graduation, outranking veterans.
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Washington
A. L. Mills
West Point
General Wood
General John B Gordon Dies in Florida At 83
General John B Gordon the last living Confederate Lieutenant General died in Miami on the seventh. He lay in state at Atlanta and was buried at his home with military honors. For years he served as governor and U.S. senator a man of great ability and fearlessness.
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John B. Gordon
Miami
Pia
Atlanta
U.S
Japanese Minister Warns of Impending Crisis in Washington
The Japanese minister in Washington warned that the crisis could ignite into war soon, indicating that if Russia remains as heated as Japan, hostilities may break out within minutes. He stressed the urgency of addressing escalating tensions and potential military conflict.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Notable Welcome Figures Greet Bryan in Europe Tour
William J. Bryan enjoyed his European trip amid a warm reception from top rulers and leaders. Czar, King Edward, presidents of France and Switzerland, Tolstoi, and other distinguished figures extended greetings during the journey.
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William J. Bryan
Edward
France
Switzerland
Tolstoi
Weather Bureau Seeks Funds to Extend Forecasting
A Philadelphia lawyer argued to the court the distinction between a corporation and its stockholders in a case against Northwestern Securities Company, closed on the 9th. The Weather Bureau in Washington asks for 1.5 million dollars to continue weather forecasting for another year, claiming 17 percent of forecasts are blunders and that improvement is possible.
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Northwestern Securities Company
Philadelphia
Weather Bureau
Washington
Notable deaths tied to meals cited in early reports
A sanitized archival excerpt recounts high profile deaths linked to overeating. It mentions Secretary Foster a cabinet member under President Harrison dying at General Kiefer's Springfield Ohio home on the ninth after a hearty supper, with other figures like ex-governor Flower and General Gordon cited in context.
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Foster
Harrison
Kiefer
Springfield
Ohio
Flower
New York
General Gordon
Delmonico’s
Sam Johnson
Boswell
Bailey Doubts Nomination of Southern Man for President
Senator Bailey warns that nominating a Southern man for the presidency would be very doubtful wisdom. He believes Texas will furnish a candidate in due time, but not in his own day.
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Bailey
Texas
Wales
Albion Dance License Fee Sparks Civic Debate
Albion Iowa city council requires a dance license for residents priced at 15 dollars per person. The measure aims to regulate social events and fund municipal services, drawing mixed reactions from residents and local groups.
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Albion
Iowa
The Comfort of Science and Faith Across Time
The piece argues science reveals tangible pasts like rock scratches ripple marks and footprints while moral belief and faith likewise leave enduring records in human progress. It asserts that honest purpose and steady effort produce lasting results even if unseen by the individual who acts.
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Connecticut River
Panama matter recalls early Spanish discovery
The Panama matter brings to memory facts of early Spanish discovery and the arguments before the Supreme Court in Washington in the famous Minnesota case, noting a sense of envy toward these daring men.
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Panama
Supreme Court
Washington
Minnesota
The Joy of Discovery Beyond the Known World
The piece argues that discovery remains vital not in maps and seas but in thought and spirit. Each generation rises on the prior’s platform, widening horizons as inner self knowledge expands. The author urges perseverance amid doubt and imperfection, praising imperfect efforts that advance humanity.
The Dawn of Enthusiasm in Youth and Wisdom of Elders
A reflective piece compares new youthful enthusiasm to dawn and light. It urges older generations to support and guide young energy, noting initial misgivings when others do not share the zeal. The message encourages perseverance despite lack of immediate support.
In General Wood’s Skirmish With Moros
The piece notes 800 Moros killed with no American casualties. It accuses many dead of being women and children who fought with knives and sticks. It questions the Venezuela fleet’s destruction by Germany and England as a Monroe Doctrine vindication and links to Panama. It cites Congress’s two months of delays and a busy week ahead. The Hepburn bill for ICC custody of pure food transit is urged.
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Wood
Venezuela
Germany
England
Panama
Mr. Gorman
Roosevelt
Spain
Turkey
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
President Schurman Warns on Panama Policy
President Schurman of Cornell University declares in a speech that the administration's Panama action destroys the Monroe Doctrine and starts a policy of violent expansion, risking annexation of South American republics by the United States. Whitelaw Reid calls it optimistic.
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Schurman
Cornell University
McKinley
Philippines
Panama
South American
United States
Whitelaw Reid
Texas Delegation to Chicago Planned for Roosevelt Nomination
Word from Texas states a solid Republican delegation will travel to Chicago for Roosevelt nomination purposes only. The note emphasizes the event as a lobbying effort rather than a formal result.
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Texas
Chicago
Roosevelt
Prohibitionists and Socialists to Hold Nomination Conventions
Prohibitionists and Socialists will stage nominating conventions to enter their dark horses in the presidential campaign. The officials say the more candidates, the merrier.
Bryan Named Senatorial Candidate for Nebraska
William J. Bryan is set as a senator candidate in Nebraska to succeed H. Dietrich whose seat is tainted by a bribery incident recently.
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William J. Bryan
Nebraska
H. Dietrich
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