Rich Idaho mining district rapid growth aided by rail link
The report details Custer County Idaho's rich mineral wealth with White Knob Copper in Mackay and smelter work at Bayhorse Clayton Milling and Smelting in connection with notable mines. It notes a 500 ton daily smelter, an electric rail line, cross cut tunnel progress, and major outputs including lead silver bullion and silver ounces. It mentions various properties and the district's unprospected vast wild territory. It also records 1902 mineral output figures and touches on eight hour day labor debates in the Idaho legislature, citing Colorado as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Jacobs
Idaho
Custer County
Oregon
Blackfoot
Mackay
White Knob Copper Company
John W. Mackay
Percy L. Fearne
Wayne Darlington
Bayhorse
Clayton
Clayton Milling and Smelting Company
Lawrence Greene
Redbird
Livingston
Slate
Boulder Creeks
Lucky Boy Gold Mining Company
Custer
Ravenel Macbeth
McPadder
Estes Mountain
General Custer
Charles Dickens
Lucky Boy
Summit
Atlantic
Continental
Anna
Thunder Mountain
Railroads Back Elkin Bill as Kaiser Proposes Statue Plan
In a terse political exchange, supporters praise the Elkin anti trust bill while rail interests back its passage. Critics ridicule the measure as a sham and call for more decisive action. The Kaiser is urged to dispatch a statue of Frederick the Great to Caracas as a symbolic gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick the Great
Caracas
Senator Hanna Pension Bill Costs Large First Year
Senator Hanna proposes an ex slave pen pension bill with an estimated first year cost of 216,470,100. The report notes he has not read the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Peace Rulers and Political Quarrels Highlight Senate Debate
President Roosevelt brokered a peace by giving all to Platt, the easy boss, as the Qoal Strike Commission nears a strike case. A dirge for the Littlefield Anti trust bill by the Gentleman from Maine underscores Senate consternation while Senator Hoar pushes a genuine anti trust bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Orell
Platt
Littlefield
Maine
Hoar
Senate
Grover Cleveland babies near voting age
The passage notes that the first babies named Grover Cleveland are nearing voting age. It also reports Mr. Roosevelts bid to reappoint an Addicks district attorney failing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempus
Grover Cleveland
Political maneuvering and praise in the nomination contest
The piece notes filibuster tactics delaying key legislation and Senator Hanna resisting early nomination signals. It praises Judge Alton B. Parker for dignity and judgment, cites editorial commendation from the Sun, rebukes those who belittle Minister Bowen, and mentions Andrew Carnegie offering to cover Germanys $347,000 demand to avoid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Parker
New York
The
Sun
Bowen
Andrew Carnegie
Germany
Senators Fierce on Philippine Tariff Bill Debate
Senators Patterson and Teller gave strong protection speeches when the Philippine tariff bill was called up in the Senate. They argued the tariff is a local issue and warned Philippine sugar could compete with their state’s sugar production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Teller
Senate
Representative Cannon’s committee room costs draw scrutiny
Report notes Cannon spent over $5,000 on Capitol committee room furnishings including desk $120 chair $30 couch $60 and other items. It claims a $828,470 penitentiary savings and mentions minimal waste with items like binder-twine $17 and a water cooler $26, citing potential Cordage trust involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Cannon
Cordage Trust
Fraud schemes exploit a civil rights bill for deceit
A report notes widespread fraud linked to a civil rights bill aimed at aiding African Americans. It cites numerous schemes masquerading as promotion of the bill, but designed to exploit and defraud Negro communities.
Minister Introduces Five Cent Sunday School Pay
A New York minister begins paying children five cents each Sunday for attending his Sunday school. He plans to extend similar cash payments to adults for church attendance next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
No European Power Wants War With United States
The piece argues Europe avoids war not over naval power but because the United States feeds half of Europe with its granary. It also suggests it would be just to force Senator Hanna to refund funds taken from Black citizens under his ex slave pension bill, even if not legal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Hanna
Florida Rattlesnake Skin Serves as Prestorm Barometer
The diamondback rattlesnake in Florida is described as a natural storm barometer. As a storm nears the skin grows moist and beads of moisture appear, often many hours before the storm arrives, signaling approach.
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Florida
Senate Debate on Aldrich Currency Measure Sparks Clash
The Senate has time to consider Senator Aldrich's pet currency bill while there is no time for the High Hour labor law or the immigration bill. Opponents accuse the immigration bill of pleasing large corporations that want to import the lowest class of European labor to suppress wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Aldrich
The Minneapolis News at Sea Ends With Wireless Daily
The Minneapolis completed its final Atlantic crossing and, aided by nonstop wireless dispatches, published a daily paper aboard as officers reported headlines and updates throughout the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Atlantic
Curfew Debate Loosely Weaves Liberty and Household Law
The piece argues curfew laws infringe personal liberty, praising a household level approach and woodshed enforcement. It notes Aldrich elastic currency provisions allow the Treasury to loan funds to banks on railroad and other bonds at one percent interest.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Shoshone eight hour bill defeat sparked debate on leisure and law
The argument centers on whether longer leisure improves citizens and curbs social unrest. Sympathizers of Shoshone corporations blame constitutional issues. Idaho officials defend the amendment as properly adopted and constitutional. Leaders from Pocatello Advance and Boise Statesman urge acceptance and explain the defeat cannot be justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
State of
Idaho
Pocatello
Boise Statesman
Republican
Supreme Court
Well Again. Rheumatism recovery praised in Monon notice
John Blount fully recovers from rheumatism after treatment with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Doctors in town had failed to relieve, but the liniment provided prompt relief and is sold by J. P. Spalding, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blount
Chamberlain
Monon
Ind
J. P. Spalding
Colds Are Dangerous: Pneumonia Follows Common Colds
A warning that mild colds can lead to pneumonia and should not be ignored. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended as a counteracting, pleasant remedy. Sold by J. P. Spalding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. P. Spalding
Stomach and Liver Tablets For Bilious Attacks
If it's a bilious attack, take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a quick recovery. For sale by J. P. Spalding, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifit
Chamberlain
J. P. Spalding
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Smalls
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Challe
Owens
Bingham County
Oregonian
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Owen
Hood
Senator Elkin
Qoal Strike Commission
Delaware
James Gavin
W. H. Fricner
Hull & CO
General Merchandise
Challis
William Buster
Prop
Pocatello, Idaho
Idaho Furniture CO
William Rampton
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