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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
8
The item notes a proposed new name for the Danish West Indies if the Senate ratifies the purchase treaty and the House appropriates 5 million dollars. It suggests calling them Republican Folly Islands. It mentions Minister Wu and reactions to Chinese exclusion debates and labor organizations.
The remarks warn that a party ready to barter its creed for patronage undermines American ideals. Hon William J Bryan questions if a revolution in government is near while the dominant party pursues policies post Spanish war that threaten the nation’s traditional glory as described by Hon Richard Olney.
Five lines of inquiry focus on the trust’s structure and ownership, asking how much stock Hauna holds in the Cleveland based savings bank trust and whether any affiliations or disclosures exist regarding its stake and control.
Senator Tillman asserts on the Senate floor that he is the most advertised figure in Congress, claiming he neither pays for nor solicits promotional attention. He says publicity follows him without his involvement.
Postmaster General Payne has served notice demanding fourth-class postmasters mount the Roosevelt bandwagon. The move signals a push to align clerks and rural routes with the Roosevelt campaign.
The Census committee favored a bill to create a permanent Census Bureau and place clerks in the classified service, aiming to streamline operations while raising civil service compliance questions. The measure would formalize the bureau and solidify staffing within a permanent framework.
A cryptic report suggests Gen De Wet tricks Lord Kitchener by feigning weakness to lure him into a trap. The tactic centers on deception and misdirection in the ongoing conflict, underscoring strategic maneuvering between opposing forces.
New York patrons seeking the Prince Henry performance must pay 85 for standing room. The remark laments the price hike and notes the situation with wry humor.
The query asks how long Republican senators would take to exhaust a Treasury surplus if they could add 25 000 dollars per year to the Senate payroll in one month. It probes fiscal impact and uses a hypothetical monthly addition rate to project spending time.
A man who believes a single European nation would not strike the United States if given the chance seeks a new thinkery. He argues for fresh ideas and strategic thinking to counter perceived threats and advance national interests.
Teddy Lis escalates pressure on Republican congressional leaders, urging prompt compliance with his directives. He suggests possible coercive measures if orders are not followed, signaling a heated political clash.
A humorous note from the era hints that in Washington the custom of greeting officials may tilt toward flattering phrases as callers seek favor. The piece suggests President Roosevelt could be offered handshakes instead of traditional salutations, reflecting social protocol shifts.
Gov Taft says Filipinos are corrupt due to a history of corruption while noting Americans in the region are also supplying similar abuses. The remark paints a critical view of graft practices shaping local conduct and foreign involvement in the Philippines.
Reporters note that in New York the 22nd was treated as Prince Henry day rather than Washington's birthday, reflecting a calendar misperception in public notices and street chatter. The mix up highlights local confusion over holiday observances and dates amid routine civic life.
The passage criticizes a Detroit court practice in Andrews case. It notes a $25,000 bond for theft of $200,000 could make bank robbery a regular industry. It suggests the judge may view it as an infant industry needing protection.
Mr Roosevelt admires the bossy method of action but opposed the gag rule used by Republican House bosses to prevent amendments to the bill repealing the war taxes.
The article notes that if Republicans have no better basis to hold power in the House, they rely on Congressman Wheeler's anti funkeyism message, suggesting a weak position and potential trouble for their bid to retain control.
An inapt expression or two did not affect the truthfulness of Congressman Wheeler's arraignment of the Republican administration for its truculence to Great Britain.
Congressman Corliss of Michigan denounces schemes by those seeking control of Pacific cable privileges. The remark stands out as notable since Corliss is a Republican.
Attorney General Knox rendered an opinion that moving the Government printing office employer to the classified civil service was ilegal. The ruling is framed as a boost for Republican candidates for Congress as it shifts political leverage and campaign narrative.
Postmasters receive new rules on how original constructors must operate mail routes under the order. The guidance quotes a bidder sworn to financial ability and good faith, with a promise to supervise and reside near the route if accepted. It reiterates the prohibition on subletting mail contracts without Postmaster General consent and addresses reporting any unauthorized subcontracting.
In a fifth Senate exchange last week Senators Tillman and McLurie sparred over faith and national disgrace. The heated debate centered on public trust and condemning actions deemed unworthy of the country, reflecting deep partisan strains.
Yale researchers reveal a rare Eocene-era canine from Wyoming, dromocyon vorax, discovered by Prof. Marsh in 1872 and stored in the Peabody museum. The creature features a large skull, long tail, catlike forelimbs, and a 72 inch length, highlighting ancient canine physiology.
A peculiar Tioga Pennsylvania ceremony used a photograph to stand in for groom Carlevon Wells of De Kalb Texas. Mina Harris married Wells via proxy after an uncle left much of her estate on condition of the marriage within 40 days. Willie Johnson stood in for the absent groom as the officiant declared the union.
Rodolfus Bingham, 75, of Merchantsville New Jersey, offloads his belief in roots and fruits as a meatless daily diet. He claims living on seven and three quarters cents a day fuels his arms and back, and notes past critics now admire his health after attending many funerals.
A royal commission is appointed to plan reform of Sweden police forces. Reports describe a surge of crimes across the country, criticizing the 17th century system as inefficient. It is expected the panel will favor a centralized English style county police over a national gendarmerie.
A London saying notes current peers are actresses or Americans while old aristocrats go into trade. The latest recruit is Mrs George FitzGeorge, wife of Colonel, daughter-in-law of the Duke of Cambridge. She will open a hygienic beautifying concern in Mayfair to rid fashionable faces of wrinkles.
The Chinese drummer has appeared on the scene says the Chicago Tribune. Being a Chinese laborer of an uncommon kind, he hardly seems to come within the provisions of the exclusion act.
The piece discusses rare Indian coins unearthed from long buried hoards amid famine era wealth, with coins increasingly sold in London. It notes native distrust of banks and generations of concealment, then shifts to a pudding recipe from Honeycomb Pudai with detailed ingredients and preparation, including a sugared sauce.
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