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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
8
The note discusses Panama lobbying and Colombia’s demand for a share of Panama Canal profits. It asserts $40,000,000 exceeds the value of the nation involved and critiques rulers’ handling of the canal issue. The piece reflects early 1900s tensions over sovereignty and American canal ambitions.
The piece questions Gov Tafts idea to allocate about 7 million dollars for buying friars land in the Philippines. It argues the Republican majority may adopt it but the voters will likely reject it. It also discusses the censuring of Senators Tillman and McLaurin and doubts Senate authority to suspend a Senator.
Some newspaper men are accused of stealing a story about Miss Stone from her captors by reporting before her arrival, risking credibility and prompting controversy over sensationalism in coverage.
England fears a hidden plan behind Prince Henry’s visit and warns against overreliance on European nations. The mood is wary of political consequences and potential risks to the republic’s safety and future alliances.
If Custer county supports the Democrats next fall the party sentiment appears favorable to Hon. Jas H. Hawley for United States Senator according to available learnings.
A fragment hints at a dispute between Pierpont Morgan's steamship trust and the Cunard Steamship Company. The rhetoric centers on a possible conflict or "war" at sea, with calls to support Cunard and Morgan and the hope that transatlantic voyages become more accessible for the public.
Rah for ex-Guy Hogg of Texas refuses to dress in knee breeches sword and accoutrements to meet the King. He tells officials that if he cannot view the King without such gear he will not see him at all.
The text argues that Filipinos will not be satisfied with 25 percent tariff concessions on their exports to the United States. It asserts they should receive free trade or none, following a bill recently passed by Congress.
A U S Court of Cincinnati judge criticized the Chicago Board of Trade, likening it to a gambling system and to bucket shops in effect. The remark highlights concerns about speculative practices and market integrity.
The Minnesota State Senate, by an 86 to 5 vote, adopted a memorial protesting U S policy allowing Great Britain to recruit males in the United States for the South African war, calling it a violation of treaties.
Republicans in the House completed the assignment of spending 360 million of the people’s money. They aim to direct funds to areas judged to yield the greatest benefit for the public.
Congressional dispatch notes Republicans courting candidates for Congress as the River and Harbor bill advances. Democrats face pushback on ship subsidy legislation now in the Senate, criticized as a biased class measure.
Idaho matters in Washington are watched by Senators and a Representative. Congressman Glenn reports healthy democratic sentiment after returning from the state. Across the state, despite differences, reform forces will mass under the democratic banner to oppose the republican machine. Republicans face internal trouble as the old leadership under Shoup and Perrault resists resignation. Shoup is expected to run for senator and block younger challengers. Northern dissatisfaction grows with federal appointments under the Shoup regime, Standrod seen as figurehead while Shoup remains the power. Per Pols may be reappointed as Surveyor General despite opposition.
The irrigation measure attracted strong backing from the administration and is expected to pass this session. In the Senate it went through without a dissenting vote while the House committee added minor amendments. Senators Dubyns Heitfeld Warren and Dubois are credited with guiding and shaping the bill in favor of western interests.
Advices from across the state say the Andrews-Whitter republic annex is seen as a Republican scheme to maintain a middle-of-the-road Boise organization. It is backed by Republican influence and money and regarded as a political joke outside Boise.
A bill would let Public Land States swap lands in place of 16 and 36 sections to gain valuable tracts for Idaho homemaking. If approved it could add about one million acres to Idaho lands, with Public Lands committee advising a favorable report.
A civil service dodge, called the permanent Census Bureau bill, pits Mr. Roosevelt against either the spoilsmens or civil service reformers as the bill faces political action.
In Nebraska experts study sugar beet viability amid drought fears and disease threats. The Platte Valley 기대 sugar beets thrive with ample water, yielding 15 to 30 tons per acre and prices from 84 to 4.75 per ton, with current factories in Norfolk and Amos handling up to 400 and 425 tons daily. Disease caused by bacteria and mold, including root decay and spotted leaf, threatens yields. government researchers led by George G. Hedgecock explore resistant forms and crop rotation to curb losses.
A London commissioner's report cited by the San Francisco Chronicle argues the Klondike has passed its peak and will decline as rich gravels are exhausted by 1903. Future output will rely on lower grade gravels and new deposits with fuel, labor, and remote costs constraining profitability.
Customs and secret service officials say Chinese being smuggled from Canada via the Ningare River are moved into the United States by organized gangs with bases in Montreal Toronto New York Chicago San Francisco and Boston. The smugglers employ and even encourage arrests to prove legal status and charge up to 200 dollars for services including obtaining false papers and witnesses to support claims of U S residency.
A Geneva clerk reportedly inherits 1,500,000, prompting a commentary on social ascent through wealth. The piece cites a dated Boston dispensary statistic and quips about access to elite circles.
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