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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1898
Page
4
Official paper of Custer County published daily in the Challis district. March 22, 1898 releases the Tuesday edition with standard notices and local news items.
At Wallace last Wednesday Judge Mayhew of the district court handed down an opinion holding that county commissioners cannot employ counsel other than the district attorney unless he fails or refuses to act.
A lively Davis county dispute near Hast Hastful Sessions house involved a drummer and an insurance agent. The exchange centered on gold versus silver and included sweeping charges about trusts and the treatment of labor. The heated talk intensified as the silver advocate accused gold supporters of harming workers, defending the working class, and attacking American labor.
United States officials propose assembling a force of about 500000 armed troops ready for wartime service on short notice, outlining rapid deployment capabilities and logistical groundwork for large scale mobilization.
Darya reports the president will send a special message to Congress urging recognition of Cuba's independence, a move seen as overdue and appropriate.
The Oregon committee has sent over the U R N road carloads of provisions for starving Cubans. The supplies go to New York then by steamer to Cuba. A second shipment of about 100 tons is expected within two weeks.
Bapt. Clark reports February at the Soldiers' Home Boise City. 61 of 28 February residents were present with an average February attendance of 73. Total February cost $974.04 with $650 from the United States government and $324.05 from the state. Bed limits forced postponement of two admission applicants. Cost per member February $12.39, vs 13.03 in 1897 and 41 in 1896. First two months cost per member $23.84, vs 26.97 in 1897 and 46.82 in 1906.
A Falcon, Mo Gazette report notes Ann recently married with Damnm relatives in St. Louis. Among congratulatory messages at the wedding a telegram from Br. Louig sent warm wishes on behalf of the entire Damnm family.
At a Franklin Idaho farmers meeting the Hailey bachelors proposed a living picture exhibit with themselves as the stars. They decided to erect a beet sugar factory on a cooperative basis and if not feasible would offer a bonus to outside capital to build such a plant.
David Ward, once of Kansas City, reports from the Coates House after returning from Alaska with news of a newly discovered gold district near the Yukon headwaters. He promises to return with 15 to 20 friends, arguing the ore is rich and the land is under U.S. government jurisdiction, inviting others to seek fortune through industrious work.
Madrid dispatch says Spain would wage privateering upon war with the United States as American commerce dwarfs Spanish trade, but the claim is mocked since the U S mercantile marine has fallen and much commerce sails under the British flag, inviting English retaliation. The tale remains a marines’ tale rather than fact.
A promised half page advertisement from the Company store at Bayhorse failed to arrive this week. The absence caused extra work and disrupted planned display, leaving the staff to adjust schedules and content to cover the gap.
Notice that matter received after Sunday noon will not be published in the next issue as forms are prepared by then. Send publication items early in the week to ensure inclusion.
Report from the Chicago Post describes a supposed secret association of Kentucky gentlemen planning a line along the hull of the Kentucky. On christening day each member would draw a Hasl from his pocket and smash the bottle against the vessel after applying contents internally.
Adjutant General Tiggins of the Idaho militia reports daily offers of aid from various parts of the state in case of war as concerns rise over Spain.
Senator Bicina argues there is no reason for war and questions what could spur a nation to fight if Spain has not done so, hinting at broader geopolitical tensions amid financial city chatter.
A verse from Nixon L. A. W. Bulletin extols a young working woman who endures daily toil to support her family and study, contrasting her humble life with idealized beauty and urging strength and cheer for her future. The narrator hopes for love and brighter prospects amid hardship.
A riverfront tragedy unfolds as a boy drowns near a Hudson River switch. Mitchell Willet, overwhelmed by guilt, returns to his cottage while Hannah Willet comforts him and the dead child. The couple’s shared grief exposes deep strain yet also renewal as neighbors offer solace and witness a poignant family moment of resilience.
A fragmented line mentions W. E. Hanna proprietor and a stopover in Chayjy or Chayjy area near a market for fans. It references rooms for travelers and a county context, though details are scarce in the OCR fragment.
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