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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1904
Page
8
Silver Messenger notes rising registration in New York on the first day, with Democrats showing gains and Republicans slipping. The piece questions party apathy, praises democratic organizers, and criticizes republican tactics, including a temperance angle claiming tax data funded military costs in 1904.
Judge Parker warns that within borders the government must choose between idealism and a dissolving materialism. A Post Office Department wage of 187 dollars yearly funds 140 clocks, yet the clockkeeper sees no time as punishment. The Russian Czar fears St Petersburg bombardment and orders five submarines to guard the Neva, deeming mines ineffective against Baseline threats.
Mr. Bryan claims an extra democrat in the Senate in 1899 would have sealed the Bacon resolution. Roosevelt moved Cortelyou to tears over the tobacco label case, prompting the Tobacco Trust to withhold campaign contributions. Panama quieted briefly before Minister Barrett departed the isthmus for Washington.
Rumor suggests the President proposes intervention between Russia and Japan to promote peace. The report notes past Jewish petition to Russia met a cold reception, warning the current offer may face similar doubt or hostility.
An urgent telephone call reaches Chairman Cortelyou, claiming to be from the Engineering News. The caller asks what can be done to help, speaking of printing a picture of the republican machine and hinting at a new recruit for the Republican campaign.
Some observers call the campaign apathetic as newspapers stop publishing and reports on foul election bets fade. Others remain hopeful that interest could rebound despite gaps in coverage and public record.
The Philippines have cost the United States 194000000 dollars and the lives of 15000 American soldiers. If Chairman Cortelyou is of a to be continued debate in Congress, the article notes the heavy toll and financial burden of the conflict.
The piece mocks campaign fervor and political claims as Senator Clark of Montana allegedly donates to the Democratic fund. It notes ambassadors on leave, Panama canal chatter, dismissals after the General Slocum disaster, and a surge of dubious doctors and statesmen. Roosevelt’s reform efforts are lampooned amid a lively partisan snapshot.
A fragment notes Vice-presidential hopeful Davis nicknamed Uncle shows strong personal appeal. It suggests he may help his ticket win West Virginia by drawing crowds and taps into local sentiment. The item hints at grassroots momentum without detailing events or dates.
As Senator Fairbanks arrives in Troy New York the region’s meteorologists raise the cold wave flag signaling an unusually cold spell for the area.
Secretary Overstreet of the Republican Congressional Committee says he leaves every meeting with his ears frost bitten. He suggests Mr Cortelyou may reference a post office report on Charges Against Members of Congress.
A letter from Charles M. Owen to Senator Borah dated October 24, 1904 presents twenty sworn informations charging Idaho polygamists with cohabiting with multiple women. Names include William Budge, William Parkinson, S. R. Parkinson, Stucki, O. Ormsby, James Lowe, and others across Paris, Preston, Rexburg, Whitney, and Franklin with spouses in Utah and Idaho.
A long list names Idaho residents with cohabitation details and alleg edly improper charges, followed by a notarized oath and a political appeal. The letter asserts intent to press prosecutions against many residents and claims strong electoral support for the Republican ticket in several states, with Wisconsin and Illinois noted as doubtful.
New York October 28 The Democratic National Committee released a statement after a consultation among Thomas Taggart Wm F P Sheehan and Delancey Nickell saying no formal statement was made earlier due to lack of material The party has organized and harmonized in doubtfully aligned states and now plans a systematic canvass. It reports Democrats in New Jersey New York Connecticut Indiana Maryland Delaware and West Virginia and many western states as united for the ticket with governors to be chosen who stand for the highest type.
A heated charge accuses Mormon leaders of steering Idaho sugar bounty laws to enrich the church. It claims the 1903 and 1904 bounties totaling $250,000 benefit Joseph F. Smith and John Henry Smith through a Sugar Trust, with political graft alleged against Idaho legislators and state officials. The piece calls for voting the Democratic ticket to end the bounty and related graft.
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