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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1906
Page
8
County Commissioners list includes District 1 John M. Pushaw District 2 Rob Campbell and District 8 John H. Greene, outlining local governance assignments.
The Challis platform reaffirms Democratic principles as voiced by Jefferson, Jackson and Bryan. It endorses Fred T. Dubois for U S Senate and supports the state party platform. Goals include tax reform, railroad accountability, Direct Primary, Employers Liability, and High Hour laws, while denouncing Gov Gooding’s administration and the Gooding Borah Republican machine.
A Culdesac Idaho speech attacks Governor Gooding over accusations that Moyer Haywood and Pettibone are guilty of 26 cold blooded murders. The speaker questions evidence, due process, and whether the governor acted beyond duty, urging voters to evaluate political motives and the fairness of verdicts. The piece criticizes a supporting newspaper for partisan zeal.
The Idaho World reports widespread concern over Governor Gooding proclaiming guilt of accused men based on alleged but undisclosed evidence. Critics say such public verdicts undermine fair trials and threaten judicial fairness, urging re election only if a fair process is upheld. Citizens demand impartial hearings and trust in due process.
Surgeon M O Riley reports the army’s sick rate and deaths exceed many peers. Annual admissions total 79,586 with 406 deaths and 1,377 discharges for disability. pneumonia leads deaths. gunshot wounds cause 206 admissions with 44 deaths. alcoholism rates high. Philippines forces show 11,996 strength with 20,246 admissions and 105 deaths.
St Petersburg reports final results of the 1897 census. Total population of the empire excluding Finland was 126,586,525 on May 10, 1897, with major religious groups and social classes itemized, including 79 percent illiterates and 104,321 students in higher education.
New York City health department figures for January 1 to June 30, 1905 show a fall in the death rate from 22.24 to 19.23 per 1000, amid record births and marriages. Census estimates suggest a crude rate near 18 and a corrected rate around 17, the lowest since 1791.
Lansdon named by Gooding as running mate for Secretary of State at Pocatello convention. He defended Lansdon amid allegations of a shady Washington county career. Lansdon was bound over to district court on embezzlement charges in a $1000 bond last week.
A Philadelphia preacher quits his pulpit to travel and manage his wife, a singer. He notes if he could keep a choir in peace, handling this new field should be easier.
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