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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1904
Page
8
The Silver Messenger reports on stumping by Parker and Taft era allies. Senator Gorman hints at surprising results, Governor Wright’s Manila cable, Taggart’s fundraising for Indiana, and debates over ship subsidies. General Miles and Admiral Schley back Parker while Russia’s Orient policy draws criticism.
The piece argues Democrats largely led Union war efforts with tallies of volunteers and officers while countering Republican claims. It cites figures on Union forces, and discusses Idaho Utah polygamy probes led by W E Borah, noting influence of Mormon leaders and challenges to prosecutions amid political power. The text critiques church leaders’ political entanglements and alleges obstruction of justice through local offices.
A woman writer asserts Parker and Jefferson shared red hair. Parker is described as nearly white now. Western ranchers decry cheap cattle, arguing after processing they become too costly to eat. The piece muses on Russian officers facing the Japanese, predicting likely mortality from heart disease once near firing range.
A brief remark attributed to Senator Morgan of Alabama appears to express a stern response to Panama matters, suggesting satisfaction with a prior stance. The quote signals political theater around U S policy toward Panama without detailing actions or consequences.
The current warmth of the campaign suggests all candidates will face substantial scrutiny by election day, with intense public interest and media coverage shaping the race.
Senator Scott of West Virginia dismissed the Democratic campaign as not serious while boarding a train to the state to dampen the growing enthusiasm for Henry Gassaway Davis.
From an Oct 26 1904 Salt Lake Tribune editorial the paper argues that church leaders seek to protect their practices, not political power, and that their actions are not illegal or improper while defending their followers.
A newly received copy of the widely popular Sapphire Waltz by Charlie Baker is noted as an easy piece for piano or organ, with the title page described as very readable.
W P Carter returns from two month visit to the Ramey Gold Ridge claims on Silver creek. He reports opened up five feet of high grade ore in one drift and four and a half feet in another. Bedrock flume and three miles of ditch built. Yellow Jacket and Singiser projects to reopen in spring. Wilson creek reports claim Williams brothers of Boise boasting bonanza. Labor politics in Idaho sour toward Mormon influence, with anti-union sentiment and talks of defeating Mormon Republican tickets.}
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