Voting trust in machines to prevent fraud urged
The New York Journal notes that twenty four wealthy gentlemen gathered in Mark Hanna's rooms at Republican HQ to celebrate returns. It argues clerks cannot falsify results and likens past alleged bribery in pivotal states to require fraud preventing voting devices. Myers machine praised for speed and accuracy. Custer County elections deemed honest. calls for reliable methods nationwide.
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The
New York Journal
Mark Hanna
Custer County
Pettigrew Fights Tariff Trough as McKinley Backers Readied
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota challenged a high tariff stance in Sioux Falls urging opposition to any tariff bill taxing articles under trust control. If fellow silver mining state Republicans align with him, McKinley’s chances to reward trusts may falter and senate votes will be tightly watched as the tariff fight looms.
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Pettigrew
South Dakota
East
McKinley
Sioux Falls
Major McKinley
St. Louis
Senate
Congress
Election by Myers voting machine gains citywide use
By the next presidential election many states will use the Myers voting machine first tried in Rochester New York. The device records votes without ballots or officers. One district reported a four hour repair when a voter pulled the knob too hard. Using seventy machines more than half the city’s votes were cast before noon with speeds of two to four per minute. Returns were complete by 9 o’clock and the machine records votes to reduce corruption.
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Myers
Sucess
Rochester
N. Y
Detroit Free Press rejects international bimetallism as delusion
The Detroit Free Press denounces the notion of international bimetallism as a delusion, arguing that proponents advocate it to placate support for silver without backing free coinage. It claims many backers never believed such agreement was probable or practicable and felt safe in advocating it without commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Hanna's Plurality and Voter Rhetoric in City Politics
A terse, opinionated snapshot critiques urban voters and political forces after an election. It lists figures like St. Louis and Baltimore with large differentials while denouncing “pluguglies” and “dead beats” as the forces that defeated them. The piece ends with a harsh jab at farmers who aided perceived blood-suckers.
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Hanna
St. Louis
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburg
Absurd election wagers prove fools still linger
The passage notes wagers by a Roche and a Republican Ashcroft tied to election results. If Bryan won Ashcroft must eat a mouse and if McKinley won Roche agreed to eat a cat, illustrating ongoing folly in political betting.
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Roche
Ashcroft
Bryan
McKinley
Prediction Flops in Electoral Victory for McKinley
Political notices show no landslide in either electoral college or popular vote. Hanna reports a million vote plurality, but even by his figures and Bryan’s known gains, McKinley’s total plurality should barely reach two hundred thousand.
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Major McKinley
Hanna
Bryan
McKinley
Senator Teller Describes Factors Behind Bryan Defeat
Senator Teller asserts Bryan’s loss stems from numerous obstacles and broad opposition. He claims corporations, syndicates, bankers, and business leaders pressured commerce, threatening wealth access and solvency if Bryan won. He cites subsidies to large manufacturers and newspapers as a key influence in politics.
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Teller
Bryan
Political reaction to 1900 election and free silver debate
Governor Altgeld Governor Stone and Missouri figures analyze the 1900 electoral defeat, arguing money and press influence shaped results. They urge continued education for bimetallism, predict long-term shift against the gold standard, and vow renewed organizing for 1900 campaigns.
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Altgeld
Cleveland
America
Stone
Missouri
Bryan
Democratic Party
Notice to Creditors Estate of Cuartes Michaelson
Notice is given by John P. Spalding administrator of the estate of Charles Michaelson deceased to creditors and persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication. The administrator’s address is Hin were on Muth wtrvet Chalila Idaho the county seat for probate in Custer County Idaho. Date September 1st 1896 First publication Oct 13 1908.
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Cuartes Michaelson
Spalding
Charles Michaelson
Elaima
Wuld
Trst
Ward
Hin
Chalila
Idabo
Ward Extute
Custer
Idaho
John P. Spalding
Proposals for Repairing East Fork Bridge
Notice from Custer County Commissioners invites bids for repairing East Fork bridge at Salon Tiver Park. Includes raising piers and abutments by 4 feet, rock headings, and approaches. bond required. bids due January 11th. Board reserves right to reject any bid. GEO. & KEYES, County Commissioners.
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Benlod Propomala
Board of County Commissioners of
Custer
aeroRs
Salon Tiver
Lelemer Tauch
Rock Anh
East Fork Bridge
Board of County
Ossoml
Order of of County
GEO
Keyes
Notice to Creditors Estate of George Thompson
Notice is hereby given by Bella W. Thommen administratrix of the estate of George Thompson deceased to the creditors and all persons having claims against said estate to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after the first publication to the administratrix at the George Thompson Ranch in Custer County. Dated Sept 3, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
Bella W. Thommen
Belomron
Reward for information on manhunt in Bonanza area
Reward offered by Custer County for information leading to arrest and conviction of the person or persons stealing flee to the county Dundie across Yankee Park below the town of Bonanza. By order of the Board of County Commissioners. GEO. KEYES, Clerk, dated October 1st, 146.
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Custer County
Dundie
Yankee Park
Bonanza
Keyes
Notice for county printing contracts in Custer Idaho
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Custer County Idaho for one year from January 11. Printing to cover all legal notices publications election materials and related cards under Idaho election laws. Bids must be sealed filed with the Auditor by January 17 marked Proposals for county Printing. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. GEO. E. KEYES Clerk
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Board of Commissioners
Custer County
Idaho
Board of County Commissioners
State of
Prion
Courior
Geo. E
Keyes
Board of County Commissioners of
Oyster County
Salmon River
Watson's Ranch
Watson
Board of Count
Board of Counsloaern
Guo. & Kava, Gerke
Pirie
Goure
Gamble Board
Gko
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B. A. Pierce
MM. M. Ewhet
Crallis
Bater
Severes
Republican Party
United States
Sint
R. N. Hee. Eoee
Curis
Morten
W. H. Fevxnenr
R. N. Hull & Co
Sims
Sredary
R.N. Hull & Co
Challis
SALE
Rich & Pierce’s
Fisch & Pierce
Frank Smith
Main Street
Chains
Yellow Jacket
Wilson Creek
Blackbird Creek
Charlie
Ho Clocumm
Mull
P_ SPALDING
Agunt Clie
WM. Holland
Yellow Jawker
DeWitt & Actiam
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