Wireless-Endless 'Phone mocks Idaho Democrats in satire
In Challis Idaho a spoof exchange via an onstage “Observatory” wireless mocks the Idaho Democratic Party. A mock message to a Utah Chief Joseph demands a 40000 tally and two new beet sugar factories with sugar mill profits rebated, leaving the party effectively out only cash.
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Wireless deal tied to Idaho election winds in 1908
A Challis letter claims a 400000 payment if IdahoDem ticket wins by about 20000, with strict confidentiality and a November 4 1908 deadline. Interview notes show Bryan touting speeches daily and Taft rallying crowds. Idaho Democratic and Republican signals mix as editors report on campaign chatter and local political events.
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Idaho
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Democratic Party of Idaho
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Col. Bryan
Taft
Rep
Uncle Billy
W. Jennings Bryan
Yankee Fork
Custer
Challis
Boise Statesmen
Bell
Parker Mill
Parker
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Mr. Bell
A. M. Wilson
James H. Brady
Boise Statesman
Brady
Teddy
Wall Street
Democratic Party
Custer County
Jasper H. Baxter
Houston
Baxter
Cleveland
Grant
Hayes
Arthur
Harrison
Roosevelt
de Boise Statesman
Jus. Brady
Statesman
A. Boyd
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