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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1906
Page
8
This fragment lists advertising rates and subscription terms. It mentions per inch per month, locals per line, and multiple advance payment options including one year on account. It also references Custer County and a Challis location, though text is garbled.
Announcement by Cal C Clawson of Custer Idaho dated August 21 1906 declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Representative in the State Legislature for Custer county subject to the party convention. The note mentions Georgia governor candidates and national politics with varied editorial remarks.
Secretary Wil son’s optimistic crop projections spark questions about his potential in drafting mining company prospectuses. The remark hints at a perceived overlap between agricultural forecasts and mining finance.
Mr Havemeyer of the Sugar Trust declares the protective tariff is the nursing mother of the trusts while the party pretends to curb them and maintain the tariff. Uncle Henry Davis signals a hot race for Congress despite being viewed as too young for the vice presidency.
Upton Sinclair argues advertising pays, noting many learned it only now. The piece mentions over 2,000 apply to inspect meat packers and links waste of war stories in South Africa to a royal commission. It ridicules graft and calls for accountability as bank examiners appear late in financial disasters.
The report notes Chicago faces renewed agitation as scrub women and window washers stage a strike, highlighting urban labor tension and scarce aid measures amid mounting discontent.
At Kankakee Illinois an order has been issued regarding the insane asylum. The brief notice notes administrative action affecting the facility with unspecified details. Further official clarification is expected from state authorities.
The passage criticizes doctors for aiming to cure by removing the source of the problem and mocks a Saminton Pa girl traveling to South Africa to “talk to the monkeys.” It notes Chas M Schwab backing an opera venture, joking he dislikes dying rich though he won’t advertise it.
A Birmingham bank teller who embezzled about $100000 may have started his criminal career in Chicago, authorities say, connecting his apprenticeship to the Windy City.
A string of sharp quips mocks Hobson's antiwar stance and Japan policy, attacks Republican fund-raising tactics, ridicules Bryan reception bands, notes a widow's $5,000 insurance settlement, and skewers Roosevelt tenure and Mint bullion moves. The tone is caustic satire on politics and public figures.
The Republican County Central Committee of Custer County Idaho announces primary elections on Monday Sept 17 1900 to elect delegates to the Republican County Convention in Mackay Sept 25 1900 at 2 pm The convention will nominate candidates for state and county offices including State Senator Representative Clerk of the District Court Ex Officio Auditor and Recorder Sheriff Assessor Ex Officio Tax Collector Probate Judge Treasurer Ex Officio Public Administrator County Attorney Superintendent Coroner Surveyor three County Commissioners Justices of the Peace and Constables The precincts Battle Ground Pahsana re Stanley White Knob have specified delegate counts The polls open 8 pm to 6 pm for country precincts and 2 pm to 7 pm for town precincts James H Van Camp chairman I H Johnston secretary
Greyhound Toll Road Co Ltd announces it will apply October 18, 1906 to Custer County Commissioners at Challis for a license to construct and operate a toll road in Challis area. The proposed route begins at Wagontown and runs north along Wagontown creek, Vanity Summit, Sea Foam creeks and Rapid River over timbered terrain with corduroy bridges and multiple creek crossings.
The proposal outlines a graded toll road from Rapid river to Sulphur creek, via Float creek and a 50 foot corduroy bridge. The route crosses Float creek once, follows side-hill slopes, and climbs to the Sulphur creek watershed with steep 80 to 37 degree declivity in earth and rock. Total length 88 700 feet, minimum 12 feet wide, 2 to 1 upper slope, max grade 10 percent. Prepared by Stephen M. Sttu, president, Greyhound Toll Road Co Ltd. First publication Aug 28 1906, last Oct 9 1906.
By direction of Custer County Democratic Central Committee notice is given for the Democratic primaries and county convention in Challis Idaho on Friday September 28 1906. Elections open 3 pm close 6 pm in country precincts and 2 pm to 7 pm in city precincts. Committeemen will post notices in three public places and arrange the precinct vote. By Order of Democratic County W H Felkener Chairman W J Lamme Secretary.
The Standard Oil company will implement a card filing system to organize and track all indictments, ensuring accurate cross-referencing and a streamlined record-keeping process. The move signals an emphasis on meticulous documentation and legal defense preparation.
On account of two New York chauffeurs killed while speeding at over 50 miles per hour, the court rules that a simple verdict of death by own action suffices, avoiding further inquiry into external causes. The decision centers on driver culpability and self-caused fatalities within high speed incidents.
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