Blackfoot Debates Postmaster Graft and Mortgage Reform
The piece denounces political rows in Blackfoot with jibes at Byrd Trego and Rillus Aquaticus Shute-hawk. It criticizes a Republican plan to haunt mortgagee permissions and urges stockholders to back a parcels post reform for national utility and funding stability.
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Republican
Trego
Custer County
Rallus Aquaticus Shute-hawk
Byrd Trego
Kelley
Blackfoot
Mackay
Alaska
Ed. Boehler
Harry Curtis
Tuke
Prince
Baker
Shute
Mahawk
Democratic Party
Congress
England
Army of
Senator Pairbanks Tears Over Ocean Shipping
The senator laments American ocean shipping amid claims from shipowners that the industry yields only about one percent on investment. He argues the branch deserves better, noting the vast holdings and the need for reform to boost returns.
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Pairbanks
Settlers urged to back Democrats over sheep men issue
The Idaho Democratic party attacks sheep men for encroaching on settlers homes and calls for stronger protection. It notes Governor Gooding's support for a two mile limit and argues the Supreme Court's interpretation weakens that rule, urging voters to elect Democrats to enact stricter protections for settlers against grazing abuses.
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Democratic Party
Idaho
Republican Party
Democrats
Gooding
Supreme Court of Idaho
Supreme Court
Campaign tensions rise over nonunion capitol work
David B Hill avoids sensational gore as Senator Depew calls him Brother Hill. A final Penrose capitol conference with unions ends in rupture and the American Federation and allied bodies launch a fierce campaign against Republicans. They vow to defeat GOP candidates in about a dozen to fifteen Pennsylvania districts in November.
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David B. Hill
Depew
Brother Hill
Penrose
Harrisburg
American Federation
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Japan’s Protectorate Compared to Our Philippines Policy
The statement likens Japan’s Korea policy to the United States benevolent assimilation of the Philippines, arguing Japan seeks only to subjugate the Hermits rather than grant genuine influence. The note frames imperial actions as power grabs under a veneer of care.
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United States
Canada
Japan
Korea
Philippines
Taft praises man who quick to shed his own views
Secretary Taft traveled to Vermont to praise a man willing to abandon a long held opinion. He questions whether this reflects a readiness to forsake the basic principles of the Declaration of Independence.
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Taft
Vermont
United States
Taft warns independence pledge to Philippines may bring war
Secretary Taft cautions Americans that pledging independence to the Philippines could trigger tumult and conflict, contrasting with the peace perceived from Cuba. He asks for an explanation of the potential outcomes and implications.
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Cuba
Taft
Philippines
Treasury funds rebuked as Col Clem censured by War Sec
Col Clem was rebuked and censured by the Secretary of War for returning 423000 dollars not needed for the appropriated purpose. The administration praised the Attorney General for not using 475000 dollars of a special trust busting appropriation made by Congress.
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Col
Clem
Secretary of War
Treasury
Attorney General
Congress
Indiana Republicans target Bryan on Hoosier stump
Republicans in Indiana vow to confront William Jennings Bryan with sharp questions on silver Parker and the Commoner to create a hostile reception. Vogels claim the crowd will be heated, though they have not seen Bryan perform on stage.
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Indiana
Bryan
Question on tariffs and monopolies in trade
American manufacturers export nearly 500 million dollars worth of goods yearly and the public is asked why heavy headed monopolies should be kept on fifty percent tariff support to shield them from cheaper competition abroad. The reader is urged to study the issue and solve the puzzle.
Secretary Shaw Faces Question on Abroad Sales Prices
Secretary Shaw frankly acknowledges millions of dollars of American manufactured goods are sold in Europe cheaper than to American consumers at home. He asks whether this disgraceful state of affairs can continue forever.
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Shaw
Europe
Idaho Joint Resolution Proposes Four Year County Commissioner Terms
Idaho proposes to amend Section 10 of Article 18 to allow four year terms for County Commissioners. The measure sets three commissioners with terms four years, one elected in 1906 for four years and two for two years, then four year terms thereafter. Ballot question asks voters if the amendment should permit four year terms.
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Idaho
State of
House of Representatives
Senate
State of Idaho
Department of State
H. Gibson
Boise
United States of America
Will H. Gibson
Southern Negroes urged to vote for Parker by Captain Wimberly
One Capt. Wimberly formerly col lector of customs at New Orleans advises southern negroes to vote for Parker. He says the Republican managers offer neither moral nor financial support, claiming they fear disturbing the solid South to keep the North solid.
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Capt. Wimberly
New Orleans
Parker
Judge Parker Revises Democratic Campaign Book
Judge Parker revises the Democratic Campaign Book with an initial print run of 10 000 copies. He declines to take the stamp in his own behalf and will issue an extended summary of his political views in his letter of acceptance.
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Parker
Quincy predicts Massachusetts electing a Democratic governor
Former Boston mayor Josiah Quincy asserts Massachusetts will elect a Democratic governor. He credits Senator Lodge for influencing the shift against reciprocity with Canada, arguing the political tide is turning.
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Josiah Quincy
Boston
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Canada
Capital News Faces Democratic Party Censure
The Capital News aligned with the Mormon cause after opposing polygamy and church interference in politics, printing attacks on the state ticket and Senator Dubois. The state committee and Washington county Democratic party at Weiser passed resolutions expelling the paper from the party.
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Capital News
Democratic Party
Dubois
State Committee
Washington County
Weiser
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M. M. Sweer
Alton
Henry G. Daves
Richmond Hobson
House
R N. Hon
Janes Gavi
R.N. Hull
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Chalsis
William Buster
Prop
Reliable Rock Mail
Challis
Idah
Crockery, Hardware
J. W. Cross
Custer, Idaho
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