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Newspaper
Weiser Semi Weekly Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1904
Page
4
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The Capital News attacks Democrats who refuse to grovel to Mormon ecclesiastical power and backs Frank Cannon of Utah for aligning with the American party. Idaho Democrats praise Cannon’s bravery for challenging church influence and fighting for state interests with a call for victory.
The Salt Lake Tribune denounces Mormon leadership for anti Gentile stance and calls out President Smith for linking Gentiles to crime and disloyalty. It argues Gentiles fund Utah progress and criticizes church bias against non Mormons in public life and business.
The piece reports Mormon allies in Idaho struggle over polygamy and church authority influencing statehood aims. It cites congressional testimony showing leaders including Woodruff and Smith maintaining plural wives after the manifesto, with multiple apostles and prominent men reportedly living in polygamy.
The Democratic ticket pledges a clean straight forward slate led by Thomas Galloway for state senator and A B Muddleson with Howard Dennison for representative. It highlights mining interests, county attorney candidates, and a veteran sheriff prospect, urging support for a unified, competent county government.
The passage questions church influence in elections and state affairs and asks readers to choose sides. It condemns polygamy and ecclesiastical power in public life while urging peace and cooperation with other creeds if they observe political decorum. The text frames a clash between religious authority and secular governance.
Special to The Signal from Boise Idaho reports a large audience at the umibia theatre for a political gathering with Hon Henry Heitfeld as chief speaker. He addressed the crowd with strong enthusiasm and the event drew broad support within the Columbia area. Mrs White of Philadelphia attended with Heitfeld and is slated to lecture to the Federation of Clubs here next Thursday.
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