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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
4
The Union Pacific seeks a 100 million stock increase in Kansas, while J Pierpont Morgan syndicate backs a 50 million English war loan. Missouri Pacific gains 30 million. new stock exchanges for old, with dangers of phantom wealth as profits barely cover costs.
The piece critiques the shifting roles of military leaders during McKinley’s absence, noting Root as acting head and questioning where the Vice President stands. It argues Gen Miles shows little combat leadership since the Civil War, while Gen Crook and Gen Howard are praised for Indian and Nez Perce campaigns.
The Journal and Advertiser reports that the Ohio company will declare a dividend around May, about 20 percent of capital stock of 100 million dollars. The plan is to capitalize the stock from 100 million to 495 million, indicating strong prospects for prosperity in the corporation involved.
Sir Michael Hicks Bowes denounces the Treasury outlay, citing nearly 800 million in costs up to this report and an annual deficit of about 265.9 million. He rejects new bonds, urges higher taxes, notes sugar coal beer spirits and tobacco revenues fall, and warns the war's expense dwarfs Crimean costs. A Morgan-led American syndicate has subscribed to the country’s allotted funds, amid gloom for national affairs.
A statement asserts that the United States of South Africa should be a fact recognized by all nations, including the United States of America.
The text argues that when the Philippines are dociled and integrated into free trade, with American factories using cheap Filipino labor, domestically produced goods will enter duty free and benefit expansion. It envisions factories, modern machinery, and a wage of twenty five cents a day as part of a broader imperial economic plan.
A Portland Oregonian editorial is used as a basis to attack Andrew Carnegie and his philanthropy. It argues Carnegie’s fortune stemmed from protected robbery in steel and iron, leading to inflated prices and labor oppression exemplified by the Homestead strike. The piece calls for fairer wages and lower prices, challenging the philanthropist facade.
A post mortem examination reveals findings related to the unidentified individual's last meal, with investigators noting traces in the bread basket. The case remains under police review as toxicology and scene analysis continue for definitive conclusions.
The London Spectator article is praised yet warned against for its friendly tone toward the United States and for suggesting a continent wide opinion against Europe’s rise. It argues the US commercial growth could monopolize world business and trigger fierce trade conflict, while praising agriculture’s need for birds to control pests and protect crops.
The Salt Lake Tribune reprints ideas from SiGNaL on France's naval buildup. It notes this year's plan to lay down two battleships and other vessels, details armament, and questions the futility of racing to build fleets. It urges limits via a Hague Congress and emphasizes ships distract from productive labor.
The commodious house formerly run by Mrs Stephenson is now open as a lodging house in strictly first class style. It offers few comfortable clean rooms with conveniences and a most convenient city location. Patronage solicited by Richard Ardentson, proprietor.
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