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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
4
A Montana political item denounces the silver platform and U S war costs. It accuses the Shoshone delegation and Shoup of corruption links while criticizing the state republican campaign committee. The piece references the state convention and the national executive committee with sharp partisan commentary.
Leading German newspapers and representatives nationwide endorse Bryan and Stevenson, denouncing imperial policy of the current administration and pledging to oppose the Hauan ticket. German influence is noted as likely to add electoral votes to the Bryan and Stevenson column.
Republican papers howl with fury over the Democrats nominating Dubois for U S Senator. They hurl sneers and contempt, proving the Democrats’ position seems right and showing the Silver Knight’s strength that makes gold bugs tremble.
The piece condemns the 1856 platform for denouncing slavery and polygamy while attacking the 1900 autocratic program for Philippine annexation and the treaty with the Sultan of Sulu. It argues these imperial acts sustain Oriental barbarism and fund a Sululand monarch, all under the flag.
The Boise Statesman questions Western ministers and says McKinley moved to war with China without Congress. It accuses the president of being pressured by Britain to haul down the American flag over a Alaska strip eighty by twenty miles, home to American miners farmers and colonists.
The piece critiques republican papers and the Salt Lake Tribune over a Weiser meeting led by W. K. Borah. It laments Ridpath’s death as a blow to resisting European influence and the silver cause’s losses before a new campaign.
The report notes Chairman Fenn and officials returning from Weiser in high spirits after a Republican club formed with 150 members. It cites two years earlier Moss for governor with 509 votes in the county and details from Weiser: 144 for Moss, 160 for Heyburn, and 181 for Stannard. It questions signatures on Bryan rolls and urges truth in political strength claims.
The Salt Lake Tribune quotes opponents arguing free silver is a temporary election ploy and that McKinley’s gold standard threats still loom. They warn against repudiation and urge renewed support for honest money while noting Democratic control by Bryan’s allies would still face a greenbacks platform.
The piece rails at Democratic and Statesman positions, arguing hypocrisy in condemning the permit system while endorsing platform plank. It asserts due process protections and comments on labor rights, then questions Idaho Republicans on applying the same principle to the Philippines and South Africa.
The Statesman declines to respond on international matters and Idaho issues, stating it will not answer due to fear of repercussions. The editorial stance emphasizes restraint in addressing sensitive topics across regions and nations.
Weiser faces rapid growth with water works electric lights and sewerage in plan along with irrigation and a Snake River bridge. The Board of Trade is praised for organizing progress and pushing steady action to turn Weiser into a banking hub for the surrounding district and a leading Idaho town.
The truce between O R N and Northern Pacific expires on the 15th, signaling renewed railway building in Idaho and Nez Perce counties. Grading from Cambridge to Council nears completion, contractors ready to proceed, while delays have hurt finance and expansion prospects for the P and LN line. The Signal urges immediate action, noting lumber expenditures should have supported local growth and urging funds to Washington.
A garbled editorial piece rails at mismanagement of funds for railroad ties and rails, contrasts Republican and Democratic money policies on gold and silver, and notes expansionist aims and imperial costs. It cites platforms from 1883 to 1900, jokes about tax and mining politics, and mocks Boise State staff for partisan sparring.
A Salt Lake Tribune column attacks Idaho Democrats accusing them of hypocrisy while criticizing Idaho Republicans for seeking the “hyamite vote.” The piece labels the Tribune and other papers as gold bug proponents and questions editors’ honesty and motives in press coverage.
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