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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
2
The issue blasts monetary debate with silver shipments to Europe and demonetization talk. It critiques the Canovas assassination fallout, miner strikes, and injunctions, then rails at state and federal courts as despotism. It urges a judicial initiative and referendum to curb legislative folly and protect public interests.
The article discusses the north of Weiser mining region development, noting public scrutiny and rival locality criticism. It details a planned smelter in the Seven Devils copper district and a coke transport scheme via Snake River, with Mr. Isaac Blake in control and a goal to start operations by mid September, enabling ore customers and testing mine values to decide on Seven Devils' producing capacity and transportation plans.
The Ontario and Daly mines have closed, leaving about 5000 people unemployed or deprived of income. The writer laments hostile legislation attributed to Claud Howling and warns the region may fall silent as a result of the shutdown and political actions.
The piece argues the silver dollar, worth 42 cents by metal value, buys the same as other money in ordinary trade. It criticizes government action devaluing coins and cites how using coins like five dollar gold pieces yields new, hidden losses in change and stamps. It asserts a paradox of honest money versus minted value.
A plea urges holders of mines to act and invest in development by drilling and sending ore to the smelter. It condemns speculation and trust power, argues government policy harmed agriculture and mining, and condemns silver mining destruction by selfish interests.
The notice outlines dates September 28 29 and 30 for the fair with committees appointed for arrangements local teams and spaces and a call for volunteers. It lists names for chairs secretaries local committees and various duty areas including entertainment printing and career display. Also included is an unrelated health ad for stomach bitters and cemetery document notices plus a store sale note.
Local items include trades and movements among residents such as Doug Holton and BR. B. Lockwood guiding Warren on Monday, the Keithley brothers and others visiting town, and John’s furniture store shipments. A son was born to H. L. Mitchell on Friday August 6 1897.
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