The Plot to Kill the Rough Rider and a Presidential Change
The passage voices a cynical view of politics where the plot would kill the rough rider, while Mark Hanna would welcome Theodore running with Hill or Cleveland on the ticket. It argues a democratic victory would prove policy unchanged by administration, using future misfortune as a warning of Democratic disaster if policy shifts accompany presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanna
Hill
Cleveland
Theodore
Turbulent Times Highlight Tariff Talks And Scandal Lore
A cloudy column surveys rising gasoline prices linked to policy shifts, notes Rockefeller charity hints, and reports Australia’s sheep die-off. It touches on Dewey’s Thunder Mountain road work, mine prospects, and an election upset among Onage Indians. It laments press sensationalism, warns of national moral decline, and critiques a Cuban reciprocity bill and expanding extraordinary sessions.
Defeat of Ship Subsidy Bill Redirects Graft Debate
Hanna concluded that pursuing an extra session to overhaul graft was unlikely to overcome public will. A careful analysis suggested the moment was not ripe to force a political confrontation.
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Hanna
Thunder Mountain mineral country eyed for rich finds
The Salt Lake Tribune analyzes Thunder Mountain as the center of a rugged Idaho mineral country. It notes that only skilled prospectors will survive the opening, expecting long term discoveries as old abandoned claims yield once more to modern methods.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Thunder Mountain
the Tribune
Witus Wren
Idaho
Mineral
Weiser
Roosevelt Favored by Rank and File in Democratic Talks
The speaker says Mark Hanes supports Roosevelt for president aligning with Hil and Cleveland party activity. He notes strong support among rank and file but bitter east coast sentiment. Washington Republicans reportedly mock Roosevelt with phrases like “the idiot at the White House” despite civility calls.
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Itia
Mark Hanes
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Washington
White House
Chicago Chronicle
Proctor
Civil Serv Ee Commission
Joseph Perrault
Surveyor-General
Idaho
Perrault
Shoup
Commission
Cure for the trust problem by removing causes and reforming money power
The Signal argues trusts stem from long private control of money and tariff laws. A real remedy requires smashing the gold standard and monopoly legislation, public control of distribution, and shifting toward reforms supported by major parties. It cautions against utopian plans and urges honest, selective reforms to curb money and tariff trusts while allowing individual initiative and free enterprise.
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Signal
Socialist Party
Mde
Socialists of
Idaho
Weiser
Democratic Party
New York Journal
Republi
Transportation Trust
Gompers Calls for More Time and Leisure for All
Samuel Gompers argues before ministers that longer life, greater leisure, and stronger family support would foster a contented nation. He urges fewer bachelors and spinsters, hoping every good girl finds a good man and every good man a good wife, linking social conditions to law and wealth distribution.
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Jawa
Bonds for irrigation district vote urged to boost ownership
An editorial urges residents to register today and vote on $60,000 irrigation district bonds to put landowners in control of water and fund a $20,000 expansion. The piece stresses broad support, notes no evident opposition, and highlights bond salability and district-wide turnout as keys to success.
The Grief of Gallica and Global Labor Strife
A long, disjointed report discusses unrest among agricultural laborers in Gallica demanding wage increases, violent clashes with troops in August, and high casualties. It contrasts peasant poverty, wages, and production with global gold standards and calls for relief amid worldwide hardship and debates on industrial progress and colonialism.
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Gallica
Vienna
London Daily Press
Jash
Todla
Globe
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KH. Lockwood
Rockpefeller
Australia
Col. Dewey
Thunder Mt
Baron Rind
Big Heart
Senate
Congress
Firedor Green
Butte Hopper
Hemenway
Bens
Harvey
Morris Sommer
Weiser, Idaho
Samuel Gompers
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