Political Echoes and War News From December 1890s Sheet
The Weiser Signal notes the Populist vote surge of 1894 with uneven dispersion, comments on the 53rd Congress convening in Washington, and mocks Secretary Gresham's China policy. It laments bond requirements for elected officials, questions accountability for defalcations, and jeers at the idea that voters bear the costs of misdeeds by officeholders. The piece also references Port Arthur and Japanese exploits in the China conflict, framing it as a chastening world event.
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China
Port Arthurs
Misquoted praise for Shoup in Callwell Tribune remark
The Callwell Tribune quotes praise for Senatorial candidate George T. Shoup, describing him as honest and loyal to Toubo and western interests, while noting a lack of political diplomacy. The piece suggests he avoid opponents' schemes and focus on his own platform.
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Callwell Tribune
George T. Shoup
Uuvir
President's Message Criticizes Silver Policy and Gold Value
The President’s message notes gold holdings at 1,739,523 ounces valued at $85.6 million and silver bullion and coin values totaling $123.3 million. It argues the silver policy profits Wall Street and demeans coin worth, suggesting government actions worsen hard times. The narrative questions the silver trading scheme and its economic impact.
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United States
United Suites
Coly
Idaho Senate Fight Drives Exclusive Republican Ballot
The Idaho election is described as an unusually coordinated Republican affair guiding the state toward electing a Republican senator. The piece criticizes ties between candidates and railway interests, questions Judge Heyburn’s connections, and debates public ethics. it also covers local economic plans like canneries and packing houses, and notes regional pride in potato and hog production amid transportation frustrations.
Bridge across Snake River urged by two counties
The project to build a bridge over the Snake River is deemed a matter of statewide business importance. It should be inaugurated and carried out jointly by Washington County Idaho and Malheur County Oregon. The Venetita proposal is seen as rash and not worth detail. The expense is worth consideration given county resources. Now is the proper time to act and suggestions are welcome.
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Idaho
Jonathan
Chevid
Henk
Sinsat
Heyburn
Caldwell ‘Tribune
Sianattas
Mey
Northern Pacific Company
Pacific Railways
Iw Hotho
Atian
Thny
Railway Corporation
Haan
Sonnscon
Sta Nal
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Ardor Ashe
Sweet
Mr. Shoup
Washington
Wim
Mit
Tribune
Siaxa
Wal Shoup
McConnell
Mr. Sweet
Hevnus
Weiser ix
Payette
Weiser
Caldwell
Chicago
Onahu
Providence
Blackfoot
Snake
Snake River
Washington County
Malheur County
Oregon
The Natural Terminus and City Destiny
The article argues that natural advantages shape business centers but communities must actively develop their future. Milwaukee and Chicago serve as examples, showing that mere advantage without collective effort wastes potential. It stresses overcoming personal differences for the common good to spur progress.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Weiser Aims to Be Leading Southern Idaho City
The article argues Weiser's strategic rail position at Huntington junction and the Weiser River route, highlighting superior terminal facilities, water supply, and local food production. It urges renewed development effort to overcome inertia and advance Weiser and Washington County to a leading regional role.
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Union Pacific
Huntington
Oregon Railway & Navigation Co
Weiser
Washington County
Sonthun Idaho
Bond Debt and Bank Privileges Criticize Government Finance
The author denounces bond issues and bank advantages, accusing bad management of burdening the people. Banks gain from government deposits, while bond buyers profit. The piece condemns gold loans and interest, portraying financiers as lords over public funds.
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Choy Joan
Notice to Taxpayers on livestock taxes 1894
Notice to taxpayers states all parties who taxed lorsea range cattle and sheep between July 6 and November 8, 1894 may receive a rebate by visiting the office of Huspann. For 30 days daily bargains offered. Special prices last a day or two, visit daily. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder World’s Fair Highest Award.
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Lorsea
Huspann
Dr. Price
Notice of Public Auction of Alonzo Shearer Estate
Executor Aspnew Apaats announces sale of real estate in Washington state by order of probate court. Auction will be at the county courthouse on a Wednesday in 1804 with highest cash bid. Property includes the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and other described lands in township seven north range west, totaling one hundred sixty and some acres.
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Raul Estaw
Notlew
Probyte Court
Uncole
Fasche
Tunde
Alona Bhrarer
Hemet
Sail
Dae Ban
TSA
Tmlerstand
Saldvatale
Alou
Tawar
Wiehineton
Quarloe
Footlonsis
Lwaship Sixton
Helsi
Gait
Ul Pureluwr
Apaats
Alonzo Shearer
Eeu Wel Weiser
Idatio
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