Senator Morgan Targets Legislation and Valentines Day Observation
The Weiser Signal reports Senator Morgan accusing foes of delaying farm and tax bills including a $165,000 Portage railroad appropriation in Oregon. It notes dividend news from Hecla and Calumet Copper Mining and critiques Mark Hanna’s stance on trusts and a pension bill linked to black voters for the next GOP convention.
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Dalles
Celtics
Columbia River
Oregon
Mark Hanna
GO. B
Senate
Senator Morgan Endorses State Bill Amid Mormon Influence Debate
The article reports Senator Morgan supporting a State Bill while addressing Mormon influence in politics. He condemns opposition to Smoot as apostolic bias, calls for impeachment if Smoot proves evil, and advocates equal treatment regardless of religion. It also notes commentary on German minister Von Sternberg and Monroe Doctrine views.
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Morgan
Bill
Utah
Senate
Smoot
SSS
New York
Haron von Sternberg
Sts
Roowavels
Americas
Vane
United States
South America
Gurtany
Resson
Talleyrand
Slavery fears spark debate over labor in islands
A heated discussion traces a proposed measure in Congress to recruit Chinese labor for the Philippines. Opponents warn it would revive slavery, citing syndicates backed by capital seeking cheap labor in the islands. Felix Adler warns the plan would reintroduce forced servitude despite republican ideals.
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Congress
Felix Adler
Garagie Halls
New York
Ballon
Eye on the World Warns of Coolie Labor and Tariff Clash
The author warns that public attention diverts gaze from slave labor in distant lands and that syndicates rely on such labor. A revisor tariff system would pit American farmers and workers against coolie slave labor, with laws to follow by future leaders who once opposed African slavery.
Reluctant Road Repairs Point to County Grievances
Our Snake River correspondent reports dangerous eight mile trails treated as wagon roads. He urges county commissioners to fund and maintain real roads and bridges, criticizing neglect and the burden of road taxes on unusable paths. He argues improvements are needed now, not in time immemorial, as innovations cost money and road upkeep lags.
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Snake River
Stouitpox
Dawsons
Grandfather Dawson
Allie
Stine Iestant
Saaannah
Pelham
Hepsibah
Rosa
Pelhams
Gaynors
Jawya
Hepsibal
Sastanah
Greater
Esther Dawson
Gaynor Brinch
Mother Pelham
Dawson
City Upholds Fast-Track Contract for Weiser Plant
City officials accuse delays of costing money and insist on swift progress on the Caldwell contract. Mr. White leads the Caldwell work against the Weiser contractor, as the town expects expeditious completion of the plant.
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Mr. White
Caldwell
Weiser
Lous
The Dawson Girls Forge a Charity Sale and Freedom
Two sisters Nellie and Gracie Dawson spark a family rift with a bold plan to stage a "fresh air" sale using inherited items. Mothers resist then concede after the event exposes the clan’s plush wealth and the girls assert control of their household decisions.
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Dawsons
Gevin
Daawaon
Dawson
Indorse
Indorslug
Rosa
Susannah
Hepsibah
Hepaibah
Nellie
Gracie
Harvard
Harry
Henry
Sucannah
Mepsibah
Weill
Grandmothereeneiien
Lincoln's Birthday Anniversary Remembered as Nation's Greatest
On Thursday the 12th, Abraham Lincoln the seventeenth president is celebrated. He was assassinated by Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington on April 14 1865. His memory endures as a symbol of liberty and government by the people for the people.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
Wilkes Booth
Washington
White House
Copper Demand and Prices Rise in European Market
The Wall Street Journal reports strong copper demand with United Metals selling 810,000,000 pounds in Europe this week. A company source notes higher domestic purchase, low consumer stocks, and prices around 124 to 1258 cents for lake copper and 11258 cents for electrolytic. Local mining regions, including Washington county, are seen as future world market factors with improving transport and reduced manipulation.
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Wall Street Journal
United Meta
Anil
United Metals Selling Co
Singer
Washinton County
Names and presidents middle names odds
A Signal discussion notes that few U S presidents have middle names. Investigations show only six presidents elected directly with multiple names: J Q Adams W H Harrison J K Polk A B Grant J A Garfield R B Hayes. The piece suggests naming boys with this in mind for future presidential odds.
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United States
J. Q. Adams
W. H. Harrison
J. K. Polk
Grant
J. A. Garfield
R.B. Hayss
Copper conditions indicate improving market in wall street view
John R. Stanton notes hopeful copper trade with upward price trend over two months. He estimates visible supply around 279 million pounds, suggesting supply near 60 thousand tons, and warns current copper estimates show a major discrepancy of about 156 million pounds, implying serious miscalculations.
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Wall Street Journal
John R. Stanton
Washington County
Waterworks Delay Causes Public Concern Over Costs
The Caldwell Tribune reports the waterworks project will likely exceed the allocated funds by about two thousand dollars. Public patience runs thin as delays and lack of clear explanations frustrate residents. officials face scrutiny over contracts and spending while work lags.
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Caldwell Tribune
Caldwell
Weiser
The Churchly Handmaiden
A fragment from a city church conflicted over extending extrema ritual into services. Mr Edwards argues for active rector support while Mr Wells resists, triggering a rough exchange about religion and art as the handmaiden of faith.
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Edwards
Wella
Wells
Warden
Mr. Wells Karagely
Taonth
Whose Ad Blotter Reknits From Printers Ink
A fragment notes a blotter and an ad question tied to printers ink and memory. The odd line hints at a lingering curiosity about attribution of advertisements and the blotter's origin. The piece presents a cryptic, editorial tone typical of a small historical paper.
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Lockwoop
St. Valentine
Hecla
Calumet Copper Mining Companiea
Mrs. Gaines
Mra Gales
Maine
Madison Avenue
New York Tribune
Betsey
Julia
Joe
Goode
Wile Dick
Tony
Harper & Bros
Jouroailst
Chicago
Thea
Ian
Mer
Ey Mr
Edvicoy, Stuart
Io Wei
Menod
Meadow
Bisionoe Rey
Shuroh
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