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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
2
The Weiser Signal reports a Republican dominated state legislature session with senatorial factories active and tax on raw materials. It notes Shoup popular, Borah bright, Heyburn ponderous, Stanrod available, Gooding sly, Morrison unannounced for private reasons, and promises biweekly valuable suggestions.
Signor Marconi announces successful full message transmission from Glace Bay Nova Scotia to Poldhu Cornwall England. Messages include Governor General of Canada to King Edward VI and a London journal, with confirmation from the paper.
The text laments Western control over eastern wealth and timber profits, condemns policy aimed at exploiting common people, and names Senator Dubow amid a broader critique of national policies. It mentions Idaho and Austria with references to the gold standard and iron trade, noting widespread unemployment.
The piece laments tariff policies and steel monopolies, arguing the tariff graft harms Americans by inflating iron prices and exporting surplus to Europe. It warns of China resisting indemnity terms and criticizes silver-driven value shifts shaping global finance and debt settlements.
Silver prices firming signals a stabilizing trend after a recent fall. Mexican officials consider import duty adjustments on a sliding scale to offset exchange losses without demonetizing silver, while a full gold standard remains unlikely. Diaz administration seeks remedies to curb currency volatility despite limited reform scope.
Historical note outlines silver payment acceptance by China in the second installment of indemnity, shifting from gold to silver terms, and the impact on the silver market and currency value. It claims pre 1873 parity for gold and silver and describes how silver demonetization affected national debts and credit values.
Washington report says Senator Quarles’ bill to repeal desert entry and stone and timber acts aims to limit public land use to homesteaders. Senator Dubois of Idaho and Senator Heitfeld oppose changes, urging western protest to protect irrigation and settlement prospects.
A Spaulding Lewiston Teller special recalls the tamarack logs fort on the Clearwater river once used as a fort and mission site. Captain Caine helped place the first logs while Rev H H Spaulding expanded it in 1836. A 1839 Nez Perce Bible printing operation marked the first such press north of Mexico City. The structure fell into disuse and was later damaged by time and ownership changes.
Notice describes rock and earth work around the Malheur ditch near Ontario Oregon with bids by station or up to a mile. Mrs Johanna Toderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota fell dislocating her shoulder and found pain relief from Chamberlains Pain Balm after her son purchased it. he then recommended it to others. McBratney's advertises wallpaper.
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