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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
4
The Weiser Signal notes engineering work on the Lolo pass and discusses the coming national campaign led by William Jennings Bryan, with sharp critique of Wall Street influences, trusts, and political manipulation. It cites international conflicts, labor troubles, and tensions shaping Idaho and broader U S economics and policy.
The Wreckard attacks farmers for accepting good prices, accusing the Signal of biased misrepresentation. It cites county sheep range limits and criticizes the Signal’s influence on the local industry while defending its own editorial stance and implying vested interests behind the dispute.
Senator Araunch discusses a January 4 speech criticizing the financial bill and a proposed one hundred million dollar gold reserve. He warns that if reserves fall below 100 million, bonds may be issued to restore funds, with gold used to back notes. The Signal mocks alarm over reserves, proposing a sealed cube of gold in the treasury to prove immovability and negate bond needs.
Senator Aldrich in a late speech on the gold standard bill argues the act proclaims gold as the sole monetary standard and fixes the gold dollar as the unit of value. He laments the bill shifts finances to national banks and the treasury, noting plans to gradually increase silver reserves and silver certificates.
The text criticizes silver certificates priced at 1.29 per ounce versus mint value 58 to 59 cents and warns that financial needs will prevent redemption. It likens the public to Israelites, laments unjust laws, corporate concessions, and foretells a wave of popular indignation that could go beyond justice, invoking Burnane's wood and Dunsinane.
The Boer earns a fierce reputation as a fighter amid the Transvaal struggle. His valor and decisive actions astonish nations, challenging English force and strategic plans. England’s future invasions may be hindered by recent revelations and the war’s harsh realities. Sugland’s Transvaal policy draws harsh rebuke and lasting shame.
Brad Streets presents an authentic view of the railway system earnings across the country. He notes exceptionally good gross returns for the year but the excerpt ends before full figures or conclusions are given. The report signals strong performance despite incomplete data.
October reports show railroads posting sizable gains in both gross receipts and net returns compared with last year. For 104 railroads, gross receipts reached 808,180,298 and net returns 37,255,698, up 14 and 146 percent respectively, with September and August also posting solid increases. Over ten months ending October, total gross earnings reach 756,569,245, up 10.7 percent, and net receipts 22,492,245, up 12.1 percent, signaling continued expansion despite rising transportation costs.
A strong editorial warns that a merited rebuke will soon strike the notorious trust. The piece decries harm to the common people from new trusts and market cornering, blaming the party behind the policy and urging action as public sentiment swells against the powerful combination.
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