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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
4
The article argues that working bonds have spurred development in mining camps, linking investors and discoverers. It details bonds at 810,000 with provisions, the bond holder’s rights, and how ore production justifies the investment. It credits bonds for ore shipped from Seven Devils and argues against dismissing the bond mechanism.
The column reviews U S political divides over spending for veterans and arid land reclamation. It condemns ship subsidies as a burden to the many benefiting a few, notes British and German borrowing, and critiques a Hill Connecticut bill to mint and hold silver dollars for monthly circulation.
The report proposes tightening silver certificate issuance while expanding subsidiary coinage to match the expanded monetary base. It notes adjustments aimed at stabilizing currency and liquidity, with policy steps under consideration by the treasury.
The Investor's Review warns that Bank of Hagland policy and government maneuvers may trigger a credit crunch. It cites exhausted markets and a five percent rate, suggesting looming failures and a retreat from gold standard beliefs amid world gold supply and war economies.
The Salubria Citizen piles scorn on a narrow view of mining bond discussions. It claims bonding is a nuisance harming Heath district operations and world-weary readers worry about property loss and exploitation by mining companies.
Governor Hunt tells the legislature to adopt an arbitration law and issue state bonds to cover late upheavals and public needs. He advocates funding Mining Congress at Boise, creating a state fire and life insurance department, and opposing Oriental labor admission while criticizing monopolies and public-interest biases.
The article discusses silver demand in the Philippines and its gravitation to India, arguing the metal's destiny resists disruption by money plotters. It warns silver may rise on temporary primes but lacks a solid base, with gold maintaining stronger access and value amid international operation plans.
Ernest Crosby, praised by Literary Digest as Tolstoyan apostle of non-resistance, argues that war is hate while Christianity is love. He claims church leaders promote war and cites a recent antiwar movement in Britain alongside figures like Harrison and Spencer. Crosby notes varied religious presses largely oppose peace and recounts speaking to diverse audiences in New York on the relic of barbarism in war.
A fragment discusses church stance on warfare, noting rare unanimous opposition and mentions of Protestant ministers and Captain Mahan. Shows reluctance to address moral duty and church support for conflict with emphasis on biblical spirit.
The 1900 census places total US population at 76 205 220 with 74 027 007 in forty five states for apportionment. Indians not taxed numbered 134 158. Idaho Indians total 2 207. Senator Davis of Minnesota praised in eulogies as Congress debates ceding arid funds for state reclamation and irrigation projects per Mr King of Utah.
The article foresees surplus wealth used for the common good and social regeneration. It argues poverty and crime will be eased, with a future health and refinement for all. The Illinois State Journal notes progress over the next 140 years as key to human brotherhood. TO RENT A five room house Enquire at Signal.
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