Silver and Tariff Debates Dominate The Weiser Signal
The January 25 1900 issue laments paper costs and calls for silver coinage reform. It condemns the paper trust and tariff policy, notes flood damage in Kendricks region, and argues for rapid Indian silver purchases to back currency. It critiques gold standard primacy and urges restore of silver as money worldwide.
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Signal
Han Ti
India
God
Indiana
Phe Suust
Afghanistan
le Sliver Frauc
France
Ie Corner
Avi
Gage Fate
Rise of wages and prices sparks labor critique
A Worcester based steel maker with operations in Pittsburgh Joliet Cleveland and Chicago raised wages by 74 percent starting January 1. The Tribune notes product prices surged 100 percent in a year, arguing wage hikes are offset by overall price increases and denouncing trusts as enslaving workers.
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American Steel and Wire Dumpany
Worcester
Mass
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Cleveland
Joliet
Westin
Tribune
John Ruskin Dead in London Age 71
John Ruskin, renowned writer, died in London last week at age 71. Tributes describe him as a noble author whose words guided and inspired many to higher ideals and acts of kindness.
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John Ruskin
London
Carnegie Attitude Sparks GOP Debate Over Principles
Andrew Carnegie, long a staunch Republican donor and party force, criticizes the drift from core representative government principles and accuses the party of adopting indiscreet tactics in managing national affairs as described by a New York World reporter.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York World
Bryan and party platform sparks debates on policy and expansion
A speech criticizes imperialism and pinpoints support for Bryan as true American leadership. The speaker defends republican ideals, opposes Philippines involvement, and advocates limited territorial expansion including the West Indies if feasible. He argues Bryan’s nomination is assured and that voters will rebuke the money power and monopolies affecting industry.
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West ‘Indies
Philippines
Sam
Mainta
Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Philippine question stirs senate over expansion policy
In a heated debate the senate confronts expansion, with Pettigrew of South Dakota condemning expansion proponents as greedy and disloyal to the flag. The piece frames anti expansionists as defending liberty and the nation against the alleged plunder and usurpation of rights tied to the Philippines.
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Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Philippines
Washington
Lincoln
Fear Bryan and the Nomination Fight in 1900
The piece notes that some brethren doubt William Jennings Bryan will secure the 1900 nomination. It questions why certain leaders are unsettled, implying internal maneuvers and concerns about Bryan's viability.
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Mr. Bryan
Pain Balm Relief Cited By Alpharetta Resident
A reader from Alpharetta Ga testifies Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved rheumatism and sciatica after other medicines and a doctor failed One application relieves pain Thousands cured by this remedy For sale by R W Suita.
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Chamberlain
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Weiser
Han Every Thoraday
RW. Lock Wood
Roberts
Kendrick
Ktarp
Haureau
Germany
England
Salt Lake Tribune
Solid Silver Facts
Gage
House Committee
Coinage, Weights and Measures
Carnegie
Sall
Sommercamp , Co
Idaho
Fear Bryan
M. L. Vial
Weiser, Idaho
First
A. G. Cordelle
Tandware House
Garland
Studebaker
OPP & Davis
RED Store
Old Town
J. D. Clabaugh
Carnes
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