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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
4
The Boise Statesman editorializes on Little Salmon Wagon Road connecting the state, arguing for progress and speed against republican implies monarchy praise. It criticizes pompous royal worship and urges timely completion to avoid delays and isolated travel across Idaho.
The bill omits exemptions for young and struggling state lines. It urges protecting and encouraging local roads with a five year exemption for new through lines while in state construction. If exemption cannot be provided, a tax based on earnings should relieve small lines.
The writer argues it is proper for a dignified journal to editorialize on world events including the death of Victoria and the ascension of Edward VII. Editorial depth educates readers and strengthens the publication, though excessive writing can blur purpose.
The document traces succession from Edward VI to Edward VII, noting rulers Mary, Elizabeth, James I, Charles I, the Cromwell interregnum, Charles II, William III, Anne, George I through George IV, Victoria, and Edward VII from 1887 to 1901. It cites an average reign of about 23 years per sovereign, totaling roughly 364 years per cycle.
Queen Victoria, long ruler of the British empire, has died after sixty four years on the throne. The world mourns her loss as subjects recall a devoted and thoughtful queen whose unprecedented reign touched many nations. Her life and deeds are celebrated and her memory cherished for posterity.
A North Line Exchange report urges Northern Railway Great Northen railroads to voluntarily reduce passenger and freight rates in Montana and across the Northwest to three cents per mile, arguing current charges are unjust. It warns that without reform, adverse legislation may follow as towns grow and commerce expands, urging state lawmakers to act this session.
The dispatches recount Teddy Roosevelt and his party in Colorado facing a mountain lion attack on Dr. Webb and a later bear encounter. The exploits include dog-driven pursuit, a dramatic rescue, and fierce rifle actions by the Vice-Terror, with a note on national character deterioration amid such sensational coverage.
In a rugged reminiscence a veteran hunter recalls winter of 1884 on the Little Salmon. Ed Lockwood, of Council, boasted twenty seven mountain lions and joked his dog did most of the work, quipping he did not shoot beyond twenty five feet at any animal. He ends with a light jab at those who blame dogs.
Governor Mount proclaims next Monday a legal holiday in Illinois and many states to mark the 100th anniversary of John Marshall of Virginia taking a seat on the U S Supreme Court. The piece recalls Marshall as a defining figure of American history alongside Washington Jefferson Monroe and other founding leaders.
The speaker lauds John Marshall for shaping federal power and Washington’s administration, notes his Jay treaty opposition crushing, describes his France mission with Pinckney and Gerry, and recalls his close ties to Adams and the Ellsworth succession. Marshall’s judicial rigor and impartiality are praised as enduring monuments to constitutional law.
The piece argues silver has been suppressed by governments and thieves since 1816 and 1873, causing price suppression, wealth transfer, and social harm. It claims the white metal remains essential for money and traces the decline to covert warfare, warning of further actions to boost silver prices.
The text argues that Congress considers measures like the Overstreet Bill and the bill to recoin silver dollars to elevate prices and solidify a gold standard. It contends a financial monopoly seeks control of all silver and silver mines to reshape monetary policy and profit, planning remonetization to restore silver at the old value and double fortunes.
State Senator Clark and Representative Monrce push a bill to compel attendance at schools where tuition lodging food and clothing are provided by government funds and place authority with superintendents. Lapwai School serves 250 but 80 Indians attend. citizens status weakens enforcement. expected to pass. Also note on child illness and One Minute Cough Cure promoted by Davis Dave Co.
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