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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
4
The Wirer Signal is issued every Thursday under editor H Lock Wood with R Pugishen as contributor. The notice outlines regular publication details and weekly features planned for readers.
The Silver Republican executive committee announces it has joined the Democracy, predicting McKinley will depart next March. The Salt Lake Tribune mocks Bryan while defending Hanna, and Idaho's Shoup is active on Idaho soil amid partisan debates. Exporters urge Navy action to lower tariffs, prompting pro and anti tariff arguments nationwide.
The Houston Post reports that May 1900 showed record liabilities, with 117 296 in excess of May 1899. Liabilities totaled $28 771 151 810 950,465 more than May last year, as waves of McKinlay prosperity roll on despite growing deficits.
A Tennessee Nashville American critique accuses the Republican party of repeating pretense and sham in campaigns. It claims leaders promise to regulate trusts repeal wartime taxes enact economies pass the Isthmian canal bill and other measures if voters keep Republicans in power.
In a Nebraska state convention speech, W. J. Bryan questions Filipino citizenship and rights. He asks if Filipinos should participate in U S elections and whether a future constitution would entrench them as perpetual vassals. He accuses Republicans of avoiding the Philippine issue.
A Clark County editorial urges Weiser to pursue a copper project linked to the Lion Mc district, arguing a local smelter could spark regional growth. It notes Butte’s example, stresses mining geology, and calls for planners to start small claims development to attract outside investment and keep profits local.
The piece rebukes prying into private habits of prominent men while condemning humiliation of the gifted. It questions satire about a Spokane matron and whether the famed public figure faced private intoxication, warning against smearing public intellect with private failings.
A convention speech in Lewiston mocks fiat money and praising private currency by individuals in Idaho. The speaker criticizes Heyburn and the Republican record, warns of bank expansion and inflation, and questions how “the people can make their own money” translates to workable policy.
The Board of Trade moves to form an irrigation district amid past town farm tensions. A previous project failed due to town disinterest, though five years earlier farming interests favored district organization if town harmony could be achieved.
Weiser residents enjoy liberal water access with no demand for rights or price. The piece argues public ownership as closest to perfection and aligns with republican ideals, noting peaceful progress under private and public schemes and endorsing the Board of Trade’s action.
The article mocks Tommy Fitch, a Nevada orator, for defending constitutional silver against gold bug claims. It argues critics cannot justify replacing silver with gold and ridicules supporters for making unsubstantiated statements.
At the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City last week W. J. Bryan was unanimously nominated for president in front of 20,000 cheering spectators. The scene underscored Bryan as a champion of the common people and a statesman of renown.
Adlai Stevenson is nominated again for vice president amid strong support from Democrats. The platform opposes trusts imperialism and the Porto Rican tariff law while favoring a 16 to 1 bimetallic standard. Reading of the Declaration of Independence electrified the assembled crowd and cemented party unity.
An advertisement touts DaWitt's Latte Farly Risers as superior pills with prompt action. The lone endorsement mentions Williams in a promotional context.
One fare round trip plus 82 cents from all Idaho points to Sioux City St. Joseph Kansas City Omaha Chicago St. Louis and back on dates listed. Three daily trains fastest time best service elegant equipment. Tickets valid via Salt Lake and Denver with through sleeping dining and parlor cars to Omaha and Chicago. For details contact Oregon Short Line agent or I M Clay Salt Lake City Utah.
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