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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
The Weiser Signal prints a June 7 1900 column denouncing imperialism and the Philippines losses while mocking Admiral Dewey Bryan tickets and Hanna alliance talk. It lambastes London press on South Africa and predicts British defeat, urging American victory and empire decline.
A satirical note lampoons currency reform and imperial politics, urging pounds shillings and pence as the measure of all things while mocking the notion of an independent government in South Africa. It claims 230,000 Britons oppose patriots and links to the Hanna McKinley era.
Idaho Democrats met in Lewiston on Tuesday to elect delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City on July 4. The party claims unity among the silver forces and confidence in victory this fall, asserting the people’s faith in Idaho democracy and the coming campaign.
A call to send men to Kansas City for William J. Bryan and the imperishable principles he stands for. The appeal emphasizes support for Bryan’s platform and leadership in the political movement.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports Britain has ordered fifty locomotives from America and plans excursion trains to Pretoria on the Fourth of July. The Salt Lake Tribune treats it as a summer joke, while noting real wit in its pages. The piece questions British aims in the Transvaal amid ongoing conflict and asserts Pretoria remains under Dutch control.
A district report cites unprecedented government aid demand with 40 percent dependent on the Sirdar and over 80 percent in two districts. Across 1.5 million people no subsistence exists beyond charity, while silver ornaments collapse in value after demonetization, robbing afflicted families of large wealth. The text questions a broader silver issue as the famine worsens.
A British premier proclaims no vestige of Boer independence will remain and promises a future of better government and prosperity for the Boers and others. The speech condemns Boer resistance, calls for ending the republic, and urges the flag over Pretoria by insisting the kingdom’s power be restored.
The piece argues against needless fear by supporters of the party in power, asserting democracy is strong with Bryan leading the ticket and criticizes gold worshipers for prioritizing party over country while warning the people are waking to the nation’s welfare.
The speaker warns that trusts and plutocracy threaten equal rights and liberty. He predicts a sweeping public indignation to curb predatory capitalists and restore government by and for the people, contrasting imperial wealth with mass sovereignty and a future free from economic bondage.
The Trenton Leader calls a new book destined for great success and a major influence on political thought. It claims the work teaches fundamental truths on liberty and government, likening its impact to Uncle Tom’s Cabin and urging reformers to buy a copy for republican neighbors. For sale by the Weiser Signal at 26 cents.
An OCR fragment advertises a closing out sale for the Golden Rule store. It mentions products including a Hazel Salve and an alleged cure for piles and similar ailments. The text is garbled with stray names and unclear references to vendors such as DeWitt and Williams.
Advertises summer excursion rates from Idaho to major cities including Sioux City Kansas City Omaha Chicago and more with round trips dates in June July and August. Three daily trains offer elegant equipment with sleeping dining smoking and parlor cars through to Omaha and Kansas City no change of cars. Invalid OCR text included.
An old instructional piece outlines G A R basics from 1861 to 1865 service, department structures, uniforms, badges, and the meaning of the eagle star and goddess symbols. It notes Memorial Day origins and purposes including memorial parades and benevolent work for disabled veterans and families. Also includes unrelated notices on horse losses and local advertisements.
The Carnegie College newly incorporated at Rogers Ohio offers one Free Scholarship to each county in the state to study by correspondence. It covers free tuition in Normal Academic and Business Courses including Book-keeping and Short-hand with instruction by mail at the student's home. Apply by writing stating the paper county and state.
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