The Weiser Signal 1894 Sizing the Sugar Debate and Local Notices
A compact column from Weiser Idaho reflects on political disputes in Congress and tariff debates, notes dangers of gasoline use, and records local incidents from June including fires, accidents, and a murder trial memory. The piece blends satire with regional notices and civic updates, citing editors visits, court activity, and public announcements.
Incoherent Taxing of Words and Press Debates Show Split Views
A garbled column reflects on language change and media, noting Congress debates on word coinage and government building openings. It critiques imperial currency talk, Senate moves toward direct election, and the role of strikes, while mocking deadhead telegraph messages and political violence in a fragmented, antiquated style.
Democratic State Convention Call Appears From Ada to Washington
The Democratic State Central Committee invites all Democratic citizens to join in sending delegates to the state convention. At a May 15, 1894 meeting in Nampa the party outlined representation by county, listing Ada and Idaho among others, and designating Boise as the convention site. A. J. Meswan chairs the committee. Jno. E. Steanss serves as secretary.
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State Central Committee
Nampa
Boise
Ada
Alturas
Lemhi Bone Lake
Howyhee
Washington
A. J. Msewan
Democratic Stat Central Committee
Attest
Jno
EL Steanss
Democratic State Dental Committers
Garey M. Moser
Hecensuil
Ander Atul
M. Mosne
Porsonis
Watlee
Camel Valley
Burzanerie
W. Mustn
George M. Moser
Weiser
Idaho
Notios
Weiser Congregational Church
District Court
Edward Nugent
Hobie
Therma
Sidecourt
Salt Church
Watlington
Ollie Washin County
Watlington's
Wolsar
Morkgae & Bond
Rates and routes for Union Pacific short line tickets
Exceeding 2 50 and not exceeding 5 5 cents Exceeding 5 and not exceeding 10 8 cents Exceeding 10 and not exceeding 20 10 cents Exceeding 20 and not exceeding 830 12 cents Exceeding 30 and not exceeding 40 16 cents Exceeding 40 and not exceeding 60 18 cents Exceeding 50 and not exceeding 60 20 cents Exceeding 60 and not exceeding 75 25 cents Exceeding 75 and not exceeding 100 30 cents No orders issued for more than 100 dollars The Union Pacific is the short line to Lewiston Mineral Delight Atlantic and South Pass gold fields Buy tickets via Rock Springs or Rawlins from which you can travel to Lewiston the same day
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Baldwin
Canada
Americas
London
South America
Chicago
East
Lewiston
Delight
Atlatic
South Pasa
Gold Creek
Rustler
James A. McAvoy
Fremont County
Lander
Wye
Wm. Sturgis, Jr
Cheyenne
Wyo
A. Kendall
First National Bank
Rock Springs
L. Spangler
Fremont Board of County Commissioners
Atlantic City
Union Pacific
South Pass Country
Bees Springs
Rawlins
United States
Milan
Janes Company of
New
H. P. Ler
Weiser
Idaho
Wiisen
Washington County
Pia
Somte
Wynun Weiser
E. Oe
Thy
Middin
California
Cutan
Weisar
Seven Devils
Val Salubra
Council
Mineral Delight
Atlantic
South Pass Gold Fielda
Rawling
Jine
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Senate
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Ita
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Eiga
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Nora Kelly
Jane
Portland
Oregon
Florida
Yevanse
Wwe
Europe
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Phen
Dad
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Netelod
Grambling
Ching
China
Far Valley
Bart
Philadelphia
Sons of America
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Hooper
Nnt
Sons of
America
Liberty
Chonis
Mt Lust
Beth
Cnowns
Eaunon
Monsukre
Ettoned
Col
Palace
Kiyory Ator
JUS
Middle Valley
Scottie McRoberts
Lockwood
Ed Tattle
Salubria
Mr Young
BR. C. Lydaton
Payette
Elton
Tuttle
Frank Mletaber
Towell
Keithley
Kay
Ed Fletcher
Mr. Tuttle
Boise County
Nettie Ford
Walls Walla
Duncan
Duncan Ferry
Snake River
Ontario
Menagemie
Inel
Hoyt & Randall
Wa General Real Estate Weiser
Cancer Prale Land
the Valley Hotel
Mrs
Bob Johnson
Raines
Masess
Sailoon
Weiser City
Deteenecieew
Notles
Court House
County Wood
Aida
Board Oounty Commissioners
Arge
Rennes
James McCrae
Ayers
Attorney AT Law
Congress
Germany
Imperial Currency Commission
Berlin
U. S. Senate
New York
Congressman Con
Penny Daily
Wallin Walls
Fred
Bruce
Sec
Treas
THE
Weiser Land and Improvement Co
Rassel Art Publishing Company
Arch Street
Philadelph
Ywingile
al Brest
Tosteller
Serra
Isa W. Awkins
We Keller
Mishawaka
Ind
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Jewer
Weiser and
Trelian Valley
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Nisha
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Feree
Sommer & Son
Frrank Hanns
Descrip
U.S
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Rocky Mountain News
the Capital Saloon
A. K Dorsett & CO
Wales
Jennie C. Davis
Milew
Wright
Tate
John R. Miller
Vatparalan
Indy
Ie Beally
Vous Dix Sguare
All Druggs
Pr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart Ind