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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
4
A fragmentary survey notes drummers favor Bryan for president and New York Democrats backing him. It cites Akron and Norfolk water works moving to public ownership, with Norfolk paying bonds and extending the system. It reflects editorial commentary on political alignments and national platform debates.
An Idaho Midland passenger train derailed near a canyon after colliding with a slow freight. The last car, Boisesleaper, carried money magnates and financiers who were badly injured. Mirai National Bank suffered damage, while ironical coverage criticizes opponents of Midland progress and notes Shoup’s alleged influence and potential funds for Idaho’s cause.
An editorial urges opening all avenues for trade to boost commerce in Weiser and county, focusing on completing a wagon road along the Little Salmon river. It discusses Rail and P&LN interests, the role of Mr Hall in advancing the line, potential impacts on central Idaho, and the political backdrop around the Republican National Committee chair and New York influence.
At the Philadelphia Republican National Convention McKinley was renominated for president by acclamation and Roosevelt of New York was chosen as vice president with similar unanimity. Both men are seen as strong and popular, though they represent party principles that are considered misaligned by some.
A heated Senate exchange centers on Pettigrew's claim that Cramp shipbuilders donated 400000 to the Republican committee in 1892 and a promise of repayment with warship contracts. Carter, Hanna, and others deny any such binding terms while denouncing Pettigrew as a traitor to party and country amid partisan press rebuttals.
The piece questions campaign finance influence and corruption in Ohio politics, suggesting campaign funds swayed decisions to impede a government armor plate factory project. It depicts ridicule of McKinley supporters and accuses reformers of surrendering to moneyed interests and a growing dollarocracy.
The Boise Statesman contrasts departures between Pingree from the Republican ranks to the Democratic and Judge M. B. Nicholson from the Democratic fold to the Republican. The piece notes coverage by the Globe Democratic and fusion camps, predicting more turnabouts as party lines bend.
Discussion on official entertaining in Washington shows most public men earn beyond their salaries. Congress won’t fund lavish entertaining, fearing public backlash. The president stands as the only high official able to save money, given larger perquisites. Cabinet officers, especially the secretary of state, face heavy costs from New Year breakfasts and numerous dinners, with a salary of 8000 dollars and minimal allowances. Ambassadors to Britain and others earn 17500 dollars, placing them in similar financial strain.
The text laments that the British ambassador earns $50,000 a year plus his home, shaping offices to favor the wealthy. It argues rich men set the pace, pushing poorer men from public life and placing money bags in power. It warns wealth supremacy mirrors England's nobility.
The piece summarizes the Boxer movement Ho Tuon meaning righteousness and its rebranding as the Universal Society of Boxers. It notes anti foreign and anti Christian aims, mass mobilization thought at eleven million, former Great Sword Society origins, and alleged covert Dowager Empress backing. It cites editorials from Philadelphia Times Brooklyn Eagle and New York Commercial Advertiser on dynastic motives and foreign resistance.
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