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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
4
The Signal announces a move to a semi weekly schedule starting April 1 with editions on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The paper keeps the same size, increases issues per month, lowers prices, and offers options for Wednesday or Saturday only delivery, with ad rates unchanged for single issues and reduced for longer runs.
The Weiser Signal notes exports of silver to India China and the Straits from London for Jan 1 to Mar 1 with India six million two hundred fifty one thousand six hundred, China five hundred seventy five thousand. It mocks Funston Rhodes Lockwood and Rev Sam Jones and lampoons moral law with a satirical retelling.
Committees of the two houses have reached a deal on the Philippine tariff bill. Representatives accept it with two senate amendments kept. The 25 percent tariff reduction remains, benefiting hemp tobacco sugar producers who welcome the extra competition. Rope tobacco and sugar trusts aim to press prices down on raw materials while selling at the same trust price, increasing tariff profits at the expense of consumers.
Exports of copper for January and February totaled 15 474 and 15 882 tons with price ranges 124 to 128. Money in circulation in the United States on March 1 2002 stood at 2 258 969 259 dollars, up from 2 190 609 144 a year earlier a rise of 69 860 155 dollars. Per capita circulation was 28 05 dollars versus 28 94 last year, indicating inequality in per capita amounts.
Consular report ranks Great Britain with 680 vessels totaling 1,786,708 tons as the top nation. The United States follows with 308 ships and 284,063 tons, France with 111 vessels and 282,404 tons. Average tonnage per ship is about 2500 for Germany and England, 2100 for France, and 1500 for America.
A regular Northern Pacific circular argues for northern routes via Lewis and a central Idaho mining belt toward Silos, with two maps showing wagon roads from the North and rail lines to the Clearwater terminus. The piece urges focusing on domestic territory and cautions against overreaching. It notes civil service estimates with a rise of 9,801,525 and references UK royalty spending, while commenting on American exposure to foreign coronations and policy.
The president warns railway companies he will enforce the interstate commerce and Sherman laws to the fullest extent. He condemns past administrations for aiding corporations and argues the executive must act despite consequences. He contrasts with Grover Cleveland and accuses previous leaders of neglecting the people’s welfare.
A local saloon keeper funds a single exterior light to illuminate Weiser after sundown. The宣 move aims to keep town calm and obscure, contrasting with gaslit Nampa and electric Caldwell, and to preserve conservative ways while making darkness visible.
The Hapabrough Newlands irrigation bill, approved by the Senate on Saturday, directs proceeds from public land sales in western states to be used for arid land reclamation projects. Under Secretary of the Interior supervision, the measure aims to fund irrigation works and bring practical government benefits.
A Portland source at headquarters refutes the Baker City Herald scare about a UP and P TN fight. It reports no stock panic, normal train operations, and no UP employee disturbances. The note mentions Northwest ore shipments with a Harriman rate of 4.40 per ton plus a $6 rebate for two years to boost dividends and restore confidence.
Weiser commercial interests speculate on a Northern Pacific line from Weiser toward California. Analysts cite natural conditions and traffic potential as reasons a major unoccupied railroad field may soon see a foundation and construction activity.
The lettered piece recalls McHill's months-old stock distribution to friends claiming a 500 mile road through valuable territory will outpace major lines like the Oregon Railway & Navigation. It cites Chicago Record Herald and Wall Street Journal as supporting evidence and contrasts with historical echoes of American diplomacy and current global concerns.
A polarized Telegram (Salt Lake) editorial blasts government excess and mockingly critiques coverage of the President's daughter visiting England for the coronation. It jokes about ambassadorial roles for Miss Roosevelt and questions royal ceremony arrangements, labeling the piece a "starter" for public outrage.
Boers Wolmarens and Wessels conferred with Secretary Hay and President Roosevelt in Washington. They spoke as private citizens not as official representatives, seeking U.S. help to ease South Africa’s woes. Roosevelt stated the U.S. cannot interfere in the conflict. The scene contrasted with imperial honors still on display at a banquet.
A bitter personal feud behind the Tillman McLaurin Senate episode hints at broader partisan strife. The piece critiques majority leaders for insults aimed at opposition, warns of dangers to constitutional norms, and notes sensational rhetoric over royal appointments and monarchy symbolism.
An old advertisement touts a treatment named Dr King Discovery for consumption and related throat and lung illnesses. It claims to cure asthma, consumption, pneumonia, bronchitis, grip, croup, and whooping cough. Offers trial bottles and prices 50c and $1 at Davis Drug Co.
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