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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1903
Page
4
The Weiser Signal features assorted commentary on political figures and laws, noting distrust of Hill from Portland reporters and urging adherence to republican statutes. It contains humorous inserts about licensing, sugar taxes, and a plea to monitor river conditions on the Mississippi while prayer meetings seek divine aid to avert disaster.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss potential BPME aims, a route between Boise and San Francisur, and a Great Northern trunk line through Prairia, Little Salmon, Wei ser, toward California. Mentions signals and tenure of a figure named Bill, with no firm confirmations or concrete plans.
A fragmentary critique accuses Republican lawmakers of defeating mine taxation to subsidize a party, comparing it to a bounty scheme. It argues some wine tax action could aid an emerging industry and boost Idaho’s metal production, while alleging broader misuse of public funds for campaign purposes.
On the 21st inst the U S dispatch boat Dolphin arrived at Havana with Postmaster General Payne and Secretary Moody aboard a special train party including Senator Proctor Congrosemen Van mon and Foss expressing surprise at the island interior and its undeveloped resources while noting the agricultural interests and treasury surplus concerns. Horace Greeley is remembered as an agriculturist.
A speaker complimented the remarkable onions produced on his land and noted they must have cost about a dollar apiece, reflecting on their quality and value with thoughtful remark.
The account describes the brutal killing of Edward L. in a private Buffalo residence using a golf club. It critiques high society, a possible divorce case, and a wife, calling for a moral revival while condemning social degradation and sensational police leaks. The piece laments modern vice and urges a return to virtuous home life.
We circulated a $30 map designed to lure new settlers to this region. Expenditure covered explanatory text and printing on thousands of letters from Weiser this year. The effort yielded little profit, with only small sales to some locals, and the authors lament the miscalculation in targeting places beyond the area.
A 19th century note argues that the new game law expands deputy and police authority to enforce provisions and inspect premises with or without a search warrant. It cites the Fourth Amendment to insist on probable cause and warrants, decrying overreach and license for semi official classes. It also questions a proposal banning sale of protected fish species.
The report argues the trout fishing ban harms travelers and locals who rely on catching and cooking trout in season. It cites Meadows, John Qlay's, and John Levander's stopping places where fishing breakfast or dinner were once enjoyed, now barred, while limits allow some catches. The piece condemns the law as overbearing and aligned with alleged sugar industry favors.
The coal commission report is vague with some praising a supposed 20 percent wage rise offset. Major companies demand reduced output and a five hour workday in mines until orders rise again. Result likely fewer hours, lower earnings, less coal, higher transport cost per ton. Miners say they are glad to be alive.
A satirical gubernatorial piece claims democrats distributed funds to allies, while The Bojan Statesman urges a confession and pledge to labor voters at the next state convention. It mocks political hypocrisy and proposes sworn, branded loyalty to orthodox republicanism as penance.
Columnist J D Lennox laments the seventh Idaho legislature call ing it among the most profligate in state history. He notes a few capable minority members but says they failed to halt incompetence and corporate greed dominating the body.
A political essay criticizes Idaho Republicans, accusing Jenkins and O Neill of steering policy toward corporations. It claims Borah was defeated by corporate interests with Governor Morrison’s silent backing, and contrasts Democratic fiscal prudence with Republican overspending and inflated salaries.
A fragment notes concern that the state faced costs and that supporters of Phillip may seek an appeal to restore what they view as democratic rule in Idaho. The text hints at political tension and anticipated verdicts affecting governance.
Py Pollock Idaho editor argues against high county salaries as a form of corruption and favoritism. He cites long hours, lack of capital investment, and the temptation to graft, urging taxpayers to demand salary restraint and referendums to curb public pay. He notes that many capable citizens could serve for less and criticizes advocates of high pay as self-serving.
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