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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
4
The Mineral smelter shut down due to adverse economics from low silver prices and costly production. Critics blame dishonest legislation while noting ample ore remains. the article condemns the policy as harming an honest industry. It also cites international commentary on McKinley and Kruger, coronation envoi plans, and Boer war financing claims.
Lewiston dispatch reports Eureka and Tmoaha districts exposing copper ore with several strikes and continued summer development. Little Salmon wagon road links to smelters east. Philippines occupancy to shrink to 40,000 troops at $80,000,000 yearly. Manchuria opening could trigger clashes with Russia. Japan, US, Britain favor it while Russia objects.
An anecdote about Napoleon examining a conquered city’s wealth ends with a question about the value of money stored in the United States Treasury. The speaker cites silver statues and golden artifacts as symbols of wealth and wonders whether coins in the mint could better serve the people.
The Oregon Short Line contributes 4000 dollars and the P. and I. N. 2000 dollars to the Little Salmon wagon road. The plan reflects intelligent cooperation by rail interests to develop local facilities and link north and south Idaho. North Idaho expects new business from southern travelers and views the investment as a prudent, businesslike action. The Lewiston Tribune notes the liberal support will spur regional development and energy.
Our wheels are right with prompt repair. The shop Boert Jepney's Weiser Cyclery delivers quality service and swift fixes for bikes and related gear. Local readers note dependable workmanship and quick turnaround.
A reader criticizes imperial policy toward the Philippines, challenging claimed benefits and money spent. The piece likens anti-imperialists to copperheads and urges presenting concrete facts on gains from educating local children, questioning administration zeal and the cost of subjugation. It compares attitudes to South Africa and calls for clear, evidence based discussion.
A radical critique argues government enables individuals to amass vast fortunes and corporations to extract wealth from the public. It calls out Vanderbilt and Gould increases as signs of unnatural conditions, warning of growing corporate greed and diminishing power of the people. It labels Harriman and Gould-G Vanderbilt alliances as robberies and plunder, citing a common belief that a sucker is born every minute.
Animosity between Mexican and American youths in El Paso escalates into a clash. Nine year old Anastacio Pul ten dies from a rifle wound after a group of American lads aged 12 to 14 engage in a fight that started with throwing stones and escalated when a rifle was used. The incident underscores deep seated racial prejudice and the difficulty of eradicating such tensions.
A historical editorial contrasts Mexican War memories with modern signs of national pride and distrust toward Santa Anna. It laments repeated urban fires such as Jacksonville and Chicago and urges timely fire protection reform in Weiser, stressing volunteer spirit, civic cooperation, and ready resources to defend life and property.
Seoul May 3 The Corean government orders McLeary Brown to quit his residence and cede control of Corean customs. Britain’s representative is active, while Japan has reportedly intervened, awaiting a chance to ease Britain’s financial burdens amid broader interAsian political strains.
An extract from a sermon by Apostle Brigham Young is criticized as relic of the middle ages. The article argues that allegiance to church authority over laws could justify disfranchisement, noting even holy figures may be swayed by personal gain, while warning such bigotry could influence others.
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