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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
2
A fragment from a Salt Lake Tribune edition describes war finance via interest bearing bonds and notes editorial strife in Caldwell. It covers naval ex presses, the torpedo boat Foote's speed, and Idaho political backfire including Caldwell circles, the Caldwell Tribune, and Democratic committee tensions in Boise.
The Silver Republicans seek to back the state convention around August 4 1896 at Moscow while the Peoples Party hinges on its own Aug 3 1896 meeting. A joint resolution invites Peoples Party delegates to unite with Democrats and Silver Republicans, pledging support for Idaho commissioners and the 1896 Transmissional Exposition, and inviting women voters to participate.
Tomorrow at the Opera House a Friday celebration of the Fourth features Sarpels for cottages and mansions, with new goods arriving at Mee Curl's. Weiser’s visitors from Payette attend the evening show and a strong audience enjoyed The Champion of her Box and The Old Maids skit. A-M Moss as Prof Makeover delighted the crowd, tipping $50. The Populist Central Committee met at Salubrin endorsing bimetalism and planning cross-party talks with Silver Republicans. Talks urged unity for the free coinage issue and a Moscow convention proposal was discussed with wider circulation.
Local notes report heavy rains extending through the month. A wedding license granted to Chris Reninger and Phebe Kelley of Welser. Business updates include Leghorn Huts ad, Waterhouse property purchase, and a new soda fountain at Tenney's drug store. Attendees from Weiser at G A R encampment and People’s Party meeting.
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