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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1894
Page
2
The Weiser Signal appeals to voters to study the “To Voters” page before the November 7 election. It accuses Boise lawyers of trying to control the district court and argues Judge Nugent’s record defends the people’s rights against organized wealth.
The piece accuses the Statesman of failing to explain its stance on Judge Nugent while alleging opposition comes from Boise lawyers and a capital city bar ring. It cites Caldwell Tribune and Idaho figures like Cahalan Orrison and R Johnson, warning of a pamphlet campaign to sway voters.
In a Boise essay the author warns of a single dominant attorney who controls outcomes through influence, fees, and power. The piece imagines a judge guided only by law, and contrasts drastic shifts in verdicts when a so called legal giant or a cheaper rival could win cases. It ends with a question to voters about allowing this situation to continue.
Voters are urged to back Judge Nugent in the coming four years to thwart water monopoly interests. The appeal warns that appointing a corporation lawyer would endanger the public, while Nugent is praised as brilliant and honest and the sole defender of the people’s rights on this deep, far reaching issue.
An independent newspaper advocates for Judge Nugent and auditor candidate J. P. Smith, condemns partisan attacks, and warns voters against bloc loyalty. It argues for stable county governance, warns of fences and barns in disrepair, and criticizes party loyalty overriding local interests. The piece questions voters’ knowledge of local geography and offices, urging慎 reflection before election day.
A local political appeal denounces national party power and urges Idaho voters to prioritize county and state prosperity. The piece argues for supporting Washington County and Idaho interests, criticizing party loyalty and urging voters to consider local benefits such as water, agriculture, and infrastructure over national questions.
Mr Richards stands by as supporters attack Judge Nugenes honor while he is named director and shareholder in several Idaho companies including Payette Valley Bank and Ridenbaugh Canal. He warns irrigation committee that passage of the bill would force the listed firms to shut head gates, citing water needs.
A letter blasts a local newspaper for alleged paid distortion of facts to defeat justice and aid a water corporation. It defends Judge Edward Nugent, claims his Washington county record is clear, and urges voters to reelect him on November 6 despite hostile attacks and a Baptist aid society dinner that day.
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