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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
4
A 1901 Idaho weekly editorial mocks the heated New York fusion debate. It riffs on naval fate and political wins, noting if Schley won then victory belongs to him, while implying skepticism about subsidized press influence.
The troops at Borne barracks are ordered to depart November 20 from San Francisco to the Philippines as a practical illustration to Idaho that the war with Spain has ended. The Times Democrat of Moscow quips at administration success and the balance of trade with a sharp, sardonic remark about lending money and sharing the wealth.
The Chicago Chronicle reports Perry Heath, secretary of the Republican National Committee and brother of Pletcher Heath, has bought a Salt Lake City newspaper and aims to dominate local politics to reach national influence. If he wins Mormon support, he could become a U S senator once eligible by residency.
The St James Gazette of London condemns New York election corruption, calling it the greatest blow to a nefarious system of organized villainy. It questions if an English journal would have used the same strong language amid past financial policies.
The Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo closed on the 2nd month and reported a deficit of about three million dollars in its financial summary. The article notes public prosperity talk as misleading and criticizes high tariffs and transport costs keeping people too poor for recreation.
The Oregonian condemns Hannah and Morgan for seeking ship subsidies and grants, arguing subsidies favor rich shipbuilders and tax farmers and workers fund wealthier interests. It recalls Standard Oil’s 1904 stock maneuver as a symbol of concentrated greed and political betrayal.
New York reports a dividend of 88 per share payable December 11, equal to last year's 88 per share. Investors note that a farmer with two shares nets 8 on gains while the per share dividend remains unchanged, highlighting capital gains without increased payout.
Senator Clark predicts no copper price rise and warns against closing mines. He cites 400 tons of spot copper in New York and argues that current surplus is only in refining stages for weeks. He condemns wholesale crime against miners and urges against drastic mine closures and railroad spending.
A translated dispatch discusses grain hoarding by royal agents, grain granaries, and market withholding as a tool to starve the people. The exchange, featuring M de Sartines and Balsamo, frames a conspiracy accusation against the king and notes the risk of political repression.
The article argues Weiser sits at a favorable geographical point shaping future Idaho trade. It traces transport links from Weiser to Thunder Mountain and Meadows, cites rail expansions on the Pacific and Idaho Northern lines, and asserts Weiser as a central hub with rail and wagon routes, highlighting advantages over Boise and Grangeville.
The Weiser Signal is praised as the best weekly in Idaho by the United States Press Clipping Bureau. The endorsement notes the bureau’s ten years of clipping experience and lists leading dailies nationally. War updates report Boer fighters at 158000, Britain's losses 18,000 dead, 75,000 wounded, and a million in supplies and costs.
The piece discusses Britain’s costly imperial ventures and the burden of conquest. It notes troops sent to South Africa, a dwindling cavalry, and a vast 300 000 strong effort against a poorly armed foe, highlighting heavy costs to England and humanity.
The piece discusses M Santos-Dumont and the Robur figure as a symbol of future science. It cites plans for a north pole trip and an attempt to circle the world at 800 miles per day. It warns that public prudence lags behind technological potential and urges evolution over revolution.
The note suggests quirky farm tips for hens from Little Ommy Nelson including chigger remedies and lime dusting. It also mentions M. & R. offering special coal prices in carload lots while advising coop cleaning and burnt bones for feed.
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