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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1894
Page
4
Idaho and Utah election notes show Republicans leading in Idaho counties with a mix of party tallies and forecasts. Utah fate hinges on new statehood and senate apportionment, potentially shifting control in the next Congress amid Arizona and New Mexico hopefuls.
A chaotic dispatch mix reports U S political shifts with party tallies, including Republicans gains and Holcomb leading in Nebraska counties. It covers China seeking American mediation in the war, port city fronts near Port Arthur, and a Missouri court fight over an Oregon nickel mine receivership. Also notes Paris students attacking a physician, a czar memorial drive, and a Montreal streetcar building collapse.
Idaho reports show Republicans leading in lower house races with a substantial margin. Governor McConnell leads Stevenson in governor counts, while Mills defeats Thatcher for lieutenant governor and other GOP wins push party control. Citizens celebrate at depot with an ovation for McConnell as complete returns slow.
The Capitol Commission opened bids this afternoon and awarded the Capitol foundation contract to Fatt Bros. of Spokane for 4740 dollars. Other bids were higher, with Fyn at Rockmark, Seattle, 45400 and N. T. Blagon, Portland, 66000. Lille and Tucker originally won but refused bonds for labor protection. Tenino sandstone will be used. In Supreme Court notes, Blewtyre Light Co vs Watten reversed. Park & Lacy Manufacturing Co reversed with instructions to dissolve temporary injunction. others affirmed or reversed with various outcomes. Also a motion in United States court to amend appointment of W J Tyler as receiver of the Washington & Columbia River Railway was argued, with questions over his impartiality.
An evening Denver paper reports Governor Waite plans to leave Colorado. A populist claims Illinois wants him to reside there and run for governor in 1896, with the party eager to have him lead their cause.
The Michigan Supreme Court issues a decisive ruling on what constitutes a valid voting mark and which marks are prohibited. The decision addresses voter eligibility, challenge procedures, and the method of designating selections. The ruling impacts ballot interpretation and potential contestability by parties involved.
A late 19th century account describes the cigarette trust methods and hearings in New York and New Jersey. Attny Coenepill Brevkton of New Jersey contests the trust charter while officials from the American Tobacco Company defend practices and pricing under state law. The testimony touches on retailer restraints, manufacturer cuts, and enforcement questions in New Jersey.
Governor Meconnell of Idaho issues a Thanksgiving Day proclamation urging statewide observance on Thursday, November 24. He calls for worship and family prayer, asks businesses to close, and emphasizes gratitude for the nation’s prosperity while appealing to reverence and public devotion.
A late 19th century style report describes President Cleveland attending a solemn ceremony in Washington to honor the repose of Tsar Alexander II. Dignitaries including ministers, diplomats, and clergy participated, with Greek and Russian religious elements present and a formal service in the presence of the president and foreign representatives.
Fragmented, garbled account describes battles in East Africa where forces of a British led coalition reportedly defeated German troops. Mentions Mawail tribe attacks near Kiwaklwinilje and subsequent German and British actions, with unclear names and dates.
The notice references the Weiser Land and Improvement Co calling on readers to act or write. It mentions TALMAGE resigning from his church triggering dissolution of the Brockyn Tabernacle and related ecclesiastical proceedings, with church elders urged to respond and document the resignations and affiliations amid possible reorganization.
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