Bi metallic standard critique and local election notes
A letter from A. Jewett of Jewett Mills Wisconsin argues for a true bimetallic standard with fixed gold and silver proportions and notes the need for a fixed percentage in the currency. The piece also reports on county officer salaries and current political campaigning, urging informed voting and defending the paper’s stance amid circulating reports.
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A. Jewett
Jewett Mills
Wisconsin
American Bi-Metalic League
League
Treasury
House Committee On
Weaving through a tangle of 19th century chatter
A fragmentary column recounts varied topics from labor trials at Cony d Alene to political rhetoric, conventions, and World’s Fair mentions. It notes discharges and sentences for strikers, debates over free speech, and logistical delays in publishing campaign materials.
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Cony d'Alene City
Geo. Pettibone
John Murphy
M. J. Devine
Rally of the Populists Nomination Details
The article lists nominations on the second ballot with Killoran of Sulubria elected as council member. Dave Richardson withdraws for probate judge and Thomas Shannon of Welsor chosen by acclimation. Acclamation nominations include Palmer Higgins for assessor and W K Adams for surveyor, with commissioners filling districts 1 through 3 by named candidates.
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Etta St Page
Killoran
Sulubria
Dave Richardson
Council
Thomas Shannon
Welsor
Richardson
Shannon
Palmer Higgins
Ass Sesse
Peoples Party Ticket Names Local Candidates
The ballot lists H. F. Johnson for Senator from Seven Devils. J Pletcher of Middle Valley and J D Benson of Weiser for Representatives. J H Kidloran of Salubria for Sheriff. Thomas Shannon of Weiser for Probate Judge. P W Higgins of Council for Assessor. D J Richardson of Cornell for Treasurer. W B Adams of Manus Crook for Surveyor. No Coroner nomination. Geo W Adams of Manus Creek for Commissioner 1st District. Durham of Crane Creek for Commissioner 2nd District.
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Dave Richardson
W. K. Adams
Mannecrook
G. W. Adams
Manns Creek
Co. Durham
Crane
J. ©. Anderson
Indian Valley
H. F. Johnson
Seven Devils
BR. J.pletcher
Middle Valley
J. D. Benson
Weiser
Geo. W. Adams
Manus Creek
Durham
Crane Creek
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Times
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Scuutine
Sommercamp Bros. & Co
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Schilling
Gartons
Summercamp Bros. & Co
Weaver
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Knights
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Chicago
Tam
Corbett
New York Peck
Georgia
Central Committee
Townley
Salubria
Lorton
Laryn
Ardware
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Ware
Bain Wagons
Whitley Solid Steel Mowers & Binders
Plem
John Deer Plows
J. H. Kidloran
P. W. Higgins
D. J. Richardson
Cornell
W. BE. Adams
Manus Crook
John Anderson
Ladian Valley
M. L. Vial
Watchmaker
A. Sears
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Weiser Lodge No
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Masonic Hall
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