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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1900
Page
4
The piece cites Adlai E. Stevenson and William J. Bryan in a political framing with McKinley Republicans. It notes Binger Hermann’s Boise speech praising the administration and urges the Statesman to address partisan bias amid Idaho counties’ Republican hopes waning.
A Boise event plans a recreation of San Juan Hill for the Thier Mountain Pair. Managers struggle to find a Spaniard willing to be shot in the back by Teddy the Terror actor and may use a dummy instead.
The piece argues half of Minnesota flour mills closed as foreign trade collapses. It contends the gold standard masks famine and foreign disturbances, while Republicans tout prosperity. It calls out artificial relief from the gold standard’s impact and links economic strain to international markets.
At the last session a bill to prohibit gambling was passed, described as a splendid reform. It claims to curb losses from gaming, benefiting business and families, and removes temptations for the youth. Culbert Smith opposed the bill and faces political consequences in Washington County this year.
In a Midwest swing Teddy Roosevelt backs the gold standard as the Salt Lake Tribune fumbled a quote. Idaho faces a legislative choice between Shoup and Dubois with party lines on silver and gold standards. Voters weigh whether Shoup stays true to gold or Dubois upholds silver. Utah article notes loyalty shifts in national finance policy.
The article quotes Admiral Dewey in a June 28 telegram and a August 20 1898 official letter stating Filipinos are far superior in intelligence and capable of self government than Cuban natives. It argues the Tribune distorts the remark and accuses the paper of pandering to gold standard interests.
The Democratic county platform pledges tangible benefits for Washington county residents. They back Fred J. Dubois for legislative support and urge rail relief by targeting oppressive five cent passenger rates. They argue three cent per mile Idaho lines show profits at Oregon’s expense and push laws for major lines while excluding new Idaho roads.
Proposals by Democratic nominees urge amending laws to allow property owned by a deceased husband or wife to pass directly to the surviving spouse without probate. The aim is to cut legal fees and settlement losses, with creditors able to pursue assets in the surviving spouse as they could in the deceased. A bill drafted previously by Frank Harris and passed in the house but stalled in the senate.
A Oregon governor Geer address at the Weiser Opera House drew mixed reactions as Republicans hailed it strong while Democrats called it weak. The critique notes a surface skim over issues, weak silver policy points, and a focus on imperial expansion rhetoric rather than local agricultural concerns.
The piece critiques Governor Geer and Oregon Republicans for tying southern race issues to national policy. It cites the Lilly White Republicans and Oregon's 85th section restricting free Blacks. It argues Aguinaldo matters were misused for campaign aims and questions the credibility of GOP claims about Philippine policy and asylum.
The Boise Siftings argues Republican control of national finance threatens the country if defeated. It claims eastern capital blocks western investment, raising interest and crushing western schemes, urging voters to back silver to empower workers, boost wages, and secure markets, defying the money power with a united effort.
The piece cites Teddy Roosevelt’s portrayal of western ranch workers as hardy yet reckless, contrasting them with farmers and laborers. It notes Roosevelt’s critique of frontier indulgence and violence while suggesting the ranch men remain more likable than agricultural laborers or city workers.
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