Northwest Railroad speculation and eastern influence in Oregon
The Baker City note discusses the Northwest Railroad sale on October 18 and the rumored influence of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company on route choices via Powder River toward the Seven Devils country. It suggests Harriman interests back the project, notes copper mining potential, and warns of powerful combine moves impacting western development and local prospects.
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Baker City
Oregon
Northwest Railroad
Powder River
Seven Devils Country
Snake
The
Harriman
Eastern Corporation
Tts
Northwest
EB. H
West
Learry
British Cruelty Denounced in Boer War Protests
A British protest piece denounces the war as brutal and unjust. It cites executions and mass confinement of Boer civilians, condemns the campaign as a plunder for gold and diamonds, and criticizes Christian nations for acting under a false pretext.
Render unto Caesar. McKinley will tribute notes his honesty
The last will and testament of William McKinley is praised as revealing his true character beyond politics. The financial exhibit refutes wealth-related insinuations from his presidency and shows business dealings as honest. The document emphasizes love beyond death and defends American manhood and the sanctity of the home.
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Caesar
William McKinley
White House
Cottage
Safety versus Speed in Rail Transport Debates
The piece argues rail safety has been compromised by profit focus and pressure to speed. It cites a Salt Lake meeting on cutting Chicago to Pacific coast times, noting increased speed strains on power, rails, and crews. It urges a uniform speed cap around 25 mph for passengers and similar limits for freight, claiming happier workers and better safety.
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Salt Lake
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Senator Hannah Interview In Boston Details Smooth Run
A reporter in Boston recently met Senator M. A. Hannah who described the interview as pleasant and noted that things were progressing smoothly. The exchange touched on ongoing decisions and anticipated actions in the near term.
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M. A. Hannah
Boston
Philippines Escape Shocks U S Troops
Washington reports no foreign complications yet within two days news arrives of a dramatic loss as twenty four soldiers survive a doomed breakout from a company of seventy two in the Philippines, a scene likened to a Custer massacre.
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Washington
Philippines
Weiser and Hamlin Town Bridge the Weser Legend
The essay recalls Hamlin Town in Brunswick with the legend of the Pied Piper and its rats, then compares it to Weiser Idaho across the Snake River. It argues for a bridge and expanded territorial annexation to revive Weiser’s economy, citing the Weser canal and the hopeful metaphor of a piper guiding commerce to Weiser.
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Hanover
Prussia
Weser
Hamlin
Brunswick
Idaho
Weiser City
Hamlinrg
Weiser
Qoal
Old Place
Snake River
Mystic
Admiral Sampson and the Schley Controversy Opinion Panel
The piece argues diversions to evade danger and praises courage, noting memories of San tiago and the Brooklyn battle. It recalls Admiral Cervera’s remarks on Schley as a brave man and a gentleman while avoiding direct judgment on Sampson.
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Schley
Brooklyn
Abe
Ulyses
Cervera
Sedley
Santiago
Sampson
Demonitizing Silver Impacts Global Industry and Austrian Paralyzation
The article argues that demonetizing silver is causing adverse effects across industries worldwide and cites Austria and Hungary as examples where manufacturers are paralyzed. It attributes the claimed German competition as the ostensible reason, but contends the real cause is a shortage of money.
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Austria
Hungary
A Rolling Stone and the Ransom Plot
A quirky colonial era piece mocks the capture of missionary Helen Stone by brigands and proposes a grim industry of ransoms. The column jokes about holding missionaries for money, mentions Little Salmon river, Weiser and Boise wheat prices, and notes wheat at 58 to 60 cents per bushel under gold standard prices.
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Helen Stone
Ransome
Miss Stone
Little Salmon River
Weiser
Boise
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Lockwooon
Ictory
China
Chrisin
Schwal Bros
Weiser’'S
Weiser, Idaho
Washington County Abstract Go. Ltd
Pirst Street
Williams' Block
Pharlar Healehs
Fitor
Candy Cathartic
Bronx
Allseal
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