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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
2
The Weiser Signal critiqued campaign shocks and campaign funding while cataloging local political sentiment. It cites Ingalls health, Nugent tax case memories, and disputes over judgeships amid road work and calls for road-economy using a road machine.
A Washington text rails at lawyers backing a fixed court to bleed litigants. It laments the public’s frustration and mocks the idea of a judge who is “absolutely right” swiftly. It argues juries are paid and questions if liberal judges would fund juries from personal salaries.
A Caldwell commentary denounces Judge Helward Nugent's indictment as vague and partisan. The writer argues the charges rely on misused terms and label the federal fiat money as irredeemable, urging precise language and rejecting political distortion. The piece critiques speech by J. Ed Smith and calls for clarity in monetary definitions.
The article portrays a war between Boise lawyers and the people, arguing Nugent is the people's judge who administers law to end endless, costly litigation. It predicts Nugent will win across counties in the district as ballots are counted.
A 1892 correspondence excerpt defends a postmaster against theft blame and relays a department letter exonerating him. It discusses government money policy proposals including free coinage of gold and silver, supplementary paper money, and opposition to money manipulators, plus notes on the Myer ballot machine and railroad travel promotions.
A cracked 1894 Idaho notice lists tax payment rules by Y M Hubbard and announces an administrator’s private sale of D P Maryatt Jr. estate parcels near Weiser including ranch land eleven miles south of town. sale details cover terms, bids, and mortgage security with precise legal descriptions and dates.
Public notice states a November election will propose amending section 6 of article 18 of Idaho's constitution to separate probate judges and county superintendents of public instruction. The joint resolution directs submission to electors with details on offices, duties, and accountability.
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