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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
2
The article describes calls for a legislative fix to railroad taxes, arguing current laws unfairly tax railways relative to other property. County commissioners urged raising road taxes, while the board recommends the next legislature enact a law setting a percentage tax on railroad gross earnings as the equitable basis for assessment to avoid hindering railway construction.
State Democratic Ticket lists Joseph W. Hutchinson Ada County for Congress Frank W Hunt Lemhi County for Governor W Be Adams Washington County for Lieutenant Governor F Roa Idaho County for Supreme Judge E P Coltman Bingham County for State Treasurer P D Culver Nez Perce County for Attorney General Miss Permeal French Blaine County for Superintendent of Public Instruction
The Weiser Signal editorial urges Washington County voters to back Democratic principles and representatives. It calls for an increased Democratic majority in state and county tickets in the coming election.
A political pitch urging voters in Washington County to support Jim Hawley for United States senator and to back the Democratic legislative ticket as the only way to counter greed and gain, advocating voting straight down the ticket.
A column defends County Attorney Lovejoy against claims he should actively investigate every gambling whisper. It argues his duty is to prosecute upon lodged information, not act as a county detective chasing rumors. Citizens should lodge complaints and provide evidence for proper action.
The statement lauds Mr Lovejoy for earnest service and strong prosecution in crime cases. He is described as a terror to law-breakers when properly brought before him and his incumbency is praised for credit and public satisfaction.
State Republican headquarters are said to back W. Y. Perkins, organizer for Idaho’s socialist faction, reporting past party loyalties. The Capital News denounces Perkins as dishonorable and notes his continued pay from the Republicans, accusing him of deceiving voters and masquerading as a moderate.
The article argues for the initiative and referendum system as vital to democratic government. It notes Idaho Republicans oppose a constitutional amendment, while Democrats and Populists favor it, urging voters in Washington County to elect Democratic legislative nominees committed to the reform.
The Pocatello Advance discusses a proposed measure tied to the Democratic state platform. It outlines the fellow servant rule from English common law and argues it no longer fits modern industry, urging a change to hold employers liable for workman injuries caused by fellow workers.
The piece explains the Idaho Democratic position mirroring Missouri, Texas, and Colorado. It advocates voting Democratic to support an Employers' Liability law allowing injury cases to be judged on merit, and to prevent dismissal of workers’ claims due to fellow servant negligence. It frames the measure as expanding workers' rights and justice.
In Pennsylvania, coal miners refuse to renounce union membership to resume work. At several collieries workers faced orders to sign contracts barring interference with non union men, but many refused. Two hundred fifty strikers returned to apply for work only to find gates closed and managers rejecting union labor.
Alfred Bee of Wel fare Texas recounts in this ad how biliousness and a lame back left him unable to work. After using Electric Bittern he reports deep sleep restored appetite and renewed strength. The testimonial claims the product brings vigor to weak sickly people with a call to buy 500 at Davis Drug Co. Also promotes Baking Powder Perfect to show appreciation for pure food.
The Idaho Democrats reaffirm loyalty to the national platform and William Jennings Bryan, oppose imperialism and trusts, call for tariff revision and anti trust enforcement, support election of senators by direct vote, government ownership of railways and telegraph lines, and condemn the current state administration while praising six years of Democratic rule that reduced taxes and expenses. The platform urges civil rights, eight hour days, women property rights, and expanded irrigation and school land investments.
A testimonial from Geneve Haney stating DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured him of piles after 40 years of suffering. The ad claims it also cures cuts burns wounds and skin diseases and warns against counterfeits from Davis Dave Co.
A Durham North Carolina writer touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as life saving from years of stomach and liver trouble. The letter claims the pills restored perfect health and calls them the best pills on earth from the Davis Dave Co.
A reflective note cites John Wesley saying repetition aids learning and applies the idea to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims the remedy cures colds and grip and counteracts pneumonia risk, adding that it is pleasant and safe to take and sold by all druggists.
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