Pledged to Tariff Reform Battle Shapes 19th Century Politics
The piece traces the push for tariff reform led by Mr. Crisp and Mr. Cleveland’s allies in Congress. It details the repeal of the Sherman act, the Senate’s resistance, resulting economic distress, and the ensuing struggle to craft a reform bill. It notes changes by senators favoring local interests and the shift to ad valorem duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisp
House
Cleveland
Teller
Treasury
Senate
House Committee On
Koo
Embarrassed Treasury and Tax Battle Under Cleveland
The McKinley tariffs raised doubts, while Senate pressures for sugar interests widened the split. The income tax loss and gold reserve strain led to calls for bond sales and note retirement, but Congress did little as silver advocates blocked relief and Cleveland faced political headwinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Congress
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Ted
President Without a Party Portrait of Lincoln's Independent Leadership
The piece discusses a president acting without formal party ties, valuing constitutional checks and executive independence. It contrasts his approach with party norms, noting his cabinets reflected a balance of personal trust and administrative competence over political faction. The argument cites Montesquieu as theoretical influence guiding a nonpartisan executive role.
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Union
Erec
Aovernor
Bulder
Tlk Thomas ¥. Bayard
Delaware
St Clus QC. Lamar
Mississippi
Willliam F. Vilas
Wisconsin
Don M. Dickinson
Michigan
Eleme
Political critics on President Cleveland and party split
The article surveys Cleveland era politics noting the president surrounded by capable department heads rather than a party council. It critiques his independence from Congress, the strain within his party, and decisions driven by expediency. It links economic hardship and drought to widespread unemployment and poverty across the western plains and industrial centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Weel
A Forceful Initiative of 1894 Unemployed March on Washington
The article recounts a spring 1894 protest by “armies of the unemployed” led by Coney of Sermilan that marched toward Washington to press for relief. The voyage drew funds and sympathy but yielded little, while nationwide unrest continued with coal miner strikes, the Pullman company strike, and President Cleveland’s decisive federal intervention to restore order and safeguard interstate commerce and mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coney
Sermilan
Reud
Ann Aring
Mareh
Acton
Pacife
Marche
Pullman Car Company of Chicago
Pullman Company
Chicago
Cleveland
Illinoix
Cleveland’s commanding foreign policy and Hawaii clash
The narrative traces President Cleveland’s firm early moves including withdrawing the Hawaiian annexation treaty and rejecting a U S protectorate attempt. It details the 1890s Venezuelan border dispute with Britain, highlighting Cleveland’s decisive stance and push for favorable settlement while avoiding war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cleveland
Venezuela
British Guiana
Pacific
Monroe
America
South American
London
Venezuela and the Monroe Doctrine Crisis
The Venezuela matter traces Cleveland's 1895 push for arbitration with Lord Salisbury, the subsequent congressional backing, and the shift in U S leadership. It notes Britain’s initial stance, the push for a general arbitration treaty, and the eventual Senate rejection. It then surveys Cuba’s island governance under Spain, harsh taxation, official corruption, and the push toward independence amid failed reforms and looming revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miro Cleveland
Ury
Senate
Eievelatis
Presidnt
Ennate
Boviar Rsa
Voters League Talk Enlightens Montana Delegates
At the state Good Government meeting in Helena Montana Mrs Helen Fitzgerald Sanders of Butte presented a paper on The National Voter League. She argued enfranchised women must understand government beyond local concerns and use facts to guide Congress. The league aims to provide impartial procedural information from Washington to help citizens judge lawmakers and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Government Clubs
Montana
Helen Fitzgerald Sanders
Butte
Good Government Club
Congress
Voters’ Teague
Voters’ League
Ffort
National Voters League
National Voters’ League
Lynn Haines
Haines
Minnesota
Orhe
United States Senate
America
Hain
Irving Bacheller
League
Washington
House
Senate
Property transfers and deeds listed in Cobban to Mill. various to many
A series of parcel transfers and deeds recorded including Nevas Campton to Koutnsnook in Cobban addition, Mary Briney estate halting interest in Walkerville, Ella Orr to Elizabeth Minto in Kemper addition, and multiple parcels traded to John Lean, Warren partners, and others. Transfers cover blocks 1 5 9 10 12 14 15 19 20 38 41 and additions Floral Park St Paul Bellevue Southwark Grand Avenue plus Silver Bow Park in Butte, each for $1 consideration where noted.
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Nevas
Campton
Koutnsnook
Cobban
Charles Briney
Mary F. Briney
Walkerville
Ella Orr
Elizabeth ‘Minto
Kemper
K.P. Kelly
John C. Lean
Neptune
Jennie H. Ryan
George G
Lila H. Warren
Tange
James A. Spaulding
Butte Land and Investment Company
Silver Bow Park
Colusa-Parrot. Mining and Smelting Company
Eugene Cowe
Floral Park
Butte Land and Investment Comany
Mae Baker
British Troops in Trench Warfare Carry Full Kit
In trench conditions soldiers carry 22 articles besides rations. Sixteen items worn, eleven in pockets, nine in haversack, sixteen in valise and nine in hold all. Equipment totals reflect readiness and logistical burden for frontline duty.
Salvage of Summer Logs From Mississippi River
A brief report notes substantial salvage of timber last year from trees caught while floating down the Mississippi River. The article records a large quantity of footage and good lumber recovered, highlighting the year’s salvage efforts amid river transport challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misour River
Clearing Up Blackheads and Pimples With Cuticura
A Utah resident outlines a two month cure for blackheads and red pimples using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The tester notes itching and bleeding before applying the products and hot water cleansing, with the skin healing fully by July 21, 1915. Sample free by mail with a 2p skin book request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xtius Fileabeth Higler
North Temple
Fatt Lake City
Utah
Adrom Posteant
Catienra
Dept. T
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Woodrow Wilson
Ceat- Senge
Det. 19
Arthur
Buffalo
Massachusetts
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Harrison
Hawaiian Islands
Chambr
Honolulu
Queen
A. Mitle
United State
Hawaii
Fevolu
Mr. Cleveland
Lord Salisbury
England
House of Congress
House of Representatives
Commission of
Ing
Arigor
South America
Europe
Votere Teagues
Reopte
Butte Land and Investment CO
Granite St
Hilts
Newbro ‘Dre Vet
Stunt
Boulder
Great Northern Railroad
F. A. Ironside
North Main Street
Dental
ABC
Sts Butte
Mont
Hechtman’s Millinery
Bell-Ans
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