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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
21
The Independent Democrats nominate Thomas S. Hogan for governor as a lively convention closes after roll call and adjournment. Governor Smith and Senator Matts energize delegates with their eloquence during the event.
The independent Democrats of Montana gathered in Butte to showcase fervent unity and staging a rousing convention. Delegations from Deer Lodge Silver Bow Lewis and Clark and many counties paraded through Main Street to the Auditorium amid bands, banners, and vibrant cheering.
The narrative recounts Kelley born in Mineral Hill Nevada on February 10 1875 later moving to San Francisco and Butte where he rose from public schools to law and politics. It also covers a Montana party convention with cheers for Governor and delegates from counties including Lewis and Clark and Madison as they name committee members and honor standout figures.
For congressman Cornelius F. Keving of Silver Bow appears in the slate. Presidential electors Patrick Carney Democrat of Madison D G O Suba Democrat of Carbon Oliver Leiser Populist of Deer Lodge. Lieutenant governor Joseph K Marion of Missoula. Secretary of State George M Hayes of Yellowstone. State auditor Sk G McLean of Carbon.
Born June 1 1842 in Contrecoure Quebec province. He moved to St Louis at 18 and joined the American Fur Company in 1861. He crossed to Montana in 1865 prospected near Virginia City until 1869 and later settled at Frenchtown near Missoula. He was known as a sturdy democrat and public servant.
Helena October 2 Thomas B Hogan independent democratic nominee for governor is at his home with wife and three children as telegrams from Butte arrive congratulating him He says he will make every effort to win and believes the contest is with Folsom Hogan born December 23 1869 has deep roots in Wisconsin Washington Montana and the Knights of Labor He married in Chippewa Falls in 1894 and has three children
Morning session yielded to a packed hall but the afternoon crowd surged further with many standing along walls. Matt s resisted calls for speech until pushed to the platform where he delivered a magnificent response. Hartman followed with more hard thumps as Nolan and White remained ready to report on the platform committee.
Ie, a Virginia City native born in 1866, was appointed to the Montana supreme bench succeeding Judge Hunt. The selection drew universal satisfaction and Judge Word is expected to be remembered for his brief but excellent service on the bench by both lawyers and laymen as a strong commendation to Montana voters.
The piece proclaims a steadfast campaign by an Independent Democracy party against crime and corruption, pledging relentless action and reform measures. It frames the battle as a decisive political confrontation with broad public implications.
The Montana independent Democrats in convention affirm the Kansas City Democratic platform, back William J. Bryan and Adlai Stevenson, support free coinage of gold and silver, home rule, eight hour workday, direct senatorial elections, and arid lands reclamation. They condemn state Democratic leaders over seats and pledge loyalty to the people's rights and anti corruption principles. The message praises Montana veterans and allies in the war, and expresses sympathy for the South African Republics.
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