Independent Democratic Rally Electrifies Aldridge Park Crowd
At Aldridge Park on Oct. 15 the Independent Democratic rally drew miners and locals. Speakers Hogan Kelley and Stewart elicited loud applause while banners for Kelley and Hogan flew. the gathering expected the whole independent ticket to be elected.
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Aldridge Park
Aldridge
Parkounty
Hummer
Hogan
C. F. Kelley
W. R. C. Stewart
Harr and
Thomas Lenaghan
Kelley
Congress
Bryan
Clark Vinch
Hughes
Bartine
Bartine Headlines Enthusiastic White Sulphur Springs Rally
Hon. B. F. Bartine ex congressman from Nevada spoke to an overflowing audience in the Auditorium White Sulphur Springs Oct 12 opening the independent democrats campaign with a clear incisive talk that drew strong approval from locals.
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Bartine
White Sulphur Springs
B. F. Bartine
Nevada
A Frosty Greeting in Dillon for W A Clark
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports W A Clark fusion candidate for vindication addressing a Dillon audience. He claimed the Kansas City and Helena conventions vindicate him, attacked Standard Oil, and said he seeks no vindication beyond party honor. The crowd, mostly women, filled the opera house. a reception followed.
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Standard
Dillon
W. A. Clark
Fusion
Butte
Kansas City
Helena
Democratic
Standard Oil Company
Washington
Clark
Montana
Major Burke
Ople
Caldwell Edwards
Barre
Stormers
Ulster
Woes of boodle distributor sparks Cascade county dispute
A Special Dispatch from Great Falls reports flow of discontent in Clark committee dealings. A hired voter list writer worked 12 days at 5 dollars daily, with Jim Greely resisting payment and citing previous higher allowances. The contractor, once aligned with Clark, now parts ways, signaling deeper factional rifts amid boodle distribution. The piece portrays mounting dissatisfaction and ongoing political strife.
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Standard
Great Falls
John Boyle O'Reilly
Clark
Cascade County
Jim Greely
Toole at Livingston Address on State Issues
J K Toole and W C C Jones of Washington spoke at Hefferlin's opera house in Livingston. Jones discussed national issues while Toole defended his stance before Montanas' voters, denouncing the Standard Oil Company and opposing Clark's political alignment. The audience was sizable and many cheered state questions though Toole failed to fully satisfy the crowd on the causes of the independent movement.
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Livingston
J. K. Toole
W. CC. Jones
Washington
Hefferlin
Opera House
Jones
Toole
W. A. Clark
Jones and Roosevelt in Trust Charge Denial
Chicago report notes Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Committee refuting claims of any connection to trusts in relation to Governor Roosevelt. He cites a prior letter about his role with the American Cotton Belt company and urges Roosevelt to verify facts before accusing him of involvement in a trust.
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Chicago
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
American Cotton
American Cotton Belt Company
Theatrical manager Clark couldn't buy political features
In Great Falls a campaign manager offered James Neill's company $1 609 to introduce pro Clark propaganda during Montana performances. James Neill and the manager refused, stating dramatic art has no place in politics and the newspapers pulpit and stage influence public morals.
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Standard
Great Falls
W. A. Clark
Astor Parker
James Neill
Helena
W. A. Thompson
Clark
Neill
Butte
Sage
Montana
Thompson
Mr. Neill
End of National League Season Notes from Pittsburg
The 1899 baseball season closes with Pittsburg losing to end the year, Brooklyn defeating New York at the Polo Grounds, and Philadelphia crushing Boston. Highlights include McGinnity the Iron Man of Brooklyn, strong pitching by Waddell and Hahn, and concerns over fielding protests and umpiring. Attendance about 2,400 in Pittsburg and 1,200 in St. Louis reflected fan interest.
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Pittsburg
Jigs Donohue
Monroe
E. Putonte Wie
Beaeiers
Tannehill
Donohue
Menfee
T. Donohue
New York
Brooklyn
Polo Grounds
Beere
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Waddell
Hahn
Naps
Kitson
Wagner
Jesse Burkett
Secomd
Fick Tiird
Keeler
Helena
Hartford
Joe McGinnity
Pittsboros
McGinnity
Iron Man
McAlester
Indian Territory
George Pinkey
Baltimore
Roosevelt receives rousing crowd in Louisville state visit
Governor Roosevelt draws large, boisterous reception in Louisville at a packed Auditorium after contrasting treatment in Elizabethtown where he faced indignities. The special tour continued with enthusiastic crowds across Kentucky.
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Louisville
Roosevelt
Elizabethtown
Governor Speaks Amid Disruption in Elizabethtown
In Elizabethtown a hostile crowd tried to disrupt the governor as General Buckner and party supporters watched. Small boys waved Bryan banners and coal wagons were driven into the square while a steam whistle blared. The governor, despite throat trouble, defended free speech and accused supporters of lawless acts before finishing his allotted fifteen minutes. A wall of prohibition loomed.
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Bowling Green
Mumfordsville
Elizabethtown
Buckner
Bryan
Judicial Nomination Case Heard Before Montana Supreme Court
Helena Oct 13 The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments in the Scharnikow v Hogan case over certifying Democratic nominees for district judge in Deer Lodge and Granite counties. Testimony showed pre Clark convention actions nominating Napton and Scharnikow, with witnesses detailing county and state convention procedures and potential fusion plans. The court reserved ruling and no writs were issued that day.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Edward Scharniken
T. S. Hogan
Deer Lodge
Welling Napton
Granite Counties
Third Judicial District
Edward Scharnikow
N. W. McConnell
J. B. Clayberg
T. O'Leary
Scharnikow
Nolan
Clark
John R. Toole
Messrs. Toole
Madden
McTague
Silver Bow
John S. M. Neill
O'Leary
Simpson
Deer Lodge Clark
John R. Walkup
Blake
Walkup
Toole
Deer Lodge County
Colummn
Meacher County
Pearse
Clark County
Powell Black
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Gans & Klein
Helena—Butte
Asser
Arkansas
Ena
Anaconda
Independent
Democratic Party
Mr. Parker
Spokane
Parker
Howell and
Farrell
Taylor
Pregoigbim Gacesce Secsene
Bernhardt
Jackitsch
Lewis
Duffy
St. Louis
St. Louis Ean Ance
Rsaukee Ae
Criger
Kahoe
Pwitz
Emslie
Barrett
Donovan
Vreeran
Fleling
Zimmir
McCann
Bt. Louis
LaJose Vitte
Irwin
Devlin
Heldrick
Kelly
Ostetter’s
Teddy
OLD Kentucky
Elzabethtown
The
Clark Bolters
Cartwright & Warner's
American Hosiery Co
Plete
Cartwright & Warner
Hall
Siegel Clothing Co
Butte, Montana
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