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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1900
Page
15
In Butte two Clark factional disputes erupt into blows as Tom Hinds and Swede Murphy clash over spoils. The conflict widens with Pat O Neill and Jim Ryan fighting over a Stewart lease. Local arrivals, property deals, a receiver case hearing, and a high school orchestra sociable fill the day.
Six days of registration work in Butte culminates in a strong voter roll for Silver Bow county. The independents and old guard democrats are active at headquarters as officials monitor for illegal enrollments among youths. Challenges prepare for election day while district results from yesterday hint at party momentum.
At the Auditorium Hon. E. E. Weed of Helena faced a hostile Clark rally as hecklers drowned his speech with cries of Kerosene and Coal Oil. Coakley and W. Arnold from distant states followed, denouncing fusion policies and imperialism while defending Clark and Heinze in a charged Montana political scene.
Jack Murphy of Butte has acquired a string of promising colts from Mr. Daly's Bitter Root ranch and will ship them to San Francisco Tuesday. The consignment includes Miss Pepper and Carrie Lucas, two-year-olds, plus yearlings Dandy Pepper Sauce and Cayenne Pepper. Horsemen expect strong performances in San Francisco.
Silver 64 percent. H Tabor of Anaconda was in Butte yesterday. C R Burker came from Pipestone Springs. E D Stewart arrives from Salt Lake. P H Sexton of Phoenix, Ariz arrived in Butte. W H Lockhart of Bernice visits George Casey. George W Soule city clerk of Pocatello Idaho is at the Butte. Sheriff C C Proctor of Great Falls visits. Dr Edgar Brooks of Dillon among yesterday's arrivals. A F Kinney of Chicago Midwest.
London reports a major English project to build a canal from Southampton to London with American capital and expertise possibly financing the scheme. Engineers deem it feasible at moderate cost and note links to Yerkes railway efforts and electrical underground plans. Murrey Griffiths and Yerkes reps discussed but deny active involvement.
In Los Angeles the Sixth District meeting saw Gaylord's Coney win the free-for-all pace in 2:08 with 5,000 in attendance after a shower. Other races include Richmond Chief, Stromo, Giova Hope, Flush of Gold, Grafter and more with times ranging from 1:40% to 2:36% across races. Cincinnati and Chicago also report multiple races with winners and times, including Ophenet and Advance Guard setting track marks.
Hundreds turned away from Convention hall as William Jennings Bryan entered. He calmed the crowd with extended arms and urged continued support as the campaign nears its close. Despite a tight schedule he chose to stay longer to address the audience before his 11:15 p.m. finish.
In Elmira New York on October 20 1900 William Jennings Bryan spoke from Wisner Park to a large audience. He attacked Republican trust policy questioned Hanna on trusts and condemned imperialism urging use of funds for American irrigation projects and warning against Porto Rican administration.
London reports deny a plague but warn of a surge in hooliganism with frequent hold ups assaults and murders in poorer districts. The Spectator calls for hanging murderers regardless of age and The Lancet suggests flogging. Sir Robert Giffen notes US growth as key to world power and discusses future population balance.
In Corning New York Mr Bryan spoke from his car for about twenty minutes. He denounced the Republican Party claiming it panders to various groups without substance. He claimed there is no silver trust and warned that trusts are closing mills and hurting farm lands while funds go to develop the Philippines.
In a sweeping speech, Mr. Bryan accused trusts of collapsing mills and tanneries nationwide while urging voters to back the Democratic ticket to curb monopoly power. He contrasted Republican growth with Democratic calls to restore constitutional foundations and resist imperialism.
In Coshocton New York on October 20 Mr Bryan’s time at Bath extended to sixty minutes. He addressed farmers as a wealth producing class noting farms grow poorer while others gain riches and questioned if farmers share in national prosperity and protections. He warned that syndicate leaders can amass fortunes by stock market moves.
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