28 Oct 1900
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1900
Page
1
The item notes a political clash over the Ferguson deal described as too raw for labor to back, signaling a tense state vote dynamic. It highlights worries about labor alignment and the potential impact on party support and outcomes.
The Montana Standard reports a storm of protest as W A Clark forces labor candidates to collapse after failing to buy support in Butte. Ferguson dodges a crowd while Clark’s manipulation is exposed. The final filing law unmasks the Clarks, aiding Hogan and the independent ticket.
Missoula reports the labor leader Ferguson arriving quietly by train after the withdrawal of his ticket. Townspeople react with disbelief and sorrow as supporters confront betrayal fears and question his loyalty to the labor movement in Missoula County.
The Labor party drops Ferguson after Clark influence prompts a statewide shift. In Missoula and Silver Bow, Hogan gains support as Toole loses ground among laborers who see the move as a bluff. Independent Democrats expect Ferguson’s exit to boost Hogan and hurt Clark allies.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Red Lodge reports on October 27 that local news of a small scheme or plot failed to impress, described in terse terms as a dismal affair with limited impact on the community.
Oct 27 Billings reports Ferguson’s withdrawal as gubernatorial candidate on the labor ticket. Clark supporters call it a Toole master stroke, independents cheer, believing Hogan gains. A labor party member says the move frees us from Ferguson and boosts Tom Hogan votes. Local meetings followed by Clark democrats and Republicans with speeches by Forbis and Rodgers.
Park City band led a lively program as a well filled courthouse audience applauded speakers. The Democratic gathering drew many women at the opera house, though Frank Higgins of Missoula did not arrive to speak and James Donovan spoke with little enthusiasm as populist nominee for attorney general.
In Bozeman Oct 27 the anticipated resignation of Judson A Ferguson as labor candidate for governor draws mixed reactions. Clark supporters cheer replacing Ferguson with Joseph K Toole hoping to boost Toole's bid. others doubt the move. Democrats feel Hogan's cause gains and many Republicans view the change as strengthening.
In New York on October 27 1900 William J Bryan drew massive crowds in Madison Square Garden and surrounding areas. He spoke at Cooper Union to Germans and at the Broadway Athletic Club to Italians before addressing 15000 at a Dewey Arch stand. The evening included a 14000 strong audience in the auditorium and a Bridging of political lines with speeches by Cochran Hill Stokes Hearst and Roosevelt is praised for its imperialist views.
A crowd gave a cyclone of applause as the Great Leader arrived in New York for his second visit, marking a celebrated day amid jubilant scenes and enthusiastic reception.
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