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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
1
Helena Sept 19 A newly born democracy in Montana rejects crime and corruption in politics. The Clark aligned factions are denounced as dishonorable while the anti corruption camp seeks honest leadership. Delegates from Silver Bow Meagher Ravalli and others clash over seating amid rival credentials and contested seats.
Special Dispatch reports at Helena meeting the state central committee heard Meagher county claims and debated Ravalli issues. Meagher supporters claimed irregular ballot colors and unauthorized voters while Ravalli’s status lingered as other delegates presented their cases. Debates included temporary chairs and dual conventions in several counties before a later vote.
An 1900 Montana political document appeals to Democratic electors to split from the regular party when core principles are violated. It condemns seating irregular delegates in Meagher Ravalli and Silver Bow counties, cites W A Clark as a convicted briber, and urges unity for reform aligned with local self government and bimetallism.
In Convention Helena September 19 Walter Cooper chosen as temporary chairman with Harvey Bliss as temporary secretary. Cooper escorted to the platform by Fust Conroy and Davidson and thanked the convention while declining to speak. Roll call of counties and designation of committee members approved. Gillgan of Silver Bow spoke.
A political statement declares a state committee violated democratic principles by ignoring voter rights in Meagher Ravalli and Silver Bow counties to serve one man W A Clark. The address notes the need to separate from a party that abandons foundational tenets.
nou view with alarm the continued and persistent efforts of associated corporations of this state and particularly Amalgamated Copper to control business and political affairs in Montana. the document calls for democracy to defeat these organized attacks on liberties and invites all parties and citizens to cooperate in defense of rights. it endorses irrigation development for arid lands, direct election of us senators, and praises william a. clark for senate service. continued on page six.
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