Republican State Convention in Butte May 17 1900
The Republican State Central Committee calls a convention in Butte at 11 a m May 17 1900 to select six delegates and six alternates for the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia June 19 1900. Rules cover voting by county delegations and Republican eligibility. A special fare certificate plan is offered for Montana attendees.
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Helena
Montana
Republican State Central Committee
Butte
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Beaverhead
Broadwater
Cces
Pean Folk
Custer
Dawson
Eerye
Acted Burgess
Fergus
Gallatin
Gianile
Jefferson
Lewis and Clarke
Madison S
Eveesateev
Meagher
Gy Ratte
Missoula
Ravalli
IL Teton
Valley
Yellowstone
Saul E
Party
Malcolm Gillis
Convention Adjourns as Fare Cut Proposed for Montana Return
One day after the convention closes, plans surface to resume travel to the starting point in Montana at one-fifth fare. J. P. Woolman serves as chairman with T. B. Miller as secretary.
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Montana
J.P. Woolman
Clark Democrats Claim Satisfaction. Miner Reports Discontent
After the Montana Democratic state central committee meeting, Clark supporters voice dissatisfaction at the delegate apportionment. The Butte Miner reveals Clark voices feel betrayed by the Daly-led coalition and accuse the state committee of manipulating power, with implications for Sioux Falls and Kansas City outcomes.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Papers of
Montana
Butte
Clark Democrats
Great Falls
Miner
Daly
Clark
State Committee
Opportune Moment Seen for Woolen Mill in Big Timber
Residents and woolgrowers rally around a long discussed plan to establish a woolen mill at Big Timber. Advocates cite favorable Boulder river water and prime location in a wool growing region with strong markets and urge urgent effort to secure the plant.
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Boulder
Desertions Pressure Democratic Ranks in Election Talks
The piece notes wailing among democratic papers over party desertions. It argues silver Republicans and populists offer little help, so Democrats must retain their four year support to field a respectable showing. Some longtime members with followers leaving aggravates allies, provoking smiles or bombastic erklärt derisive behavior.
Populists Move On Nomination Amid Democratic Resistance
The populists press forward with a bold move to nominate a candidate, despite Democratic leaders Bryan Jones and others lobbying to delay the vice presidential nomination. The struggle highlights rising party tensions and strategic maneuvering within the campaign season.
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Bryan
Jones
Resignation Tactics Stir Controversy Over Appointment
The article discusses W. A. Clark’s staged resignation to trigger a loyalist appointment by Lieutenant Governor Spriggs. It argues the move exploits political leverage, with Governor Smith absent and reactions split. It predicts broad condemnation for the maneuver and notes party tensions within the Daly camp.
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Spriggs
Daly Camp
Montana Campaign Rumors Highlight Large Donations
Rumors place Clark ready to pour 2 000 000 into the fall campaign or 85 000 000 if needed while Marcus Daly adds support. The plan implies about 8100 per voter for the state with a reserve for an emergency fund. Railroads reportedly urge immigration to Montana.
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Marcus Daly
Don’t swap horses while crossing a stream says Herald
The New York Herald endorses McKinley for re election urging voters to keep the known sound choice over unproven alternatives after thirty years of service. The editorial frames the line as wise advice for next November.
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The
New York Herald
McKinley
Denver Republicans Split Over 1896 Bryan Voters Now for McKinley
A Denver Republican club of men who backed Bryan in 1896 plans to rally for McKinley this year. Similar clubs could form in nearly every Montana city and town as party supporters reassess candidates.
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Denver
Bryan
McKinley
Montana
Treasury report shows April circulation at 82.06 billion
The treasury reports April circulation at 82.06 billion dollars, equating to 826.58 per person, and notes the figure climbs monthly with a suggestion that only electing Bryan could stop the rise.
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Treasury
Bryan
Fusion populists challenge Bryan Dewey and Bryan Schley program
The fusion populists disrupt the Democratic agenda led by Bryan and Schley, complicating the party's planned policies and alliances while shifting political dynamics in the region.
Water rights in Montana irrigation disputed by attorney general
The attorney general clarifies that prior water appropriators hold superior rights to streams, especially for irrigation. A settler at a stream mouth with the first claim can block downstream users. unused rights may be considered abandoned only under specific conditions.
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Montana
Edward Nelson
Merrill
Nelson
Water rights and abandonment in state supreme court opinion
The opinion notes the court has not ruled on whether water may be used for domestic needs under prior irrigation rights. It asserts no such right exists, explains non-use does not alter title unless adverse possession accrues, and states abandonment requires a union of act and intent.
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Supreme Court
The Value of a Cow in American Agriculture
The piece notes rising cow values across the United States with annual figures from the Agriculture Department. It cites total value and average value per head from Jan 1 across years 1894 to 1897, contrasting precedent under Grover Cleveland’s Democratic administration when cows were valued between 21.70 and 23.16 dollars each.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Grover Cleveland
Populists Nominate Tickets Across States
At Sioux Falls South Dakota the Democratic Aid association named William J. Bryan for president and Charles Towne for vice president. In Cincinnati the straight populists chose Wharton Barker for president and Ignatius Donnelly for vice president. Montana delegates at Sioux Falls opposed Towne with Delegate Hogan denouncing him for supporting Hartman’s two year old withdrawal from populist and silver republican ticket actions.
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Pops
Sioux Falls
S. D
Democratic Aid Association
Wm. J. Bryan
Charles Towne
Cincinnati
Wharton Barker
Ignatius Donnelly
Montana
Towne
Hogan
Hartman
Visiting cards from the PronEER job department shine
The up-to-date visiting cards cost no more than the old fashioned kind and showcase handsome design from the PronEER job department.
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Proneer Job Department
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