Public Building Site Sealed For Butte Awaited Proposals
April 1893 notice outlines two weeks until bid opening for a federal building site in Butte. Three treasury appointees will select the site, with location options including Main at Coppell, the old Pavilion, Noyes corner, and multiple others. Officials urge fair price offers and caution against inflated bids while stressing the city’s need for speedy construction and central access.
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Pie Mbner
Coppell Ad Main
Woel
Noyes
East Grete
Tharnon
Eeener
Wyoming
Brandway
McDernyotthow
Kemper Ceva
Park and Academy
Likely Continger Arises At Nation Democratic Convention
In view of the political continger Likely to arise in the national democratic convention in 1900, the following from the era outlines anticipated factions and potential candidates within the party. The fragment suggests tensions and future alignments shaping the convention dynamics.
McCARTHY CINCH Under Debate Between Two Montana Papers
Inter Mountain notes Anaconda Standard denies Butte Miner claims on McCarthy victory and platform repudiation. The Standard backs McCarthy standing by the campaign platform while Miner editors push repudiation of anti Clark resolutions. Editorial clash over McCarthy’s stance and Clark political future.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Butte
McCarthy
Clark Democrats
Trip! van Winkle
McCarthy under fire over Clark platform criticism
The piece portrays McCarthy trapped by past democratic claims about Clark and the platform's anti Clark resolutions. It notes mayoral statements and Washington sentiment, suggesting public view in Butte hinges on McCarthy's response or denial regarding allegations about purchasing his senate seat. The Standard and the Miner clash over McCarthy's stance.
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United States
W. A. Clark
Anaconda Standard
McCarthy
Lithe Standard
Clark
United States Senate
Washington
Butte
Mccarthy Hwals
Mt. Clark
Senate
Standard
Miner
Aftermath of Butte election sparks party blame and praise
In Butte the Yellowstone Journal hails a Republican victory while the Butte Miner questions the extent of that triumph. The editorial dispute centers on Clark Democrats who backed McCarthy, potentially undermining GOP gains. The piece notes public discontent and seeks accountability for the ticket head.
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Yellowstone Journal
Butte
Receivership dispute over Boston & Montana properties ends
The long running receivership battle over Boston and Montana properties concludes as the receiver takes charge after exhaustive court challenges. The editorial urges fair treatment of all tied interests and cautions against using the receiver to cause injustice, hoping for a smooth transition that aids the city’s upbuilding.
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Boston & Montana
Langer
Boston
Montana
Receivership Threat Spurs Butte Citizen Rally
The text warns that a receivership could imperil wealth in Butte and requires fair handling by the officer in charge until a final adjustment is reached, appealing to patriotic citizens and good judgment to temper proceedings.
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Butte
Medill Prophecy Warns of U S Expansion Across Americas
The veteran Chicago Tribune editor near death in Texas predicts in a friend’s interview that within eleven years the United States will absorb Cuba and Puerto Rico as states, grant separate administrations, establish friendly protectorates in the Philippines, and potentially add Central American states or territories. Mexico and Britain’s style governance are envisioned in a broad regional reconfiguration.
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Texas
Medill
Chicago Tribune
Nich
Great Britain
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Mexico
Eno
Bulkheads and watertight doors threaten ship safety at sea
A historical freight on ship construction argues bulkheads and watertight doors are crucial yet often faulty protections. It notes 98 doors and 300 vents on first class vessels, requiring 110 crew to monitor during emergencies and questions the bulkhead’s reliability in collision scenarios.
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Adanl
Umic
Family of laborers in alley witness wedding feast tale
A Pittsburg News fragment describes a poor family living behind a girl's home. They face hunger but later hear of a wedding feast at a poorer neighbor’s house. A mother reflects on the line between celebration and famine as the village prepares for the event.
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Pittsburg
Mamma
oThief
Public Building Site Sealed Proposals in 1899 Butte
Treasury Department announces sealed proposals for sale of suitable central site in Butte Montana for a public building. Corner lot preferred about 160 by 150 feet. if not corner, 150 by 190 feet with 190 feet street frontage. Proposals due April 22 1899 at 10 a.m. with condition buildings and improvements to be retained or removed.
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Rutte
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Mont
GAC Secrcetary of the Treasury
Washington, D.C
Y Butte
Ato
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
Butte
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