What the People Want in Butte Montana Politics
A long critique arguing for republican principles against hill democracy and calling for independence from Democratic factions. It defends free speech and press, bimetallism, and honest governance, urging independents and reform-minded Democrats to join Republicans for Montana’s safety and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Trish
Kentucky
Butte
Standard
Inter Mountain
Trelena
Clark
Mr. Clark
Normoyle
Tater Mountain
Montana
Commonwealth
Indignation Over Senatorial Election Critique
In Montana’s Inter Mountain editorial the paper argues for a prompt, thorough investigation into Mr. Clark’s election. It cautions that if Clark proves entitled, the paper supports his seat, but if fraud or corruption appears, it urges rejection and decisive inquiry.
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Clark
United States Senate
Montana
Inter Mountain
The Courtesies of Debate in Montana Politics
The Inter Mountain and Butte Miner discuss fairness toward W A Clark amid a Democratic contest for a U S Senate seat. Republicans favor restraint, while warnings of potential disclosures loom. The piece frames tariff views, party lines, and journalistic conduct as Montana politics eyes Clark and Daly. Women beaters receive a sentence mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Clark
Clark
Shlex
Donnybrook Fair
Montana
Itia
A Christian Court and Judge Clancy’s Magnanimity
A column urges the Massachusetts court to show mercy in the Boston and Montana case, praising Judge Clancy for potential leniency. It quotes poetry on mercy, jokes about attorneys, and notes Clancy’s political backing, suggesting a calm, conciliatory period after recent tensions in the litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Montana
State Supreme Court
Clancy
Matt W. Alderson
Partis
Ile
Mayor-elect McCarthy Expected to Govern with Fidelity and Public Spirit
The Butte public expects J. OW McCarthy to administer impartially and honestly. They favor a businesslike administration focused on efficiency, lawful conduct, and protecting property, regardless of party. The city faces a post election period with emphasis on economy, collections, and restoration of the city’s good name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
J. OW. McCarthy
Police Court
McCarthy
Bulle
Democracy Triumphs Amid Editorial Attacks in Anaconda Standard
The Anaconda Standard and Butte Miner celebrate a democratic victory while railing at Democratic bosses and free trade. The piece accuses the county court autocrat and mining lawyers of bias, warns Republicans that Montana may turn Republican in 1900, and critiques Democratic methods and editorial attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Butte
Clancy
Democratic Party
Byron
Judge McHatton
Mr Clark on wool tariff sparks Montana debate
The Inter Mountain praises Mr Clark for defending W A Clark on wool tariff while not confirming his stance. It questions whether Clark favors a revenue or protection tariff and notes his history with free wool positions. The piece argues Montana voters see him as a Wilson bill free trader, not a sectional protectionist.
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Inter Mountain
W. A. Clark
Montana
Clark
United States Senate
The
Miner
Republican Party
South
North
Butte Minor
Good Republicans Now in Montana Politics
Bipartisan strain in Montana politics shows factions seeking to win over Hanna to influence Clark's seating. Clark loyalists cite tariff views from Helena speech as proof of allegiance. Montana factions threaten triangulation to shape a Republican legislature and 1900 electoral votes, amid a volatile political battle.
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Montana Democracy
Republican Party
Mr. Hanna
Tey
Clark
Africa
Mr. Clark
Butte School Trustees Reappointed After Reform Effort
Saturday night marked the expiration of terms for Trustees Long and Burke. The new board, elected two years ago, has improved the school system and promises continued progress. Clerk Richards is re elected. The board includes Henry Mueller Giard Moulthrop Clinton Lane and McC White, all trusted citizens.
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Long
Burke
Butte
Henry Mueller
Joseph V. Long
Clerk Richards
Messrs
Mueller
Giard
Moulthrop
Clinton
Lane
McC
White
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inter Mountain Publishing CO
M. A. Berger
West
Granite Street
Butte City, Mon
Silver Bow County
Democratic Morning
Hanna
Union Theater
Dick P. Sutton
Mgr
Oscar P. Sissen
the Grand Opera House
Widow Brown
Dewey
Palace
Sousa Vivandiore Band
Salle
Schatzlein
West Broadway
G. O. McFarland
Phone
America
Bobby Gaylor
Hilari Lus
McSorley
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
State Savings Bank
Main and
Park Streets
Europe
First National Bank OF
Andrew J. Travis
Essere James
H. B. Welrick
George Stevens
Ant
N. Main Street
J. Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Julius Ellinger & CO
Madge Lessing
Weece
H. L. Frank
Butte, Mont
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