EXIT SPEAKER REED RESIGNS FROM CONGRESS
The article reflects on Speaker Reed stepping down from the First District seat under Maine's governor. It credits his strict rule enforcement and autocratic style with reshaping the House into a working body, while noting partisan critiques and the press reaction predicting political games around his resignation and potential return. The piece highlights Reed’s honesty, resolve, and impact on legislative norms.
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Lyceum
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Reed’s Maine Gubernatorial Notation Praises Red Option
An oblique, period voice lauds Mr. Reed for countering Democratic efforts in Maine. It extols his action as a pat on the head to a beleaguered democracy and bids farewell with a rhythmic flourish. The prose mixes satire and praise in a political skit.
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Maine
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Mr. Reed
Helena Considers Municipal Lumber Yard And Other Ventures
The Helena city contemplates entering the lumber trade selling boards to add to public works while claiming tax advantages to cover yard costs. Plans mention a possible city tailor shop for officials, and even a city restaurant with meals subsidized by the municipality. Officials’ religio-cultural roles and a future department store and brewery are speculated as ways to weather financial strain.
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Pieces for the Paper by A. K. Yerkes press note
Montana editor A K Yerkes publishes Pieces for the Paper a humor and verse prose collection praised as a major Montana literary figure. The Inter Mountain notes expected broad demand and Yerkes rising to wider fame. The First Montana volunteers sail home from seas and will arrive near fall with welcome plans in Butte. A Dreyfus re trial alert is mentioned amid broader court concerns.
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Croker Endorses Bryan and Silver Debate Rages
The piece argues that Dick Croker publicly backs Bryan for the Democratic nomination with Tammany’s support while criticizing silver policy opportunism. It contrasts past loyalties and predicts the silver issue will be settled by Congress, condemning what it calls hypocrisy within the silver democracy.
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Question of Decency Sparks McKinley Backlash
Dick Croker of Tam many calls the Filipino policy shocking and indecent, prompting Republicans to distance themselves from McKinleyism. The New York Journal quotes Croker, arguing the remark is a compliment to McKinley and his administration amid public scrutiny.
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Tammany's Infamous Legacy Draws Strong Presidential Critique
A blistering editorial rails at Tammany Hall from Tweed to Croker, accusing the organization of looting treasuries manipulating ballots and corrupting civic life. It condemns Croker and Wall Street factions while praising President McKinley for opposing graft and defending the republic.
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Correction and political notes from Inter Mountain
The Inter Mountain reprints a San Francisco Chronicle editorial on the Philippine question, notes amends for omitting credit, and reports three political items: the Democratic National Literary Bureau to move from Chicago to Washington, a free coinage editor forced to bow out by the national committee, and Tammany backing Bryan with a platform stance.
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Democratic Party
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Washington
Miner with Empty Sleeve Recalls Near-Death Blasting Incident
A man in a hotel lobby recounted a 1889 Joplin lead district prospecting tale. He described drilling a hard rock blast in a tunnel, the rope breaking, and his choice to hide in the shaft as dynamite fuse burned toward the charge, fearing a catastrophic explosion.
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Joplin
Hairbreadth mine blast tale from a coal shaft
A miner recalls a hydrogen nitroglycerin blast at a shaft mouth. He describes being buried under rock, crushed left arm, exposure to poisonous gases, and a dramatic rescue by partners as he regains consciousness next day. He notes no facial scars and a strange incident tying the blast to a delayed eruption.
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Holbrook's sale nets discounted tan shoes for boys
In Montana Silver Bow County district court an estate matter for P A Surgey involves F Cobban petitioning for an order to allow Lula F Largey administratrix to execute a deed under a prior agreement for sale of estate realty. Hearings set for September 23 1899 with publication and service orders.
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Silver Bow
Inter Mountain
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Sliver Bow
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