The Flowery Kingdom and Russia in Asia Crisis
The piece argues that China courts a defensive alliance with Japan to resist European powers, preferring Russia to Britain to avoid opium and British influence. It warns an imminent Asiatic crisis could reshape commerce, with American interests in Hawaii and the Philippines watching closely as the century turns. It also discusses Helena Montana's debt repudiation dispute, urging MT's capital to honor obligations and protect statewide credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Asia
Russia
Great Britain
Hong Kong
United States
Pacific
Hawaii
Philippines
Witter Company
Ilegal
Helena
Montana
Helena Water Contract Battle Damages City’s Standing
The Helena city government faces criticism for its handling of a water company dispute. The article argues that unwise attacks on investments and a contested contract renewal hurt credibility and investor confidence, threatening Montana’s international reputation.
McLean Nominated for Ohio Governor on First Ballot
The Democratic State Convention nominated John R. McLean on the first ballot for Ohio governor. The piece argues McLean’s wealth and media ties boost the campaign, but questions his electability and notes money will heavily fund the effort to unseat the Republicans. The analysis compares McLean to other editors and predicts Democratic plans to leverage national policy dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John TR. McLean
Ohio
Roy
McLean
Phillips
Montane
Buckeye
Cincinnati Enquirer
W. A. Clark
Butte Miner
Marcus Daly
Anaconda Standard
Long Range
Caudel
Republiean
Jin Montana
Bryan's Wealth Denial Sparks Telegraphical Flap
A New York Journal interview claims Colonel Bryan is not rich, noting a $250,000 fortune, then a correction rebrands the figure as one half or misprint. The piece mocks sensationalism, suggesting further typos and conjecture about Bryan's finances and plausibly about other statements in the interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Yellow
New York Journal
Bryan
Inters
Nebraska
Blackstone
Jefferson
Lincoln
State Board of Equalization Faces Court Challenge
Montana readers see a clash as the State Board of Equalization is accused of exceeding its powers by raising aggregate assessments on cattle and sheep. Cho tea county clerk refuses to adjust values, asserting lawful cash values and challenging the board’s authority. The dispute prompts calls for Supreme Court review to define the board’s powers and ensure lawful tax measures while county and state officials weigh their next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stata Board of Equalization
Supreme Court
State of
Montana
Wallace
State Board of Equalization
Chotea Polity
Maldimus
Board of Enqualization
Davis
Chateau
L. Senata
District Court
Second Judicial District
Silver Bow County
F. A
Largey
W. F. Cobban
Lulu F. Largey
Silver Bow
Ita
Inter Mountain
P. A. Largey
Dreyfus Case Trials and Judge Dilemma
The article sketches the Dreyfus trial as it nears a conclusion with Dreyfus holding the stronger evidence but the judges weak in demeanor. It notes public concern over protecting the army’s name and the prosecution’s failure to present a tangible case while Bertillon’s charts loom as a possible basis for conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
Dreyton
Bertillon
Dreyfus Trial Language Echoes Defense Strategy
The text argues judges may misread exhibits to infer hidden facts, suggesting that appeals to complex reasoning shield the accused from innocence. It contends the path risks confirming guilt through convoluted interpretation, while the exile presses a case before court, country, world, and God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
Tantius Donnelly
Phantom sounds and pearls up for scientific inquiry
The article surveys investigations by John M Bacon on auditory illusions and misinterpretations from fatigued ears, noting barking artillery roars, bells inland, and lamb bleats as misread sounds. It also reports experiments on anchor bolts, wire ropes, and coatings, plus the origin of pearls with distinctions between true pearls and nacre-coated intrusions. The piece ends with a measurement of the Bunsen flame temperature at 1820 C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Bacon
Coast Guard
Paris Academy
M. Leon Diguet
Butte and Bingham Copper Mining Company Strike
A new ore strike at a Butte & Bingham Copper Mining location shows copper gold silver and lead values with a 44 foot wide vein and a 10 foot depth in a west cross cut tunnel near Utah Consolidated Mining and other firms. The superintendent notes 7 tons on the dump and plans to ship by September 15 to 20, with stock offered at 30 cents and potential rises. investors are urged to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte & Bingham Copper Mining Company
Utah Consolidated Mining Company
Car Fork Canyon
Pietro
Condor Mining Company
Phoenix Mining Company
Reducing Mining Company
Rio Grande Western Railway
O. Roberta
Healtes
W. H. Nichola
West Broadway
Butte Mont
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Inter Mountain Publishing CO
M. A Berger
West
Granite Street
Butte City, Mont
the Flowery Kingdom
Hts
Helena Ia
Helen
Will Dreyfus
Science
M. M. Wilcox
Royal Teating Laboratory
Wvatch the
Butte and Bingham Copper Mining Company
William Clancy
C. D. Tillinghart
Petitioner
Boston Lyric Opera Company
Firet
Gal
Lery
Yée
Grand Opera House
Raia Arras
Andy Sen
Lan
Butte
Alzes
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Lee Mantle
Chas. Schatalein
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
State Savings Bank
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
Tee
Cashier
Europe
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
A. H. Barret
J. D. Leagitt
8. V. Kemper
T. M. Hudgens
W. A. Clark, J. Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Bankers
Bell Exchange
Alex J. Johnson
Eel Eere
DR. Rinehart
San Francisco
West Park St
the Evening Paper
Binghamton
Herald
PTAA
First National Bank
Assist
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbot
E. B. Welrick
George Stevenson
North Main Street
AAA
AATT
Daly
M.donahoe
W.L
Daly, Donahoe & Moyer
Buccesgors
Mureux Daly & Co
Butte, Mont
United Stat
W.L. Moyer
Jos VY. Long
Cazhler
Ety
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