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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
7
The article lauds President McKinley as his country enters a prosperous era with growing industrial and commercial strength. It argues the message reflects a policy aligned with the nation’s development, stressing liberty as the foundation of government and warning against entangling expenditures and conflicts.
Global silver use expands with India and China consuming 7,170,000 ounces this year, a 66.8 percent rise. China buys silver from London and San Francisco totaling over 10 million dollars, while Japan and British India add hundreds of thousands to millions in silver imports. Despite famine, Indian demand supports rupee backing and silver coinage. Chinese exports shift to silver amid unsettled conditions, lifting prices as supply tightens. A French Soudan railway project aims to connect Kayes to Keulikevo, 355 miles from Kayes, costing 29,000 dollars per mile with subsidies about 200,000 dollars annually, to capture Upper Nile commerce.
The article argues New Mexico pursues statehood with a vigorous campaign citing population figures and education gains. It compares wealth and growth to Oklahoma, noting Oklahoma surpasses New Mexico in population wealth and industry since 1880, concluding New Mexico must settle for second place to Oklahoma.
A historical overview notes how several vice presidents rose to the presidency, including Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Burr, Van Buren, Tyler, Fillmore, Johnson, Arthur, and others, tracing the rare paths from vice presidency to chief executive amid assassinations, deaths, and political shifts.
Clarence M Brune proposes a rapid path from stage struck to star status promising quick fame and high billing for aspirants. The Californian founder, once wealthy, fell for an actress and crafted a plan combining love and money to wed her and join the profession.
The article argues against Weyler style devastation in the Philippines, rejecting any massacre of Tagal communities. It asserts the president does not intend such measures, urging protection of peaceful Tagals, focus on rights and commerce, and condemning despotism. It calls for wise legislation to grant Filipino commercial rights and citizenship while avoiding collective punishment.
A long tale of Clarence M Brune the sterling young actor who funded his career by creating a company and touring from Butte to Montreal Then Melbourne MacDowell exposed Brune for masquerading as the star The clash centers on why Brune never acted the part and his claim that understudies are common practice The piece ends with a critique of the risky shortcut to fame and the spirit of the true artist
A new third rail electric line began operation from Hudson to Albany, marking the first general use of the technology after tests. Officials expect Vanderbilt system adoption in tunnels, noting the system moves trains safely at high speed while keeping tunnels free of noxious fumes.
The passage discusses the potential of the third rail technology beyond tunnel use, noting its broad possibilities and the interest it will attract as its initial success is observed. It mentions long tunnels such as the Cascada on the Northern Pacific as an example of application.
Andrew Carnegie urged careful use of wealth at a Thanksgiving presentation at the Montefiore home for Chronic Tuberculosis in New York. He warned against dubious philanthropy, calling for projects that empower beneficiaries to climb the ladder of success and suggesting lasting impact over monuments. He cited Pittsburgh library gifts as a builder of institutions rather than his own memorial.
The vacant senate foreign relations chair after Senator Davis's death is likely to go to Senator Lodge of Massachusetts. The committee currently includes Frye of Maine Cullum of Illinois Lodge of Massachusetts Clark of Wyoming Paraker of Ohio and Walcott of Colorado. Frye would normally ascend, but he is president pro tempore until March 4 after Vice President Hobart’s death.
In Denver News, Rachel invites Elizabeth to join the Crazy Quilt Literary Club where a member proposes a sudden topic for discussion. Last meeting featured Elmore Eggleston on Men as lose Observers and a sharp argument over appropriate lengths of short skirts.
A Philadelphia Press correspondent recalls KR A Dorr aiding the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse keepers during a starvation scare. He piloted a customs tug loaded with provisions through icy seas but returned without reporting the event. Other notes include Otto H. Tittmann named US coastal survey superintendent and details of bequests and honors involving university leaders and a British Victoria Cross award.
The Indianapolis Press quotes the Cornfed Philosopher as saying a politician who poses as a man with the hoe may really be the man with the axe to grind. The remark reflects a sharp critique of political posturing.
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