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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
2
A Kentucky political clash unfolds as Goebel’s shooting is debated with charges of Republican plots and Democratic obstruction. The piece compares the crisis to past assassinations and notes Governor Taylor’s prorogation of the legislature amid martial law actions.
The piece attacks Democratic attempts to replace Governor Taylor via unlawful means after Goebel’s death. It argues the oath was illegitimate, cites the Helena Independent on third story offices, and dismisses the theory of a Republican plot, likening it to past Montana tactics and noting blame shifts toward railroad officials.
The 1898 Montana silver Republicans call for direct popular election of U S senators to curb corruption and money influence. They condemn past bribery and scorn the Democratic era of senator selections, citing scandal and calls to end such practices. The Inter Mountain and Standard debates are noted as ethical stances in newspaper coverage.
The Anaconda Standard faces allegations of denial while Senator Geiger swore to a $1,100 bribe for House Bill 132. It argues the bill’s merit is separate from bribery, cites Inter Mountain opposition as a corporation measure, and notes the Anaconda democracy’s role in fast tracking the bill by cash. The piece questions the Standard’s stance and defends the bribery claims as central to the political controversy.
A lengthy critical summary notes editors in the Anaconda Standard accusing others of avoiding direct issue questioning while praising past resilience. It references Governor Toole and Swede Murphy, hints at courtroom strategy, and contrasts editorial stances with the Inter Mountain. The piece ends with a call to endure, and a patriotic, frontier voice from HOSEA Jr. in The Spectator.
Henry Smith died at 89 in Rockbridge County near Denmark after a life marked by travel and hunting. Born in Jacktown near Lexington, he lived with near perfect health under a physician's care. He married Angeline Childers. they had Thirteen children. At his death he left 9 grandchildren 156 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren totaling 263 descendants, mostly in the county.
An extraordinary record praises G H Mumms Xtra Pry wine imported in 1899 with 109308 cases and 72498 more than any rival. It claims unparalleled quality and notes the 1895 vintage How imported was seldom equalled.
The Northern Pacific continues the only line with Pullman Standard sleeping cars from Anaconda to St Louis and St Paul. Two cars operate from Anaconda and Butte via Billings to St Louis. one from Butte to St Paul, with no car changes between points.
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