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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1899
Page
2
The Standard notes that an exact ratio is not vital for silver restoration, arguing the ratio is a legal matter and has varied by currency. It observes world exchanges largely fix the ratio and cites Anaconda Standard from January 9, 1899, as context.
The Inter Mountain reports the Spanish American treaty ratified with broad public relief across the republic. Debate focused on political loyalties and the Philippines, with supporters praising democracy and opponents warning of future complications. The treaty places the Philippines under U S governance and shifts insurgents to rebel status, while provoking copperhead critiques from abroad.
The passage reflects a rhetoric linking sacrifice for freedom, Civil War glory, and future American power. It envisions the Philippines and Pacific trade as gateways to prosperity, urging continued Senate action to advance national destiny and commercial strength. The tone is aspirational, emphasizing unity and progress.
The Inter Mountain notes criticisms of Senator Mantle’s vote on the Nicaragua canal bill. It clarifies Mantle does not oppose the project but opposes government partnership with the Canal company. It cites concerns over fraud, the bill’s flaws, and calls for an amended, perpetual U.S. ownership. Also mentions Senator Toll er and Manila rebels.
The article condemns Senator Stanton's proposed lien bill allowing landlords to seize renters personal property if rents are unpaid, with exemptions for the wealthy. It argues the provision harms laboring families, urges broader reform, and questions why the law targets renters while ignoring merchants and other trades.
Readable fragments outline plan praising four Republican legislators for resisting bribery, condemning Democratic figures tied to staff favors and corruption. It laments money in politics, cites Anaconda Standard, and mocks the idea of a free coinage Democrat. Ends with a damaged line about the silver republicans.
A noisy fragment accuses Democrats of crimes in the name of democracy and criticizes the former's insistence on a ratio. It contrasts the party of Thomas Jefferson with a cited figure, condemning the state’s political division.
A collage of stray items from a newspaper page includes quirky letters about loneliness and postage, a balloon contact tale from Bamberg to Sunderland, a Chicago Tribune quotation on romance, court-like musings on a boy’s life value, and assorted jokes. It preserves era tone with disjointed notices and humorous vignettes.
A poorly dressed Turk slipped past guards as the sultan returned from bidding farewell to a German guest near the Yildiz Kiosk. The assailant threw a parcel at the sultan’s feet, the bundle cried out, and Prince Abdul Kader cried for order while an adjutant seized the package and ordered arrest.
A government clerk pleads to the Padisha as his starving children cry for bread. The sultan, moved by the scene, settles arrears of salary and admits a crying three year old boy from a bundle to the royal household as the new "son of the sultan" in Prince Abdul Kader’s dairen.
A humorous scene unfolds as Johnnie Conklin teasingly claims Mr. Marshall looked appealing during a visiting Dolly’s gathering. His sister blushes, their mother erupts, and the boy retreats crying after a chaotic teapot spill. Billy is drawn into the muddle.
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