Montana political corruption debate on campaign funds
The Anaconda Standard denounces Democratic corruption funds in Montana politics. It cites four men who allegedly contributed $160,000 to a corruption fund in the first state campaign, calculating per voter costs and accusing both parties of cash-driven influence. It argues Republicans use the issue to attack Democrats while admitting some Republicans were bribed.
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Montana
Democratic Party
Ema
Geiger
Bil
Democracy
Clark
Republican Party
Whiteside
Anaconda
Inter Mountain
Hauser
Democratic Corruption Fund
Marcus Daly
W. A. Clark
Charles Broadwater
Paxson paints Custer battle as a colored canvas masterpiece
A Montana artist, E E Paxson, spent years collecting data from Indiana sources and acquainted with General Custer's officers and Sioux chiefs to create a six by ten foot painting of Custer's last stand. The work aims for photographic color accuracy and will tour eastern cities with hopes of Paris galleries.
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Montana
General Custer
E. 8
Paxson
Custer
Indiana
Paxson’sa
Paris
West
Lenat
Great Artlat
Goebel Killing Sparks National Debate in Kentucky
The Boston Transcript defends its view on Goebel, aligning with Inter Mountain. The piece notes Goebel’s critics among democrats and bolters, recounts the Kentucky contest from votes to the legislature, and contemplates motives behind the shooter amid a tense political climate. It also references Marcus Daly, Hauser testimony, and Clark's political path alongside Democratic fundraising notes.
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Boston ‘Transcript
East
Goebel
Inter Mountain
Democratic Press
Montana
Transcript
Tan
William Goebel
Colonel Sanford
Covington
Goepel
Bt Sora
Brown
Bolters
Sanford
Taylor
Goebeliana
jAlm
Will it be Durston Helena letter to St Paul Dispatch
Growing belief that Senator Clark will lose his seat over bribery charges prompts speculation on a successor. Rumors center on J H Durston of the Anaconda Standard as Daly's choice if Clark is ousted, with Durston already involved in political maneuvering in Washington.
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A. Tad
Inter Mount Washington
Marcus Daly
Anaconda Standard
Hauser
Helena
St. Paul
United States
Clark
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Butte
Thomas H. Garter
Th Grould
J. H. Durston
Durston
Daly
Standard
New York
Washington
Smith
Montana political year shapes up as lively contest
Anaconda man focused on trusts may abstain from aiding Standard Oil, while copper magnate F August Heinze and ex New Yorker figures are tipped for influential roles. If Clark loses his seat, Governor Smith might resign, with Spriggs appointing his successor. Possible candidates include Toole and Conrad. party control hinges on a coming legislature.
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Anaconda Company
Standard Ol Company
F. August Heinze
Butte
New Yorker
Amalgamated Capper Company
Clark
Montana
Samve
Thomas H. Carter
O. F. Goddard
Thomas C. Marshall
Hemze
Smith
Durston
Toole
Conrad
Heinze
Neutrality plea on Boer War divides Montana in 1900
Special Correspondence argues Montanans should stay neutral amid the Boer War and warns against forming pro Boer or pro English regiments. Proposes charitable relief for wounded on both sides and cautions against demagogic political manipulation.
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Inter Mountain
Washington
South
Montana
Africa
Spain
Europe
South Africa
Joe Chamberlain
Paul Kruger
Sons of St. George
Chicago
Cuba
England
Montana readers urged to aid wounded at home not fight abroad
An Inter Mountain editorial argues Americans should avoid prolonging war and instead help the wounded and destitute at home. It praises both Boer and British causes, urges Montana to finance nurses and medicines for Kruger or the army, and questions sending volunteers overseas amid the Daly-Clark feud and senatorial investigations.
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American Arma
Montana
Lyermen
CppBahe Wien
Dom Paul
Pretoria
Kruger
Inter Mountain
Butte
Legion
Jie Ad-Vice
Africa
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Inter Sfountain, Publishing Company
M. A. Berger
Maneeer
Butte City
Mont
Democratic
Suttons New Theater
Billy Price
Lizzie Peasly
Linsay and Evans
Bota
M. J. Connell Company
Sutton's New Theater
Davy Crocket
Great Hunter
Llazin Pally
Coon
Firat
Dreas
Flrat
Peate i
Lusco
Aleo
Tennant
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Lee Mippiie
Chas. Schatalein
Fayette Berrington
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
F. Aug. Helmae
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Heskise
James H. Monteith
State Savings Bank
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgen
Sence Cashier
Burplus
Ardtin
Bella Exchange
Directure
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
A. H. Barret
E. D. Leavitt
5. V. Kemper
T. M. Hodgens
Main and
Park Sts. , Butte
Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Alex J. Johnson
Caabler
First National Bank OF
Andrew J. Davis
James A Petz
Prasiacat Cashier
North Main Street
Butte , Ll
M. Daly
M. Donahoe
W.L. Moyer
Moyer
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