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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
9
The column complains the Anaconda Standard missed a gambling bill endorsement by the Montana House and criticizes the press for neglecting to oppose it. It cites Montana politics, Clark’s leadership, and local reflections while noting copper and silver market references in Butte and Anaconda.
The Standard argues that exact silver ratio is not vital for restoration. It notes the ratio varies by law and differs across currencies, with minor variations in different nations. It cites the Anaconda Standard from January 9, 1859 as an example of global exchange parallels.
From Manila to the mountains the fighting ended with noble courage. Insurgent leader captured. volunteers face long service, honor our fallen, and return home only after two years. Death and wounds are mourned as the brave bear away the banner of the republic.
The Inter Mountain endorses the Anaconda Standard for opposing legalized gambling in the state and pledges to treat gambling and bribery as equally reproachable. The editorial urges continued diligent repression of both vices for the state's reputation.
Anaconda Standard backs crusade against gambling led by Senator-elect Clark and urges the Ministerial association to push amendments prohibiting direct purchase of pool tickets at race tracks. It argues racing promotes vice and calls for uniform treatment of gamblers to curb pool room temptations in Butte and beyond.
The Inter Mountain defends its newspaper advantage over morning rivals citing Manila reports on Dewey and Schley. The Anaconda Standard counters, noting two Spanish-American War key events reported hours earlier by other papers. Political infighting in Montana follows, with remarks on Senator Carter and A Clark's mining empire and holdings.
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