Protecting Jeffersonian Principles in Montana Campaign Spending
Tuesday February 20 1900 reports Senator Clark declared under oath he spent 150000 to aid the Democratic Party in 1898 while Marcus Daly may have spent up to a million dollars, and a broad coalition including Hauser contributed 180000 to the first state campaign. The piece lampoons party finances and the role of ward heelers, urging voters to demand higher payments and exposing alleged corruption in Montana politics.
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Clark
Yeei
Democratic Party
Marcus Daly
Hauser
Daly
Broadwater
Murphy
Europe
Democratic Party of
Montana
Democratic Workers
State Committee
Thomas Jefferson
Senatorial farce and Nolan bribe tale amuse senate
The piece mocks the senatorial controversy and Attorney General Nolan as a vaudeville figure. It notes his amicus curiae persona, Banserit tone, and insistence that he refused a $100,000 bribe from Dr Treacey, highlighting the dramatic, humorous energy of the exchange.
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Nolan
Amicus Curio
Han
Democratic Party
Senate
Treacey
Thumb Marks and Identity in Mark Twain Play
A obituary notes the death of Edward Mayo yesterday and reflects on the play Pudd nhead Wilson based on Mark Twain. It highlights thumb and palm markings as distinctive identity signs and discusses scientific views on character and physical expression versus educated prejudice.
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Edward Mayo
Mark Twain
Wilson
Siam
Will
Pudhead Wilson and the Modern Progress Theme
A reader reflects on scientific openness and the play Pudhead Wilson as a vehicle for challenging prejudices. The discussion lauds its entertaining story while noting its underlying aim to advance truth and expand public thinking beyond traditional boundaries.
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Wader
The Standard's Astonishment in Senatorial Controversy
A critical appraisal accuses the Anaconda Standard of partisanship and bias in covering a senatorial contest. It argues the paper faults the defense while praising the prosecution, and warns that fair, impartial reporting would threaten the paper's editorial stance. The piece likens this to a bullfrog bursting with ox-like pride.
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Washington
Inter Mountain
Treacey Confirms Hunt Integrity Test Outcome
The article portrays Dr. Treacey admitting he approached Judge Hunt with an implied bribe to test his integrity regarding the Wellcome case. Treacey says his aim was to expose any corruption and that Hunt’s honesty was confirmed. The piece frames the incident as a test of character amid looming political campaigns.
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Inter Mountain
Treacey
Hunt
Wellcome
Dr. Treacey
Judge Hunt
S Supreme Court
Hont
Knights Duel Over Red Green Cross On Highway
Two knights encounter on the road saluting and pledging unwavering friendship by a roadside cross. A dispute over whether the cross is red or green ends in both drawing swords and mortally wounding each other as they crawl away, realizing the cross bore both colors.
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Anid
Dillon News Ledger Sees Death Of County Clerk Mayers 1900
Dillon February 18 1900 County Clerk B H Mayers died at his home after a long illness from a complication of diseases He was born in 1858 in California and came to Dillon about 12 years ago He served as freight agent for the O S L A R Co before being elected county clerk in 1886 He leaves a wife and two children and the funeral will be held at St James Episcopal church with fraternal orders in attendance The item also reports a freezing incident involving George Paris and social events at the Timer home and a Valentine party at St James parish hall
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Dillon
B. H. Mayers
Atlantic
Pacific
Mr. Mayers
California
Ancient Order of United Workmen
The
Odd Fellows
Woodmen
St. James Episcopal Church
A. OU. W
George Paris
Bannack
Jaggers Place
Shannan
Mr. Paris
New York restauran trial result and local notices
A local New York restaurant trial results in a judgment of 174 dollars for support of an inmate, with other scattered notes including school principal changes at Dillon Hi, several arrivals and departures, a dancing party at the Dillon theater, and various visits and moves among townspeople including Mrs Beat, Levi Cartier, Hattie Dart, June Gelway, and the Golden family.
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New York
Restauran
Cora McBride
Justice Court
Per Nerine
Aland
Sleep habits and health claims in Chicago News note
A brief, garbled item from The Chicago News discusses sleep, health journals, and mouth closing. It cites a belief that sleeping with eyes open prolongs life, then questions the logic and hints at trouble from talking. The fragmentary text remains unclear and may reflect casual remarks rather than study findings.
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The
Chicago News
Mike
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Jen
Dillon News
Emil Timer
G. T. Paul
Teuter
Timer
Re. E. J. Passmore
Edwin Norris
H. O. Miller
EB. J. Bowman
Carter
Paul
Edinger
Fred Teuter
Young People’s Society of
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Jones
Misa Elizabeth Erate Ee
Dillon Hi School
Shanes
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F. H. Cooney
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Nora, Stroup
Maud Lamont
Dillon Theater
Steve Cook
Lima
L. J. Price
0. M. Best
Salt Lake City
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City
Sheridan
Butte
Hattie Dart
June Gelway
Hew Golden
Pete Grant
Connell
Madras
Sic
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Tristees
Lee Mantle
Chas Schatzlein
Fayette Haerringt
Clements
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Haskina
James H. Monteith
State Savings Bank
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
Sella
United States
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
A. H. Barret
Joe Leavitt
V. Kemper
T. M. Ne
A. Clark
Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Bankers
Tramead General
Geil Exchange
Glyem
Cherry Sisters
Sutton’s
Cyrene Noonan
Little Ruth
Evans and
Linsay
Ning
Ore
Metropolitan Opera Company
Sta
W. J. Moyer
Swinboree E. Fine
First National Bank
Andrew J. O
George Stevenson
Anaiat, Gaabler
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J.E Tuite
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