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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1899
Page
2
The Standard notes that exact silver ratio is not vital to restoration, stressing it is a matter of law and noting small variations in domestic currency and in foreign exchange. The piece cites slight ratio differences across countries and remarks on global exchange practices.
The Butte Miner quotes Durstan Abrod as the guiding editor of the Anaconda Standard in a bid to block W A Clark’s Senate seat. It says Durstan will supervise the campaign from Washington and may accelerate efforts within weeks, hinting at a possible vacancy and an emergency legislative reconvening.
An excerpt discusses Germany's likely displeasure at the United States gaining an easy victory in the Philippines. It notes natural power motives to seize the conflict, while acknowledging it would be childish to blame Germany for feeling so.
The United States ambassador to Germany disputes intent to harm, while Baron Von Bulow defends neutrality. He asserts Germany has observed neutrality in relations with the U.S. A Hong Kong arms firm possibly sold to Aguinaldo, with no German government or consul involvement. The piece questions the firm’s true motives and the American reaction.
The navy outlines new battleships in build and nearing service while keel laying continues for three more vessels. Acknowledging armor and cruisers, the fleet gains strength for future operations as army beef quality is scrutinized in the Santiago Porto Rico campaign inquiry.
The House passed the appropriation by a 219 to 34 vote to fund payments to Spain for vested rights in the Philippines totaling 20 million dollars. Opponents argued it undermined the government and risked reopening war with Spain, with harsh insults directed at dissenting lawmakers.
The Anaconda Standard notes Utah charges over bribery attempts to influence a United States senator election in the legislative assembly. A joint legislative committee will review the accusations against McQuone, with a full hearing and impartial determination. If information emerges, the Standard hopes to refine its party stance for future Utah coverage.
In the last days of Montana's legislative session a danger flag should be shown to flag rushed bills. Voting nay on a bill you cannot examine may prevent poor measures becoming law. The scene involves final debates on appropriation bills and a broader controversy between Secretary S Long and Rear Admiral Schley.
Sampson largely weighs in on the dispute over who first sighted Cervera’s fleet in Santiago harbor and who ordered its destruction. The piece argues the public would not be swayed by formalities or red tape, insisting Schley fulfilled his mission as ordered.
The Libby News lauds Montana senators for their aye vote on the Spain peace treaty and previews how Senator-elect Clark would have voted. It praises Clark as a patriot, wealthy and influential, claims he is active in the territory, and asserts Montanans will have a good senator. The piece notes Anderson’s age suggestion and commends legislative work.
A garbled 19th century style collage lists many figures and titles such as Senator White of California Cousins with Senator Mallory of Merida and the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha as a arcen dished violinist. It mentions Dr James PR Cocke Boston hypnotism expert blind since childhood ex surgeon and author Bishop Tews Alaska Episcopal head noting Klondike food abundance and Kaiser plans astronomy study after visiting Potsdam observatory. Also references Dr T Hayward Hayes Siam navy surgeon major in royal court and Chulalongkorn. Fifteen years
A medical missionary visited Siam and was regarded as a miracle-worker. Senator Ross of Vermont resides near St Johnsbury in a handsome house overlooking Passumpsic valley. He tends his farm with personal care, while a playful exchange hints at Mrs Galey and a Mrs Sedley in a stepkeeping moment.
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