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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1899
Page
2
The Standard argues that an exact silver ratio is not vital for restoration, treating the ratio as a legal matter. It notes slight variations across currencies and references global exchange standards, including a citation from the Anaconda Standard dated January 9, 1899.
The article analyzes stock market sentiment, noting an explainer by Henry Clews on corporate capital reshaping old investments, the debate over granting stock exchange privileges, and warnings from past panics about overconfidence. It contrasts extreme optimism with potential instability, referencing the 1873 Black Friday era and public mood shifts ahead of financial crises.
President McKinley inaugurates inquiry into Spanish war conduct to quiet slanders against military subordinates and reassure grieving families. The report, written plainly, asserts officers acted with truth and that American soldiers were better cared for than any in history, despite wartime sorrow and ongoing suffering. A heavy Republican mayoral lead is noted in Philadelphia as the piece closes.
The Inter Mountain argues that about one fifth of Montana’s male adults cannot read or write and would abolish the circle voting method to prevent electors from disenfranchising themselves by following a boss. It states it does not wish to disenfranchise qualified voters.
The text notes a near unanimous sentiment in Quaker City with a 100000 plurality, underscoring strong Republican support. The outcome leaves little doubt about the town’s political orientation and enthusiasm for the party.
An era of lavish memorials is recounted as Boston florists send prepaid floral remembrances to celebrities at Miss Davenport’s funeral, triggering hefty bills. Other items include satirical verse on Aguinaldo, humorous exchanges on theater life, and odd tidbits from Cleveland to Washington about public figures, language quirks, and a North Carolina ghost town remark.
A Bayard B. Bayard of London’s Meteorological Society lauds the United States Weather Bureau as the finest of its kind and its predictions as the most accurate, addressing a recent speech. An exchange among bystanders and remarks about inventors and social figures provide flavor to the scene.
A schoolmaster poses a question on physical force and a pupil answers that the force moving people along the street is the police force. The brief exchange captures a humorous take on authority and public order.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Holland Irrigation Canal Company in Wormser City Montana until 10 am Saturday January 28 1899 for construction of an irrigation canal in Sweet Grass county Montana. Bids require a $500 certified check or cash and a $25 000 bond.
Co-owners Rh McDowell and W A Kidney notify John F McEvoy and heirs that $100 labor and improvements were made in 1898 on the Idlewild quartz lode mining claim in Silver Bow county Montana. If the co-owner fails within ninety days after publication to contribute $16.65 plus costs, their interest may be sold or assigned to the other co-owners under section 2224 revised statutes. Dated February 8, 1899.
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