Montana Legislature Ends Promoting Capital in State Exposition
A fragmented unsigned editorial argues the Montana Legislature should enact a sale to attract capital for a national American exposition in Thilvale and warns that delaying or defeating measures to advertise Montana will drive away existing investment and harm citizens and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thilvale
Montana
Initlal Shacks
Aingle
Vicioux
Wielend
Emoual
Caphial
Arcaet
Conservative Statesmen and the Balancing Senate
The piece praises a bloc of principled, incorruptible lawmakers in both Senate and House who act as the legislative balance wheels. It lauds their patriotism, integrity, and readiness to defy party lines on general questions, though party labels remain Republican or Democrat on policy. It notes Governor Nash’s offense to Jim Brady, portraying Brady as deeply insulted by Nash’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hase
Joya
Nash
Ohio
Jim Brady
Brady
Fragmented Opinion Pieces on Prize Fighting Controversy
A lengthy, garbled critique accuses authorities of defending prize fighting and mocks the stance as sophistry. It references Jeffries and Rubin, stage returns, expenses, and settlement talks, then pivots to political commentary on senators and figures like Stephen M. White while touching on Democratic leadership and the Chicago convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Tuckeye
Jeffries
Rubii
Rock Jeffries
Rubin
Democrats Afraid Of McKinley Roosevelt Inauguration
Democrats express displeasure at the coming inauguration as McKinley and Roosevelt prepare to assume office. The underlying discontent centers on the planned ceremonies and leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Roosevelt
Jockey Club Meeting Programme Praised in Inter Mountain
The Inter Mountain reports a July to August jockey club programme as excellent and attractive for turf followers. It notes George Washington’s fame and reflection on Montana politics, mentioning a fusion legislature and public sentiment about recent governance and wheat policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jockey Club
Inter Mountain
George Washington
Montana
Notable Visitors Spur Local Interest in Press and Journal Plans
A note lists prominent figures gathering in town. It mentions Mr. Bryan with his paper The Commoner and hints at Mrs Nation planning a journal, with reference to an adjoining state. The item suggests a local surge of attention to press and reform issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Nation
Stanley
Kansas
State Press Comment on Liquor Licenses Affects Economy
Missoula Democrat Messenger argues against increased license burdens on business owners who fund city and state government through taxes. It contends protections for business prosperity sustain commonwealth value, warning that harming commerce cripples cities, the state, and the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
The Apportionment in Cascade County and Great Falls
This excerpt argues for fair apportionment to reflect population shifts. It contends Cascade County and Great Falls deserve larger representation, opposing reduced standing due to others. The piece calls for proportional representation to those whose populations have grown.
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Falls
Scade County
Great Falls
Lewis and Cherpouty
Heleum
Cascade County
Levins
Clarke County
Othe
Legioniare
Spooner bill sought to establish civil government in Philippines
Boston Journal notes that Congress may begin forming a civil government for the Philippines via the Spooner amendment to the appropriation bill. It highlights Taft as a likely first civil governor, the push for centralized authority, and the debate over provincial self government and representation amid military administration.
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Congress
Philippines
Spooner
Senator
Lodge
Washington
United States
Th Commission
Rooths
Auaing
Taft
Omer
Undp
Patt
Tatels
Yale
New England
Gen
MacArthur
Eivil
Hopie
Llvius
Manila
Leonard Wood
Charles E. Allen
Willan Howard Tafthew
Road Law Proposal Sparks Debate In Legislature
Libby News reports a bill introduced by Senator Geiger and Representative Faust to reform outdated road statutes. The measure promises careful scrutiny and aims to fix a tangled system though critics fear district salaries of 100 dollars for trustees are wasteful. Proponents argue current supervisors waste funds by doing little while claiming to monitor roads.
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Libby News
Geiger
Faust
The Guaranteed Rights. Montina Record excerpt
The large mining companies are expanding plants to raise ore output but will suffer in ongoing work if attacked without a chance to defend their rights or seek guaranteed redress for citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montina
Signs and Superstitions In Daily Life
A Philadelphia press feature notes that admitting superstition signals a tendency toward bad luck. The dialogue mocks common beliefs and urges caution against dwelling on superstitious thoughts, framing superstition as a self-fulfilling omen.
Republican unity in Fort Benton press calls for steadiness
The Fort Benton Press notes republican members of the legislative assembly show a commendable disposition to keep in the middle of the road in the senatorial contest and hopes they maintain their excellent record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benton
Legislative Assembly
Kep
Drawn From the Wood and the Artistic Insight
A fragmentary Detroit Journal excerpt notes a speaker claiming inspiration comes from skies and woods while a painter interjects. The narrator hints the artist senses a brick bottle in a portmanteau, framing the idea that true artistry grants superior powers of divination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Detroit Journal
Life's Horrid Grind Drives Chelly Emalipayte to Death
Reported in a Chicago Tribune style note, Chelly Emalipayte died by suicide after a long period of personal strain and fatigue from trouble and constant scrutiny. The article hints at unknown causes and cites local speculation without definitive details.
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Chelly Emalipayte
Chicago
Incentive to Harmony in Cash Terms
A newly moved neighbor tells the grocer at the corner they expect to be on good terms, adding that cooperation hinges on cash terms. The exchange, from Tit-Bits, captures a cheeky gloss on neighborhood trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eope
Minute Chicago strip of land stirs court ruling
The Illinois court upheld a decision over a minuscule parcel land between adjoining Chicago lots. The ruling notes the deed sale of a tiny sliver can be a real entity and affect access and condemnation rights. It highlights how such gore strips arise in city land disputes and reflects on political functions in Chicago observed by Jacob Riis.
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Chicago
Lincoln Deathbed Details From Dr Leale Memoir
Dr Leale recalls the night of Lincoln’s death at Ford’s Theatre and the rescue steps taken by several physicians and Mrs Lincoln. He describes removing a brain clot, artificial respiration, and the long march to safety as troops cleared a path to the second floor bed where Lincoln died at 7:20 a.m. next morning. The recollection touches on other figures and notes the era’s presidential and diplomatic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Charles A. Leale
New York City
Teinci
Lingoln
Dr. Leal
Pord's
Lawura Keene
Tedie
Miss Keene
Fleet Hort
Leal Wie
Ty, Taft
H. EF. A. King
Mr. Lincoln
Dr. Ss By
Memorial for Wilson Chair of Economics Proposed
A Cleveland committee chaired by a former president urges raising at least 100000 to endow the William L. Wilson Chair of Economics at Washington and Lee University. The appeal targets education friends, Wilson’s associates, and patriotic supporters to fund the memorial. Also noted is debate on whether Queen Victoria met Leo XI with accounts of their limited historic contact and a report on Alexander Graham Bell's Census Bureau duties involving the deaf, blind, and dumb population, with Bell receiving government pay.
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Cleveland
William L. Wilson
Washington and Lee University
Friends of Education
Victoria
Leo XI
London Chronicle
Leo
Pecei
Brussels
Leopold
Charlotte
Victorian
Windsor
London
Alexander Graham Bell
Census Bureau
Beil
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Inter Mountain Publishing Company
M. A. Berger
Granite Street
Butte City, Mont
Anatis
Tess
Benny
Acre
West
Meath
Geat Rallis
Helena
de Wet
Stephen M. White
Cmifornia Roses
la- Vivite
Giremost Neuvive
Vny
Partl
Itions
Philadelphia
Republican Unity
the Free Lance
Alderman Kenna
Cicago
Jacob Riis
New York
Riis
Esal
Coughlin
New Yorker
Newbro
Abderrmin Kema
Asyhaim
Cassini
Caar
Frederick John Horniman
Horniman
Penrhyn and
William Ament
Pekin
Chertin O
Cihertin College
Tms
Wie
Oyosa
Mieh
China
Wadsworth
Filnt
Walt
P. C. Knox
Pittsburg
Griggs
Knox
Senator Quay
Hart
Boston
Leys Fia
Schatzlein
W. Broadway
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