Britain poised to press toward Pretoria in Transvaal war
A Feb 34 1900 article argues that British forces under Lord Roberts gain momentum in South Africa. It credits early Boer setbacks to terrain and English ignorance, notes Europe will stay neutral, and urges democratic restraint amid pro-Boer sentiment. It cites Hon. Thomas G. Shearman defending Britain’s cause and warns against anti-British bias.
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South Africa
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Kruger
Europe
Great Britain
Spain
England
Castile
Johnnie Bull
America
The Miner and the Court
A detailed exchange compares editorials in the Anaconda Standard and the Butte Miner on interpretations of a biblical scene and how it parallels Mr Wellcome’s refusal to testify before the Montana supreme court. The debate weighs whether the Miner’s illustration unjustly attacks the court and whether Wellcome’s actions mirror Pontius Pilate’s, with readers noting the differences between their cases.
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Asme
Anaconda Standard
Butte
Christ Before Pilate
Montana
Inter Mountain
Wellcome
Christ
Ita
Supreme Court
Liter Mountain
Han
Mr. Wellcome
Judea
Pontius Pilate
Pilate
Supreme Court of Montana
Democrats Plan July 4 Convention in Kansas City
A Denver-era commentary notes the Democratic National Convention to be held in Kansas City on July 4. It jokes about late arrival behind Republicans and mocks political theatrics and a senatorial investigation, with Daly and Senator Clark figures in the Montanan and national scene.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Plague Through the Centuries Amid Modern Sanitation Reassurance
Inter Mountain telegraphic advices note concern in Hayali over plague on the island despite advances in sanitary science. Surgeon General Sternberg credits 60 years of progress reducing danger of bubonic plague, tracing its ancient history from Greece and Rome to repeated European outbreaks and the Volga 1878-79, ending with a cautious forecast that modern sanitation limits future invasion.
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Inter Mountain
Hayali
Poleta
Sternberg
Far East
Europe
United States
Libya
Egypt
Syria
Dioscorides
Pageidonios
Christ
Justinian
London
England
Oxford
Italy
France
Spain
Asia
Moscow
Venice
Constantinople
Armenia
Caucasus
Russia
Odessa
Smyrna
Transylvania
Bosnia
Dalmatia
Noja
Greece
Moldavia
Wallachia
Bessarabia
Roumelia
Portugal
Volga
Daly to Testify in Montana Senate Case
The Anacorsia Standard reports Mr Daly has been subpoenaed and will testify. It notes Daly previously claimed no knowledge of the case and avoided politics, but now is expected to reveal more about political affairs in Montana and critique Mr Clark.
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Daly
Mentleman
Montana
Clark
Wason
Standard Will Weigh Montana Political Ties and Copper Market
The Standard is expected to discuss whether there is real political trouble involving Mr Clark, Daly, and the Amalgamated president in Montana. It will argue that any alleged conflict may be external and will explain readings on market copper quotes as part of its broader coverage.
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J Amalgamated
Montana
Nathon
Mr. Clark
Clark
Daly
Democratic
Standard
Transvaal War Oppression Allegations in Kruger Rule
The piece accuses Paul Kruger and Transvaal officials of corruption and heavy oppression of foreign settlers led by Americans and English. It cites taxes, bribes, restrictions on naturalization, armament, press laws, and trials, claiming foreigners funded Johannesburg’s growth while facing disfranchisement and control by Kruger allies. It notes alleged coerced charitable payments and silence by Britain and the United States.
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Thomas G. Shearman
New York Times
Panl
Kruger
London
Ppenleheien
Transvaal
Mr. Hillegas
Johannesburg
Hillegas
Paul Kruger
Pretoria
New York
United States
Gregorowski
South Africa
Jesus
Jerusalem
John Haya Hammond
Fragmentary quote on Johnny and Montana politics with misread words
The readable fragment shows a chaotic exchange about Johnny and political affairs in Montana. It mentions a fastidious father inspecting him and suggests confusion over whether Johnny is involved in an act or deception.
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Chicago
Short Talk About Clothing in Butte Stores
In Butte stores the few reliable outlets stand out for style quality and price. Tomorrow, Saturday, the big day for ready made garments features men’s winter suits priced at 8.50 to 12.50, and Stein’s fine overcoats, one and two of a kind, marked down from 30.00 to 23.00.
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Butte
Stein
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Sumner
Democratic Party
Mr. Daly
Washington
Senator Clark
Re PuAete
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Cau
M. J. Connell Company
Sutton’s Theater
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Cyrene Noonan Company
Macey’s
Little Ollie Will
Lillian Kemble
Arneldo
West Cisionaire
West Gord
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