Helping Aguinaldo and the American Flag Clash
A Helena Independent editorial breaks down Democratic attitudes on silver coinage and anti imperialism, arguing Aguinaldo's cause mirrors 1776 liberty fights. It accuses some party members of treason for opposing US defense of the flag, praising loyal support for the government.
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Democratic Party
Helena
Spain
Washington
Republic of the
United States
Dewey
Manila
England
The
Independent
Pacific
Aguinaldo
South Pacific
Extraneous Evidence in Montana Senate Testimony
The Inter Mountain and Anaconda Standard spar over Whiteside’s remarks about the capitol commission and alleged corruption. The piece defends thorough inquiry while condemning slander outside the case, urging fair play and independence amid Democratic infighting in the Montana drama.
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Inter Mountain
Whiteside
Capitel
Clark
Senate Committee
Democratic Party
Montana
Capitol Commission
Standard
Mel
The reign of the American cop Derhead
A provocative phrase notes the reign of an American police figure termed Derhead, described here as being conducted in a minor key, implying critique or somber sentiment about his tenure.
Review of Tariff Results and Trade in 1898 99
Review of 1898 trade under the Dingley tariff notes export and import growth, gains in manufactured goods, and higher wages. It highlights cotton exports to China, reduced UK imports, and rising raw cotton sales abroad. Treasury predicts steady finances with December receipts near $20 million and a $7 million monthly surplus.
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Treasury Department
United States
Friends of the Cause of Protection
South
United Kingdom
China
Senate
House
Congress
Commerce Committee
National Treasury
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Battle Goes On as Montana Senate Probe Plans Rise
The Anaconda Standard notes the senatorial investigation will last weeks, costing possibly up to 75 000 dollars. Democrats split in rhetoric, with both wings blamed for tariff politics while Swede Murphy urges to let the battle continue as the crisis nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Standard
Montana
Beth
Clark
Daly
Europe
Inter Mountain
Murphy
Boer Sympathy and Irish Bias in South Africa War Debates
In a discussion of wartime attitudes, the piece notes a waning artificial sympathy for the Boers as Americans reassess the issues. It argues Irish bitterness toward England and Dutch racial ties influence sympathies, but warns against political manipulation by those opposing federal intervention on behalf of the Transvaal.
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South Africa
England
Great
Britain
Russia
Caar
Ireland
Transvaal
Opinion Clash Over War Bias Sparks Local Debate
A prominent Irish resident’s letter critiques city council overstepping public views on the Boer War and neutrality. The Inter Mountain is accused of publishing praise for the newspaper, while residents across Irish English and American birth dissent political endorsements. The piece notes citizens favor American citizenship and neutrality, urging restraint from local officials in international matters. A local advertisement for Williamson Corgets products concludes the page.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
England
Alon
Anaconda Stadard
George Washington
Loyola
United States
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Chas, Schatzlein
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Charles R. Leonard
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Henry Mueller
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James H. Monteith
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G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
Aes
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
A. H. Barret
E. D. Leavitt
8. V. Kemper
Main and
Park Sts., Butte
W. A. Clark
J. Rosa Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
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First National Bank OF
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Andrew J. Davis
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Sulst
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M. Daly
MM. Doashes
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