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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1901
Page
4
Addressed to Montana Publishing Company overseen by M. A. Berger manager located at 76 Wear Granite Street Tutte City Montana.
The fusion group in Montana faces internal strife as critics argue the coalition lacks principle and self interest drives its leaders. Delegates pledge support to W. A. Clark, then refuse to caucus for his senator bid, prompting sharp editorial rebuke and concern over future political stability.
Late in the afternoon word from Helena says the Clark Heinse differences are patched enough to permit a caucus this evening to nominate Ma Clark for the long term. Seven of the eight Lewis and Clarke defense men have been induced to abandon their sworn resolve to go into caucus and not to support Ma Clark. The exact inducement is not disclosed but appears to have been effective.
Montana citizens urge lawmakers to shield mining from unjust laws and preserve courts’ fairness. They argue mining drives state prosperity, citing last year’s sixty plus million dollar mine product value and labor profits, and warn against actions that chase eastern capital away or harm industry. They call for sane laws, stable courts, and preservation of established agencies.
The Montana legislature caucus will nominate Senator Thoms H. Carter to succeed himself, honoring his service in the U.S. Senate. The piece praises his abilities, industry, and record, while predicting a Republican state for the next decade and noting efforts to disparage him have failed.
The editorial critiques proposed printing legislation, arguing that honest newspaper workers deserve fair reward for campaigns. It praises loyal editors while condemning the bitter partisan press and urges fusion lawmakers to support deserving journalists rather than strip rewards.
A Montana reader argues Deer Lodge should remain, opposing a Powell county renaming. The piece recalls Deer Lodge’s historic size, suggests retaining its name while creating Daly county in the south, and questions the Powell tribute to pioneer figures as inadequate. It evokes Bear Gulch, Top Deep, and mining camps to defend Deer Lodge’s legacy.
The senate debates on the army bill and the Philippines reveal weariness with agitation over the army canteen. Critics balk at government liquor sales while supporters argue the canteen curbs illicit traffic, presenting the two evils choice as wise.
The text argues that strict temperance in practice is unlikely to succeed and that abolition could push soldiers to obtain liquor elsewhere. It suggests the senate might oppose a controversial measure, asserting that any moral act in the army would be offset by a broader temperance increase elsewhere.
The Montana electorate admires ex Senator Sanders yet doubts his current policy benefits for the Republican Party. The piece critiques his public criticisms of Senator Carter while praising past party service. It notes West Point hazing reform, hot political tips from Hotona, and Frank as a favored short term senator candidate.
The Buffalo exposition exhibit promises more real grant for Montana than all boards of examiners and commissioners. While new offices may help some interests, proper representation and funding for other legislative branches must not be sacrificed. The legislature should establish needed offices only if they do not deprive adequate statewide representation and support for legitimate legislation.
Malta Enterprise calls for a society to protect game and urges strict law enforcement to preserve Montana wildlife. It proposes organizing like Port Benton and plans a community meeting at the schoolhouse next Friday evening for a starter.
The piece urges wholesale reforms to school and road laws and calls for revision of election laws with a new primary model inspired by Minnesota. It favors repeal of the bounty tax and aligned salaries for public officers with private sector standards, aiming to protect workers and speed up senator elections.
A fragmented dialect piece warns against seeking trouble, describing a troublesome man who lurks about and is pleased to be noticed. The speaker recalls lessons from years past about dropping tasks and staying vigilant to avoid trouble and expense.
The column recalls Senator Hanna’s May appearances with a pink carnation, notes President Davis Starr Jordan’s view on higher education, mentions Father Chadwick’s reassignment from Maine to the Vermont, and discusses General Joe Wheeler on czarist peace plans. It also covers Princess Louise’s statue project, automobile interest in the White House, a Robson ride, Earthquake Milne’s seismic observatory on the Isle of Wight, and Milne’s later work with Tokyo University links.
In New York on January 1 ten thousand greeted Rev. Dr. De Witt Talmage at the Academy of Music marking the Bowery mission’s twelfth anniversary. He predicted a city purification crusade and a coming revival, with speakers including Dr. MacArthur and Dr. Dixon. The mission head hailed new reform efforts and the church as the strongest force for New York's salvation.
A leaked recording features a speaker urging forceful action against unnamed individuals nearby with a boast about quitting people next to them. The quote highlights a tense atmosphere and potential intimidation at the event.
Bathurst Gambia West Africa January 11 1900s British troops surprise attack and rout rebel forces at Dumbutu capturing the town after an hour of fighting sixty rebels killed sixty wounded and two hundred captured six chiefs to Bathurst British casualties six wounded.
The talk of the town centers on G H Mumm's Extra Dry now imported in 109321 cases in TL months, 72189 cases more than rival brands, evidencing strong local appreciation for the wine.
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