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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
5
In Helena a fusion and independent bloc caucus backed W A Clark for the U S Senate, with seventeen fusion members dissenting. The struggle recalls past pivots in 1890 and 1895, as Clark seeks a long-sought seat amid party divisions and timing around March 4. Leaders foresee Clark’s achievement despite lingering opposition and political maneuvering.
The Republican caucus of two members unanimously praised Senator Carter in the United States Senate, marking a strong show of confidence amid recent efforts by opponents to undermine his influence within the party. The honor reflects ongoing respect from his allies.
In the state legislature the Republican party credits Tim O. for diligent service to Monta and Monta holds a command position in the Senate. The piece notes it is regrettable the legislature is not Republican and praises Curler’s honors as reflecting the wishes of a large majority of Republicans in the state.
Ex senator Mantle receives broad support as Republicans offer him the nomination for United States senator to fill the unexpired term. The party shows unity after past divisions over silver, with strong sentiment for reunion as the campaign approaches. Mantle expresses gratification at the trust and confidence shown by fellow lawmakers.
The piece rails at the East Helena smelter trust and its payrolls, questions campaign pledges, and warns the governor against harming local jobs. It notes Col Sam Gordon’s retirement as a blow to the Montana Press association and lauds Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr as a self-made railroad innovator in New York society.
Six years after the Butte disaster at the Kenyon-Connell and Butte Hardware depots the city recalls the deadly powder blast at Montana Central depot. The event caused eight known deaths and injuries, highlighting criminal storage violations and the heroic yet fatal actions of the Butte fire department.
Director of the Mint Robert s notes gold output for 1900 fell short of 1899 due to the Transvaal war. He predicts renewed production after peace, with Transvaal output recovering six months after reopening. US and Northwest Canada have surpassed 100 million dollars in 1900, Alaska and Yukon around 28 million, and gold will sustain large future production as global reserves rise and monetary systems stabilize.
The article notes a broadening of credit and rapid expansion fueled by new gold supplies. It predicts an eventual reaction in the U S after three years of expansion, but suggests the loosening influence of gold may postpone any downturn for several years.
Millings Times argues county officials appear to curb gambling in Billings except for the slot machine. It denounces favoring the machine as a seductive nickel getter and calls for broad prohibition, equating it with faro and poker.
Libby News forecasts Montana representation at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo this year with a proposed state appropriation of 50,900 dollars. Private subscriptions from mine owners and smelters are expected to supplement the effort, showcasing the state’s rich resources to visitors.
Foreman Avant Courla condemns the anti gambling law as a farce arguing it serves city establishments with police kickbacks. He notes a single gambling house costs $500 daily and suggests licensing and state control to convert it into revenue rather than an administrative expense.
Miss Tose Packard of Pleasanton named wheat king of Linn county after raising 4,000 bushels last year while teaching a winter country school. Miss Bessie Watts of Haversville reported for preemption and high corn yields. Anna Smith wed Matthew Mersch near Cawker City, with a wedding feast featuring beef, fowls, hogs, beer, and 120 acres given as a dowry.
A quip about a new clergyman’s ability to unite the church contrasts with the golf-spirited sections. Puck’s mockery underscores tensions within the community as clergy and social groups vie for influence.
In a London gathering, a heckler named John Larf interrupted Mr Gladstone by mimicking a dog's howl. When asked his identity, Larf accused the speaker and later struck a man named Goldsmith in the crowd. The incident led to confusion over who was the real target of Gladstone’s remarks.
A quoted line reflecting social tension after a wedding ring is described as a sign of “bondage.” The exchange hints at conflict over marital expectations and personal freedom within the ceremony context. The phrase signals broader questions about commitment, control, and autonomy in relationships.
A brief Chicago Post fragment shows a young matron admitting something treasured while another character questions ownership. The dialogue hints at a lasting bond and a future confession after years of marriage.
A teacher asks how many pounds make a ton, prompting a hesitant boy with patched trousers to note that weight varies with coat fit. The brief exchange captures a shy student's wit and the classroom dynamic, reflecting simple everyday learning moments in a Washington publication.
A Philadelphia Record item recounts Socrates declaring that no one can arrest time while a bystander notes that anyone can stop a minute. The exchange elicits smiles from the philosopher’s disciples, captured in classic antiquity tone.
A clipped exchange from Brooklyn Lite notes a flirtatious line about marriage. The brief quote contrasts affection with commitment, reflecting social chatter on courtship and romance in urban life of the era.
A girl in pale blue asks about Mr Goodeatch’s visits. The pink shirted companion recalls his remark that their parlor was brilliantly Nehted and he left after a week ago. The exchange hints at a gas issue with a witty retort about a dropped watermelon.
Dialogue from The Smartest presents Jack asking if women prefer a man who is her master and Ethel replying that she prefers one who believes he is. The exchange frames social power in a witty, pointed way.
A Chicago Journal poem contrasts a buoyant salt eater with a flushed face and salty odor. It praises salt’s hygienic plan and a healthy, steadfast character amid a fishmonger’s brine, noting the box of salt and a confident, gleaming elixir.
Wichita Kansas January 15 Carrie Nation charged with smashing saloon fixtures was released on $200 bail. Her trial was reset for next Monday.
In Saint Savine, Jan 1, police and soldiers surrounded Coquard’s house after he fled a Friday pursuit. The garret held arms and a hidden gun. He was found dead by suicide, a shot from a gun under his chin exiting an eye, with the house empty prior to the search.
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