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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
2
A New York dinner honoring Mr. Bryan aims to publicly weld the silver and gold Democrats. The event centers on Bryan's stance on finance and fusion strategy, with negotiations likely shaping his presidential bid and party unity. Expect diplomatic talk on free coinage and regional concessions guiding the party’s 1900 outlook.
The Anaconda Standard denies it chuckled at a $10,000 bet tied to Clark losing his Senate seat. It argues the Inter Mountain used chuckled figuratively, noting the paper never condemned or approved wagering and that the piece should be read in a figurative sense rather than as an endorsement.
The editorial argues the Standard should denounce the $10,000 wager tied to a senate committee’s verdict on Clark. It warns that silence appears to approve the move and risks biasing investigators. It notes the Inter Mountain report of wagers being withdrawn and laments the lack of moral reform coverage by the rival paper.
A grim report from Butte's mines details seven bleeding, mutilated bodies five killed and two dying after recent disasters. Funeral processions fill streets as communities seek steps to reduce such dangers. The piece urges mine owners to invest in safety to protect workers and prevent further losses.
The Inter Mountain notes Montana is temporarily without state government as Governor Smith and several top officials leave the state to testify in the Clark case in Washington. The piece questions the value of this service, suggesting the greater impact lies in the absence itself and hints at political tensions within the Democratic Party.
Special correspondence from Washington laments Montana's political scandal involving Daly and Clark. It argues the state’s democracy is corrupted by corporate money and factional infighting, warning of national disgrace if critics prevail or prevailingly support one side.
A long excerpted political screed discusses state officers amid calls for reform. It references State Senator Nortis, Governor, Adverhpr Smith, and reform advocates including Rey, Warren, Cason, Hewitt, Murphy, and the Anaconda Standard editor. It notes Helena taxpayers forming a protective association, protest meetings against the mayor and city council, and a pending vote on increased indebtedness.
A Montana town debates a five percent tax on assessed values to fund a new water supply while residents vow to abstain from beer. Correspondents are urged to sign letters for good faith, and references to Kruger, Pat Meany, and Aprophrodictus hint at political feuds and reinforcements from Helena.
Patrick Daugherty as executor announces private sale of a one third interest in the General Washington Quartz Lode claim and a one third interest in the Protection Quartz claim in Silver Bow Montana. Bids due January 31 1900 with 10 percent certified check. sale subject to district court confirmation.
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