31 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1899
Page
1
The Standard argues that an exact silver ratio is not vital. ratio follows law and varies by currency. It notes that the ratio has fluctuated both domestically and internationally, with exchanges showing practical variance. An 1899 Anaconda Standard reference underscores the era's concern with monetary standards.
A heated editorials clash over Big Timber actions after residents hanged Representative Pensley in effigy amid bribery claims. The Standard defends the display as business-friendly yet critics call it crude, urging lawful punishment rather than mob theatrics.
The piece attacks a Montana editorial stance on vigilantism and libel in Beasley cases. It condemns threats of hanging an alleged official, notes Hartman’s limited senator votes, and calls for strong libel action while urging restraint from public vengeance through effigy torture.
The article details Hartman’s political fall amid a heated Anaconda Democratic split. It describes hopes he would rise as a dark horse for the U.S. Senate, the loyalty of his legislative allies, and shifting allegiances as Clark and others gain ground. It also critiques a proposed civil service reform bill to supervise police and fire departments, proposing a broad commission instead. The piece notes public reaction, a horn bribery incident among youths, and calls out alleged false claims by the Anaconda Standard regarding Lee Mantle’s counsel to Republicans. It closes with editorial takes on primary laws and Montana’s Democratic dynamics.
The piece argues the police bill targets one city through special provisions that would not apply elsewhere, noting its likely fate as a local measure. It warns that the legislature may defer to county delegation and that state interest remains to be weighed in the sale or passage of the bill.
January 26 observances by churches marked a day of prayer for schools and colleges. The piece surveys higher education in the United States with counts of students in professional, medicine, and theology programs, notes decade growth and church candidate trends, and closes with anecdotes about Sarah Bernhardt and ant behavior research.
The British Medical Journal reports an upcoming international congress on tuberculosis to be held in Berlin. Imperial Chancellor Prince Hohenlohe will preside, aided by a prominent committee from the Academy of Medicine and Pref. von Leyden. Five divisions cover preparation, diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment, and discussion sessions.
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