Democratic Treachery and the Populist Movement’s Demise
The piece traces Democratic efforts from 1892 to 1896 to subjugate or absorb the Populist and silver Republican currents in the South and West. It cites the Atlanta Constitution’s warnings, party splits, and Cleveland era reversals that aimed to curb third-party power, culminating in regional and national maneuvers around free coinage and fusion politics. It notes how Democratic leaders used scapegoats and policy shifts to suppress rising third-party influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democracy Iraternatisaly
South
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Wall Street
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Montana
House of Representatives
National Democratic Convention
Maine
People's Party
West
Democrats and the free coinage issue in the 1900s
The text analyzes Democratic strategy around silver and free coinage prior to 1900, detailing plans to destroy populists and split other parties. It argues the Democrats avoided third party alliances to keep the silver vote while maintaining eastern support, portraying the party as opportunistic on coinage policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Party
Silver Republcnan
Ax Wkely
Jts
Democratic Party
The Lessons of Yesterday on America's Fourth
The article reflects on Independence Day celebrations as a beacon for the century ahead. It contrasts expansionists who foresee economic growth with opponents warning of dangers, framing patriotism and national destiny as readers prepare to judge political directions in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penniss
Caumirys
Maine
California
Rough prose clashes over Philippine policy and local celebrations
A long denunciation clashes with a rival paper over McKinley era Philippine policy criticizing General Otis and lampooning government strategy. The piece defends President McKinney while condemning Dem press attacks. The article also covers a July 4 1899 celebration in Helena with a Capitol corner stone ceremony and local remarks on state affairs.
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Butte
Otlg
Difles
Wuld
Alven
Manila
Philippines
McKinney
Inter Mountain
Butte Tater
Democratic Party
Talk of the Day Echoes Philippine Hopes and Local Gossip
A collage of humorous and curious dialogue from several papers recounts a Philippine politics quip, a mock meeting scene, a Kansas letter from Manila nerves, and a Phillips county child character study. Vivid snippets show playful tone, cross paper chatter, and small town contrasts.
Where PHY Hang Out in a Backwoods Tale
A New Orleans Times-Democrat anecdote recounts a drummer touring a thinly settled inlet who, while questioning a local about lodging, learns from an old man to note where folks “hang out” near a large olive tree. The exchange highlights ramshackle transport and rural speech.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Darky
Myssif
Wheat King crowns Argentina as top global grain producer
A callan immigrant in Buenos Aires province claims the title of wheat king after surpassing northwest mills. His 80 acre south Buenos Aires farm employs thousands of workers who share in the harvest. When loaded, over 3,000 railway cars transport the grain to European markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
South America
Guazone
Buenos Ayres
Early Roman history may shift over Greek origin claim
Archaeologists report possible earliest Greek inscription found beneath forum landmarks near Romulus burial site. Stone tablet in unknown script, described as Achaean, could imply Greek influence on Roman origins centuries before the traditional year of the city.
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Troy
Forum
Romulus
Bome
Cumae
Marseilles
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure In Silver Bow County
Default has been made in the payment of a mortgage executed by Hugo Schrepter of Butte Montana to Donat Dorais to secure 350.00 dollars with interest at 1 percent per month from date until paid. The mortgage was recorded in Silver Bow County Montana. Hearing date noted as July 12, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Schrepter
Butte
Montana
Foreclosure Notice on North Star Placer Claim in Silver Bow
Donat Dorais mortgage holder of the North Star placer mining claim seeks sale under a mortgage recorded in Silver Bow County Montana. The proceeding, dated June 15 1899, calls for sheriff sale July 15 1899 at 1 PM to satisfy principal interest attorney fees and disbursements with the court house front door in Butte as the sale venue. The debt totals 8085.50 with no prior legal action taken to recover it. The description anchors on Book A placer locations page 242.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Hugo Schrepfer
Silver Bow County
Montana
Butte
James M. Reynolds
Proposals Wanted for Putte Montana School Building
Trustees of School District No 1 Silver Bow county Montana invite bids by 6 pm July 1899 for a two story and basement school house on Aluminum street between Montana and Washington. Drawings by W A O Brien available at the school clerk. Proposals to Thomas Richards with a 10 percent certified check payable to Henry Mueler. Trustees may reject any or all bids.
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Trustees of
Liver Bow County
Montana
Washington Streets
Putte
Silver Bow
W. A. O'Brien
Thomas Richards
Henry Mueler
Silver Bow County
Anl
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Granite Street
Butte City, Mont
Telena
Helena
State Capitol
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St. Peter
Smith
General Merriam
Buttedit
Aguinaldo
Republic of
Andorra
Pyrennees
Mckinley
Tan
Kansas
Wwe
Kansas City Journal
Sleepy
Phillips County
Kien
George
Tommy
Ind
Hberly
Hannah
Boston Transcript
Phy
Henry Miteller
Thos. Richards
the Grand Opera House
Brilliant Stellar Alliance
Herbert Kelcey
Effie Shannon
Daniel Frohman
N. Y
Lyceum
The
Mirelo
Quette
Galle
Varony
Tae
Western Wagon
S. Arizona St
N. P
Pipestone
Cassidy
Optician
Over Hight & Fairfield
O’donohue’s
Greater
New York
Fifth Avenue
T. F. Courtney
Butte, Mont
North Main Street
Schatzlein Paint CO
Broadway
Atie
Inter
Est
Leo Mantle
Chas Schatzlein
Fayette Harsington
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
F. Aug. Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Haskins
Janes H. Monteath
John A. Craigeton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
State Savings Bank
PAM Im Capital
Main and
Park Streets
Belle Exchange
United States
Europe
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
A. H. Barret
EB Leavitt
V. Kemper
First National Bank OF
George Stevensy
N. Main Street
J. Ross Clark
W. A. Park & Processors
Clark & Larabie
Transwis
Se\ exchange
Europ
Alex J. Johnston
Marcus Daly
J.T. Haggin
My. Donahue
Marcus Daly &Co
Bankers
General Banking
Ball Exchange
Europa
Joseph V. Long
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