Who Is Responsible In Montana Democratic Silver Fight
The article critiques Montana Democratic press for shifting focus from free coinage to campaign tactics. It notes Anaconda Standard and Butte Miner as key voices, accusing them of downplaying silver in 1900. It cites Inter Mountain and Helena Independent as defenders of the silver cause and accuses Democratic leaders of juggling the issue for votes. The piece frames the controversy as a test of party integrity.
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Silver
Montana
Democratic Party
Democratic
Helena
Chicago
St. Laws
Inter Mounyult
Debate Over Silver Issue and Inter Mountain Critique
The piece critiques the Inter Mountain for its stance on silver coinage and references Judie Tavlin of the League of Rightful Ohio Valley speaking at a Columbus banquet. It argues why leaders push or avoid making silver a central issue and questions Tarvin's denouncements of Democrats.
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Inter Mountain
Judie Tayvin
League of Rimetitle Vie Ohiha
Ohly Valley
Banqutet
Columbus
Baye
The Vice Presidency in Democratic Strategy
The article discusses vice presidential candidate choices for the Democrats, arguing Sewall, Bryan, and McLean as figures, and noting Montana figures W A Clark and the Amalagamated Copper Trust as potential assets or threats. It links wealth, trusts, and campaign strategy to securing the ticket and polling strength, with reference to McKinley’s unpopularity and San Francisco’s welcoming mood for returning volunteers.
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Palle
Hey Qld
Sewall
Bryan
New England
Gene Tleman
Indiana
Cincinnati
Henner
Ty Stein
Bermeleinan
McLean
Ohta
Lees Chitin
Ike
Engist
McLefin
English
Montana
W. A. Clark
Senate
United Verde Mines
McKinley
Clark
Amalgamated Copper Trust
Mark Hanna
Editorial clash over gambling policy in Montana press
The Butte Miner and Inch Mountain editorial clash is cited as a debate on gambling, law, and reform. The Miniers stance critiques authority, warns against overreliance on newspapers, and anchors arguments in public judgment while noting shifts under Republican governance and trade policy implications tied to Montana’s wool industry.
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Inch Mountain
Butte
Miner
Afl
Thias
Lomasthenes
Ie Taw
Dotiis
Explosive Advances and Earthquake Misattributions
A survey notes over 1,000 known explosives with about 50 usable for blasting including fumelessite a nitro compound used in Australia India. Five ounce charges in granite quarries yielded 20 tons of stone with quiet burning and large mass breakage. Earthquake reports often arise from gunfire meteorite bursts and rock falls rather than true seismic events.
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Australia
India
Meteorite and naval gunfire rattles through 19th century reports
The article recounts shocks felt across regions linked to meteorite explosions in 1804 and 1893, and to battleship gun practice at sea. It notes seismic-like events in Wales and Norwalk, then surveys inventions from buoy-based power devices to automatic vessel steering, and advances in glassmaking, biology, and anti heat protections in industry.
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Woolwich
Isle of Man
Tewkestbury
Norwalk
Sunderland
Wales
Pass Story Turns Sour In Plant Pass Tale
A New Orleans correspondent recalls a cheeky effort to obtain a Jacksonville pass from Colonel Wrenn, Plant System passenger traffic chief. After repeated requests were rebuffed, the narrator sought out Mr. Plant and pressed for the pass, leading to a memorable reaction and a warning note.
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New Orleans
Jacksonville
Colonel Wrenn
Mr. Plant
Colonel Wrenn Receives Medical Aid Amid Lunacy Accusation
In a tense exchange, Mr Plant questions a scheme to treat Colonel Wrenn for threatened mental trouble. The claimant insists the colonel is sane and warns of danger if misused. Reading the card, Plant erupts in laughter and orders transportation to Jacksonville and medical treatment for the colonel.
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Hal Effert
Voorhees' Wit Lost His ASE in Linville Court
New Orleans Times Democcrat recalls Daniel W Voorhees as the greatest jury orator. A lawyer praises his magnetic presence and recounts a Linville murder trial roast where a sleepy juryman is awakened. Voorhees asks if he sleeps where it is warm and crowded, then jokes he will enjoy himself in hades. The remark backfires and harms his client.
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New Orleans
Voorhees
Hades
Jury Agaist Voorhees
Estate of Patrick Largey hearing on partial distribution
In Silver Bow Montana district court the administratrix Lulu Largey seeks partial distribution of Patrick Largey’s estate. Hearing set for July 15 1899 at 2 p.m in Department 1 court room. Notice by publication in Daily Inter Mountain for two weeks. Also mortgage default notice involving Hugo Schrepfer and Donat Derais. Foreclosure planned with sale July 15 1899 at 11 a.m at the courthouse front door. North Star placer claim described. Mortgagee Donat Derais. Attorney John Wn Kirk and Sheriff P H Regan. Deputy James Reynolds.
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Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
Cranty
Silver Bow
Patrick A. Largey
Lulu F. Largey
Daily
Inter Mountain
Silver Bow County
Joan Lindsay
Clinton
Clark
R. E. Leonard
Hugo Behrepfer
Butte
Hugo Schrepfer
North Star
Onesime Pilon
Donat Dorais
John WN. Kirk
P. H. Regan
James M. Reynolds
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Cartier
Bow County
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Ohio Valley
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Bay
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Ton Ty
Alan
Havemeyer
Monetana
Heinze
Butts
Helen
Independent
Ga Vance
Philippines
Science
Charles Davison
West Essex
Birmingham
Paris
Domingo. Freire
Rio de Janero
Altura-Pahrenfeld
Ase
Themetus
P. Hearings
Berlin
M Bayt Kingear
England
Stiy
Germany
France
Astra
J. J. Liredet
Paul Dresen
Col. Wrenn
Wit
Western Wagon and Grail
Studebaker
S. Arizona St
N. P
Pipestone
Broadway
Lee Mantle
Chas, Schatzlein
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Leonard
A. BR. Clements
Fe Ang
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Masking
James H. Monteath
Presigentees
Tohn A. Creigeton
G. W. Stapleto
T. M. Hodgens
State Savings Bank
Pata
Main and
Park Streets
Ueder
United States
Europe
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
G. W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
B. Leavitt
8. V. Kemper
M. Hodgene
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