Elimination in Politics and the Silver Republicans
The article argues that the Independent misstates silver Republican influence and Populist votes in 1896 to undermine Bryan and Watson. It claims no distinct silver Republican party existed, mocks Democratic support for fusion, and accuses the Independent of political bias while noting the 1908 campaign dynamics and electorate shifts.
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Helena
Bryan
Spedit
Hogan
Independent
Silver Republican Party
Charlie Hartman
Charlie
Democrata
Bob Ingersoll
Democratic Party
Teppeson
Uegute Cor Bergan
Watson
Toto Aid
Phy
eaRt Ste
Fragmentary argument on populist votes and Watson reference
The readable text questions the claim that 2 000 000 populist votes were cast for Bryan in 186 and notes Watson as the party’s representative. It questions reader confidence and suggests the Independent’s reasoning in Montana.
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Bryan
Watson
Montana
Independent
The Colorado Robbery Stocking Tale in Nation News
A Colorado dispatch reports a schoolteacher traveling from Glenwood Springs to Los Angeles had a $400 wad of money and a diamond ring stolen while not sleeping in a day coach. The editors mock the sensational tale, guessing at motives and deflecting the crime to fashion and weather, while hoping for Colorado authorities to clarify the case.
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Editoris) Ciycles
Balt Lake
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Los Angeles
Schoolia’aut
Maney
Massachusetts
Reported Intentions and Democratic Criticism
The Butte Miner questions news reports about a president allegedly plotting to empower Cuban annexation and argues Democratic papers rely on rumored intentions rather than official acts. It decries the Democratic press for attacking authority by promoting idle rumors and distorts focus on public men’s names.
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New York
United States
Great
Republic
New York Yellow Journal
Democratic Party
Don Quixote
Democratic Practice In The Face Of Presidential Intentions
The piece argues editors should critique imagined future moves by public leaders rather than the present administration. It contends this foresight benefits opponents, sharpens political planning, and reflects a pattern where Democrats vent in advance while neglecting current governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
Grover Cleveland
Death of Walla Tonaka Choctaw Hero of Honor
Walla Tonaka a full blood Choctaw was executed in the Indian Territory after repeated reprieves and a habeas corpus stay. Despite controversy, he surrendered four times to the executioners, honoring a solemn vow. Warrants await for 27 people linked to the execution for contempt of court.
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Walla
Tonaka
Alikichi
Willian
Goings
Ife
Walla Tonaka
Walla Tanaka
The Question of Opinions in Butte Publications
A Butte weekly paper argues the Inter Mountain downplays silver as a paramount issue in 1900 while noting 1896 Democrat policy. It criticizes Cleveland and Bryan, and predicts no half measure on silver with silver Republicans supporting the nominee. It cites Bryan resigning a military post as context.
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Inter Mountain
Cleveland
Republican Party
Bryan
Silver as paramount issue in 1900 debate erosion
In this excerpt the author argues democrats may avoid a silver standard as the top issue for 1900. Bryan and leaders reportedly deny a fixed free silver stance, while some say silver should be sidelined for a broader priority. Contrasts with Cleveland support and MontanaDem state convention notes. A sale ad interrupts with Holbrook's big bargain shoe sale offering $5 men’s tan shoes for $2.50.
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Holbrook's
Lad
Holbrook’s
Jerry Creek Flume stockholders meeting set for Monday
The Jerry Creek Flume company will hold a stockholders meeting Monday at 2 p m at the First National Bank in Butte to elect trustees for the coming year and address other business. Secretary H Williams signs the notice. Tassell store adends shoe sale in windows at 25 West Park.
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Jerry Creek Flume Company
First National Bank
Butte
H. Williams
Tassell
West Park
News in Brief from Great Falls and Nearby Areas
Wool sales reported at twenty percent, while two McMillan sisters aged 10 and 12 were missing in the mountains near Barker with a search ongoing. Livingston notes the remains of W D Smith, killed by Robert Stevens, with self defense cited. Bozeman arrest of W H Adams for murder tied to a cabin trap gun. Helena reports potential vacancy appointment following Major Brennan's death and a Lewistown mayoral eligibility ruling against Edward Brassy. Missoula covers a debt imprisonment ruling and a habeas corpus challenge. Libby on track to host a first class hotel costing about twenty thousand dollars, planned by two leading financiers.
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Great Falls
Kibbey
McMillan
Barker
Raiuge
Livingston
W. D. Smith
Robert Stevens
Stevens
Smith
Bozeman
W.H. Adams
W. F. Rhoda
Chestnut
Franshaim
Stewart
Adams
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Granite Street
Bulle City
Mont
St. Louis
Mr. Bryan
Stockholders’ Meeting
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Hoggin
Th. Donat
Marcus Daly & Co
Bankers
Europa
Joseph V. Long
War Department
Drennan
Adjutant General
Keown
Nolan
Edward Brassy
Lewistown
Brassy
United States Land Office
Tussoula
Jim Dixon
Board of Trade
Front Street
Higgins Avenue
Missoula
Woody
H. H. Bennett
Harry Shepard
John M. Evans
Bennett
Libby
J. A. Coram
Boston
A. J. Mailman
Chicago
Charles Liebenstein
Igr
Hennessy Building
Butte, Mont
Short Line Park
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Western Wagon and Grain Co. Incorporated
Studebaker Wagons
Arizona St
N. P
Pipestone
Lee Mantle
Chas, Schatzlein
Fayette Harvington
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
F. Aug. Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Haskins
James H. Monteath
John A. Craighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
Assengye Cashier
State Savings Bank
Pala
Wadi
Main and
Park Streets
Europe
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
A. H. Barret
D Leavitt
G. V. Kemper
T. M. Hodgena
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First National Bank OF
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James A. Talbot
B. Weirick
George
Cashin
General Banking
N. Main Street
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Bliver
Hon
Teal Securities
Beil Exchange
Alex J. Johnston
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