Silver Democrats Shift Focus From Free Coinage 1900
July 17 report notes growing shift among so called silver democrats away from free coinage 16 to 1. Prominent silver clubs leader George W Keeney doubts free coinage becomes main platform issue in 1900, citing fear of losing election and calls for new issues. Democratic leaders in silver states push back against retroactive emphasis on silver while western press signals continued caution.
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Mal Herve
Feadera
Inter Mountain
Montana
Lestie
Democratic Party
George W. Keeney
Association of Silver Clubs
East
Chicago
Keeney
New York Times
Bryan
Association of
Silver Clubs
West
Isaaca
Rooney Bayat
Adminiettafon Ordel
Value of Litigation and the Respect for Law
An exploration of how litigation shapes law and justice and why lawyers are essential. The piece argues that dispute, not comfort, drives legal refinement, citing mining conflicts in Butte as illustration of how court battles reveal imperfect laws and press for better standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagarded Arataki
Haut
Butte
Shahy Road
Civil service order debated by Fort Dodge editor
The piece argues President McKinley tempered Civil Service rules to allow practical efficiency at the Philadelphia mint. It defends the changes as fair, nonpartisan, and not a return to spoils. It notes seven Philadelphia mint positions exempt from strict examinations and explains the superintendent’s right to nominate qualified personnel after tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKitley
Quus Re E. Roberts
Fort Dodge
Iowa
McKinley
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Mekintey
Cleverood
Mel Kinley
Treasury
Department
Civil Service
Fragmented hotel talk on exams and old West Virginia teachers
A group of ladies in a hotel discuss examination rules and the risks of hiring private staff. One teacher recalls teaching in a mountain district of West Virginia and mentions changes in official lists and deputy officials after a visit to friends.
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Accepta| Piazza
Lile
West Virginia
Butte Mining Litigation Spurs Unseen Ore Discoveries
The article argues that prolonged litigation among mining magnates in Butte has fueled expert examinations of properties. It claims overlooked ore bodies were found and investments benefited from the disputes, asserting that the legal battles aided the city’s mining industry and proved lawyers can be practical forces in economic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Bern
One Minute Romance Everyday Life Wins At Chautauqua
At Chautauqua Lake on Independence Day Morris Stanbury of Jersey City wins a bicycle race to earn Bessie Connell’s hand. Bessie tends his broken arm with improvised bandages amid a cheering crowd. The engagement is announced, replacing a formal party with a public triumph.
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Stanbury
Fitz
Morris Stanbury
Charlie Connell
Anil
Harry
Bessie Connell
Besa
Ace W
Bessie
Misa Connell
Morris
Charlie
Bess
Philadelphia
M. L. Stanbury
Jersey City
Chautauqua Lake
Independence Day
Quaker City
Teacher recites school discipline and a whipping incident
A teacher recounts teaching timber workers and punishing a whispering student with a switch. The scene includes a new gown, reactions of peers, and the student Henry confessing to whispering, with the headmaster enforcing rules amid embarrassment. Also notes an estate notice for James Edwards with creditors urged to present claims.
Proposals Wanted for Butte Montana School House Bid
Sealed proposals are invited by School District No 1 Silver Bow Montana for erection of a one story and basement school house on Aluminum streets between Montana and Washington in Butte. Bids must be by July 18 1899 with a $1000 check to Henry Mueller and addressed to Thomas Richards school clerk. Trustees may reject any bids.
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Second Judicial District Court
State of
Montana
Silver Bow County
James Edwards
J. B. Rickards Co
East Broadway
Butte
Silver Bow
J. B. Rickards
Tames Edwards
Trustees of
Silver Row
Washington
W. A. O'Brien
Thomas Richards
Henry Mueller
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Inter Mountain Publishing CO
M. A. Berger
Granite Street
Butte City
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Silver
Association of Silver Cluha
Teller
Kepney
Pird Feeelane
Civil Service Order
Coll
Eilver
Hylena
Helena
Anaconda Standard
Biz
Henry
Ike
Helbroank
Holbrook's
Thos. Richards
Marcus Daly
Haggin
Donshee
Marcus Daly & Co
Bankers
United States
Europa
Woseph V. Long
Butte Lea
Artisia
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Western Wagon and Grain Co
Studebaker
S. Arizona St
N. P
Lee Mantle
Chas. Schatzlein
Mayette Haverington
Charles Tt. Leona
A. J. Clements
Fr. Aug. Heinze
Frank W. Haskins
James H. Monteath
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
State Savings Bank
Palm Capital
Corner Main and
Park
Bells Exchange
Aerane
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
D. Leavitt
V. Kemper
THE
First National Bank OF
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbot E. B. Wetrick
George
Transasts
Europe
N. Main Street
A. Clart
A. Revs
Mark
Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Bankebrs
Transvisa General Banking Business
Dafety
Pelephange Avellsblc
Sincipal
Alex J. Johnston
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