Mayor McCarthy Emerges As Democratic Gubernatorial Hope
The Ant Clark wing backs Mayor Terry McCarthy of Butte as a potential governor candidate, praising his loyalty to party principles and urging support to control the state convention. The piece critiques Montana Democratic press for undermining silver coinage and warns against shifting focus to other issues to aid the Clark faction.
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Butte
Terry McCarthy
Clark
Democracy
McCarthy Possves
Hoh Swill
Anaconda Standard
Abe
Tatte
Attitude of the Press on Silver Coinage Debate
The Inter Mountain cites Democratic treachery to free coinage causing small journals to cry treason to silver. It argues that silver’s cause would suffer if the paper were unfriendly and would avoid highlighting Democratic moves to retire the free coinage system.
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Inter Mountain
Efort
Cadere
Oweh
Maontana
Friends of
Democratic Party
Montana
Tfe
Silver Democrate
Monana
ISG
Eolhawe
Mopiana
Bryan
Terence Wein
The Correspondents Kick Over Manila Censorship
The democratic press reacts to news censorship from Manila with sharp critique, noting parallels to Cuban censorship during the Spanish American War. It argues that sympathy for Filipinos colors coverage, distinguishing it from pro Spaniard bias. The piece cites past correspondent protests and calls for candor in reporting.
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Cuba
Philippines
Luzon
Represent
Ita
Aguinaldo
Manila
Butte Plans Homecoming Reception for Returning Troops
The Butte city leadership advances a plan to charter a special train to bring Montana volunteers home in a single gathering after mustering out in San Francisco. Helena had earlier proposed a grand reception, but Butte asserts it is best positioned as the state capital to honor the soldiers and may award each man a medal. The Helena mayor claims credit for ideas, while Butte emphasizes its readiness and significance for the Commonwealth.
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San Francisco
Butte
Climens
Helena
Commonwealth
Testimony of Captain Wynne on Philippine War Commentary
Captain Wynne of Company G, First Montana volunteers, defends his honesty and observation in the Philippines. He condemns traitorous editors and copperheads, arguing Aguinaldo and his followers seek power and bribery, and labels the insurgent leadership as corrupt and ferocious.
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BE. W. Wynne
Montana
Philippines
Butte
South Pacific
Aguinsaldo
Aggy
Martial law echoes across states in violent mining clash
The piece contrasts Kentucky and Idaho during armed clashes over mining property. It argues martial law was swiftly used in Idaho to quell destruction and violence, while Kentucky faced murder and clan conflict with slower enforcement. Governor Steunenberg’s remedy is cited as a model.
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Shoshone
Idaho
Clay County
Kentucky
Steunenberg
Blue Grass
Parliamentary Move Shapes Annexation Debate
In a New York World report a congressman urges forming a committee of the whole to weigh immediate annexation. A young woman moves the previous question but is outmaneuvered as a vote signals strong support for union, and debate is stifled by a luxuriant moustache.
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New York
Bright young man clashed with father over verdict of worth
A Washington Star reader recalls a romance where a hopeful young man branded as inane by his lover’s father battles with parental opinion. The daughter defends him, while the father insists he will not “set the world on fire.” The couple debate the remark and its meaning within a court of family judgment.
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Ashington Star
Papa
Harry
Son and daughter spar over a disaster report clash
A father accuses a son of arrogance as a daughter politely defends him. The dialogue highlights anxiety about securing money and media coverage after a great fire. The father finally requests the young man be sent to his house the next morning at ten.
WELL DRAIN NED CELLAR MAINTENANCE GUIDE
The cellar, well drained and kept free from rubbish, must be ventilated and darkened to prevent decay. Regular cleaning, proper storage of jelly and fruit, light avoidance for foods, and window ventilation prevent damp and mould in the basement.
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Humsel
Magnificent Rail Route to Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs
An advertising notice promotes travel east or south via the Rio Grande Western and the Salt Lake Route. Highlights include Salt Lake City, Glenwood Springs, Colorado Springs, and Denver with one-day stop overs. The line features dining cars, Pullman sleepers, and reclining chair cars, with two daily trains and lighted scenery on daytime runs. For info contact W C Mel Bride, General Agent, 47 Hust Broadway, Butte.
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Rio Grande
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Glenwood Springs
Puchic
Colorado Springs
Denver
America
Pineat
Meals
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure in Butte Montana 1899
Mortgagee Bridget Hunt forecloses due to default on a 1898 mortgage by William H Price and Elia L Price. Sale by public auction July 3, 1899 at 10 a.m. at the court house front door Butte Montana. Premises Lot 13 Block 7 Noyes Upton Railroad Addition No 2 Butte Silver Bow County with improvements.
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William H. Price
Elia L. Price
Butte
Montana
Bridget Hunt
Silver Bow County
Court House
Noyes & Upton
Summer Excursions on Great Northern Railways
Great Northern offers Boulder excursions starting May 13 with a return fare of 4.0 and 981 seats sold Saturday and Sunday, good Monday. Basin excursion return is 800 with sales Sundays only and return same day.
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Great Northern Railway
Boulder
Basin and Return
Sereseeweeer
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