What Is a Paramount Issue in 1900 Campaign
A historical analysis argues that the silver movement must keep free coinage as the paramount issue for the 1900 Democratic campaign. It warns against elevating any subordinate matter such as anti-expansion or tariffs, insisting unity on 16 to 1 silver remonetization to preserve party loyalty and electoral success.
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The
National Democracy
Tehail
Philippines
High Seas
Congress
Bryan
Democratic Party
United States
Resignation of President Kruger Shocks World
The Boer republic leader Iruier Kruger resigns amid Englands tensions with the Transvaal. Analysts note unequal rights for Outlanders and a push for broader popular rights may follow, while tributes view his career with mixed judgment as details remain unclear. Montana patriots hope Harry C. Kessler returns as brigadier general amid shifting Democratic sentiment.
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England
Englund
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Mat
Shaplius
Schaut
Cremation of Colonel Ingersoll Proposed with Funeral Oration
The notice outlines plans to cremate Colonel Ingersoll with a verse reading of My Creed and remarks by a friend. An urn bearing his bust would hold his ashes, a symbolic end to the agnostic’s career, as poets and memory shape elegiac imagery.
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Ingersoll
Couvage
Shelley
Poe
Plot to Split Silver Wing Foiled by Chicago Move
A 1890s coalition rift is traced from a Chicago meeting where the auxiliary committee was dismissed. The maneuver aimed to sever ties between silver factions and Republicans and Populists, preserving a two-faction Democratic front for a future campaign. The piece suggests plans to suppress silver influence and reunite the party.
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National Democratic
Chicago
Auxiliary
Bryan
Democracy
Popullata
National Committee
Democratic Party at Sea Says Eekles in Inter Mountain
An interview in the Inter Mountain quotes Eekles criticizing the Democratic Party as demoralized and at sea on public questions. The piece notes laboring to form a trust in this city and questions the Standard’s alignment with Democratic platforms and free trade. It highlights Montana and Kentucky as contrasts to Democratic celebrations elsewhere.
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Butte
Inter Mountain
Eekles
Kentucky
Montana
San Francisco Newspaper Loses 5000 Subscribers Over Government Critique
A prominent San Francisco paper reports a steep subscriber loss of 5000 due to its anti government stance on the Philippine insurrection. The piece laments Democratic optics, praises Cuba and Puerto Rico pacification, and questions Montana Democrats about Bryan and silver as a political move.
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San Francisco
Aufornia
Political quarrel over Alger and McKinley influence
The piece notes Republican papers calling for Alger's removal and claims he has a hold on McKinley. It says Democratic papers and editors ignored the Democratic National Committee meeting in Chicago and its decisions. It mentions Mayor Harrison opposing a free coinage head to curb silver interests.
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Philippine Islands
Sandard
Iast
Alger
McKinley
Afiaconds Standard
Butte Miner
National Democratic Committee
Chicago
Harrison
National Literary Bureau
Democratic Party
Off to a Start in the Brooders Plate Mile
The race opens with the field unsettled at the barrier and a delay at the post. Litt Tommy Brown guides Modjovka, dropping from the lead to fourth as the stretch looms. Tommy plans a strategic finish to let Oak Leaf beat him at the wire while Culbertson chats with his Korea in Virginia dialect.
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Ash
Tommy Brown
Modjovka
Oswero
Tommy
Thompson
Culbertson
Korea
Virginia
Herger
Oak Leaf
Tommy Brown Wins Narrowly In Final Rush At Oak Leaf Race
In a tight finish at the Oak Leaf track, Tommy Brown riding Modjeska edged Oak Leaf by a short head after a late surge. Berger pressed the leader as Brown sought a grand stand finish but sacrificed speed to secure the upset victory and pay off debts at home.
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Oak Leaf
Berger
Modjexka
Tommy
Thompson
Love
Modjegka
Brown
Tommy Brown
Oak Seaf
Twin Bars
Modjeska
Modjiska
Monks as Tradesmen in King William's Town
Monks in King William's Town Cape Colony mainly work as tradesmen, doing carpentering, bricklaying, and blacksmithing while also teaching school. They build all their own occupied structures.
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King William's Town
Cape Colony
Egypt Plans Nile Fish Survey Study
The Egyptian government has agreed to undertake a survey of the Nile to enumerate the species of fish inhabiting its waters.
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Nile
Well known mining broker in trouble in Butte
The noted mining broker W H Nichols of 1 West Broadway Butte Montana faces trouble over the Butte Bingham Copper Mining Company stock. The firm sold about 600000 shares at 1 cent each from a 1 million share issue. Two women invested 200 dollars and sold their stake to Nichols for 3250 dollars yielding 2400 dollars profit. Nichols keeps staff selling shares at 15 cents and predicts blocks at 80 cents or dollar by year end. He urges buyers to wait 30 or 60 days for 60 cents per share. Return on mine assay ranged from 1.20 gold and 58 ounces silver to high figures with copper and lead percentages. Stock is advised to wait until 60 cents per share for legitimacy.
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W. H. Nichols
West Broadway
Butte
Montana
Butte & Bingham Copper Mining Company
Bingham
Utah
Stork
Butte & Bingham Copper Minings Company
Mr. Nichols
Nichols
Butte & Bingham
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Harry C. Kessler
Samber
Standard
New York
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Porto Rico
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Naples
Tila
Schatzlein Paint CO
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Western Wagon and Grain Co
Studebaker
Arizona St
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Pipestone
the Grand Opera House
G. O. McFarland
Mgr
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B. Ma
Donahoe
Marcus Daly & Co
Bankers
Europa
Collections
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Cashler
Lee Mantle
Chas,Schatzlein
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
F. J Aug. Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Haskine
James H. Monteath
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G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgins
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Main and
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Betle Exchange
Europe
J. A.breighton
Omaha
A. H. Barret
E D. Leavitt
V. Kemper
T. M. Hodgens
First National Bank OF
Andrew 3. Davis
James A. Talbot
E. B. Weirlck
George Stevenson
Fer
Siletant Cashier
Transaster
N. Main Street
V. A. Clart
Ropes Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Transwers
Beil Exchange
Alex J. Cashier
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