Overcoat Row in San Francisco War Debacle
A flurry overzealous claims in The Anaconda Standard and Examiner reports spur debate on military clothing issued to the Second Oregon regiment returning from Manila. General Shafter explains supply rules and requisition needs while San Francisco Call corroborates with official statements. the episode highlights political skirmishing between papers amid a looming city election.
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Oregon
Manila
San Francisco
Sammers
War Department
Momtauk
Camp Richmond
Deer Lodge
General Shafter
WM. H. Shafter
Dept
Ted Cross
Mem
Knapp
Red Cross Society
Warfield
Transner
Examiner
Republican Party
Democratic
Peopoe
Democratic Party Press and Aguinaldo Tactics in War
The piece argues the Democratic Party press and politicians seek to embarrass the government over the Philippines war to aid Aguinaldo. It cites a platform resolution condemning wartime measures, warns of a public backlash if Democrats run on such an issue, and notes Montana editors’ timid editorial stance after Bryan’s national committee influence. It also mentions clemency efforts for Mrs. Maybrick and a proposal to bring Montana volunteers home by special train.
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Democratic Party
Philippines
Aguinaldo
National Democratic Convent
Aurea
Lee
Appomatox
Dinan'ty
Anaconda Standard
Butte Miner
Helvna
National Democratic Committee
Chicago
Melena
Montana
Bryan
Bryan Rimeelf
Litersary Bureau
Tarvin
League of Bimetallic Clubs
Ohio
Dey
Whitney
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
The Independent’s Unfairness on Silver Coinage
The Helena Independent attacks Inter Mountain and Democratic leaders over silver coinage policy. It fends off charges of insincerity while accusing rivals of deserting bimetallism, arguing the party shifts aim to place silver on the shelf and split the party.
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Democratic Party
Heléna
Inter Mountain
The
Independent
Afiiconda Shandard
Bryan
Democracy
Turbulent Kentucky Politics Split Democrats Across State
A collection of editorials denounces Kentucky political rot and party divisions. Reports from the Gansville Courier Journal and Ganisie Mercury lament Democratic loyalties amid fraud and violent rhetoric, while discussions of the US France reciprocity treaty and Dewey-Bryan tensions reveal a nation tense over elections and protectionist policy. Strong named entities include Louisville, Nicholas County, France, United States, England, France, Dewey, Bryan, Clark.
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Klue Geass
Handa
Ourlins
Faedona
Heav
Goulsyilla Gourier- Journal
Kentucky
Ganisie Mercury
Nicholas
Demoscratic
Louisville
Free wool speeches and tariff views contest Clark stance
The piece questions Clark's tariff positions and argues for tariff clarity within Montana politics. It notes debate over free trade versus protection, mentions pro arbitration for the Alaskan boundary, and suggests U S openness to impartial oversight, citing English circles. It argues Britain has agreed to tribunals, urging America to accept arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
America
Oregon Soldiers Snub Government Help Over Uniforms
Critics blamed the administration for soldiers at the Presidio lacking clothing while funds were allocated for overcoats. The fiasco highlighted misunderstandings and provoked editorial debate, with General Shafter offering clarification in a separate column.
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Oregon
Presidio
General Shafter
Aleo
Standard
San Francisco
Maunatoa eruption risk to island while US politics clash
The report questions whether Maunatoa volcano may have collapsed into the sea, suggesting potential island loss. It attributes the event to democratic opposition to territorial expansion and notes praise for a Sunne Dough statesman. It also comments on General Otis in the Philippines and party strategies in the South and Transvaal issues.
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Maunatoa J
Sune Dough
Amityville seeks to abolish lawyers in village boycott
A village near here named Amityville forms the Mutual Protective association to promote peace by discouraging lawyers. The prospectus proclaims a boycott against attorneys, arguing citizens lack time to study law and seek costly, untrustworthy counsel. The text urges members to handle matters among themselves to avoid lawyer involvement.
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New York Journal
Amityville
Mutual Protective Association
Well known mining broker in trouble at Butte Montana
The article reports mining broker W H Nichols of 1 West Broadway Butte Montana facing legal and financial trouble over promoting the Butte and Bingham Copper Mint company of Bingham Utah. It alleges he sold 600000 shares at 1 cent, with two women selling stock for 2500, leaving Nichols with clerks polling shares. Nichols predicts stock may rise to 30 to 60 cents or a dollar by year end, advising investors to wait 20 to 60 days for a higher price while citing varied assay results and potential risks.
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W. H. Nichols
West Broadway
Butte
Montana
Butte & Bingham Copper Minit Company
Bingham
Utah
Butte & Bingham Copper Mintths J Company
TL Coutt
Nichola
Nichols
Butta & Bingham #lock
Estate of P A Largey Lease Petition In Montana
In the district court of the Second Judicial District Montana the estate of P A Largey deceased seeks an order to lease real estate. Lulu F Largey administratrix must show cause on August 8 1899 at 2 PM in Silver Bow county court room why such lease should not be granted. Publication of this order is required in Daily Inter Mountain for two weeks. Henry C Smith judge dated July 26 1899.
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District Court
Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
PA. Largey
Lulu F. Largey
P. A. Largey
Sald District Court
Silver Bow
Inter Mountain
Silver Bowlounty
State of Montana
Henry C. Smith
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Congress
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Austria
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Washington
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Proas
Democratic Gold
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Manetana
Russell A. Alger
McKin Jye
Cow County
John P. Morgan
Alabama
Transvaal
League
Alivuisia
Amityyile
John Combellack
Eald
T.e
Owsley Block
Silverton
Maria Compellace
Grand Opera House
O. McFarland
Mer
Phine
Bittner Dramatic Theater Co
Donah
Marcus Daly & Co
Bell Exchange
Europa
Oseph
Long
Naples
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Western Wagon and Grain CO
Studebaker
S. Arizona St
N. P
Pipestone
Lee Mantle
Chas Schatzlein
Fayette Haverington
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
F.aug. Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank W.haskins
James H. Monteath
John A. Creighton
W. Btapleton
Ice
T. M. Hodgens
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Main and
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Tntercat
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Europe
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Omaha
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A. H. Barret
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