Civil Service Reform Debate On 1899 Presidential Order
The article argues President McKinley exempted 4000 government workers from civil service rules, defending the move as strengthening efficiency and departmental control. It contrasts Democratic criticism with the plan, noting benefits from preserving trusted assistants and clerks who align with management aims while maintaining core civil service protections for higher heads.
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Republican Party
McKinley
Intlic
Sceurianena
Butte
Ansonia Standard Asserts Bribery Debate Is Timely
The Ansonia Standard challenges the Bible’s claim that there is a time for all things insisting that its columns on bribery allegations are always in order Whether the occasion is a funeral Memorial Day observance or a wedding the paper contends its ghastly tale of horror remains timely and in season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia Standard
Anaconda Standard
Anaconda Standard cited in Helena debate over corruption
The piece argues Montanans should demand concrete evidence of bribery by legislators rather than broad accusations. It condemns sensational editorialism, urges court actions to prove crimes, and notes the Helena Independent's remark on relocating Hellgate operations if Mr Heinze is driven from Butte.
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Helena Independent
Helena
Heinze Ia
Butte
Great Financiering and Montana Politics Debates
The Helena Independent notes state leaders debate finances and an extra legislative session tied to the Davis estate inheritance tax. It mocks the idea of Montana’s population as mountains and cites criticism of Democratic press coverage. The piece mentions Mayor Harrison, Mr. Bryan, and references to the silver issue and St. Louis conference.
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Mark Twain
Colonel Sellers
St. Louis
Mandler
Montana
Missouri
Smith
Davia
Banc Examiner
Butte
Legislative
Davis
Harrison
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
Altgeld
Court records dubious gold piece spree testimony
A man testifies to a spree of gambling losses and stolen winnings in a curved narrative. He describes betting, paying others, and a spree that drained his funds, leading to eviction and a plan to seek fortune in the Hump country. The judge imposes thirty days and references a strike for mineral wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tou
Diller
Eg O'Donsell
Tracy
Tate
Ampede
Matt
Roland Reed Stars in The Wrong Mr Wright at Grand Opera House
Roland Reed and a strong supporting cast presented The Wrong Mr Wright to a large audience at the Grand Opera House last night. Reed was called before the curtain several times and offered a humorous speech. Rush as Henrietta Oliver impressed with dresses and singing. My Honey That I Love Be Well drew an encore with Kentucky Babe. The company’s performances were noted as clever and capable. Reed announced his next production is Tis Father’s Boy and plans a full season next year.
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Roland Reed
Wright
Reed
Rush
Henrietta Oliver
Kentucky
Mr. Reed
Miss Rush
One Man Killed In Northern Pacific Collision Near Perma
A head end crash on the Northern Pacific near Perma Missouri county claims a young man about 20 identified only as Flo who appeared to be stealing a ride on the mail car. Brakeman J P English was seriously injured. two engines wrecked and passengers praise their fortunate escape.
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Perma
Missouri County
Flo
J.P. English
Celebrated Man Faces Justice In Wet Morning Hearing
Three men charged with being broke stood before Justice Nichols after a policeman gathered them from the rain. One man, claiming to be a famous high roller named Tom Jackman, denied guilt but offered boasts of luck, recalling coins found and loans repaid as the judge listened for truth in the unlikely tale.
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James W. Lacey
Tom Jackman
Huckleberry
Aia
Council Bluffs
Wyoming
Opden
Pocatello
Mary Ann
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Butte City, Mont
Silver Bow County
Civil Service Regulations
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Standard
Tater Mountain
Courts of Justice
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New York Sun
Andrew Carnegie
Speaker Reed
John Sherman
Boulder
Ilver
Bryan
Independent
C. F. Fisher
W. Galena
Tully
W. Broadway
B.l.andi
Nee Vv. Kemper
Yw. Kemper
B.L. Shields
Vice Press
Butte Land and Investment Co
Grand Opera House
O. McFarland
Mgr
America
Blanche Walsh
Melbourne Macdowell
Fanny Davenport
the Grand Opera House
G. O. McFarland
Isadore Rush
Mr. Wright
Geo. H. Broadley
Sidney Rosenfeld
Justice Nichols
J. T. Carroll
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Platinum Sts
Columbus Buggy Company
Mitchell Farm
Palais Royal
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East Park Street
W. Park
Butie
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Gia Ic In
Fayette Are
Ling
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
F. Aug. Heinse
Henry Mueller
Frank Haskina
T. M. Hodgens
State Savings Bank
Main and
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United States
Oreo
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
G. W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
E BR Leavitt
8. V. Kemper
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First National Bank OF
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Cal Gen Stevenstant
Transaster
Europe
Main Street
J, Rova Clark
W. A. Clarr
W. A
Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Bankers
Marcus Daly
J.B. Haggis
Donahue
Marcus Daly &Co
Bell Exc
Europa
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Swartz & Germain
West Broadway
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Argyle
Broadway
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