Monday June Democracy and the War Editorial
A historical editorial decries Democratic opposition to the Philippine War and praises Lincoln era resolve. It recounts debates over independence, Dewey's victory, Aguinaldo’s alliances, and calls current administration efforts to quell insurgency in Luzon as necessary despite guerrilla challenges. The piece frames the war as a test of national unity and sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Anaconda Standard
New York Day Book
Chicago Times
Copperhead
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Confederacy
North
Philippine Islands
Spain
Cuba
Republic
Castile
Manila
Aguinaldo
China
Dewey
Dingle
Luzon
Patriotic call defends Philippine policy and actions
A political defense condemns Democratic critics as threats to order in the Philippines. It lauds government efforts, asserts victories, and urges patriotic Americans to back administration measures to restore control and protect inhabitants amid the war.
Memorial Day Reflections On Butte Firemen Honor
Memorial day prompts thoughts on cemetery monuments and the firemen who perished in the January explosion. The piece urges the city to replace worn headboards with lasting monuments for Samuel Ash, Dave Moses, and Peter Nordling, whose relatives face financial hardship. It praises Mayor Harrington’s era and calls for civic remembrance through state monuments.
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Butte
Samuel Ash
Dave Moses
Peter Noriling
Ash
Harrington
Moses
Nordling
Fault of Silver Democrats at Trans Mississsippi Congress Wichita
Analysis of the Trans-Mississippi congress in Wichita shows many delegates favored silver but most were Democratic, with resolutions avoiding the free coinage issue. Western Democrats ignore silver readers, backing St Louis plan, aiming to keep eastern Democrats aligned while delaying a clear silver stance.
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Wichita
Congress
Issive
Snl
National Democracy
St Louis
Dreyfus Court Reopens Case in France
The French court of causation orders a new trial for Dreyfus, reversing a prior exile verdict. Widely believed innocent by many outside military circles, Dreyfus is seen as a victim of prejudice and forged Esterhazy guilt. Public pressure has forced authorities toward a cautious reopening with likely acquittal on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Dreyfus
Paris
Esterhazy
Zola
Decline of Aristocracy Sparks French Crisis
A Paris mob yesterday signaled a political turning point as aristocrats clashed with the public over the Dreyfus affair. The piece warns of renewed tensions, potential demonstrations on Captain Dreyfus’s return from Devil's Island, and possible assassination attempts that could deepen the Republic's troubles.
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Loubet
Robespierre
Paris
Dreyfus
Devil's Island
Devytes
Henderson to Be Speaker of the House
Rep Tivyid J. Henderson of Iowa has received pledges to secure his election as speaker. The Iowa veteran and Republican is praised for his civil war record and status as a Hawkeye State citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivyid J. Henderson
Iowa
Elec Lin Ap Sivaker
House of Representatives
Reed
Wester
Henderson
Hawkeye
Westward drift reshapes national influence after New England losses
The selection will compliment the West and acknowledge the rising political importance of the Mississippi Valley. With Blixine’s death, Reed’s retirement, and Hoar’s apostasy, New England loses prestige in national affairs that may not be regained for years. The course of empire drifts westward, bringing new political clout.
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Miasisaippi Valley
Blxine
Reed
Hoar
New England
Helena paper mocks Inter Mountain on Mantle support
The Helena Independent ridicules claims that Inter Mountain will back the democratic ticket if Lee Mantle is elected to the U.S. Senate. Mantle has never sought Democratic support, and silver issue loyalties shaped Bryan in 1896, reflecting broader political tensions in a rapidly advancing economy.
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Helena
Herald
Inter Mountain
Lee Mantio
United States
Benate
Pees
Lee Mantle
Mantle
Democratic
Bryan
Like an Arrow The Garfish as a Deadly Deep Sea Fish
A fragment argues the garfish resembles an arrow with a sharp beak and swift dash above water. It notes that a British inquiry found small shoal fish can be as lethal as the shark, with an English officer once struck on the cap by a beak, prompting investigation.
Parrot Silver and Copper Co Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice is given that the annual meeting of Parrot Silver and Copper Company stockholders will be held at the company office in Butte Montana on June 6 at 12 o'clock noon. Secretary Charles D Burrage, Butte Montana. May 10, 1899.
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The
Parrot Silver and Copper Company
Butte
Montana
Charles D. Burrage
Notice of annual labor on Green Copper lode claim
To Charles Colbert and Mary Campbell and their heirs and assigns you are notified that the undersigned expended in 1897 one hundred dollars and in 1898 one hundred dollars in work labor and improvements on the Green Copper lode mining claim in Summit Valley Silver Bow Montana. The claim location was filed January 2 1891 and recorded in Lode Locations. This work was performed as required by law including the 1880 act and its amendment.
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Charles Colbert
Mary 2
Campbell
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
Montana
United States
William Burton
Mary Laird
Henry Crangle
Nina B. Witherspoon
W. H. Hall
Butte
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Inter Mountain Publishing CO
M. A. Berger
Granite Street
Butte City, Mont
Oficial Paper
Oa Snstead
Baltleye
Maula
Corm
J Aguinaldo
Thomas H. Tongue
National House of Representatives
Wharton
Street Ratte Way Company
Bulte
Columbia
Saluyday
Cis
Independent
Mont
Eorfeitu Sotice
W. Broadway
B.l.andi.co
S. V. Kemper
J. W
Kemper
Shields
Butte Land and Investment Co
Grand Opera House
G. O. McFarland
Mgr
America
Blanche Walsh
Melbourne Macdowell
Fanny Davenport
Sardou
Fhdora
Telephone
Butte, Montana
Trusteca
Chas, Schatzlein
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Leonard
A. F R. Clements
F. Aug
Heinze
Henry Mualler
Frank Haskina
John A. Creighton
G. W. Estapleton
T. M. Hodgens
State Savings Bank
Main and
Park Streets
Bella Exchange
Europe
J. A. Creighton
Omanas
G. W. Brapleton
A. H. Barret
Leavitt
8. V. Kemper
T. M. Rodgens
First National Bank
Andrew J. Davis
James_ A. Talbot BE
B. Weirick
George Steven
Main Street
Palais Royal
East Park ST
East Park Street
A. Clark
J. Rova Clark
W. A Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Bankers
Marcus Daly, J.B. Maggish
Donahos
Marcus Daly & Co
Fane
Europa
J. Joseph V. Long
Swartz & Germain
West Broadway
Madame Belmont
Argyle
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