Debating 1900 Platform Themes In Democratic Committee
Monday June 12 1899 reports from the national Democratic committee show members divided over the key issue for 1900 with a mix of calls for free silver, anti trust, militarism and anti imperialism. Several members from Colorado Kansas Nebraska and Indian Territory push for silver while others favor a broader platform. Dr Seth Gordon of Maine argues for free silver and a 92 platform echoing 1892. Dwyer of California seeks a platform citing the Constitution Declaration of Independence and the Ten Commandments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Committee
Sucer Mountain
Trout
Connecticut
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Indian Territory
Bryan
Cetireman
St. Lois
Maine
Seth Gurion
Montana
Dr. Gordon
Gordon
Comitteeman
Dwyer
California
United States
Democratic Leaders Scramble Over Trusts in St Louis
National Democratic leaders at a St Louis conference vowed to make anti trusts a priority in plank discussions. They push a new stance amid debate on free coinage and wartime reputations, signaling a shift as the party seeks a modern liberal image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Derstead
Democratic Party
Trust Legislation and Party Roles in Tariff History
The piece reviews how Republicans backed the 1880 anti trust law and Dingley era protections while Democrats repealed measures and pursued free trade. It argues Democrats weakened trust restraints through the Wilson bill and later tariff shifts, contrasting with Republican efforts to sustain restrictions on interstate combinations. The narrative frames party lines on trusts as central to economic policy across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congress
Evers
Repubicans
Wilson
Fr Publican Congress
Tie Cortheriming
Democratic press and Aguinaldo war stance contrasted editorially
A clipped discussion criticizes Democratic papers for opposing the government in the Philippine War era. It argues patriotism supports the administration's war aims, notes copperhead parallels, and suggests opposition is constrained by distance and circumstance.
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Anaconda Standard
Tejena
Aguinaldo
Parthenia
Ingomar
Opposition and press in war time echo at Helena
The Independent defends citizens opposing war while criticizing the administration and the Inter Mountain. the Helena paper suggests the Independent’s stance aims to shield McKinley from public embarrassment and to abolish Congress, arguing the press seeks to save the president from a nation hissed for war.
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Independent
Helena
Hiter Mountain
Congress
Inter Mountain
McKinley
Philippines
Army
Navy
United States
Helena Post Office
Dewey Memorial Call Echoes Across Montana Papers
The Anaconda Standard and Butte Miner debate honoring Admiral Dewey, arguing against appeasing eastern yellow journalism and endorsing a lasting tribute. The Butte Miner suggests commemorating his Philippines stance. calls to extend a royal welcome to the First Montana Volunteers upon their return. The exchange mirrors statewide sentiment on war memory and national policy.
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Dewey
Butte
Deve
Montana
Philippines
Inter Mountain
Exiled African Monarchs and Their Court in Martinique and Algiers
The passages describe Chaka’s Zulu empire and its decline after clashes with the British, Cetewayo’s resistance and death in 1484, and Dinizulu’s exile on St Helena. It shifts to Dahomey rulers Changin and Behanzin in Martinique, noting Dahomey’s royal executioner role and exiled kingship under French rule. It then details Ranavalona III’s exile to Algiers, court life, and pension, highlighting her age, appearance, education, and diamond holdings.
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Chaka
Nutat
Astt
Africa
Lom
Dope
Cape of Good Hous
Re Gaan
Cetewaya
Cetowayo
Iganduta
Dinigulu
St. Helena
Nepolcom Dinizulu
Dinlauiu Himslf
South Africa
Changin
Dahomey
Ft. de France
Martinique
Behanzin
Abomey
Pehangin
Behangin
St Teleta
Ras Favalo
Madagascar
Alziare
Villa de Bois de Bologne
Algiers
Ranuvalo
Reunion
Ranavato
Ranavala
Contractors and Builders Market Claim on Mortar Pricing
Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile Co asserts its mortar will set 20 percent stronger than competing products. The notice frames a bold claim to attract builders and contractors seeking durable sewer pipe installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Sewer Pipe & Tile Co
Amos Turkish Baths and Related Notices
Amos Turkish baths and a sister bath offer day and night service with professional shampooers in the city at Broadway and Main. Also listed is a public notice: NOTICE TO CREDITORS for the estate of Ellen Drew deceased, with four months to present claims to administrator James C. Drew at McHatton Cotter law offices, Hennessy Building, Butte Montana, Silver Bow County.
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Amos
Turkish Baths
Broadway
Main Street
Ellen Drew
McHatton & Cotter
Hennessy
Butte
Montana
Silver Bow
State of
James C. Drew
Butte City
Keppers of Royal Wards and the Black Napoleon tale
A fragment from a Montana court notice and a political piece discuss royal prisoners and Aguinaldo, noting U S stance on political detainees. It mentions Dinizulu the Black Napoleon of St Helena and a district court probate notice in Silver Bow County related to William George Cole.
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United States
Aguinaldo
France
Great Britain
Germany
Dinizulu
Napoleon
St. Helena
Europe
Montane
Sliver
Bow—an
Metropolitan Market Partners Form in Butte Montana
A 1899 filing in Butte Silver Bow County Montana lists Owen Williams Herman Diestel and T F Genting as partners in the Metropolitan Market with residences in Butte. Notarized by John N Kirk on May 28 1899, noting full names and acknowledgments.
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State of
Montana
Silver Bow
John N. Kirk
Silver Bow County
Owen Williams
Herman Diestel
T. F. Qouting
Butte
Siiver Bow County
Notice to Co-Owners on Lottie Quartz Lode Claim
Michael Ward of Butte Montana warns Patrick W Murray and the estate of Nicholas Ayers that labor and improvements were expended on the Lottie Quartz Lode mining claim in Summit Valley Silver Bow Montana. If their shares are not paid within ninety days of service, their interests may transfer to Ward under federal law. The notice dates June 1 1899.
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Patrick W. Murray
Nicholas Ayers
United States
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
Montana
Natice County
P. W. Murray
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Inter Mountain Publishing CO
A. Berger
West
Granite Street
Butte City, Mont
Amerioa
An. Main
N. Main
Keppers OF Royal
Second Judicial District
William George Cole
Annie Cole
Co. Clark, Cle
R. E. Leonard
Michael Ward
Butte, Mont
L. C. Denison
Three
W. Broadway
Madame Belmont
Butts
Argyle
B.l.and I. Co
W. Granite
W. Kemper
Shields
Real Estate and Loans
Butte Land and Investment Co
West Granite
Aes Grates RE
Bupres Montag
Lee Mantle
Chas, Schatzlein
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
Aug. Heinze
Henry Mugller
Frank Haskins
John A. Creighton
G. W. Btapleton
T. M. Hodgens
State Savings Bank
Main and
Park Streets
Bella Exchange
J. A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
Haavite
V. Kemper
T. M
Hoagena
THE
First National Bank OF
Andrew J
Davi James A. Talbot
B. B. Weirick
George
A. Clar
J. Rora Clark
W. A. Clark & Pro
Ocessors
Clark & Larabie
Banefers
Transiis
Geil Exchange
Lex J. Johnston
Arcus Daly
J.B. Hagginth
Donahue
Marcus Daly &c
Bankers Butte
Bell Exchange
Europa
Joseph V. Long
the Grand Opera House
G. O. McFarland
Mgr
America
Blanche Walsh
Melbourne Macdowbell
Fanny Davenport
Sardou
Fhdora
Bal‘eony
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