Democratic preface to 1900 trusts and coinage issue
A Montana newspaper editorial criticizes the Democratic stance on 1900 issues. It weighs anti imperialism, trusts and free coinage, arguing the party wedges and conventions shape policy, while the Standard backs silver, trusts critique, and cautions against premature Republican framing that could aid the gold trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobtata
Anaconda Standard
Standard
Montana
Inter Mountain
Bryan
St. Louis
Tess
Elpar
A. J. Warner
Atlanta Constitution
Savannah News
World voice on currency stance to democracy and silver
The text contrasts positions on silver backing within global exchange changes. It notes a distinction between claiming to stand by silver and standing for it, implying differing levels of commitment and policy framing in the democracy context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ettver
Worried About Schley as Democratic Vice Presidential Hope
The piece ridicules efforts to promote Schley as a vice presidential candidate. It notes how politicians and press inflate his fame from the Cuban waters and compare the maneuvering to past political stunts aimed at boosting Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Gen- Homan
Sampson
Democrate Party
Sehley
Hryun
Hoe
Hobson
Sceotl Jaéson
Philippines
Felley
Bin
Seley la Seley
Nie Exetern
Bryan
Shadow Cast Before The 1900 Election
The Helena Independent argues a Republican paper sale price of 10500 signals a likely Democratic victory in 1900. It notes Republicans would sell such papers if certain of victory, while Democratic papers look solid investments. The piece mocks the optimism and urges buyers to act quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Helena Independent
Independent
Nation
Iself
Helena
Chairman Jones in Montana Politics Debate
The Helena Independent criticizes Chairman Jones for intruding into local party matters rather than focusing on national duties. It notes his support for cooperation in 1898 fusion campaigns and faces pushback from silver democrats. Also mentions a Kentucky stance on bimetallism and an Inter Mountain invitation to the state capitol cornerstone ceremony on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Jones
Shakespeare
Democrats of
Montana
Othlere
Inter Mountain
Crew Rescued After Skiff Sinks Near Kauai
June 26 report from Honolulu states the crew of the wrecked schooner Motnlele reached safety after three hours adrift in a capsized skiff between Toilet and Wats on Kauai. Native rescuers saved near-dead sailors. No theft of royal tomb remains as vault opened recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Fine
Kauai
Honolulu
Kile Lunalo
Unprovoked Shooting at Presidio In San Francisco
Private Wesley Kirby of company H Twenty fourth infantry was shot in the leg at the Presidio. Private Frank Wigfall of the same company fired the shot while Kirby was blacking his shoes. Witnesses say the shooting was unprovoked. Kirby survived but Wigfall was restrained and taken to the guard house as others rushed to intervene. No motive given for the attempt to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wesley Kirby
Company H
Ifantry
Lavl
Presidio
Hue
Eile
Rhyma
Northern Pacific Wins in Idaho Valley Control Fight
Tacoma news dispatch reports the Northern Pacific railway defeated the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company for control of the Clearwater Valley. The Gregson Railway pulled workers from Tolaho to focus on the Waillula extension. NP now has many workers in Tolaho targeting La Camas Prairie and the Buffalo Hump mining district as key objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Idaho
Northern Pacific Railway
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Clearwater Valley
Gregson Railway
Tolaho
Pont
Waillula
Northern Pacific
la Camas Prairie
Tuffalo Hump
Novel wedding gift flashes for burglars pocket size light
A recent bride received a small hand flash light as a wedding gift. It turns on with a thumb press and goes out when released. Compact enough to carry, it offers up to 8,000 flashes or over five hours of steady burn, marketed as an ingenious novelty gift.
Dorothy and Julius Describe a Zigzag Gown in Window
A dialogue depicts Dorothy and Julius admiring a gown seen in a shop window. The dress is described as zigzag patterned with braided elements across the front and down the back, featuring stylish pointed accents. Dorothy expresses desire for a similar skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Julius
Expense Keeps Mrs Easeigh Home from Summer
A quoted dialogue shows Mr Easeigh declaring the summer trip unaffordable. He notes that while Mrs Easeigh is not extravagant, last season he spent about $480 socializing with friends, making the plan to send her away too costly. The snippet captures a domestic dispute over vacation finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Easeigh
Mrs. Easeigh
Chicago Post
Why did you marry says invited as reason
A bygone exchange features an old maid asking why the wife, deemed unhappy, wed. The reply lists “I may mention the fact that I was invited” as one reason, reflecting social expectations and marriage etiquette of the era.
Banana company rejects banana trust demand for price hike
A virtuous banana company withdraws from the unrighteous banana trust after being asked to raise prices from $1.15 to $2.50 per bunch. The public learns that profitable production exists at $1.15, with a good bunch of at least 100 bananas implying under a cent per banana and claiming one banana equal in nourishment to a pound of ef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banana Trust
Peculiar Crime: Escroquerie in France Means Theft by Deception
An English lady was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for ordering a costume she could not pay for and an English governess received six weeks for taking a cab without paying the fare. The article notes France treats escroquerie distinctly while Britain often enforces similar laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Austria Has No Colonies Ambition Remains Continental
Austria is the only empire with no colonies or trans-marine possessions. Its ambition, until now, has been exclusively continental as it seeks influence within Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Doors of Bank of England Flap Quietly Close
Public entrance doors at the Bank of England are finely balanced so a clerk can instantly close them by pressing a knob under his desk. The anecdote illustrates the delicate mechanism of the great building and the ease with which it can be shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Farmers Live Longest Trade Life Shorter Than Farmers
The statement claims farmers have the longest life expectancy while a tradesman’s life is only two thirds as long, reflecting a belief about occupational longevity rather than a precise demographic statistic.
Great Northern Excursion to Boulder and Back
Rail line offers a summer excursion starting May 13 with round trips to Boulder and back. Bold weekend service highlighted, runs Saturdays and Sundays, valid for a limited period. Ticketing details point to Bondar and Faber Basin as local contacts at 41 North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
Boulder and Return
Bondar
Faber
Basin and Return
Notice to Creditors James C Drew Administrator
Notice to creditors is issued for the estate of Elen Drew deceased. Dated at Butte City on the sixth day of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Drew
Ans
McHatton & Cotter
Hennessy Biding
Butte
Montana
Silver Bow
State of
James C. Drew
Elen Drew
Butte City
Seo
Charles J. Pruett
Ann Marie Westlake
Edward Westlake
Leggat
Foster
Silver Bow County
Patrick H. Regan
James M. Reynolds
District Court OF the United States
District of Montana
Court of Bankruptcy
R. B. Benjamin
A. D
R. Benjamin
West Park Street
Thompson Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Intsr Mountain Publishing CO
M. A. Berger
Weet Granite Alco Gicity, Bott
Ometal Paper of
Truste
Democratic Party
Mellatton
Democratic National
Lne
Judge McHatton
Aris
Gospalr
Kentucky
DOORS
North Main Street
Patrick H. Murray
Francie Callan
Maid of Erin Lode
Sliver Bow County
B. H. Murray
Francis Callan
John Trooney
Lille
John Rooney
Butte, Mont
THE
Merced Gold Mining Company
Washington St
Boston
Mass
New York
W. J. Ladd
Board of Directors
Sheriff's Base
B.l.and I. CO
W. Granite
Butte Land and Investment Co
Granite Street
INE
GRAND OPERA_ Now
Wakefield-Andrews Opera’ Company
Nartha
Cavalleria Rusticana
Boneman Girl
W. Broadway
Lee Mantle
Chat Schatzlein
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Leonard
A. J H. Clements
F. Aug. Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Haskins
James H. Monteath
T. M. Hodgens
State Savings Bank
Main and
Park Streets
United States
Europe
I. A. Creighton
Omaha
W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
D Leavitt
V. Kemper
First National Bank OF
Transay
Main Street
A. Clarr
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Bankebrs
Transwis
Fei
Alex J. Johnaton
Marcos Daly, J. C. Maggin
Donal
Marcus Daly &O
Bankers Butte
Europa
Joseph V. Long
Chung
Ead Gelena Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!