Montana Supreme Court Reform Debate Is Not In Best Interest
The Inter Mountain argues against enlarging the Montana Supreme Court, calling the constitution debate a unified display of state progress. It notes earlier times when court backlogs were managed without enlarging the bench and warns against creating new offices to fund “useless public officials,” stressing fiscal restraint and the state’s young, growing economy.
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Clark
Montanh
Ali
Supreme Court
Inter Mountain
Legislative Assembly
Supreme Court Bill Sparks Public Tax Concern
The speaker questions the need for enacting the supreme court bill arguing it would raise public taxes, disrupt the constitutional convention’s work, and go against intelligent public opinion. They urge disclosure of any valid reasons and warn that hidden motives would be exposed and responsibility assigned.
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Court
Supreme Court
Peace in South Africa Bolstered by Boer Surrender
The dawn of peace in South Africa appears near as Botha is shown to have surrendered and De Wet unable to strike further. The piece notes costly British losses, vast rail networks, and the heavy burden on England while urging restraint and reconciliation.
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South Africa
Botha
de Wet
Roiha
Peter Wit
Natal
Get
Vi Isa
Thors
Cork
Tyrtish War Office
Germany
Austria
France
Cape Town
Pretoria
Kimberley
Komatipnort
Mafeking
Durban
England
Ceylon
St. Helena
Peggy
War
Beet Sugar Factories Boost Montana Prosperity
An editorial argues that endorsing beet sugar production benefits Montana and neighboring states. It cites new ice sugar plants near Ogden and Len, showing farmers gain by beet crops, workers find jobs, and local prosperity rises. The piece emphasizes Utah’s sugar self sufficiency and the economic ripple to farmers laborers and refiners.
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Montana
Miah
Mapiana Jegislature
Ogden
Hey
Len
Farmerva
Utah
Springville
Fi Ie
Danger in Cuba debates statehood and independence
The article argues that the United States would not admit Cuba as a state now and would require a territorial period. It critiques Cuban literacy, governance, and culture, warning a Cuban republic could threaten U.S. stability and economic interests, with concerns over sugar beets and immigration of governance. The piece notes Cuban leadership and press attitudes while forecasting potential shifts of responsibility to the United States.
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United States
Congress
Cuba
Senate
House
Utah
Central America
Wlley
Republic of Cuba
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Grand Central Hotel Elevates Milestown Stay
Yellowstone Journal recalls Milestown history noting the Grand Central hotel transformed local lodging by offering a dedicated dining room a proper office and a separate barroom. It contrasts with earlier cramped foot-front inns crowded with kitchens near dining spaces and poor ventilation. The piece highlights how the hotel became a refined, well rented hub for travelers while acknowledging period drinking culture.
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Yellowstone Journal
Milestown
Grand Central Hotel
Fx Adsent
Grand Central
Ccaravansery
Montana Bill Would Compel Railroads to Run Trains On Time
Helena dispatch reports Senator Mahon introduced a bill to require railroads to operate trains on schedule. The item reads with a newsroom tone from a Montana source and notes the capital’s date line, likening it to historic Kansas populist coverage.
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Billings
Montana
Helena
Mahon
Ume
Kansas
Move to abolish Montana bindery work faces defeat
Great Falls Tribune warns against a state senate bill letting county commissioners hire lowest bidder for wake and stationery, arguing it would force Montana binderys out of business, crush local job printing, harm newspapers and unions, and lower wages by importing from eastern states. The piece urges opposition to protect local printers and binders.
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State Senate
Montana
Montanas
Hila
Middle States
Iowa
Missouri
States
Memorial tablet offer from John B. Cleveland of Spartansburg
John B. Cleveland of Spartansburg and Company offers to present to South Carolina a memorial marble tablet with a copper plate taken from the coffin of James Glenn of Longcroft Scotland, who was buried there.
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John B. Cleveland
Spartansburg, & C
South Carolina
James Glenn
Longcroft
Scotland
SAPPHO S APPLE MAURICE THOMPSON POEM PARSED DREAMILY
A fragment from Maurice Thompson titled Sappho s Apple appears in the current New York Independent issue. The poem narrates a dreamy scene with a solitary apple, labor, travel, and longing for possession, ending with a vivid hush of desire and travel to distant lands.
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New York Independent
Maurice Thompson
Purple West
Maurice
Marys Lamb in a Stock Market Parody
A playful verse reimagines Mary’s lamb in a railroad stock market setting. Mary mishandles her lamb after a bear market causes a dramatic shift, leaving Mary without her lamb as she loses control and heads skyward.
Weary. Ex Eine'y Tired of the Tweerieth Century
Fragmentary OCR notes describe weariness with a bygone era and a character named Bineo reacting to the twentieth century. The text hints at cultural fatigue and a stage or literary setting. No clear events, dates, or full names available.
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Bineo
Poetic fragment about turning tide and brighter days
Fragmentary verse speaks of turning the tide toward brighter days. Images of rainbow arches, stars blooming, and threats of thorny wounds fade as hope rises. The lines convey a longing for a peaceful future beyond current hardship.
Millard urges moderation to save China and American trade
Thomas F. Millard, war correspondent, spoke at the Waldorf Astoria after returning from Peking. He urged that China be not pressed with harsh terms and that the United States adopt a more aggressive stance to curb further war, preserve China's integrity, and protect open trade for American interests amid the disintegration risks in China.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Thomas F. Millia
Tlondon Daily Mail
Scribner's Magic Zine
China
Pekin
Far East
Millard
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
United States
Count von Waldersee
Ant
INVEST IN SOUTH AFRICA feels market steadiness lifts shares
South African securities show steady gains as military progress improves sentiment in London and Europe. Investors expect a near end to the war and rapid revival of mining, with demand from France, Germany, Canada and others. Reports hint at Boer surrender negotiations and questions about De Wet and Steyn’s movements amid fading resistance.
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New York
March
The
Tribune
London
Tere
England
France
Germany
Canada
Botha
de Wet
Orange River
Steyn Ix
Breaker Boys Strike Over Pay in Nanticoke Coals
Wilkes Barre Pa March 1 The breakers at Numbers 5 and 7 galleries of the Susquehanna Coal company at Nanticoke went on strike to demand a 10 cent a day wage increase. They say last payday yielded only a 10 percent rise not 10 cents daily and expect both collieries idle with seven hundred workers out if the company does not concede. Transport to be repaired San Francisco March 1 The United.
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Gallieries
Susquehanna Coal Company
Nanticoke
Wales
States Transport Warren to be repaired at sea start
States Transport Warren requires $150000 repair before returning to sea with work slated to finish in about three months. In Beijing Li Hung Chang faces pressure as Russia urges rapid Manchurian convention while powers weigh intervention to curb China’s single power deal amid pending peace negotiations. The Times editorial notes McKinley seeks peace at any price through cautious U S and Germany stance.
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States
Warren
McKintey
Desperate Sinking of Indiana After Fog Collision
The Thrlieh steamer Indiana, en route from Venice to London, grounded off Worthing at dawn in a sinking condition after a fog collision. A lifeboat rescued crew, with hopes the men were saved. Nearby, the German steamer Washington, bound for New York from Rotterdam, was driven ashore at Norfolk in a gale. bows stove in.
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Indiana
Venice
Mesaiia
London
Worthing
Falind
Washington
Rotterdam
New York
Dover
Norfolk
Cottiaion
Kidnapping Bill Passes Texas Legislature
A Austin dispatch reports Texas lawmakers have enacted a bill making kidnapping a penal offense and will send it to the governor for signature. The measure aims to tighten penalties for abducting individuals and to bolster state crime laws.
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Chicago
Austin
Texas
Butte Teamsters Union Sets Eight-Hour Day Start
At a February 22 1901 meeting of Butte Teamsters Union No 15 the group voted that from May 4 1901 a days work within its jurisdiction shall be eight hours with a minimum wage of 6.00 dollars. The notice is published by order of Teamsters Union No 1 with presidents James Sticken and James Sticken and secretary Ed McCarrick listed.
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Order of Teamsters
James Stickeen
ED. McCarrick
James Sticken
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