Duty of every citizen to engage in municipal politics
An editorial urges every citizen to register to vote and participate in city government. It warns against voting for selfish or special interests and stresses the duty to promote the general welfare by choosing competent, well balanced leaders for Butte's city council.
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Butte
Canada
Tibp
Dibose
Fihes
A C.swindorme
Wowicel
Antushie
Lee
Record of Shame Reveals Tammany Corruption Ties
New York Times exposes a widespread corrupt system in municipal government. Gambling houses allegedly pay 5 095 000 annually for law violations, funneled to city officials via the gambling commission. The disclosures threaten prominent authorities affiliated with Tammany Hall and trigger calls for accountability.
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The
New York Times
Tammany
Gambling Commission
Ta mmaury's purifying influence in national politics
Fragmentary text notes a plan to deflect a politician from a high purpose by ardent support of Colonel Bryan. It suggests some percent of a three billion dollar take-off would represent Tammaury's contribution to national democratic purity.
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Bryan
Tammaury
No Lynching Talk Realistic In Helena Butte
The Helena Herald erred in claiming Gillman faced lynching after acquittal. Montana remains law abiding with courts handling criminal matters. A fatal alley injury and a woman’s abduction near the city hall highlight policing concerns and demand accountability.
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Helena
Gillman
Sullivan
United States
Montana
Buite
Herald
Butte
Prize Fight Ban Through Postal Exclusion Proposed
A congressman introduces a bill to bar prize fight coverage from newspapers and via the mails to curb boxing. The piece argues a federal mails restriction mirrors obscenity controls and could end the sport by denying publicity and signals moral concern.
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Hebutn
Congress
United States
Hoburn
Roberts
Campbell renomination hangs on Democratic convention
The Anaconda Standard declines to affirm or deny blocking Campbell renomination, hinting Nolan Hartman and Hartman’s Silver Republican ties may affect prospects. A draft resolution could praise Campbell’s congressional record and mock a doorkeeper who denied him access, granting him the title of Colonel.
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Campbell
Watson
Congress
Nolan
Nolan Stock
Montana
Hartman
Colonel Cheese
Mike Henry
House of Representative
Mantle backs expansion shifts western political alignments
Denver Post reports Senator Mantle of Montana says expansion dominates the silver issue in the West. He notes silver Republicans join Republicans and Democrats in supporting expansion, citing Western patriotism and returning soldiers opposing any retreat of territory.
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Denver Post
Mantle
Montana
Wito
Teller
Bryan
Senator Mantle
Auditorium Hotel
Colorado
West
Republican Party
Humor Clippings and Wit From America’s Papers
A collage of light quips and jokes from various papers. Jests touch on state of insurrection, family talk, sewing, car whistles, single tax, book endings, marriages, and sylvan retreats as editors and readers share playful social observations.
Walkerville Republican Convention Called for 1900
A Walkerville Montana party convention is called to meet March 1 at the Social hall to nominate a mayor treasurer police magistrate and three aldermen for the April 2 city election. Ward caucuses on March 15 and primaries on March 16 select delegates.
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Repul Party
Walkerville
Montana
Maryland
Hilarious Whist Club Name Featured in Local Joke
The Indianapollo Journal recalls a light moment asking Miss Arabella about her new whist club. She replies with a witty exchange naming the club Merry-Go-Round, sparking local amusement.
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Arabella
Indianapollo Journal
In Society Dialogue on Enemies and Love
Fragmentary society note quotes a exchange about enemies and love referencing the Bible. The item appears from a Detroit Free publication dated unspecified.
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Ares
Detroit Free
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Butte Cit. Mont
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City Hall
East Park Street
Rennes
Washington
Chelly
Miss Gabby
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Chicago Post
Chicago News
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia Press
Sutton’s Theater
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Plautius
Nero
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Coliseum
Arena
Sutton’s
Sutton’s Theatre
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Ry Sisters
Willie
Minnie
Dickie
Will
Rising
Walkervill
Carpad
Schatzlein Paint CO
Natal
Connell
Oxford
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Hanan & Son
Lee Mantle
Chas, Schatzlein
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Charles R. Leonard
A. B Clements
F. Aug. Heinse
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James H. Monteith
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State Savings Bank
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G. W. Stapleton
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Esse eCashier
United Sates
Europe
J. A. Creighton
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D. Leavitt
V. Kemper
T. M Hodrens
Main and
Park Sts. ,Butte
A. Clara, J. Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Bell
Eoliecone
Alex J
Johnson
Marcus Daly, M. Donahoe
WL. Moyer
First National Bank OF Butte
North Main Street
Butte AE
Least
Michael Devitt
State
United State
J. H. Farisa
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