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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1900
Page
2
Montana’s Democratic and Republican factions clash in Helena as editors push for a united front to win the 1900 state ticket, Congress, and legislative seats. The Independent projects a Democratic majority while notes on costs, factions, and past elections hint at tensions and cross-party pressure.
A Montana newspaper satirically urges the Clark wing to rejoin the democratic fold. It notes past expulsion, predicts future near unanimity, and calls for reintegration with a light touch on finances and unity. It mocks editorial sparring and promotes reconciliation.
The piece argues that recent killings, including Colby’s stabbing, show how easily heat of passion leads to murder when weapons are readily available. It urges stronger controls on firearms clasp knives and other dangerous weapons to curb hot tempered acts and prevent deadly impulses from becoming crimes.
The article surveys Irish troops in the Transvaal and Irish officers in Queen Victoria’s service, noting improved Anglo Irish sentiment. It discusses British imperial views, Irish devotion, and tensions with landlords while contrasting American anti British agitation. Casual quotes from various papers reflect national pride and growing harmony in the empire.
A historical commentary laments Irish ideology toward the Boers and England while praising Irish brigades for aiding British victory in the Transvaal. It hopes for better times through broader recognition of Ireland’s rights earned by its soldiery.
The piece criticizes Republicans for excluding Senator Geiger over a $1,100 bribe under oath, arguing the move sets a positive example for honest politics while contrasting Democratic efforts to unite amid internal accusations. It echoes editorials from the Standard and references caustic comments on Teller and Caesar. It also notes ongoing scrutiny of Governor Taylor by the Helena Independent in the Goebel affair.
Washington highlights move to restore the frigate Constitution to its 18th century hull condition for a naval museum in Washington. The Massachusetts Daughters of 1812 fundraises, timber and knees saved, and work to begin after full funding, with sea trial hoped for around 1910.
A collection of exchanges among Bell, Far to Trouble, Granger, Palmer, Hicks, and others rails at fashion, love, and courtship. banter touches on widow Manywed, newspaper enterprise, and gender roles with humorous jabs at societal norms and the moral tone of churchgoing.
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