Republican rally pledges unity and reform in Butte
A lengthy convention speech lauds a unified Republican front in Butte, endorsing McKinley administration policy, silver advancement, and sanitary reform. It condemns Democratic coercion, calls for cleaner streets, health protections, and labor-hour fairness, and praises the municipal slate as honest, capable, and reform-minded. It frames the platform as a roadmap to victory in forthcoming campaigns.
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Democratic Party
Butte
Commonwealth
Republican Party
Congress
Republican Resolutions Endorse McKinley and expansion
A Butte City convention declares Republican unity across wards and counties. It endorses William McKinley, supports expansion, asserts sober governance of new possessions, promotes free ballot rhetoric, critiques Democratic factions, and urges citizens to vote Republican to restore integrity and progress in the city and state.
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Silver Bow County
Montana
Republican Party
Butte City
Wise
Patriotc
William McKinlop
Spain
Butte
Lno
Democratic Party
Monland
Republican Convention Unites City Republicans in Purpose
Yesterday’s gathering signaled a full reunion of republican elements in the city. The meeting reduced factional tensions and merged interests toward the public good, with delegates dedicated to the duties to the city, county, and state.
Democratic Dilemma Shapes Butte City Convention
The Butte Miner rebuts fears of a Republican takeover and forecasts a calm caucus and primary. It discusses the Clark controversy, the need to reference senator conflicts in the platform, and the stakes of endorsing Campbell or Clark for city and federal roles.
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Butte
Brandstard
Noel
Democratic Legislative Assembly
Clark
Standard
Senator Clark
Democratic Party
Campbell
Congress
Washington
Bryan Shifts Strategy from Imperialism to Silver Leader
The article chronicles William Jennings Bryan resigning aims to unify Democrats around anti imperialism, trusts, and silver. It notes alliances with Andrew Carnegie and other opponents of expansion, the rise of Philippine questions, and Bryan's late push to reemphasize silver as a political weapon to salvage eastern Democratic support and populist backing.
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William Jennings Bevan
Andrew Carnegie
East
Boston
Bryan
Repubicans
New England
Old Sport Campana a Bridgeport character of the age
Bill Lange recalls Old Sport Campana of Bridgeport, famed for long walks in St Louis and setting records with hundreds of miles. He describes Campana as a remarkable yet troubled figure, noting his money, marriage, and a fatal misfortune from an early punishment in prison.
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Bill Lange
Campana
St. Louis
Bridgeport
Bridgeport’s
Corkey
Ireland
Rowell
Merritt
Hazel
Merritt recalls Old Sport and Campana in Chicago memories
The account describes Bam Merritt and Sal Merritt recalling Old Sport demolishing furniture, Campana’s odd behavior, and Campana's hard race days. It portrays Campana as a colorful figure who traveled, sold gum, and chased baseball players, with anecdotes from Tremont and a New York–Chicago backdrop.
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Merritt
Fitzgerald
Campana
Traihors
Chicago
Grawada
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