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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
5
The slate lists candidates for mayor treasurer and police head, with aldermen for eight wards. Individuals include Sullivan, Calkins, Turner, Kelly, Caddy, Wedekind, Hayes Cannon, Archambault, Kroeger, Manchester, Bryant and others across First through Eighth Wards.
The Butte Republicans praise their past and a McKinley Roosevelt national leadership while denouncing the Democratic city administration for health, morals, police, and governance failures. They call for law enforcement, clean streets, competent police, fair taxation, and public officials chosen for efficiency, urging citizen cooperation to elect Republican nominees.
A critique argues that water cannot rise beyond its source and a city cannot expect better administration than its party. It contends the democratic administration harms welfare, questions the police department's efficiency and protection, and asks Miner and Anaconda Standard to justify the city’s health and law enforcement efforts.
The Miner and the Standard argue that the city’s street department and overall democratic administration have shown lack of system cooperation and public interest. They contend money spent was not extravagant and returns were adequate, yet demand change to improve efficiency and accountability.
The Republican candidate Robert F Turner seeks the city of Butte police judge post. A longtime resident with solid local knowledge, Turner is praised for integrity, practical skill, and a record in public service. He is a charter member of labor and engineering groups and enjoys broad local support.
Reports contradict earlier dispatches claiming Diaz is insane and indicate the Mexican president is in poor health. At seventy, his long career of conflict and burden of duties threaten further decline, though recovery chances appear favorable and successors may be planned to stabilize the nation.
The San Francisco Chronicle compares Andrew Carnegie and Russell Sage, noting Carnegie built industries that provided thousands with jobs, while Sage made his fortune by speculation and built nothing for public use. Sage criticizes Carnegie, arguing experience grants value, and questions public benefactions amid Sage’s stinginess.
A New York Tribune critique examines July resolutions from Cebu towns opposing American rule in the Philippines. The piece labels the Cebuans’ claims as incoherent and self-contradictory, arguing they misunderstand the American proposal and overpraise democracy while rebelling against lawful governance.
The piece argues urban filth in Butte streets poses health and business risks as spring approaches. It criticizes a Democratic administration for inadequate cleaning, contrasts Republican calls for reform with Democratic claims, and urges voters to back the Republican ticket for better sanitation and governance.
The Miner asserts the spring Republican contest will hinge on the dominant party’s record and claims Democrats seek quality reform more than quantity. A health department report on Butte streets is noted as timely amid these proceedings.
The Dillon Tribune under H.L. Prank praises a drawing from the senatorial race, allowing another man to be elected and earning widespread admiration as the leading Democrat in Montana today.
Billings News notes that Senator Paris Gibson of Montana will push irrigation legislation in the United States Senate. The piece describes irrigation as his hobby and lifelong advocacy to store spring flood waters for sustaining vegetable life on the dry plains during summer, anticipating strong effort to secure funding and policy.
The West hopes for results as Carter defeats the river and harbor bill due to irrigation provisions. Gibson is expected to push effective work, with Gaiton identified as the man to lead in that effort.
In the Great Falls Leader the labor movement is urged to shift away from democracy toward the Republican party. The piece argues that democracy betrayed workers and credits the Republicans with substantial past benefits, urging workingmen to reconsider and unite with the GOP for their own good.
Great Falls Leader notes the jury spared Jakob Wertin life, arguing his long future to reflect may deter further crimes. The paper suggests the verdict serves as a warning to prevent similar murders in Cascade County and urges other juries to follow this example.
Great Falls Tribune reflects on the passing of Frank E Corbett praising his citizenship and character. The obituary notes the community and state feel a deep loss and that friends struggle with sorrow beyond words.
The Townsend Forum asks if stopping the clocks to extend five hours of business after adjournment could make the legislature perpetual, requesting the Star to explain the concept and its implications. The question frames constitutional timing and the ability to override adjournment rules.
Kalispell Bee reports Idaho Governor vetoed the beet sugar bounty bill aligning with Gov. Toole. The veto appears prompted by a likely excuse, and observers compare the action to Montana’s autocratic stance.
Personal item notes Good Thunder of Birch Coulee Minn being the first Sioux baptized by Bishop Henry L. Whipple. Mentions Senator C L Mager who died, with life insurance policies totaling $600,000 and negotiations for $400,000 more, along with a $22,000 annual premium. Also references Milton Clarke of Boston who denied a circulated story about his relation.
A column cites Wah-ta-Wasp, Penobscot youth entering Harvard at 20, and artistical connections. It notes John F. E. Dubois gifting a Salvation Army home in Dubois, PA, plus prior charity. Mrs. D. C. Decker joins SalvationArmy drives then sails for Europe. Governor Odell’s past as editor and a dog insurer story conclude with Marion Willoughby’s insured mastiff Tob.
A Baltimore American item quotes characters in a humorous exchange. Jerrold tells of firing at a charging lion that failed to explode while Ethel and others comment on insomnia and a dream of giving away money.
A reflective vignette recalls the weeping willow as sad, the sturdy oak as steadfast, the birch evoking school days, and the pine or ash reminding of youth. The speaker links trees to personal memories and growth, presenting a quiet landscape of sentiment.
A collage of anecdotes and quotes from New York Weekly Notes and Queries and Chicago Tribune. Jests on modern couples living on small incomes, a parson’s marriage fee, a tombstone with a pun, and a political orator warning of danger.
A Philadelphia Record snippet shows an exchange where Howland Rantt identifies as the advance agent and requests an advance flyer, signaling a formal entry into a company and a request for promotional material. The dialogue highlights a ceremonial or staged moment in onboarding.
An exchange reveals Senator West as weary yet sharp minded as he sits despondent in the Senate chair, declaring I am an old man and I will never get over this while Cone urges him to rise. The scene underscores West’s aging bearing and stubborn resilience in the chamber.
A neighbor urges resilience and cites Morrill near ninety as proof of enduring vigor. West repeats the line and envisions Mor rill facing eternity, suggesting a grim fate unless courage holds. The excerpt captures a period voice from Harper's Weekly.
A fragment of an old Cornish verse describes a milkmaid and a man, with dialogue about going to milk, dew, and marriage. The rustic exchange centers on whether they should go together and the idea that “dabbling in the dew” makes milkmaids fair or fat.
The Great Northern railway will sell round trip tickets from Butte to Boulder and return with one week’s board and bathing privileges at Hot Springs hotel for 13.80 dollars each. B Reynolds, Proprietor.
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