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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1899
Page
2
Delegates of the Republican Party unite to seek honest, efficient government in Butte. They demand independence from corporate control, fiscal restraint, and prudent expenditure of city revenues. They praise national war efforts, commend Montana volunteers, and resist political attacks on their service and the flag.
Silver Republicans of the city declare no ticket will be placed in the forthcoming city elections to support good local government. They condemn the Sixth legislative assembly for betraying the party by backing a senator to succeed Leo Mastie, whose record aligns with Silver Republican endorsements.
The letter argues municipal issues are overshadowed by supposed broader questions chosen by The Anaconda Standard. It contends downtown power from eastern and western capitalists threatens local liberty, presses coercive voting, and seeks to control Butte politics, demanding clear, accountable local governance and protection of labor rights.
A Montana editorial weighing Butte's influence in state politics amid factional fights between hill Democrats and Clark supporters. It argues for unity to sustain Butte’s clout, criticizes undue powers of wealth in politics, and urges intelligent Democrats to consider long term party cohesion over local quarrels.
The article accuses democracy factions in Butte of cash, coercion, and fraudulent registration tied to support for Jerry McCarthy. It claims Anaconda Copper influence and saloon-keeper votes sway the race, urging reform and criticizing campaign tactics and registry lists.
The Standard notes that precise silver price ratios are not vital to restoration, stressing ratio as a legal matter. It observes minor variations within currencies and notes world exchange practices that effectively determine ratios, referencing the Anaconda Standard dated January 9, 1899.
A St Paul Globe mock piece recalls a Republican gathering in Endicott building where a story about a new congressman wandering the Capitol and later returning with disdain captures the era’s political tone. The tale contrasts inexperience with confidence as veterans question how others reached the halls of power.
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