End of Philippine War Imminent as Aguinaldo Surrenders
The insurgent leader Aguinaldo signals surrender and calls for general amnesty and local self rule, predicting peace will end the war in the Philippines. U.S. forces control northern Luzon foothills, while critics at home view the conflict in anti imperial terms. The piece notes fewer American casualties than in Sioux campaigns and recalls Grant era rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Pilippines
Luzon
United States
Otis
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Grant
War of larks and anti Clark Democrats in state politics
A disputed libel action by Whitside against the Miner editor and a disbarment suit against John B. Wellcome unfold political skirmishes. The cases raise questions on motives, legalstandards, and the scope of attorney discipline as the matter moves toward supreme court consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitside
Bure
John B. Weilcome
Whiteside
Supreme Court
John
Senate
United States
Whitside Wold
Miner
Hymae
Flathead
Whigside
Weibonm
Wellcorme
Kt Sap
Indictment Sparks Senate Battle Over Wellcome Figure
The document hints at a tense legal clash involving Mr Wellcome and Mr Whiteside. Fresh evidence could be presented about Wellcomes missionary actions near Helena. A win for Whiteside could disbar Wellcome and boost his profile before the U S Senate, with a path toward a Smithsonian appointment as a notable curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wellcome
Whiteside
Helena
Wellcom
City Council and Mayor at odds over duties and policy
A editorial critique argues the Butte city council and mayor remain locked in hostile post election maneuvering. It condemns partisan pressure, urges governance focused on city welfare, and warns two-year paralysis would derail tax payer interests and growth. It faults republican aldermen for prioritizing factional prejudice over public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Butte
Democratic Party
Settling the City’s Democratic War by Champions
A satirical call to end local factional fighting by pitting champions John L Sullivan and Jack Kilrain against each other. The piece compares their bout to David and Goliath and suggests a public duel would be cheaper and more satisfying than court battles. It critiques multimillion political aims and urges a quick boxing-like settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Goliath
Old Golly
Davey
John Lb. Sullivan
Jack Kilrain
Shylock
Sullivan
Kilrain
Agala
United States
Controversy Over Impounded Anti Imperial League Pamphlets
The postmaster general defends halting circulation of seditious anti imperialist League pamphlets among Philippine soldiers. He argues such materials incite mutiny and defy orders, while also stirring Filipino disobedience. The piece notes Reed’s retirement chatter growing stale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lberty
Anti-Imperialistic League
Philippines
Reed
Congress
Ready sale for Library of Universal History in Butte
The Library of Universal History offers a 12 volume world history with 150 maps and 5000 pages. Only 75 sets in Butte, priced near cost on very low terms by Mathews and Rowley, touted as the period’s most magnificent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library of Universal History
Butte
Paris
Record
Messrs
Mathews
Rowley
Inter Mountain
Notice of stockholders meeting and property option sale
By a board resolution dated April 17 1899 Western Mine Enterprise calls a stockholders meeting for June 1 1899 at 1 o clock at its Butte Montana office to vote on an option to sell property and rights—including multiple lode claims and placer claims in Beaverhead county—for 45000 dollars with staged payments through 1900. Also dissolution notice for Christ Saxhang and Emil Anderson Arizona Saloon partnership.
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U. S. Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States
Butti Mont
Butte, Mont
The
Treasur
District Court
Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
Silver Bow
Mary E. Turner
Court House
Butte City
la Monte Lode
Montana Principal Base
Meridian
Western Mine Enterprise Company
Silver Bow Block
City of
Butte
Board of Trustees
Bannack
County of
Beaver‘head
Wadams Lode
Springfield Lode
Blue Grass Lode
Washington Lode
Hillside Placer
Beaverhead County
North Side
Sald Company
South Side Placer
Pioneer Placer
Excelator Placer
Junction Mill
Prentice
Christ Saxhang
Emil Anderson
South
Arizona
Arizona Saloon
Emil Anderse
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Inter Mountain Publishing CO
M. A. Berger
West
Granite Street
Butte City, Mont
Matl
Ila
Silver Row County
Onion Family Theater
Dick P. Sutton
Sebereeee
John L. Sullivan
Big Comedy Company
Jake Kilrain
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Gort Cas
LFAZ
Baonowiy
Telephone
Lynch & Bacheler
General Insurance
Bos Hive Building
Frank H. Cooney
the Grand Opera House
G. O. McFarland
Mgr
McFadden’s Row
Sharkey- McCoy
Union Theater
E. M. Bayliss
Balle
Manly
6 Family
Asie Comedy Co
Grand Opera House
Mer
Silver Bow Glee Club
Alice Band
Lee Mantle
Chas, Schatzlein
Fayette Harrington
Charlies R. Leonard
A. RB. Clements
F. Aug. Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank Haskins
John A. Creighton, QO. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
State Savings Bank
Main and
Park Streets
Bells Exchange
Europe
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
A. W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
E. D. Leavitt
V. Kemper
Lay
Lement
First National Bank’ OF
Andrew J. Davis
Jamen A. Talbot
Ler wAzaintant Cashier
Wor
Main Street
A. Clart
J. Rovs Clark
W. A. Gark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Bankebrs
Peblex J. Johnston
Cus Daly
J. J. Baggin
M. Donahoe
Marcus Daly & Co
Bankers
Butte Montana
Joseph V. Long
A.J. Huneke
Hutte, Mont
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