Montana Press Skewers Idaho Trouble and Governor Smith
A 1599 discourse criticizes Montana Democrats for avoiding Idaho troubles while Governor Smith faces the Merriam issue. The Anaconda Standard is blasted for silence, the Butte Miner is praised for focus, and Missoula events are framed as federal overreach and local political theater.
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Montana
Smith
Merriam
Idaho
Coeur -Alene
Missoula Inty
Missoula County
King Bee
Democratic
United States
Butte
Missoula
Muller
Per
Merylam
Political blame shift against sheriff in Missouri case
A historical critique argues that blaming the sheriff for following governor's instructions reflects cowardice. It states the governor must ensure laws are faithfully executed and may direct duty. After analysis, it suggests court martial for General Merriam and renomination of Smith by Democrats in 1900.
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Missoury
Missoula County
Citief
BHA
Merriam
Smith
Our Heroes and the Question of Hero Worship
An opinion piece questions elevating Admiral Dewey to godlike status within a republic. It argues true citizenship honors duty in all spheres, praising everyday heroes at home as foundational to the nation, while cautioning against converting victory into divine adulation.
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Manila Bay
Manila
Washington
Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Republic
Madam Belmont
Thibet
Argyle
West Broadway
Butte
Debate Over Funding Admiral's Fame Sparks Editorial
A newspaper editorial argues against using public or private money to reward Admiral Dewey for fame equating heroism with monetary tribute. It condemns “cheap Americanism” seeking cash funds as unworthy of true patriotic spirit and warns even a mercenary effort would not gain the Admiral’s approval.
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West
Aeta de
Gibraltar
Medical men visit Butte for state society gathering
State Medical Society delegates arrive in Butte for a statewide visitation to exchange views and promote the profession. The article extols medical progress from ancient remedies to modern anesthetics and praises physicians as perpetual students contributing to world welfare. The piece welcomes the visitors and hopes the convocation in Butte proves both interesting and profitable.
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Butte
Esculapius
Ainestage
Northwest
Queen Victoria's Birthday celebration planned in city
The Sons and Daughters of St George announce an 80th birthday observance for Queen Victoria next Wednesday at the Auditorium. The event underscores friendship with Great Britain amid the war and the Allies' stance against Spain, highlighting mutual interests and shared history between America and Britain.
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Daughters of St. George
Queen Victoria
Spain
Great Britain
England
Germany
France
United States
Spain and Britain Move Toward Peace Ties
The article praises British policy and Queen Victoria, contending terms imposed on Spain endanger welfare. It notes American admiration for Victoria and highlights Sons and Daughters of St. George celebrations as symbols of goodwill between Britain and the United States, tied by history and blood.
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Spain
Queen Victoria Nis
St. George
Mayor McCarthy poised to break council deadlock tonight
The article predicts a Mayor McCarthy victory at the council meeting to confirm his appointees. With Alderman Media back, an 8 8 tie seems likely, and the mayor would hold the deciding vote. Opponents may skip attendance to argue the legality of a non majority vote, while the paper labels the prospect as wasted space.
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McCarthy
Council
Butte
Peaceful Old Bear and the Russian Aggressor
A comic verse portrays a sly old Russian bear with one paw on Turkey and another on Greece as he seeks influence in Asia and disarmament while quietly seizing gains. A lion warns of the bear's designs on India and the globe, as the refrain claims the bear only wants peace.
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Greece
China
Gibraltar
India
Touch in Telegraphy Says X Signals Reveal States
London reader Roland Belfort notes that after long Atlantic and Eastern cable work, operators can be identified by touch during wireless links. He recalls hearing exclamations and how signal strength and timing reveal a colleague’s condition and sobriety.
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London Mail
Roland Belfort
Copthall Puildings
School Board Seeks Proposals for Butte Properties
Sealed bids are invited by Silver Bow County Montana school trustees for purchase of Washington Annex Baltic Lode property on Broadway and Butte Tragonia School site on Spruce Lode claim plus Grant School parcels in Belmont addition. Bids due May 23 1899 by 6 p m with 10 percent certified check. board may reject any bids. Henry Mueller Chairman.
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Montana
Lawit
Washington Annex
Broadway
Butte
Washington and
Iron Streets
Grant
Belmont
Henry Mueller
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