Matter of city confirmations settled by Republican council
The article reports that the dispute over mayoral confirmations is resolved as Republican aldermen approve the mayor's nominees, ending a deadlock and avoiding political blame. It stresses the duty of Republicans to balance power and the public interest over party retaliation, noting the matter’s correction through Republican channels.
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Board of Aldermen
Ehome
Inter Mountain
Tay Teke
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republiccans
Randon
Priice
Lamp
Clark
Kroger
Elderkin
Saute
Political maneuvers and punishments in city government
In the senate chamber and city council, a mayor's choice for city storney sparks debate. Critics argue selecting Lamb was a reward for opposing Clark in the senate race, turning municipal business into a tool of punishment and highlighting broader concerns about partisan use of offices. The piece warns against punishing or rewarding officials for party votes and urges judgments by the public.
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Senate
Congress
Lamb
City Storney
Clark
McCarthy
Cong Tessedly
Claris
Democratic Party
In Praise of Dewey and American Expansion Debates
A critical essay challenges the democratic press for praises of Admiral Dewey. It argues his Manila Bay victory enabled Philippine occupation and U.S. expansion, shaping a controversial era in American history. The piece questions sincerity of anti expansion critics and contrasts praise with expansionist outcomes.
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Admiral Dewey
Dross
Philippines
Dewey
Spain
Manila Bay
Montejo
Manila
Spaniel Archipelago
Wurger
Otis
Troome
le Romparte
South Pacific
Dow
Dewey and Manila Bay Immortality to American Republic
The passage argues that Dewey’s triumph at Manila Bay earned lasting fame not from a naval victory alone but from its significance to the American republic, shaping national memory and honor.
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Europe
Asia
Dewey
Manila Bay
Fraud Added to Folly in Missoula Arrests
A long critique discusses General Merriam directing arrests in Missoula county to Idaho without warrants, Governor Smith’s lukewarm protests, and a New York Journal telegram praising Smith for defending state rights. It accuses officials of fraud and praises certain aldermen for standing against the alleged federal overreach.
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Merriam
Missoula County
Montana
Idaho
Smith
Lyons
Anid
The
New York Journal
Democracy
Montana political quarrel over General Merriam drew criticism
The text notes state and partial martial law in Idaho and Montana, accusing Helena Independent of bias against General Merriam while praising Governor Smith for allowing his actions. It portrays populists celebrating Smith’s fall from power and reception by a democratic faction.
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Idaho
Montana
United States
Missoula County
Helena
Merriam
Smith
Seven sanctified sisters run Texas hotel in Belton
Washington correspondent recalls Belton Texas on the Santa Fe road where seven divorced women, called sanctified sisters, run a hotel on a cooperative plan. They employ only women, delight guests with neat homey cooking, and draw northern traders and Santa Fe railroad travelers. The sisters expanded by adding a laundry and later bought another hotel at Ware with similar success.
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Washington
Chicago
Texas
Belton
Santa Fe Road
Teesenine
Santa Fe
Ware
New Animal Found in Brazil by Ameghino Scientist
Dr Florentin Ameghino tracked a mysterious Brazilian creature, dubbed Naomylodon Listas, after reports from natives and Ramon Lista. The beast, six feet long with an over one inch thick leathery skin and ossicles in the hide, evades weapons and resembles a giant pangolin. It is nocturnal and harmless, with Ameghino aiming to secure live specimens for European zoos.
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Brazil
Florentino Ameghino
Ramon Lista
Ameghino
Old World Zoological Gardens
Eye Doctor Notes Child’s Stravins and Crossed Eyes
A caller asks for help for a girl with a bad case of stravins and crossing eyes. The traveling eye doctor from Chicago Tribune reports low rates and mentions gold fillings as part of the services.
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Chicago Tribune
Certificate of sole ownership for Carder Wall Paper Co
Charles V Franzman declares sole ownership of Carder Wall Paper Co formerly a partnership with Herbert H Carder. He purchased Carder’s interest and acknowledges execution before notary I C Bachelor in Silver Bow County Montana on May 17, 1899.
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Silver Bow County
Charles V.franzman
Carder Wall Paper Co
Herbert i. Carder
Charles V. Franzman
Charles V. Fransman
Herbert H. Carder
State of Montana
Silver Bow
I. C. Bachelor
County of
Charles V. Franaman
State of
Montana
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