Political ticket names and positions listed
A historical clipping enumerates candidates for the legislature and commissioners. F W Bacorn C P Connolly C FP Lloyd Herman Strasburger A C Newill is mentioned for a pee Baker along with M A Berger George A Clark Sewell Davis Thomas Driscoll George Pascoe Edward A Morley and Co A Elvers listed among commissioners.
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Blican
F. W. Bacorn
C. P. Connolly
Lloyd Herman Strasburger
A. C. Newill
Pee . Baker
M. A. Berger
George A. Clark Sewell Davis
Thomas Driscoll
George Pascoe
Edward A. Morley
Mmissioners, Co
Democratic Lies and Trusts in Montana Politics
A partisan screed refutes charges against labor records of David E. Folsom and Denounces accusations linking Standard Oil and the Amalgaated company to Montana politics. It claims the East Helena smelter is the only true local trust and disputes claims of corporate influence or troop requests, urging records be produced to prove or refute these assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Folsom
Uckel
Montana
East Helena
Joseph K. Toole
Standard Oil Company
Coeur d'Alenes
Washington
Sovereign
Fusion charges rile Butte as eight hour plan debated
The document denounces fusion leaders and Joe Toole as seeking to close Amalgamated and discharge 6508 workers in Silver Bow to block an eight hour law. It argues the eight hour day belongs in statute, attacks fusion for fraud, and defends the Republican ticket as honest on the issue.
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Butte
Fusion
Silly Am Idetie
Silver Bow
Idaho
Montana
Inter Mountain
Silver Bow County
Butte New Citizens and Their Likely Vote Patters
The Inter Mountain notes that in two years about 3000 new voters in Butte, mostly northern state educated workers, are presumed Republican. It argues these newcomers support mine industry stability and would back the Republican ticket to keep mines open, despite fusionist criticism.
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Butte
Inter Mountain
Rutte
Home and Foreign Trusts
A political appeal states that voting against trusts would throw 6,000,000 American workers off payroll and transfer 5,000,000 jobs to Europe, arguing a Bryan vote would smash American trusts in favor of European ones and favor imported European products over idle American output. It questions whether to favor home capital and labor or foreign capital and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Fusion party plans close USIA in Montana
The fusion party vows to shut down USIA in Montana claiming Amalgamated is a price fixing trust. They warn 6500 workers would be charged in Butte and 12000 statewide would be discharged, with vast losses to real estate, population mobility, and state commerce as a $20 million annual Montana payroll faces collapse under corporate buyouts.
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Usia
Montana
Amalgamated
Butte
Fta
Montana Campaign Turmoil Prompting Republican Rally
In 1900 Butte a split between Marcus Daly and W A Clark fuels a heated race for Montana legislature and courts. Republicans urge unity for good government, denouncing fusion and demoralizing tactics while exposing Dexter’s Standard Oil letter as political intrigue.
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Marcus Daly
Hogan
Kelly
Matts
Smith
Collins
W. A. Clark
Barrel
Montana
David E. Folsom
S. G. Murray
Otto von Tobel
W. R. Young
Butte
Stoan
Great Falls
O11
Standard
Clark
Newton R. Dexter
Union and the Flag in 1864 Campaign Rhetoric
The New York World quotes alarmist lines about a Lincoln re election promising military despotism and loss of liberty, contrasting with calls to vote for the Union and the flag. The passage frames concerns of tyranny, taxation, and civil strife as a Democratic campaign tactic.
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Abraham Lincoln
New York World
Full Dinner Pail emblem heralds McKinley era
The piece extols the Full Dinner Pail as a Republican symbol promising happiness and prosperity for American workers. It lauds McKinley and the party for protection and expansion policies that enlarged the home market, opened foreign markets, and advanced national power and prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
McKinley
Tariff and Trusts Stirte Inter Mountain Debate
A fragmentary report outlines widening critique of Standard Oil as a monopoly provoking sustained partisan friction. The piece reflects on democratic insistence that the company wields unchecked influence and shapes policy.
Fringe political salvo calls voters to oppose democracy foes
A fiery partisan appeal urges voters to oppose and bury Democratic factions and allied papers, while supporting Republican ideals. It condemns money in elections, monopolies, feuds, one man power, and copperheadism, urging restoration of law, order, and American government.
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Joh Toole
W. A. Clark
Butte Miner
Kelly, Hogan
Jonh R. Toole
Marcus Daly
Anaconda Standard
State v Judd: Supreme Court reversal and remand
Extract from the state supreme court opinion handed down by Chief Justice Pemberton criticizes the lower court for admitting objectionable evidence and improper instructions in the case State v Judd. The piece argues tariff politics and party blame, noting democratic and republican contrasts, and ends urging voters to vote a cross in the circle to keep conscience clean.
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State
Judd
District Court of
Silver Bow County
William Clancy
State Supreme Court
Pemberton
Mont
Daly Urges Republicans in Montana Fight Fusion and Daly Democrats
The Standard prints Marcus Daly urging independents to unite against fusion and Daly Democrats. It warns Republicans to vote straight, defend law and order, oppose closing mines, and promote honest government. Silver Bow County’s sovereignty and citizenry are not for sale.
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Marcus Daly
Clark Democrats
Montana
Registry Frauds Reported in Butte Elections
A Boise era style notice claims a fusion plot to fraudulently register 43 voters in Butte, with Republicans threatening mass arrests and an independent Democrat sending letters to suspects. The piece urges a Bacorn and Connolly vote to ensure mine operation and fair justice, calling supporters to turnout.
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Butte
Independent Democrata
Deer Lodge
Bacorn
Connolly
Fusion pipe dreams hit Silver Bow sheriff race
W R Young remains Republican candidate for sheriff despite fusion rumors. He says he has quit thinking about the stories after repeated claims of withdrawal or backing another candidate. The Butte Miner reports Young’s name on the ballot and support for Jerry Murphy is described as a nonfactor by Young. He calls the gossip tiresome.
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W. R. Young
Lst
Silver Bow County
Ananias
Silver Bow
Minerva-lke
Young
Jerry Murphy
Butte
Mr. Young
Faulty Oregon registration trims expected voting
In Portland on November 5, officials estimate Oregon’s vote will be reduced by about 15000 due to the registration law. Registration books closed before the June state election and reopen provision is not until 1902. June registration stood at 100036.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Messrs
Daniel
Charles Frohman
King & Norcrows Preesent
White Horse Tavern
Wallack’s
Minerva Door
Frank M. Norcross
N. B
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Matt
Inter Mountain Publishing Company
Granite Street
Butte du- Mont
William Mkinley
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
G. Murray
Missoula
Willson
Kessler
Paul Mweooner
Yellowstone
Folsom
Meagher
Teutes Sant Sant
A. Z. Bennett
Madison
Silver Dow
Porter
Custer
Proctor
Cascade
Edwards OF
Lewis and Clarke
von Torfl
Fergus
W. EB. Harmon
Gallatin
Constable South Butte Township
Phillip Weinstock
County Repo
T. O. Miles
William Dyer
C. W. Ellingwood
George Blinn
D. J. Giara
Josiah Hodge
Sam J. Reynolds
James Davidson
South Butte
Albert Shepard
J. J. Lewin
Anthor Gillette
Silver Row Township
H Almon
B. N. Beebe
Tuk Bordeaux
Thomas Coombs
Walkerville Township
John Majsland
W. J. Harris
W. J. Hayvock
Jonathan Hoskings
Ren Harkville Township
J. M
Wedlake
Angelo Aala Paiagi
Germany
Milo French
Wiliam Calvert
Pwitchell
Arthur Forrest
Home and Foreign Trusts
Dexter
Standard Oil
Politica
Mountana
N Clancy
Congress
Mekindey
Standard Oil Co
Tammany Ice Trust
Jones
Cotton‘ale Trust
American Book Co
Barnes
Brooklyn
Democratic Party
Standard 1 Trust
Charles F. Clemons
Tom Hogan
Joe Toole
MR. Daly
Helena
Tatter
Torney
Aim
Schatzlein Paint Co
West Broadway
W. EB. Dodd
Park Street
Grand Opera House
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