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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
11
A brief mail directive dated Saturday November 10 1900 instructs that all correspondence be sent to Inter Mountain Publishing Company. The note preserves the date and the requesting entity.
A political essay urges Montana Republicans to take heart after a contentious campaign. It laments alleged Democratic fraud and money influence, predicts a swing toward reform, and argues that a Republican victory at state and national levels will bring prosperity, restore civility, and align Montana with like states.
The Standard questions the Inter Mountain’s assertion that nearly all taxpayers backed the Fusion ticket. It outlines four voter groups and rebuts claims that Republican taxpayers or business leaders supported the Fusion outcome.
Montana yields to a strong Republican wave with McKinley and Roosevelt reelected. Senate and House majorities tilt Republican. estimated counts show about 12 Republicans and 27 Democrats with 11 independents in the Senate, and roughly 205 Republicans to 146 Democrats with 19 independents in the House. The result signals continued Republican policies and broad public support for McKinley administration.
The passage notes retiring senators including Senior Thomas H. Carter of Montana and Senator E. O. Wolcott of Colorado, along with George Shoup of Idaho, Joseph H. Tawney of Utah, and William Allen of Nebraska, marking bipartisan departures from office.
In Helena the fusion showdown is cast as a conservative rebuke to extravagance and radicalism. The piece argues the fusion ticket failed to reflect real priorities, denounced a major industry, and warns against capital or labor hostility, urging restraint and adherence to established principles.
The murder of Louise Frost, a ten year old near Limon Colorado, has triggered a nationwide manhunt. Bloodhounds from Canon City penitentiary track the assailant while Lincoln County Sheriff Freeman and Louise Frost's father offer rewards totaling 1000 dollars for capture dead or alive. The crime is described as one of Colorado’s most brutal.
Australian Athletics Union secretary E. E. Marks proposes aligning with the A A U in the United States and exploring alliances with other global bodies. He urges a conference of governing boards from England Canada the United States South Africa and Australasia to harmonize track rules and definitions of amateur status.
The Austrian steamer Olga ran aground at Ocean Beach near San Francisco, blamed on the Golden Gate lightship's absence. Tugs hauled her off. salvage may reach nearly $50,000, with 4200 tons of sugar valued at $870,000 aboard and the vessel worth over $200,000. The ship leaks in three ballast compartments, signaling potential serious bottom damage. Senator Perkins notified Washington seeking a suitable substitute lightship placement.
In Washington the cabinet met with all members except Semetary Long and Wilson. The session ran until nearly 2 o clock and covered the Chinese situation and issues related to Cuba the Philippines and Porto Rico. No public announcements were made after adjournment.
News from Hayden Kentucky reports that on election day James Creagh was shot and killed during a general fight over politics at Woolen. The tragedy follows tense campaigning and reflects volatile local tensions during the vote.
A compact overview of the 1900 campaign outlines the key figures, parties, and strategic shifts. It traces Bryan’s persistent bid against McKinley, the Republican push under Roosevelt, the New York pivotal role, and the extensive stump efforts by Hanna and Roosevelt to mobilize voters across states and regions.
South Dakota Senator Hanna drew crowds on a prairie tour while opponents pressed personal attacks. The piece recalls Hanna’s Lincoln visit and his attack on Bryan, with Democrats backing McKinley and Cleveland’s letters of support. Parades and campaigning hustle followed as both sides claimed victory.
Effective November 8 the Short Line reduces its travel time from Butte to Colorado points and to the far east by nine hours. Train No. 10 now departs at 1 a.m. instead of 4 a.m. and connects at Pocatello with the Chicago Portland special. Train No. 9 arrives in Butte at 4 25 p.m. instead of 5 05 p.m. No other changes.
Notice is given of the annual meeting of Montana Macer Mining Company to elect directors and conduct other business. The meeting will be at J R McCrackin secretary’s office Room 421 Hersey Building Butte Montana on December 1 1900 at 8 PM. Witness dated November 1900.
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