Wellcome trial raises questions of justice and public welfare
A Montana newspaper column weighs the Wellcome bribery case, urging impartial judgment beyond partisan lines. It argues the trial should deliver proper punishment for bribery, while criticizing how headlines shape public perception and stressing accountability for both givers and takers in the Democratic factions. The piece ends with a wartime naval anecdote about Ladysmith women supporting their sons and soldiers.
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Aguta- Jim
Teade
Wellcome
Commonwealth
Acron
Nazarerk
Jay
Helena
Nis
Prac
Mr. Wellcome
Juatloo
Dribes
Democratic Party
SAILING IN THE AIR AND THE RISE OF BALLOON FLIGHT
The article traces the long dream of human flight from balloons to heavier gear and highlights C Hy Toliver in Montana as advancing a gas supported air ship with aluminum tank and propellers. It notes public funds raised in Butte nearing 20 000 and urges civic support to fund the test flight and revolutionize travel.
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Germany
Hoon Texer
Yor & Montana
C. Hy Toliver
Ts Gijmense
Mr. Toliver
Secial Navigation
Ohio election proves McKinley strength despite party split
The piece argues the Jones candidacy split the anti McKinley vote in Ohio, drawing Republican support away from McLean and boosting Nash and Jones. It asserts Nash’s vote would rise were it not for Jones and notes Ohio’s GOP victory reflects McKinley’s national popularity and the president’s personal prestige.
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Oho
Jones
Nash
McLean
McKinley
Kentucky
Ohio
Clerical Sleuth Confesses Bribe Request in Legislature
A minister admits soliciting a bribe from Mr. W. A. Clark for a legislator friend. The confession reveals a disturbing breach of trust amid political dealings. The piece condemns the minister’s actions as indefensible.
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Supreme Court
W. A. Clark
Preacher Offered Bribe to Flip Vote in House Fallout
Testimony unveils Rev Warren claiming a friend sought $10,000 to switch votes from Conrad to Clark. Clark suggested no direct action but indicated it could be arranged. Witness recounts meeting in a hotel lobby and pressure to secure a vote this morning amid party strife. The piece notes broader political blows and press reactions surrounding the Wellcome and Philippines coverage.
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Wellcome
Kissue
Tan
Wittess
Eliher
Wenbera
St. Anthony
Clark
Jesus
H. E. Warren
Conrad
Mark
House of Representatives
SIZER SIZED UP
Frank J. Sizer of Butte Mont arrived from the north and will depart for De La Mar Ney today. He is part of the Montana group that bought the April Fool and has paid steady dividends. He goes to camp to inspect new ore bodies linked to Manager Healy’s research adding value to the property. Sizer has been prominent in Bulte bananzas litigation and battled Clarence King in a notable encounter.
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Salt Lake Tribun
Frank J. Sizer
Butte, Mont
de la Mar
Ney
Sizer
Montana
Ile
Healy
Bananzas
Bulte
Clarence King
A Prosperous East Says Buette Mine Owner
W. W. Swetland, Buette’s veteran mine owner, returned from a year east visiting Washington D C New York Boston Philadelphia and Nova Scotia to see relatives. He reports widespread prosperity in the east and credits American manufacturers led by Andrew Carnegie for boosting steel and iron globally.
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W. W. Swetland
Buette
Washington, D. C
New York
Boston
Philadelphi
Nova Scotia
Andrew Carnegie
Thomas A. Hollson
America
England
Debate Over Silver and Industry Prospects
A fragment discusses discouraging competition in this great branch of industry and silver prospects. It recalls a Cleveland era where commerce slowed and silver held sway with eastern support, then notes wheels now run cleanly and silver moved to the rear. Mentions Mr Swetland’s knowledge and a flashy complexion.
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Cleveland
Swetland
Telegraphic Briefs From Global Newsroom Snippets
San Francisco reports the run to port Indiana bearing volunteers sighted off port. Patterson notes President Hobart shows no material change after a quiet night. Lord Strathoona and Mountroyal elected rector of Aberdeen University without opposition in London.
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San Francisco
Indiana
Patterson
Hobart
London
Lord Strathoona and Mountroyal
Canada
Aberdeen University
Market Report Improvised Notes On Cattle And Sheep
Chicago November receipts show cattle 4000 head steady with feeders and heifers priced around 3.10 to 4.60 per hundredweight while Westerns and mixed lots move. Sheep receipts about 2000 head steady with prices near 4.00 per hundredweight.
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Chicago
Money and bonds update from New York markets
Money eased to 3 6 regional, sterling uneven. Dollar rates show demand at 4.85540 and 4.86, 60 day at 4.814 and 4.81. Silver certificates and bar silver quoted, Mexican dollars at 44, bonds irregular with 2s at 100, 3s at 129, old 4s 112, ds 120.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Weekly Bank Statement and Market Report Summary
The weekly Bank Statement for New York on November 11 shows declines in surplus funds deposits and circulation, with banks holding $2,788.95 above legal requirements. In London influenced trade, railroads rose on higher quotations but intraday activity was irregular with some heavy ties. Traction and Granger stocks rallied late, yet overall the market closed quiet with small losses in railroads. Chicago wheat and corn futures moved lower on the day with fractional declines in prices.
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New York
London
Law books for sale including law encyclopedias and digests
Auction listing notes multiple law reference works with volumes across American and English encyclopedias Pleadings and Practice General Digest American Digest Pacific Reporter and Digest Jones on Evidence Statutes of Montana Cowdry's Justice Treatise Morrison's Mining Reports RE H BRAT Care Inter Mountain dated 1897 details partially read but indicates quantity and titles for sale.
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Pacific
Jones
Montana
Cowdry
Morrison
New Train to California via Short Line
New faster route to California points via Ogden with 30 hours to Los Angeles and 22 hours to San Francisco. One car change at Bulte to San Francisco. Excursion rates and details from City Ticket Office No 19 East Broadway Butte Montana. H O Wilson General Agent. Take Burlington Route for St Louis. No car changes Office 85 East Broadway.
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California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bulte
San
Burlington
St. Louis
East Broadway
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