Toole Faces Political Backlash Over Nomination Tone
Helena reports fear in democratic circles that nominating Thomas Hogan will harm Joseph K. Toole’s delicate political balance. The Inter Mountain’s past sharp denunciations of populists and fusionists have sparked renewed controversy, with prediction of a decisive Republican victory in November as the party gains control.
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Heron Party
Oolatiy
Aldivath US Lowrt
Prestion
Dhstuuy
TPS
Puston
Joseph K. Toole Helena
Thomas Hogan
Joseph K. Toole
Inter Mountain
Montana Campaign Frenzy Muds Democratic Divide and Populist Rise
The piece critiques Montana political factions, arguing Republicans offer the only pro prosperity platform. It notes populist strength in nominations, doubts about regular Democrats’ candidate, and mentions Caldwell Edwards tied to Salesville as the congress nominee.
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Silver Row
European Influx Exposed by Immigration Figures
Nearly half a million came to the United States from southern Europe and beyond in the past year. Armenian and Syrian led numbers, with large groups from Bohemia Dalmatia Croatia and others. One report notes two thirds should have been sent back to protect current residents and cites Senator Lodge’s proposed restriction bill defeated by Democrats.
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Aly
Italy
Lodge
Fusion Two Years Ago and Now Transition in Politics
The piece reflects on the shift in political stance two years after a fusion dispute. It notes Joe Toole previously attacked fusion as a conspiracy of greedy malcontents and a total abandonment of principle, but he now appears overly favorable of the coalition.
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Fusion
Joe Toole
Ple
Toole
Fusionieta
Issue of law and order in Montana politics text
A Montana article defends the Democratic stance in the election as political, not tied to mining firms. It challenges claims of anti mining campaigns and argues for equal rights for workers and companies, condemning demagogic tactics and fusion politics. It warns against undermining Montana prosperity and warns that fusion would breed instability and expediency.
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Montana
Ldargest Mining Corporation
Boenscerns
Doest
Joseph 4 Toole
Democrag
Tutte
Butte
Miner Defends Straight Democracy Against Fusion Pressure
The Miner recounts its past opposition to fusion and argues against party mergers. It questions current pledges and stresses the dangers to democratic integrity, while noting past support for straight democracy and credit to allies who aided the stance.
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Mintang
Miner
Rivalry and civil war rhetoric taints Bryan’s campaign
Dr. William Everett brands Bryan as the most dangerous man in public life, alleging his utterances pit section against section and state against state. He warns that Bryan’s election would be a national calamity, reversing progress and provoking regret comparable to past controversies.
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William Everett
Bryan
Becton
Grover Cleveland
Increase of Wages Mirrored in Trust Labor Study
New York special reports under U S Labor Commissioner Carroll Wright conclude trusts did not reduce employment. The investigation sampled fourteen trusts and found more workers employed and higher wages after consolidation. Both skilled and unskilled labor benefited as capital combinations expanded.
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New York
Wright
Carroll
United States Commissioner of Labor
Ambassador White to German Americans speech urges bipartisanship
New York report details Arthur von Briesen reading a letter from Andrew D. White US minister to Germany at a mass meeting of the German American McKinley and Roosevelt league. White extols McKinley, warns Bryan victory would threaten liberty and labor, and defends US German ties and rights of German birth citizens.
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New York
McKinley and
Roosevelt League
Twenty-first Assembly
Hell
Arthur Vo Briesen
Andrew D. White
United States
Germany
White
McKinley
Bryan
Saxony
Harrison
Republican Party
Sta
The Merchant Marine and American Shipbuilding Policy
The article argues for expanding the U S merchant fleet and shipyards to boost employment and national defense. It contrasts Republican pro shipbuilding policy with Democratic opposition, cites tonnage figures by administration, and calls for a strong merchant marine and navy with skilled seamen.
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Republican Party
Ailoms
France
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Congress
Hayes
United States
Garfield
Cleveland
Harrison
McKinley
Wage Increases Under Trusts Rise Across Skilled Labor
The bulletin shows fewer indusors earning 5 to 15 dollars weekly while 1 to 25 dollar earners nearly double, and a surge in 36 to 40 dollar earners. Unskilled wages rose 19.39 percent under trusts, 16.97 percent for individual firms. Trusts boosted skilled labor wages more, with 13.17 percent versus 7.25 percent. Skilled workers under fourteen trusts rose from 23,637 to 40,217 after consolidation.
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Wong
Trusts
Trusta
Forest Reservation Law Application Filed in Helena Land Office
A. B. Hammond filed for land selection under the June 4 1878 act in Helena Montana to acquire Lot 12 and parts of sections 9 and 10 township 1S range 9W. Protests claiming mineral value over agricultural use are due within thirty days of first publication. George D Greene Register dates September 20 1900.
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A. B. Hammond
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
South Range
Helena, Montana
General Land Office
George D, Greene
Register
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