Impending Transvaal Conflict and Outlander Rights Debate
Historic notice discusses the looming war between Britain and the Transvaal, with both sides arguing for outlander citizenship rights and Boer restrictions. It compares colonial taxation without representation to outlander grievances while criticizing land dispossession of native peoples and the rapid rise of gold wealth in the region.
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Transvaal
Kruger
England
New Commonwealth
Aladdin
Tamond
Rights to mine resources Dialogues on African and American land use
A reflective piece argues against restricting access to natural resources. It likens Boer expropriation to prohibitions on mining and asserts nations cannot hoard nature’s bounty. The author condemns exclusivity and defends development for public welfare.
Bryan in Texas Sparks Democratic Party Debate
The Helena Independent critiques Bryan's Texas visit, urging him to focus on Montana while critiquing his anti trust stance and free trade positions. It notes Democratic press reactions to McKinley's hypothetical nationwide trip and warns of factional tensions within the party.
Silver debate taints Anaconda Standard’s sympathy
The Anaconda Standard accuses the Salt Lake Tribune of hypocrisy over silver coinage policy. It lauds Judge Midge Goodwin and the Tribune’s stance for bi metallic sentiment, condemning Democratic papers and urging loyalty to free coinage. The piece stresses betrayal by local and national Democratic leaders and praises steadfast silver advocacy.
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Anaconda Standard
Salt Lake Tribune
Democratic Party
West
Tribune
T Hat Isane
Midge Goodwin
The
Goodwin
Polla
Enerfos
Democratic stance on trusts in coming campaign
An editorial criticizes Democratic newspapers in Montana for avoiding the anti trust issue. It notes Colonel Bryan’s call to destroy trusts by a constitutional amendment and argues the Montana press should publicly endorse that platform rather than dodge the topic.
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Bryan
Sampaien
Chicago
Cially
United States
Democratic
Montana
New York Sun Publishes Full Otis Interview
A democratic paper accused Dewey of malding General Otis through a quoted fragment. The New York Sun prints the full interview, asserting it never misrepresents or distorts a speaker’s expressions.
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Dewey
Otis
New York Sun
Otis Under Strain in Manila As Dewey Warns
Dewey advises General Otis that he is overworked and at risk of harm if he does not reduce duties or return home. Otis is praised for painstaking effort, directing army movements and suppressing rebellion while coordinating new troops to stabilize the islands. The outlook is described as cheering despite the heavy burden.
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Otis
Manila
Oui
Ota
Leutenants
General Otis Brutally Attacked by Anti Expansion Press
A San Francisco Chronicle reprints a defiant defense of General Otis amid relentless criticism from the anti-expansion press. The piece argues Otis followed orders, protected national honor, and used humane war policies in the Philippines, urging readers to recognize his military conduct and condemn the hostile journalists.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Otis
Philippines
Inarma
Manila
General Otis
War Department
Enigmatic Exchange About Church Build and Vaudeville Mentioned
The Chicago Tribune notes a dialogue about a building once a fashionable church in Cauderville and a casual reference to vaudeville as an informal gathering. The exchange hints at local development priorities and cultural offerings amid a changing town landscape.
Collecting Other Things
Perking questions Jimpsonberry about rare books and a shift in hobbies. Jimpsonberry says his hoya plants flourished recently while he notes a craze for Derby latte and clothing fads, boasting a splendid collection of school Wilts.
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Perking
Jimpsonberry
World War talk turns into grim jokes about mobilizing the dead
A reader dismisses the idea of mobilizing the dead with sarcasm and horror, noting the absurdity of such a plan and voicing dismay at the suggestion. The remark reflects wartime anxieties and public sentiment.
Oddball Exchange Sparks Curious Turtle Topic
A quirky dialogue features a turtle asking to be turned into a face while a conspiratorial figure dismisses the idea, noting both would land in trouble at a place called Anish. The fragment hints at a playful, enigmatic scene.
The Rabbis Joke
A New York Mail and Express item recounts a joke between Bishop Potter and Rabbi Gottheil about dreams of heaven. Potter visits Christian and Hebrew heavens and notes bankers in Hebrew heaven. Gottheil replies with a counter dream showing a Christian heaven containing no souls, prompting the men to share a wry laugh.
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New York Mail and Express
Bishop Potter
Rabbi Gottheil
Rabbi
Earth
St. Peter
New York
Weil
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G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
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Europe
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Omaha
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E. D. Leavitt
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J. Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Alex J, Johnson
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George Stevenson
Csehier
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Ed T.daly
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