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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1900
Page
11
A Missouri citizen denounces Bryan and the Kansas City platform as harmful to democracy. The writer condemns the Chicago and Kansas platforms, urges voting against Bryan, and stresses that defeating him is a duty to uphold public intelligence and self respect.
General H C Kessler brings Louis Moutioa home after a pleasant trip along the Lawrence banks. The First Montana men defend the war in the Philippines and denounce Bryan and allies for aiding rebels. McKinley’s policy is endorsed.
Political circles discuss Hon Joseph K Toole’s possible resignation as a Democrat. If he withdraws the party may back J A Ferguson for governor, though Ferguson refuses retirement. Hagen’s nomination troubles the Toole candidacy, with unclear impact on the race.
The Labor party claims Labor cannot become potent while 418 candidates withdraw when nominated. They argue the movement must either retire from the field or fuse with the democracy, seen as labor’s enemy. Mr Fetpinon cannot retire, and unless Mr Toole concedes the contest must continue.
Editorial urges Montanans to vote straight Republican to restore good government and lower taxes. It argues Democratic factions prefer leaders Joe Toote and Tob Stith, offering little for public welfare. The piece denounces cross-party support and calls for unified Republican support to protect life and property.
Committeeman Manley releases figures claiming McKinley could win nationwide with 266 votes while Bryan would secure 112. He lists states across Colorado to Utah as in doubt and concedes Britain to many southern states. Jim Jones, Democratic chair, counters with broad assurances except New England and several GOP-leaning states.
Opinion piece discusses wartime politics and the Spanish American War era. It condemns opposition to government actions, lauds support for the President and troops, and questions rallying opponents. It accuses Democrats of falsehoods and incitement against American servicemen. The piece appeals to patriotic duty.
The piece argues Joseph K. Toole should disclose what he can prove about campaign funding from the Amalgamated Mining Company and other firms. It asserts the Montana Republican state convention acted without mining interests, that candidates are independent of corporations, and that Toole would be fair to all corporations if elected. It questions Toole's views on David E. Folsom and trust affiliations, urging integrity from the governor candidate.
Hon Thomas J Porter republican candidate for attorney general visited Spokane between trains this week and spoke with marked optimism about Montana. He said republicans are united and confident of carrying the state ticket and that McKinley electors likely win a majority. He noted a strong campaign, large Roosevelt ovations at Helena and Butte, and rapid growth of republican league clubs. In Columbia Falls a McKinley club formed with 110 members, up from near zero four years ago. The trend shows many switch from Bryan to McKinley, while few shift from McKinley to Bryan. Building men favor McKinley on conditions and principles.
Chairman Harry S New, Indiana Republican leader, predicts McKinley will win Indiana electoral votes and Republicans dominate the legislature. He says Republicans should gain seats in Congress, carry all GOP districts now held by Republicans, and have a good chance in three Democratic districts. New cites county conditions and favorable labor and agricultural support for Republicans.
A Denver special reports dismay over the Victor assault on Roosevelt. The piece notes Colorado business leaders unite to rebuke the violence and back McKinley Roosevelt electoral support, praising Teller’s return to the party and highlighting Stewart of Nevada as boosting Republican prospects while warning against corruption and unsafe property rights.
The Inter Mountain hosts a welcome for Hon. A. J. Bennett Republican candidate for lieutenant governor and Hon. T. J. Porter Republican candidate for attorney general. The article lauds their rank among Montana's citizens and their commitment to justice and good government.
Analyzes the tariff debate, arguing Republicans defend protective tariffs to grow industries and wages while Democrats favor free trade. Claims past Democratic shifts, coal free-list moves, and long-term tariff history show protectionism strengthens exports and reduces debt, framing Democrats as inconsistent on economic principles and alignment with foreign cheap-labor interests.
From the Chicago Times-Herald a satirical lament decries a land starved of good life and ruled by selfish leaders. The poem rails at promises broken, gloom spreading, and a desire to remain to witness the nation’s troubles.
A Swiss village plans a memorial for Barry the famed St Bernard who spent ten years with monks and saved forty lives. He once warmed a dying child and carried him to safety, but was later killed by a man striking at his open mouth. The awkward tale continues with unrelated snippets about birth multiples, a peculiar job ad, and a court mishap.
A groom in Anaconda Montana presented his daughter with a gilt inscribed prayer book containing 850 new dollar bills forming its pages. The gift was noted as among the most unique wedding presents ever given to the bride.
A poem from the Baltimore American laments soldiers who died while “idle” or with little to do in battles against China and elsewhere. It contrasts idle sacrifice with calls for action, honoring Lawton, Liscum, Logan, and others and urging courage and deeds over quiet in the face of war. It weaves names of generals with images of pride, home, and the burden of loss.
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