Expansion in Montana mining towns and growth
The Miners' report cites W A Clark urging expansion to grow national commerce while balancing local interests. It highlights Amalgamated's impact in Anaconda Missoula Hamilton Great Falls Belt and Sand Coulee coal mines and related towns, noting thousands of jobs and sprawling development driven by the copper and coal trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Clark
MontAna
Clarke
Anaconda
Amalgamated Company
Missoula
Mamilton
Hamilton
Great Falls
Trust
Boston and Montana Company
Belt
Sand Coulee
Mack Diamonda
Boston
Cirebon
Sweet Grass
Expansion and trust debate shapes Montana mining vote
The piece argues that Amalgamated properties boost Butte’s growth, employing 8300 miners and producing 6000 tons daily, funded by eastern trusts yet expanding local wealth. It contrasts Republican expansion with Democratic pledges to curb trusts, urging Montana voters to consider the implications for jobs and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Butte Ielf
Clark
Genstein
Butte
Keira
Bulida
Farma
Maaytana
Republican Party
Joseph G. Toole
W. A. Clark
Imeana
Montana
The Fall of Ferguson in Montana Labor Politics
The article details the collapse of Judson A Ferguson who deserted labor to back Joseph K Toole for governor, resigning as Missoula labor union vice president by a 200 to 3 vote. It claims Toole betrays labor aims, notes Ferguson’s fundraiser alliance with the Lend trust, and predicts labor voters will back Folsom or Hogan, undermining the fusion ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Joseph K. Toole
Northern Pavitic Railroad
Montana
Lend, Trust
Helena
Missoula
Whch
Joe Toole
Fda
Labor Party
Helens
Judson A. Ferguson
Judson A
Soch
Har Ferguson
Folsom
Hogan
Fusion trick fails to sway voters in Butte race
The piece notes a boycott style ploy by fusionists aimed at Republican voters to split the ticket by urging support for Folsom and Bacon Connolly. It urges electing the Republican Judicial ticket Bacon and Connolly as the law and order choice granting equal rights to all litigants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publicame
Fulsom
Connolly
Bacon
Cinney
Folsom
Republican Legislative
Butte
Campaigns Against Registered Goonsters in Deer Lodge
In a fiery appeal the speaker vows to pursue criminals through the legal process. Every fraudulent vote harms honest voters and the Republican committee pledges to push for prison. The state penitentiary awaits those named in the registry as offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
The Opportunity of Good Men in Montana Politics
A Montana political column urges voters to reject both major Democratic wings and back the Republican ticket. It argues Democrats threaten farmers, merchants, and workers by opposing the Amalgamated Mining company and accuses the Democratic party of corruption, urging a straight Republican vote from top to bottom for law and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Ute Butte
Thimar Hogan
Joseph K. Toole
Standard
Democratt Party
Republcan
Democratic Party
Amalgamated Mining Company
Butte
Amalgamated Company
Standard Oil
John MacGinnis
Amalgamated
Coeur dAlene Company
Trov
Jaber
Standard Off Company
Natine
Idaho
Coeur -Alenes
Mat
Moninne
Vila
False issue on Philippines imperialism and free trade fraud
An eastern writer opposed to retaining the Philippines argues imperialism is a pretense, while free trade and greenback Bryan leadership aim to conceal real motives. He asserts the American public rejects imperialism at home or abroad and recalls Dewey’s victory and the disruption of Manila’s government as arguments against ceding control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Free Trade and Greenback Party
Bryan
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Aguinaldo
McKinley’s Philippine plan contrasts imperial rule versus self government
The letter argues for an American guarded transition in the Philippines. It asserts territories and inhabitants will be protected under U S authority and later granted self government when ready. The piece frames imperialism as a false issue and defends a gradual, needs based governance approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipeh
McKinley
Mr. Kiney
Look Out for Rootbacks Fusion Attacks Debunked
A wary bulletin dismisses rumors that corporate employees are being drilled to sway the Republican ticket and that underground sample ballots will coerce votes. It labels such charges as eleventh hour tricks, refutes each fusion accusation, and urges readers to ignore rootback rumors as boomerangs.
Defender under construction for American Cup
J Cornetua Vanderbilt and August Bel mont join a syndicate to build the defender. The vessel, built by the Herreechoft's, will be in the water by April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Cornetua Vanderbilt
August Belmont
Herreechoft’s
Fragments Hint at Trials and Gangs in Chicago
The passage notes a trial involving a man linked to a wedding fund scheme and a mental breakdown, a retired brigadier general returned from China, and the discovery of the Whoplifters gang in Chicago with a nationwide wholesale exchange of stolen goods. Names and precise details are fragmentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whison
China
Chaffee
Whoplifters
Chicago
Bodies Recovering After Tarrant Drug House Explosion
New York on October 31 reports four bodies recovered from Monday’s blast wreckage. Only one identified as August Schmidt. three others unnamed. Officials say two men and one woman among the remains. Inspectors found bone fragments, a woman's head, a knee joint, and other body parts. Potash and sulfur stored in the Tarrant building caused explosions. neighboring firms stored the drugs. Insurance disputes loom as underwriters dispute coverage for blast and related damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tarrant
August Schmidt
Tench and Kenny
Building Department
Greenwich
Warren Streets
Guigan
Pinte Glass Insurance
Waterinal Insurance
New York Standard
Lawyers and the House of Commons debate
The piece notes a sizable number of lawyers in the House of Commons and discusses proposals to bar practicing lawyers from Parliament. It highlights several prominent barristers as prospective candidates, with constituencies free to choose their members as general elections approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
H. E. Duke
Q. C
Marshall Hall
Astbury
Secretary of the Interior
Fusion Efforts 10 Col Onize Dawson County
Testimony in Butte reveals a fusion scheme to influence Dawson County voters for Thomas Cullen. John F. Perrault swears fusion managers sent men from Anaconda and Butte to Glendive with promises of pay, lodging, and transportation to secure votes for the fusion ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Univir
John F. Perrault
Butte
Perrault
Dawson County
Thomas P. Cullen
Republican Central Committee
Anaconda
Glendive
W. M. Bickford
Oliver Bow County
Yellowstone Hotel
Siey
Toliows
Dawson
W'I
Joan F. Perrault
Deer Lodge
State of Montana
Bepdener
A. D
Bickford
W. F. Jordan
Michigan
W. F. Jonian
Merchants Bank
Mont
Charles ¥. Aman
Legal Profession Domination in Parliament Cited
A scholar argues that lawyers hold special qualifications for public and parliamentary work and that their relative predominance in the House of Commons answers objections to legal influence. The remark underscores the link between legal training and legislative duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
St James’ Gunette
Dignatorial Tranalt Gentleman Described By Missouri Witness
A Missouri court witness described himself as a dignatorial tranalt gentleman and explained that he inducted the actions of local aristocracy into knowledge of terpsichorean movements, effectively teaching people in his township to dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inter Mountain
INTER _MOLMAIN PLELISHING CO
Asl
Inter Monntain Publishing Company
M. A. Berger
West Granite Street
Buta Mont
William M’kinley
Ohio
Sheodore Roosevelt
Byate Ticket
Murray
Willson
Gallatin
Kessler
Paul McCormick
Yellowstoned
DR. E. Folsom
Meagher
A. J. Bennett
Madison
A. N. Yoder
Silver Bow
T. 2
Porter
Custer
State Auditor. CO
Proctor
Cascade
J. Edwards
Lewis and Clarke
R. von Tobel
Fergus
W. E. Harmon
Constable South Butte Township
Phillip Weinstock
F. W. Bacorm
C. P. Connolly
Lloyd A. Young
BOA
Ford
Byron H. Cook
Treasure
T. O. Miles William Dyer
W. Estingwo
George Blinn
D. J. Giard
Josiah Hodge County Co
Bam J. Reynolds James Davidson
South Butte
Albert Shepard
J. L. Lewin
Arthur Gillette
Berger George A. Clark
Rowall Davis
Thomas Driscoll
George Pascoe
Edward A. Morley
Usstoners
Ay Elverg
Silver Bow Township
H Almon
B. N. Beebe
TJ. Bordeaux
Thomas Coo
Walkerville Township
John Marsin
J. Harris
W. J. Hancock
Jonathan Hoskings
Meaderville Township
J.M. Miller
C. Wedlake
Angelo Pera
Nugala Palagi
German Township
Milo French
William Calvert
Ben Twitchell
Arthur Forrest
Red Mountain Township
Ww. J. Palmer
WL. Robbins
B. Reynolds
Phil Ree
Byrd
Geonztia
Frank Tuarbe
Congress
Kruger
France
Soutet
Great Falla
Billings
Alvord
Pyl
Mount Pleasant
Mqvosse
Memenger Lane
Late Glass Insurance
Lawyers
Aim
ToDo
Schatzlein Paint Co
West Broadway
Grand Opera House
Hoyt
Chinatown
Organia
Harry Gilfoil
King of
Eddie Foy
Oias Ai
Dr. Dodd
West Park Street
Butte, Montana
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
United States Land Ofice
Allen Pierge
Meagher County
Jane M. Smith
Chateau County
Phila Bailey
William P. Wall
Pay Rock Lode
Homestake
Jefferson County
Surany
Recorder
Jaler County
Evening Star
Wall
Willem P. W
H. Ht
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!