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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
The Helena Record notes Superior Wisconsin reports a population rise from 19408 to 31000, about 140 percent, while Butte Montana posts a 189 percent gain the largest increase in the union, reflecting east west commerce trends toward northern routes.
A Utah appointment is criticized for its futility noting that federal senate precedent usually bars such selections. The piece questions Governor powers motive, cites Quay and other cases, and warns that the acting governor may have misread senate history and election implications.
A Helena convention scene is denounced as a spectacle of fusion and expediency. The piece argues the Democratic Party, Populists, and labor elements abandon core principles for spoils, urging voters to unite with Republicans for reform and stability in Montana.
In Montana the split within the Democratic camp grows as the county convention rejects the Hill delegation, giving rise to the Independent Democratic movement. The Standard argues the new party seeks to protest methods that bypass county committees and favor state machine control, while the fusion wing pursues reorganization to cover losses from defections. The Miner mocks the Hill wing, accusing them of shifting labels to suit purposes.
For the year ending June 8 total country savings bank deposits reached 2 430 561 290 with a gain of 200 194 936 over last year. Depositors increased from 4 687 415 to 4 208 776, a rise of 11. These figures emphasize prosperity, reflected in clothing, homes, credit and purse, and argue against change or Bryan era visions.
Four years after denouncing fusion as a betrayal of democracy Hon. Joseph K Toole now advocates fusion in Helena He calls for replacing Democrats who joined the convention with populists labor party members and other supporters to save the state ticket His sudden reversal is described as a masterful double back somersault in politics with Toole possibly seeking a place on the ticket.
Obituary honors James A. White the last survivor of the Charge of the Six Hundred at a Russian battery fight in October. The article lauds British valor, notes the confusion over who gave the fatal order, and praises the courage of 607 men with 198 returning. It endorses Montana state and county Republican tickets, attacking democracy and urging voters to rally for protection, progress, and prosperity.
The Clayton Bulwer Treaty of 1850 sought joint British American control over a central American canal route and opposed fortifications or dominion in Nicaragua and adjacent territories. The article notes disputes over Belize and Honduras, U S objections to British dominion, and historical claims of treaty non-fulfillment, while detailing later Red Cross history and a political accusation regarding Bryan and Spanish treaty policy.
A historical overview traces the Red Cross faithfulness amid Galveston storm relief and Clara Barton illness. It credits Henri Dunant with initiating the Geneva conference of 1863 where a treaty protected wounded soldiers and relief supplies. The piece notes national societies, not a single international body, and the red cross emblem drawn from Swiss colors.
Excerpt from a letter dated August 14 argues that withholding a vote harms the republic. It frames voting as a duty not neutrality, calling the ballot a trust that requires use to prevent abuse and political power being ceded to others.
An Advertiser reporter asked election officials whether Olney fulfilled voting duties. Results show Olney not listed on 1896 97 98 local or general rolls. officials lacked time to research in assessors’ volumes. There is a suspicion Olney voted for Cleveland in 1892.
Notice to creditors of Gustav Juston deceased to file claims within four months with vouchers at J P Collins administrator's office Butte Montana. Also a contest notice from the Department of the Interior regarding Henry M Wolf and George Schirmer over Homestead Entry 7337 with hearings set in Helena and Butte and details of heirs and abandoned tract.
A. B. Hammond has filed an application in the United States Land Office at Helena Montana to select under the Forest Reserve Law. The lands described include the due section 18 and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section nine. Public notice opens the filing period and invites claims or objections.
Within thirty days from the notice publication protests or contest against the election of land valued for mineral use rather than agricultural use must be received at the Helena Montana Land Office for report to the Commissioner. Signed Georgh D Greenk.
In Paris journal la published for theater physicians. Nearly every apos tal branch of medical service now has its own peculiar organ.
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