Democratic Populist Conventions Nominate Slates in Helena
Helena factions reveal tangled race for governor with Democrats insisting on their selection while Populists and Labor resist fusion arguing most prefer Thomas Hogan. Delegates spar over conference committees and party lines amid a troubled yet orderly convention in Helena on September 22.
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Helena
Walter Cooper
Bozeman
Labor Party
Committee On Conference
Thomas 8. Hogan
Hatch
Populists Shake Hands as Labor Party Splits
The populist convention adopted the conference report and shook hands with the Democratic body. The labor faction rejected it 86 to 0, fearing Democrats would cede gubernatorial candidate control. Labor began nominating separately, with Ferguson 93 and Hogan 87 after McDonald withdrew.
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Conference Committee
Labor Party
J. A. Ferguson
Missouri County
Daniel McDonald
Silver Bow County
Thomas §. Hogan
Helena
Democratic Nominees emerge in coalition free assembly
In a state party convention the Democrats won nominations for lieutenant governor secretary of state and one elector as Labor and Populists split. Ex Governor Joseph Toole initially declined governor’s nomination then accepted by acclamation amid health concerns and renewed pledges to lead. Thomas C. Bach was brought forward as a candidate during committee talks.
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Labor Party
Allance
Leutenant
Joseph K. Toole Waa
Jon
George St. Metlon
Beaverhead
Tom Kilalion
H. L. Frank
Frank
Tooie
Toole
Democratic Party
Frank G. Higgins
Missoula
Gal
William J. Bryan
Higging
B. W. Harney
Butte
Thomas C. Bach
Allied assault on Pei Tang forts at Taku area
At daylight four thousand Russians three thousand Germans and one thousand French troops with Austrian marines attacked the Pei Tang forts. The forts replied. by noon bombardment ceased as the forts withdrew leaving over 3,000 men to escape. Three allied soldiers killed and fifty wounded by exploding mines. British Italian support late.
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Taku
Associated Press
Pei Tang
Tien Tsin
Milburn Wins Nomination for Associate Justice in Montana Convention
George Kt Milburn of Miles City was selected by acclamation for associate justice after Hon. nomination withdrawn. Milburn pledged loyalty to duties and stated a Douglass Democrat stance. Auditor candidates A H Barret, A C Rodgers, and George M Hagen competed, with Barret 187, Hayes 119, Rodgers 73. Higgins named for lieutenant governor and Hayes won secretary of state 803 to 177.
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George Kt. Milburn
Miles City
Milburn
Milurn
A. H. Barret
Butte
A. C. Rodgers
Cascade
George M. Hagen
Yellowstone
Barret
Hayes
Rodgers
John M. Evans
Missoula County
Frank G. Higgins
Higgins
Bor
George M. Hayes
J. M. Kennedy
Deer Lodge
Eugene Picot
Jefferson
Kennedy
Mr. Hayes
Populist Convention Nominates State Officers and Electors
At the evening session Chairman Peter Breen called for nominations for congressman. Caldwell Edwards of Gallatin county was nominated by acclamation. J. H. Calderhead of Lewis and Clarke was nominated for state auditor. his name was placed before the convention by J. M. Clements of Helena and the nomination was made unanimous after Oker withdrew. Alexander Makel of Butte and John Donovan of Cascade were placed for attorney general. Donovan was chosen by acclamation after Makel withdrew. Omer Hoskins of Flathead county was selected for presidential elector but declined. Dr. Oliver Leiser of Anaconda was nominated in his place. A state central committee was chosen with members from Broadwater, Cascade, Chateau, Custer, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis and Clarke, Madison and others.
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Peter Breen
Danony
Cascade
Caldwell
Granite
J. C. Duffy
Jefferson
John Fogarty
Lewis and Clarke
C. H. Martien
Madison
Local names list motions and committee chair chosen
In a motion the lineup includes Mullenix Missoula H D Moore Park Thomas Lennehan Ravalli J J Bond Hilver Bow D N Hinds Sweet Grass L Stone Yellowstone F K St John and Tom Hinds with A E prises selected as committee chairman.
Labor Party Adopts State Ticket As Convention Adjourns
The labor convention adjourned in good spirits after placing the democratic-populist electoral ticket on the state ticket. Delegates chose a full central committee with Silver Bow leadership, electing J. J. Quinn McDonald and M. P. Haggerty amid withdrawals, and Daniel McDonald as committeeman at large. Judge Milburn addressed briefly before adjournment.
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Silver Bow
J- J. Quinn
Charles Whitley
Dan McDonald
M. P. Haggerty
Whitely
Hagerty
McDonald
Quinn
Daniel McDonald
State Central Committee
G. R. Milburn
Miles City
Supreme Court
Milburn
America
Forces repelled at Pei Tang forts as invaders evacuated
Admiral Remey reports from Taku that Russians and Germans and Austrians advanced on the Fei Tang forts. Fire burned through the night until evacuation at nine in the morning. Europeans raised colors at eleven. Twenty five Russians and Germans reportedly died by mine explosion. only five Chinese were killed, per Commander Wise's account.
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Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Double Anniversary of Volunteers in Manila Return
A letter from a First Montana regiment member in Manila recalls two anniversaries: the 23d of August marking their landing in 1898 and the homeward voyage a year later in 1899. It describes the anxious voyage, sighting Manila Bay, and the squadron’s warm welcome as ships left with cheers and dipping flags.
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Montana Regiment
Manila
Philippines
Pennsylvania
Luwon
Honolulu
General Otis
South Dakota Regiment
Cadiz
Dewey
Corregidor Island
Manly
Olympia
Charlestun
Ary
Cavite
Montana’ Regiment
Unley
Militias Restore Quiet after Shenandoah Shootings
Shenandoah Pa Sept 22 A single man Mike Yuckavage died in last night’s shooting and Annie Rogers survived a neck wound. Troops arrived and patrolled as coal mines stayed closed due to fear of violence. Deputies and city officers maintained order while workers faced uncertain returns to the mines.
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Shenandoah
Mike Yuckavage
Annie Rogers
SCO
Eighth Regiment
Theodore F. Huffman
O'Neil
J. P
Guyn
Leutenant
Nichols
Mahanoy City
Othe
Edward Clark
Lort Creole
Willian Penn
Vialenes
Sheriff Toole
Paos
Council
Train Robbers Down at Lincoln
Four masked men held up an express car near Woodlawn, northwest of Lincoln, demanding the safe be opened. The messenger could not open it and the robbers fled after a struggle, leaving with the money and escaping.
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Lincoln, Neb
St. Louis Portland
Ure
Woodlawn
Lincoln
Kohur
Veteran passes away in Chicago after health battle
In Chicago a veteran named Cal Weed, known as Col. Wood, died of angina pectoris. He collapsed at home an hour before death after heavy breathing. his wife alerted relatives but he could not be roused. He had served twenty five years in the Grand Army.
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Chicago
Brand Merrehal
Hy Sands
Wood
Col. Wood War
Quiet at Shenandoah as troops quell coal strike unrest
Philadelphia reports quiet across the Shenandoah strike region after nearly 3000 troops were sent in to halt voting and curb violence. Thousands more soldiers stand ready in Scranton Wilkes Barre and Philadelphia. Striker wavering observed, with possible return to work if an early settlement occurs. An ex Alton road official, born in New York in 1849, is noted in the account.
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Philadelphia
Shenandoah
Wandering NY Man Found In Denver After Patent Bitter Tonic
Charles Murph a New York brand son of Feli Murphy ex assemblyman wandered across the country since July. In Denver he wore overalls and juniper while asking to hire his wife. He could not recall events since a difficult period marked by excessive use of patent bitters prescribed as a tonic.
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Denver
Charles Murph
New York
Feli Murphy
Pallea
funeral fund helps city widows and orphans
In New York on September 2 a funeral fund collected by the city unions was sent to Calveston by Mayor Thos. The effort included clothing and goods donated by the community for the bereaved families.
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York
Biterieune
Navn
Calveston
Thos
One Man Train Robber Strikes Westbound Northern Pacific
Spokane reports a lone highwayman boarded the westbound Northern Pacific at an Idaho stop and robbed sleepers between Athol and Rathdrum. He escaped with jewelry and cash estimated around 400 to 100 dollars in value, fired on by the conductor, and fled toward Rathdrum. A $2,000 reward is posted as Sheriff Bradbury leads a posse tracking him three miles south of Athol. No injuries reported.
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Spokane
Athol
Idaho
Rathdrum
Canning
Rathirum
Ing & Athe
Renson
Rons
Tylee
Fred
Bert
Fle
Bradbury
Pullman
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Galatia County
J. H. Calderhead
John G. Donovan
Oliver Lesser
Anaconda
J. M. Lewis
Lees
Forbes Buchanan
Phil Bowder
William Shifilbin
Hogan
Rockies
Gapture
Pei Tang Forts
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Girard Valley
Grand Army
Alton Road
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