Democrats and Labor Split Over State Ticket Distribution
In Helena on September 22 1900 Democrats push for strong control of state offices while offering limited placements to populists. labor party refuses to join a divided approach. The plan aims to capture veto power and funds, leaving labor out of the ticket and awaiting a possible last minute entry.
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Helena
Clancy
Congress
Joan
Labor Party
Democratic Party
Democrats
Penalists
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Mont
George D, Greene
Balance of Trade Shows Strong U S Prosperity
Henry Clews & Co notes in a weekly bank circular that August imports fell by 85 017 000 while exports declined 1 380 04 0 in the same period yet the eight months to August 21 yielded a trade balance in the U S favor of 51 037 219 compared with 277 400 300 last year. The figures are presented as a political argument against free trade advocate Bryan.
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Henry Clews & Co
Bryan
Republican ticket for Silver Bow county seeks reform
The Silver Bow county Republican slate lists O Miles, Wim Dyer, Wy Burmmweud, J Hy Luyeon, George Blinn, M A Merger, T J Bennett, Sewell Tavis, George A Clark, Thom as Driscoll and George Pascoe as capable lawmakers. They pledge honesty and a clean record, urging voters to support the ticket straight for economy and reform in Helena.
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Silver Gow
Iitellient
Couy Lon
O. Miles
Wim. Dyer
Wy Burmmweud
J. Hy Luyeon
Durmont
George Blinn
M. A
T. J. Bennett
Sewell Tavis
George A. Clark
Thomas Driscoll
George Pascoe
Eitlain
Silver Bow
Helena
County Ticket Promises Tax Reduction And Reform
In Silver Bow county the Republican convention nominated a ticket of reputable business men who pledge to cut high taxes and introduce a new order of efficient, honest county government. They argue sheriff costs near 100000 dollars yearly and claim other offices can run for less, urging voters to support change.
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Silver Bow
Republican Party
Labor party split over fusion and eight hour reform
In Helena the new labor party opposes fusion with populists and Democrats unless the governor's seat and an eight hour constitutional proposition are secured. They insist on broad labor reform for all workers rather than nominating a few self serving candidates, stressing unity over spoils.
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Democratic Party
Roosevelt reception in Butte highlights Montana growth figures
Chicago papers recount Roosevelt's visit to a Boston & Montana copper mine and Montana's wealth. Figures shown include population about 250,000, mineral output around 68.5 million, and general growth metrics. Democratic electors nominees O'Shea, Pat e Fry, and Dr. Oliver Leiser noted.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Butte
Boston
Montana
Daniel G. O'Shea
Pat Éarney
Oliver Leiser
Democratic Convent
Helena Democratic Split in Silver Wing Factions
At Helena a sharp split in the Democratic party unfolds as the Hill wing refuses to recognize Silver-How and Deer Lodge delegations, driving bolting delegates from the convention. Fusion parties split presidential electors between Butte and Helena, signaling deep rifts over free silver and party loyalty.
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Ion
Helena
Democratic Party
John St. Toole
Heena
Kegan
Memcracy
Hetenal
Ted
Butte
Bryan Kimell
Hill Wing
Fusionigta
Hanna and Labor in Hanna Speech Debate
The Anaconda Standard criticizes Senator Hanna’s Chicago address doubting a real US trust and highlights his claim to be first to recognize organized labor in Ohio coal markets. He asserts he values labor, challenges proof of labor troubles, and vows to resign if found an anti labor record. The article notes a longer speech excerpt on this page.
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Anaconda Standard
Senator Henna
Carps
Chicago
United States
Hanna
Ohio
Senate
Montana Editorial Urges GOP Vote and Reflects on Mel Wines Tragedy
A Helena editorial endorses voting straight Republican for Montana’s chief executive David Folsom, railing at the Democrats and fusion movements. It also expresses deep sympathy for Judge Mel Wines and his family after his self destructive act, noting his respected service in Butte and the community’s sadness. The piece laments headlines about campaign deceit and the public’s trust in politics.
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Helena
Montana
David FE. Folsom
Mel. Wines
Judge Wines
Taraphia
War Budget Figures Spar Over Manderson Controversy
The Verdict criticizes Manderson for using old and mismatched budgets in a campaign document. It argues that comparing war time budgets to peace figures distorts truth and cites Britain's and America's current war footing figures, while noting U S army limits and volunteer forces.
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Manderson
Alan
Great Britain
United States
Treasury Department
France
Germany
Austro-Hunsary
PERVERSION OF FIGURES IN CAMPAIGN COSTS TABLE
An Inter Mountain editorial notes The Verdict by Oliver Helmont criticizes ex-Semitar Manderson for alleged misuse of figures in a speech on war budgets. It cites Manderson presenting a table comparing military costs of leading nations to illustrate taxpayer burden.
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Inter Mountain
Butte
Oliver Helmont
Tammany Democratic Weekly
Manderson
Gentleman of Letters Performs Labor of Love
Ten by Mr. Hyan nf Boreman, a gentleman well qualified to perform the labor of love, for he has studied the career of the great American and knows him well.
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Hyan Nf
Boreman
Hanna on the stump in Chicago quotes Hanna on labor and trusts
Senator Hanna defends labor and trusts policy in Chicago. He recalls organizing miners in 1871 to unify workers against employers and asserts he would resign his Senate seat if he wronged any employee. He challenges Bryan and defends arbitration to settle capital labor differences.
Dictionaries and the Evolution of English Lexicography
A discussion of how dictionaries shaped language, tracing early works from Cockeram to Johnson and Webster. It contrasts old and new approaches, noting Webster’s 1828 shift toward common usage and the long Worcester-Webster contest shaping American lexicography.
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Cockeram
London
Johnson
Sheridan
Walker
Richardson
Ogilvie's
Goodrich and Porter
Worcester
Noah Webster
Webster
Brougham
Old School
Mississippi
Dictionaries in America and England Compared
The Century, Standard, and Webster's International are the three major American dictionaries, differing mainly in word counts and arrangement. The Standard offers the most words but briefer derivations, while the Century blends dictionary and cyclopedia. England favors Ogilvie’s and Stormouth’s works, with Oxford poised to publish a more complete dictionary.
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Great River
Worcester
Funk and Wagnalls
America
England
Ogilvie
Stormouth
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