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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1900
Page
6
We have two car lots of pianos offered at very low prices for two weeks. All instruments are thoroughly reliable. A greater variety than any house in Montana with value for money. Easy payment methods available. Visitors are welcome.
At Inez Mountain yesterday the Populist convention erupted in chaos over county commissioner nominees. Swede Murphy proposed Pat Peoples, Dan Brown backed W D Clark, and J M Lewis supported Edward J Mathews. Tom Hinds sought two votes per delegate, clashed with chair, and Clark was later nominated by acclamation after a volatile session.
A slate was nominated by acclamation with John Nelson as justice of the peace and Thomas Cosgrove as constable for Silver Bow township and Thomas Neenan as justice of the peace plus W H L Statter as constable for Walkerville. The county surveyor choice stayed with the executive committee along with other fusion endorsements and a new executive slate was appointed to run the campaign with adjournment set for 6 o'clock.
The Inter Mountain reports the Bank Democrats balloted for five legislative seats. John MacGinnis Frank E Corbett Thomas Kilgallon M Gilchrist Joseph Meunier Thomas Parker were named nominees. Harney praised the ticket and MacGinnis proposed a central committee vacancy rule as fusion with populists was confirmed later with a sine die adjournment. Grand opening of the California Cafe at Main and Broadway slated for September 20th.
The Butte newspaper fraternity passed commemorative resolutions for Phil A. Jullien praising his kindness, integrity, humor, and loyalty. They call him a gifted journalist and Bohemian philosopher whose simple life and devotion to duty improved the field, with resolutions to be recorded and shared with relatives and the press guild.
A Cumberland visit by Princess Victoria of Wales included a refreshment stop at a station after a dusty cycling trip. A hotel waiter charged for lemonade and biscuits, prompting a quip from the proprietor that royalty had been entertained. The tale ends with a note of surprise at the hosts’ generosity.
The Flambeau club, formed from Montana regiment veterans now in Republican politics, plans to reach 100 members, drill regularly, and lead state parades. Captain H. W. Wynne directs with J. A. Mraser to speak. uniforms and torches purchased. first appearance tomorrow night at a grande rally.
Tomorrow night in Silver Bow county the grand Republican rally will feature Col W F Sanders and Hon J A Fraser at the Auditorium. Sanders is described as keeping his old-time fire and energy while Fraser is hailed as a top Illinois speaker. The Flambeau club will parade beforehand, wearing new uniforms after a week of drilling, and the Alice Rough Riders band will provide music for the event.
Centerville hosts J. R. Grice C G Kohl and A C Newill on Tuesday Oct 2. Butte Republican Club meets Oct 2 with T A Morrin M Cavanaugh L P Sander. Meaderville and South Butte hold talks Oct 3 4 with George A Clark T B Li and John W N Kirby Charles G Kohl. Walkerville Oct 5 features George M Bourquin and A C Newill.
The Independent Democratic party held last night primaries with a very large turnout and over 4000 votes cast. Exceptional voting occurred in precincts 7 8 9 10 11 12 17 27 28 and 29. The county convention is planned for tomorrow and the state convention next Tuesday.
The revised itinerary lists Republican speakers visiting Montana towns from Oct 1 to Oct 6 including Folsom Porter Hammond Marshall Murray Hutchins Fraser Mantle and others. The note adds flavor about party primaries with A C Quaintance hosting lonesome local meetings and acting as delegate.
From that precinct the attendance rose enabling both him and John T. Wickham to serve as delegates and enough people to name alternates, a development not seen in years.
Claims by labor party statesmen say a social democratic club member’s east mission improved party finances from unpaid rent to decent condition. Some leaders resent the social democrats for refusing to join fusion efforts despite the apparent financial improvement.
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