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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
3
The article presents a political speech and commentary criticizing Standard Oil and its allies. It argues that oil interests threaten Montana's economy and democracy, calling for reform and vigilance against monopolistic power while highlighting public distrust of corporate influence and party alignments.
A discussion condemns the Amalgamated Copper trust for changing two mines to ten hours after an eight hour push. The piece argues voters should doubt the trust and support an eight hour law, noting benefits to workers and merchants and criticizing Standard Oil style interests. It stresses that trusts resist reform and urges Montana voters to see the truth in politics and labor rights.
The piece argues private monopolies create vast fortunes and enable further control of industries. It cites Rockefeller and Carnegie profits, Standard Oil dividends, and hypothetical expansions into lakes, manufactories, and armor plate contracts, critiquing trusts and political allies in Montana.
A political item questions why the Amalgamated Copper Company did not put underground workers on an eight hour schedule, despite the Republican platform backing eight hours. The piece asserts the question remains unanswered and will not be.
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