President's Message Highlights and Political Affairs
The president's message to Congress covers foreign wools and the Argentina Brazil boundary, criticizes Chinese actions, touches Venezuela and Alaska issues, praises Secretary Carlisle on finances, and argues against free coinage. The piece also notes state tax and licensing debates, and lists public officials. It mentions public notices on mining affidavits and local liquor licensing impacts.
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Congress
Brazil
Venezuela
Colorado
Japan
Mexico
Nicaragua
Russia
Republic
Carlisle
High License in Philadelphia Solves Liquor Problem
Philadelphia’s high license system reduced saloons from nearly 6,000 to about 1,600 to 1,700 after 1887 reforms raising licenses to 500 and later to 1,000 in larger cities. Arrests for drunkenness dropped by about 15,000 after the reduction in saloons, with moral effects noted as stronger than the numerical decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Observer Reflects on Montana Coinage Past and Present
In Helena the author notes limited use of pennies in Montana with change available at post offices and bargain counters. They contrast five cent pieces and price changes from 1.75 to 1.99, lament the reduced scarcity of the era of two bits, and recall better times about a quarter century ago without rejecting progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Butte Miner Shifts Allegiance Amid Party Realignment
In a brisk twist, the Butte Miner leans toward the Standard and Helena Independent, turning on Grover Cleveland and signaling a potential move to push the Inter-Mountain from the Republican camp. The Thompson administration is noted as being on amicable terms with the Miner as political currents shift.
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Butte
Anaconda
Democratic Party
Standard
Helena
Thompson
Grover
Cleveland
Inter-Mountain
Republican Party
Kentucky
Republican
Montana Outlook and Opportunities Highlighted by Carter Interview
A New York reporter quoted Senator Carter praising Montana as emerging from panic in strong shape. He cited $60,000,000 annual income from copper, silver, gold, wool, mutton, and beef, plus rich agricultural potential, irrigation, and mining camps. He noted a need for workers and potential for five million residents with steady home markets. An ad for a traveling position and a petition seeking saloon license reductions are also mentioned.
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New York
Carter
Montana
Deere
Niagara Falls
Photographs and Punchlines in a Wedding Week Fashion
A column mixes humorous talk of brides, gowns, sleeves and love with theater chatter. It notes one photograph not found among others sent for a wedding, remarks on stage stars and touring woes, and mentions MacBeth in New York and acting company disruptions.
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Dilton Tribune
AVERY
Thes Tribune Publishing
Comp’y
Fisher
Merchants’ Exchange
San Francisco
E. Dake'n Advertising Agency
Merchants Exchange
California
Draton
Bob Ingeroll
Bob
H. A. Niedenhofen
W. ‘A. Winters
Dan MecNeil
Agoney
A. J. Craven
Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. P. Hendricks
Supreme Court
W. H. DeWitt
Bb. F. White
Albert Stamm
Tambert Elie
M. M. Freed
Frank Eliel
Ed Cushing
J. ‘Timer
T. W. Poindexter
Robert T. Wing
Dillon News Co
Fyhrie Gro. Co
W. Poindexter Jr
RI. Scearce
Kress & Barker
Dan T. Chapman
DB. Barton
Dillon Merc. Co
Phil Anderegg
J. ¥. Schenck
Caddo
Banner
Chamberlain
N. M. White Drug Store
Beaverhead County
Utah and Northern Railroad Co
Dillon Mercantile Co
Stockgrowers’ Journal
Jim Brown
Dominion Company
Omaha Bldg
Chicago
Til
Brooklyn Life
Chicago Post
Henry Irving
Macbeth
Richard Mansfield
Catholic Basaac
Church of Dillon
Opera House
Hall
I. J. Curing & Co
Toledo, O
Viola Emery
Preat
Hood
Lam
IorMan
Portland
Ore
Ures
GIEAP
G. W. Allison
Argenta Road
Tripuan
Dillon
Thomas Harley
Winona
Minn
John Hanley
Tripunz
Tripunz Pushsxine Co
Tripunz Publishine Co
Elies Brothers
Mf. I. Davidson
D. T. Chapman
W. A. Jones
OG. M. Best
Montana Mercantile CO
Burfeind Bros. & CO
Montana Street
Dillon, Mont
Billings
St. Paul
Burlington
St. Louis
Union Depot
All Southern Lines
Mont
O. E. Morse
Dillon Furniture Co
Oriages
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