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Helena's Pluck and the Montana Capital Debate
A sharply worded letter comments on ex Governor Hauser's view that Helena should host the state capital. It argues Helena's alleged benefits to counties like Madison and Missoula are exaggerated and cites railroads, mines, and military posts as evidence of political manipulation. The piece predicts voter sentiment at the upcoming November eighth election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Virornia Orry
the Independent
Hauser
Helena
Madison County
Northern Pacific
Bedford
Ramshorn Gulch
Elling & Morris
Missoula County
Bitter Root
State University At
Missoula
Montana
Park County
Red Lodge
Cracker City
Marcus Daly
J.B. Haggin
KE. L. Bonner
Walter Cooper
Helene
Villard
Wickes
Rimini
Boulder
Marysville
Mr. Willard
Castle
Smith Bros
Alice
Neihart
Spotted Horse
Maiden
Harlet