Helena whisky monopoly and the Great Northern railway saga
A historical account traces a 1872 political showdown in Lewis and Clarke counties, the creation of a vast Indian reservation, and Helena interests controlling whisky and furs profits. It notes J J Hill’s Great Northern route, presidential vetoes, and a final 1887 railway opening through Montana amid local power plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and Clarke County
Si. Warren Toole
Congress
W. H. Clagget
Deer Lodge
Montana
Helena
House
Clagget
Dakota
Missouri
Sunriver
Lewis and Clarke Counties
Mammoth Reserve
United States
Johnnie Healy
Alaska
Sun River Crossing
Charlie Hard
Captain Buck
Fort Benton
Clagger
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Pacific Coast
Cleveland
Hill
West Dakota Line
Washington
Helena capital bid drawn in Bitter Montana contest
The article rails against Helena as grasping and monopolistic, cites Beaverhead county, Madison county, and Dillon views, condemns capital removal, notes separate ballots, and criticizes Helena’s push to locate the capital while recalling past political fights and party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Colonel Broadwater
Helena
John Randolph
Henry Clay
Alex Garven
Alex. Garven
Trie Bros
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
Eptember
Montana politics and capital fight ripple through Beaverhead
The piece blends commentary on party tactics in Beaverhead and Helena over the capital question. It notes rival charges against Anaconda and Northern Pacific influence, with reference to Beaverhead’s “double-barreled” campaign and local sentiment toward railroads and capital relocation. The Amidst debate, critics urge practical gains over clamor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Beaverhead County
Pops
Montana
Northern Pacific
Anaconda
Northern Pacific Corporation
Anaconda Company
Northern Pacific Company
Stapleton
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
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Dillon Tribune
Tribune Publishing Comp'y
P. Fisher
Merchants’ Exchange
San Francisco
Ditton
Charles 8. Hartman
Supreme Court
William H. Hunt
Henry Knippenberg
William A. Jones
O. M. Best
T. J. Murray
Kor
Thomas F. Hamitor
J.G. Shannon
Alva J. Noyes
Millie J. Coffin
Everton J. Conger
Jacob Hartwig
Thomas M. O'Connor
Josephus Rich
Justices of the Peace
Judson R. Holden
William G. Clark
Russia
Europe
Red Lodge New Idea
Butte Populist Tribune
Corbett
Bob Smith
Harrison
Democratic Party of
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Montana Democracy
Madison County
Helena and
Montana Southern
Major Maginnis
Great Falls
Illustrated American
Richards
Butte
Montana Southern Railroad
Sam Ward
Southern Montana
W. D. Harlan
Washington, D
Bliel Brothers
Gapés
Paletots
Ghinchillas
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Boulder
Jefferson Courty
Mont
Ing
Frank Sirowens
Judge District Court
5Th Judicial Dist
United States OF America
State of Montana
I. Louis Rotwitt
State of
State Board of Canvassers
State
Montans
A. D
L. Rotwitz
Btte of
M. L. Davidson
D. T. Chapman
W. A. Jones
Montana Mercantile CO
Burfeind Bros. & C0
Montana Street
Dillon, Mont
O. E. Morse
Teachers’ Institute
Minnie J. Corrin
Mr. Larkin
Hood
Larein
Chico
Butte County
California
South
Norta
A. BurEen
Bede
Dr. Milies’ Nesve
Dillon Furniture UU
G. T. Paul
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