Local County Officials Nominated For November Ballot
The slate lists county seats candidates: OLY M. BEST JOSEPH WALL and CHANCEY R. BROWN for Commissioners. ROBERT J. MOORE for Sheriff JOHN B. INNES for Treasurer JOHN BAKER for Clerk and Recorder WM J CUSHING for County Attorney CHARLES W CONGER for Assessor MISS JANIE V CARTER for Supt of Schools ISIAH CASHMORE for Coroner and CHARLES W GRAY for Public Administrator.
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Oly M. Best
Joseph Wall
Chancey R. Brown
Isiah Cashmore
Charles W. Gray
Proclaiming Prosperity Under Republican Policy
The piece argues Democrats cannot deny the era of strong growth under Republican rule praising rising values in Beaverhead county stock and cattle districts and noting sheep industries share in the prosperity. It warns that a change in administration this fall could reverse these favorable conditions.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
Bryan
Beaverhead County
Big Hole
Questioning Wealth and Family Happiness in Public Debate
The speaker asks if sentiment should override material interests and challenges the ambitions of a millionaire shaping family happiness. The remarks imply a public dispute over wealth and its influence on domestic comfort.
Vote Stand Against Democratic Legislature in Montana
A political alert warns that voting for Democratic candidates for the legislature will advance W A Clark for U S senator and invites readers to prevent corruption by electing an incorruptible legislature, referencing a recent Helena incident and urging a reform path.
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W. A. Clark
United States
Helena
Montana
Maine Republicans hold larger majority than 1884 and 1892
The Maine Republican majority is described as 12 000 larger than 1884 and 20 000 larger than 1892, with a democratic vote the smallest in fifty years except 1896. The Democratic committee claims this signals Bryanism’s popularity, though the Bryanites appear easily satisfied.
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Maine
Cleveland
Democratic Committee
Keroseners and the Davis of Progress
A satirical column juxtaposes eager aspirants to modern progress with reactions against expansion and free silver. It mocks Bryan as a gadget, lamping a “gasometer” tied to a graphophone while hinting at Jeffersonian laboratories in hopeful anticipation.
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Uncle Sam
Bryan
Four More Years of Prosperity Sought by Voters
The public resists change and favors four additional years of prosperity with the full dinner pail. Amid political sparring, the Beaverhead county crowd applauds Senator Clark, while accusations of corruption and partisan maneuvering surface as voters are urged to reject reform efforts.
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Clark
Beaverhead County
Montana
Father of the silver issue W M Stewart speaks for West support
Nevada promoter W M Stewart declares silver the central issue, criticizing Bryan and Aguinaldo ties to imperialism. He argues West favors law and order, predicts McKinley carries western states, and says keeping the Philippines ties to Pacific commerce is vital for farmers and producers. He cites rebirth of silver as a failing focus in 1896 and praises gold production and Dingley era prosperity.
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United States
W.M. Stewart
Nevada
Associated Press
Chicago
Philippines
West
Towne
Bryan
Aguinaldo
Knights of the Golden Circle
McKinley
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Pacific
Clark faction in Beaverhead county faces barbs over loans and conflict
Major Burke questions Clark debt rumors while the Butte Miner notes unhonored checks from last campaign. Clark’s vaudeville troupe stirs public chatter as Beavershead County factions clash over loans and political maneuvers amid Nez Perce rhetoric on a northbound train incident.
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Butte
Clark
Mr. Clark
Dillon
Nez Perces Redskins
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