Ballantyne Leaves Democrats in Idaho Letters Speak of Decline
A Blaine county figure and former Democratic central committee chair writes a long letter to the local paper declaring the party unfit and ineffective. He cites a shift from free silver to protectionist changes, anti expansion stance, and a loss of western progress, likening the party to a failing public vehicle.
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Idaho
Ballantyne
Democratic Central Committee
Blaine County
Democratic
Evans Refuses To Hire White Labor In Missoula Race
The Democratic candidate John Morgan Evans faced questions from laboring men in Missoula about employing a Chinese servant and was quoted saying he would hire whom he pleased. He kept the Chinese worker until after his Boseman nomination and discreetly dismissed him afterward. His rival Dixon denied any Chinese laundry ties and challenged proof. Laboring men and voters must choose between them.
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Missoula
John Morgan Evans
Congress
Boseman
Mr. Dixon
Dixon
Laboring Men Back Dixon for Congress in Missoula
In Dillon the candidate Dixon claimed laborer support at his Missoula home. Days later Missoula laboring men passed a resolution pledging unanimous support for his candidacy, reflecting a broader view of Democratic versus Republican policies in Montana.
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Dillon
Dixon
Congress
Missoula
Montana
Examiner mocks campaign humor as it urges careful legislative picks
The Examiner October 18 comments on choosing capable lawmakers, praising a quoted call for debate and knowledge while noting the rest of the piece belongs to the paper’s funny columns as campaign humor.
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Examiner
Editorial Briefs Question Democratic Principles in Montana
The Examiner faces critique over which so called democratic principles Big Hole people support amid party splits. The Butte Reveille loses second class status, raising postage costs and possible express dispatches. The piece urges voting for honest John Baker, detailing his railroad work and large family. It notes many Democratic factions and warns voters to avoid all. The 1902 Montana election looms with potential surprises.
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Big Hole Basin
Beaverhead County
Silver Bow County
Heinze
Lewis and Clarke
Joe Toole
Bozeman
Amalgamated
Cleveland
Bryan
Philippines
Examiner
Butte
Post Office Department
Express
John Baker
Railroad Company
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Lima
Mantle meeting and school fund controversy
The Dillon correspondent mocks the Mantle meeting and links a cutting event to Republican HQs, a tactic seen as Democratic attempt to sway opinion. Senator Clark did not deny the claim that $30,000 for the school fund followed Whiteside’s legislative influence, omitting other public-interest details.
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Senator Clark
Fred Whiteside
Clark
Whiteside
Republican Ticket Dominates Ballot Page Warning
The piece warns voters to place Republican candidates in first or second column and not waste votes in other columns. It claims this is a Republican year and notes Democrats have funds to influence local groups like the Dillon Brass band and Dillon Theatre, implying campaign spending matters ahead of elections.
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Dillon Brass Band
Big Hole
Dillon Theatre
Heinze
Missoula County
Missoulian
Senator Clark Visit Sparks Dillon Election Rumors
H Watson from Butte reported on talks by Senator Clark and Judge Pemberton for papers in Dillon. The Clark visit signals a broad campaign opening with accusations that managers are taking the largest share of the profits if the current divvy falls short of prior election gains.
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H. Watson
Butte
Senator Clark
Judge Pemberton
Miner
Inter Mountain
Mr. Heinze
Clark
Dillon
Roosevelt Credited With Ending Great Coal Strike
The president receives praise for resolving the coal strike through courage aggressiveness and determination. His decisive approach compelled an end to the dispute to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
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Roosevelt
State Politics and Newspaper Attacks Across Montana
Editorials from Red Lodge Picket Missoulian Yellow stone Journal and others denounce or defend corporate influence in Montana politics. Reports describe fears of corporate power, calls for reform, and praise for Republican shifts while noting labor leader influence and multimillionaire magnates traveling by special train.
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Butte
Helena
Commonwealth
Montana
Hasving
Red Lodge
Forsyth Times on Montana Democratic Fusion
A Forsyth Times opinion notes that populist and labor voters favor Judge W G Holloway and mocks Democratic inconsistency. The piece compares the party’s situation to a boastful defense, citing a regional joke about safety and honesty amid party trials before the people.
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W. G. Holloway
Forsyth Times
Democratic Party of
Montana
Clark meeting fails to terrify Republicans
The Clark meeting Saturday night did not strike terror into Republicans. Reportedly one bomb shattered glass in the Golden Rule show windows.
Spectacle of Millionaire Speaker in Dillon Sparks Trust Debate
A wealthy ally of the Standard Oil Trust stands on a Dillon platform denouncing trusts. Democrats have been busy this week “making medicine” to influence voters. The author hints not all scalps will be tied to belts in this election.
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Standard Oil Trust
Dillon
Senator Clark influence linked to Whiteside expulsion
The text notes Senator Clark did not reveal his specific influence in removing Fred Whiteside from the legislature after a bribery expose. It also calls campaign finance reform a Republican keynote and warns of grave harm to the state.
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Clark
Dillon
Fred Whiteside
Report Questioned On Saturday Speaking Night
The Dillion Examiner offered a less clear report of the Saturday night speaking event despite three of its reporters being present, casting doubt on coverage.
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The
Dillion Examiner
Purification and Political Campaign Language
The piece mocks the use of kerosene rhetoric in political campaigns. It notes W. A. Clark’s involvement with the Amalgamated kerosene camp and funding for a purifying drive. It questions court purity and objections to bargain sales in the legislature.
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W. A. Clark
Democratic Committee
Atill
Aries
Montana Democrats Rely on Strength to Endure Challenge
The Montana party relies on its established base and the known advantages of a broad majority to push through ahead of opposition. An anticipated rebuttal is prepared to meet any challenge.
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Democratic Party
Montana
Politician John Morgan Evans Cited Across Papers
The Forsyth Times quotes John Morgan Evans claiming rebellion while the Missoulian notes critics say officials are not blamed for fulfilling but rather neglecting their duties. The remarks frame Evans as a controversial figure amid convention coverage.
Democratic party and Jefferson and Jackson compared
A newspaper quip notes that both the Democratic Party and figures Jefferson and Jackson are dead, reflecting a sardonic political aside likely from the Sythe Times.
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Jefferson
Jackson
Forsyth
Montana Campaigns Run Savage Political War
Goodwin's Weekly reports Montana politics amid a harsh campaign tone. It cites Heinze ally The Vigilante press as accusing opponents of crimes enough for a dozen penitentiaries and notes unlimited spending. The piece warns the state risks unprecedented political debauchery.
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Goodwin
Salt Lake City
Montana
Reveille
Heinze
The Forgotten Ones in Montana Campaign Speech Lineup
The piece notes that Congressman Caldwell Edwards and other named Democrats do not appear among planned campaign speakers. It urges the voters to hear from Edwards Toole and Donovan to discuss current conditions and defend democratic or populist principles.
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Caldwell Edwards
Montana
Joseph K. Toole
James Donovan
Coal Oil Johnny Takes Another Examiner Campaign Post
The phrase suggests Coal Oil Johnny secures a new role with the Examiner during this campaign period, indicating continued involvement and branding across media outlets. Specifics on position or duties are not provided in the readable text.
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Johnny
The
Examiner
Polling Places and Notice Postings by Precincts
Dillon precinct to vote at the court house with Frank Knotts posting notices. Simeon Estes’ house hosts polls with Simeon Estes posting notices. Polling places include Poindexter schoolhouse, Dan Laughlin’s hall, Cochranes cabin, and other local sites with named officials assigned to post notices.
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Polaris
Wm. Avery
J. O. Harrison
James Cochrane
Cochrane
Avery
Redrook
Jos
Hainds
John Hill
Alvin DeWitt
School House
Birch Creek
Will Lovell
Jas. Haining
Louis Woodside
Glendale
Chas
Sharkey
Geo. Vance
Jim Bateman
Hecla
Frank Hadeon
Sam’ Barbour
J.P. Reid
Paul Jahnke
O. P. Staley
Mose D. Jardine
Chas. Francis
Geo. Stewart
Mose Jardine
Stanley Dunbar
Harrigan Bender
Frank Dries
Harry Neal
Jos. McCreary
A. L. Dean
Fox
Frank Degenhart
August Wegner
O. W. Majors
Chas, Bryant
Sam Skelton
Jack- 800
Beaverhead County Republican Platform Emphasizes McKinley Roosevelt and Reform
Be ieving the nation mourns William McKinley the Beaverhead County Republican platform pledges adherence to President Roosevelt praised irrigation federal policy and protectionist tariff aims. It denounces political money misuse supports repeal of county printing law opposes House Bill 55 term limits criticizes road law and backs eight hour work day enforcement.
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Republican Party
Beaverhead County
William McKinley
Roosevelt
Republican Congress
Friends of Protection
Clark-Heinze
Board of County Commissioners
HBO
Court House
Board of Commissioners
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William L. Holloway
Supreme Court
Evans
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Simon-pure Democrats
Joe Toole Democrats
Anaconda Standard
State Politics
Yellowstone Journal
Incubus
Republican Platform
the Tribune
Dillon, Montana
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