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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
2
One year in advance six months in advance three months in advance advertising rates priced at $1.00 per month. Entered as second class matter at the Townsend Post Office. C. H. Eaton, Editor and Proprietor.
Resolutions in the foreign relations committee recognize Cuba’s independence and call Spain to withdraw from the island. The president is authorized to use land and naval forces to enforce the resolutions. Commodore Schley sails with the flying squadron under sealed orders from Old Point Comfort. House vote stands 320 to 20.
The piece argues livestock prices will rise in coming years due to tighter supply and rising demand. Since 1892 cattle fell from 37.65 million to 29.2 million, sheep from 45 million to 37.6 million, hogs from 52 million to 39.7 million as populations grew. A renewed demand, new industries, and European shortages support higher prices, urging farmers to reinvest in flocks and herds.
After weeks of waiting and expectation the president’s message proves a serious disappointment. He takes sides with neither Spain nor Cuba and offers no own plan or decisive action to resolve the crisis. The piece critiques the administration for indecision and lack of a clear policy.
The article criticizes the stalled Cuban policy and the Maine disaster response, arguing that peace leaving Spain in control would aid Spain and that the president has failed to propose decisive action. It questions whether war will come or not, while noting Cuba’s suffering and domestic confidence erosion. It also mentions a Montana forestry exhibit at the Trans Miss Exposition with forty wood varieties and Lt. Ahern collecting woods at Bozeman.
The quote notes that in both individual and national affairs success follows timely action. It suggests this country has ridden a flood of events without seizing momentum and implies a need for decisive leadership to turn fortunes to advantage.
The article argues the U S will handle its Spain policy without foreign aid, notes racial tensions and deportation sentiments toward Negroes, predicts Cuba as a temporary stopover, and warns that forceful action such as dynamite guns may supersede diplomacy. It cites Havana reactions to General Lee and critiques interventionist rhetoric and recognition debates.
Fragmentary text suggests a reference to Spain abandoning a policy as a day of reckoning approaches. The readable portion hints at a shift after a long period of contemplation, signaling potential political or strategic change on the horizon.
Notice is hereby given to creditors and all persons holding claims against Washington Kimpton deceased to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to Edward 4. Kimpton executor at his residence near Radersburg Broadwater County Montana Townsend April 12 1898 first publication April 14 1898.
The State of Montana summons defendants C A Birney Thomas B McPherson and Angus McQueen in Broadwater County District Court. Plaintiff George Kerwin seeks 316 dollars for watchman services from October 17, 1896 to March 12, 1808 at 2000 dollars monthly. Defendants must answer within twenty days. default leads to judgment for relief demanded. Clerk GEO Lambert, March 23, 1408.
Townsend Broadwater county Montana February 1888 to Em t Bowman heirs executors administrators and assigns you are notified that I have expended in 1887 one hundred dollars to hold the Clipper quartz lode mining claim in Diamond City mining district Broadwater County Montana under Section 234 revised statutes and amendments and if you fail within ninety days after service or publication to contribute your one fourth share your interest will become the property of the subscriber who has made the expenditure.
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