Commercialism and expansion in American life and politics
The piece argues that commercialism is intertwined with democracy and national strength, praising American achievement in wealth, science, and charity while defending expansion. It asserts that anti expansion is anti democracy and recalls Jefferson and Jacksons stance on growth and Manifest Destiny. It notes a special election on school house sale and a mining claim notice from Broadwater County Montana with owners warned to repay labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Movement to shrink United States to original colonies
The letter argues for a regional retrenchment led by Col Billy to reduce the nation to the Thirteen Colonies. It contends anti expansion should apply to Indians before Filipinos and notes Lieut Peary may attempt his long awaited pole dash, reporting a successful first season and American flag leading the first waves from the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Billy
United States
Peary
Spain plans life imprisonment for Admiral Montojo
The article notes Spain suggesting a life term for Admiral Montojo after his stand at Manila Bay against Dewey. It adds a broad aside praising Spain as a lovely nation and mentions shared traits with France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Montojo
Dewey
Manila Bay
She
France
Billings Gazette Publishes Special Illustrated Historical Edition
The Billings Gazette releases a wide illustrated 50 page edition praising local enterprises and resources with biographical sketches. The pageant is noted as ahead of prior efforts and reflects pride in Montana’s town and county.
Bryan Promise Wave Misses Its Mark
The piece riffs on a political slogan boosting Bryan but notes he was not elected and the country did not follow the pledge. The humor frames the fate of the nation as unresolved and mocks partisan assurances.
Market Control Question in South Africa
It remains to be demonstrated whether the Bulls or the Boers will control the market in South Africa. Great is Dewey of the Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
China
South Africa
Dewey
Notice to Creditors Estate of Julia Ann Allen Deceased
O T H Allen administrator of Julia Ann Allen deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present their vouchers within four weeks after first publication. Claims to be exhibited at Townsend Montana in Broadwater County. Dated Sept 15 1879. First publication Sept 21 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ann Allen
O. T. H. Allen
Townsend
Montana
County of
Broadwater
T. WH. Allen
Primrose quartz lode patent filing in Broadwater Montana
Odell W. McConnell of Helena Montana filed for a patent under mining laws for the Primrose quartz lode mining claim in Park District Broadwater County Montana. The survey describes five corner points and a 5.12 acre area with posted notice dated September 1 1899. Adjacent claims include Crown Hill lode Modoc Chief lode and Miller et al. nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Odell W. McConnell
Congress
Broadwater County
Meridian
Recorder of
Townesnd
Crown Hill Lode
John Galvin
Modoc Chief Lode
John Ss. Miller
George D. Greene
Special Election Notice for Broadwater County Montana
Special election to be held October 21 1899 in Townsend for selling the old school building and stores and placing proceeds into the present building fund. Voters strike yes or no on the question. Chairman Wh Broking and Clerk W Be Dolenty sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadwater County
Montana
Townsend
WH. Brooking
Board of Trustees
W. BE Dolenty
Mining patent application for Ella Knowles Haskell in Broadwater Montana
Notice announces Ella Knowles Haskell of Helena Montana has filed for patent under mining laws for 11,10 linear feet of Gold Run quartz mine with 440.6 feet surface width in German Mining District Broadwater County Montana unsurveyed Township 10 North Range 2 East. Description includes survey 5167 with boundary bearings and note of magnetic variation 19 degrees 15 minutes east and 11.23 acres claimed, 1.29 acres overlapped with Survey 35020. adjoining claim Montana Regent unsurveyed to the north. Date first publication October 12 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Land Oolice
Helena
Montana
Ella Knowles Haskell
P.O
Congress
Broadwater County
Recorder
Meahger County
White Sulphur Springs
N. FE
N. R
George D. Greene
Register
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Downsend Messenger
C. H. Eaton
Goulds
Vanderbuilts
Astors
Rockefellers
Washingtons
Lincolns
Emer
America
Pacific
Louisville Courier-Journal
Harry Woelrich
E. W. Bach
W. W. Reeves
Samuel P. Carr
Wilson Fletcher
Beaver Creek
The
Billings Gazette
Zette
Town and Coun
Philippines
U.S. Treasury
Uncle Sam
Bryan
Dodge
Sept Post
Matthews’ Pharmacy
Townsend Montana
W.E. Tierney
Thos.and Fick McCormick
Lower Broadway
Townsend, Montana
Upper Broadway
W. E. Tierney & Co., Proprietors
GT. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Foints
T& South
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
California
Klondike
H. Brooking
Agt
Chas. S. Fee
G. P.A Townsend
Mont
ST. Paul, Minn
Atlantic
Pacific Mail
Sam
Pullman
Whaley Brothers
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