Montana became a territory in 1864 and was subsequently admitted to the union as a state in 1889. Early Montana politics was dominated by the war between the Copper Kings, two of the richest and most powerful men in America. Both were loyal democrats but their ongoing struggle to...
Montana History
Top 10 Montana Locals
Obviously, any list of top ten items, events, games or venues is subjective by nature. If the major collectors of Montana local items were polled each would likely have a different list and each would have criticisms about my inclusions and order but since this is my blog I...
Battle for Montana; the Copper Kings’ Influence on Montana’s History
Politics in early Montana was shaped a great deal by a personal and professional conflict between two powerful and wealthy individuals, William Clark and Marcus Daly the “Copper Kings.” Both played prominent roles in the development of the copper resources on Butte Hill the largest copper producer in the...
Progressives versus Stalwarts; the 1912 Election in Montana
As the election of 1912 approached, the Republicans faced a significant ideological division within their party. When Teddy Roosevelt left the White House in March of 1909, the progressive wing of the party looked to be in good position. They had achieved legislative success, passing a number of bills...