Montana’s forgotten millionaire and the danger of erasing history

By: Doug James

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: September 5, 2026

Words: 855

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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I went for a stroll in Dublin, Ireland. I stumbled upon a colorful statue of Oscar Wilde, reclining on a rock.

You probably have heard of him. Irish poet, writer, playwright, and social critic. His titles include “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “The Picture of Dorian Gray.”

He exposed hypocrisy and loved men.

In the 1800s.

He was jailed for “gross indecency.”

Turns out a man from Montana …

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