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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1900
Page
4
The city of Anaconda prepares for today’s poll with 6 wards voting from 6 AM to 6 PM. Campaigns clash over free silver and the gold standard while handbills and party lines shape the day’s turnout and mayoral race.
The democrats of the Sixth ward praise Dennis O Leary for his deep interest in Anaconda’s welfare and his leadership for progress. His selection as alderman promises wise and zealous attention to ward affairs.
An admonition against late campaign assertions urging voters to ignore such statements as evasive and untrustworthy. The speaker warns that last day claims are designed to dodge scrutiny and fear public exposure.
The text promotes William Morley as the candidate for alderman in the Fourth Ward urging voters to mark their ballots for him. It contains a concise endorsement focused on Morley as the preferred candidate.
The Civil Service Commission announces a special examination by the Post Office Board of Examiners in this city on May 2 at 9 am for clerk and carrier positions in the Anaconda post office. Applicants must file by April 21 1900. Eligibility includes age limits 18 for clerks and 21 to 40 for carriers, height 5 feet 4 inches and weight at least 125 pounds for carriers.
Jimmie Johnson is presented as the trusted guardian of Ward Two residents and as a former council member who understands local governance and the issues at stake.
Frank Collins is a recognized citizen who faces a forthcoming election in the Third Ward. Voters are expected to give him a handsome majority as they choose their representative.
Unclaimed letters for week ending March 31 1900 include men Sam Bremen John Brown David P Corbett two G W Cunningham six D M Donavan A W Fuller F N Gardener Mr Haslin International Supply Company two Charles Jonson Andrew Lacey Aug Maur W F Murray Charles J Schmidt H Van Horn Jessie Vincent Joseph Volcker Arthus Voss George Yaeger women M A Butler Mrs Annie Douglas Mrs M Forsythe Mrs Lou Grove Frida Jonson Mrs Annie O Dowd Stelly Perkins Elsa Reiser foreign list names Cunningham Grandmont King Timothy McDermott August Mauz Ane Mrawinz Michael Murphy James Wright names call for letters tay advertised A Devine P M
Voters in the Second ward are urged to elect W. J. Johnson as their alderman. The brief notice promotes his candidacy and directs participation in the upcoming election.
Anaconda adopts carrier registration for letters, requiring ready to ship envelopes with sender and recipient details, prepaid postage and registry fee, and legible writing. Carriers cannot explain, register free, or advance funds. registration begins on the date of rollout, with no Sunday delivery.
Voters are urged to support Frank Collins for alderman of the Third ward. He is described as a capable, honest, and well qualified candidate with extensive business experience guiding his suitability for the post.
Advocates strong support for William Morley the Democratic nominee for Fourth Ward alderman. The piece praises his business background and ward involvement, urging voters to give him a large majority to safeguard local interests.
A voter appeal urges support for Jeff Masters in the First Ward. The message frames him as backing wise and economical city government and argues a vote for him serves the voter's own interest.
Local city convention names a full ticket with Charles Boyd for mayor while Angus A McDonald is nominated by petition for the same office. Prospects look hot for a close election Monday. A High School social and a patrons teachers meeting are reported with readings and music. Several residents travel for family visits and a cantus nominates trustees with Josiah Shull, George Metcalf and J L Schoonover named.
The speaker contrasts free coinage advocates with gold bugs, linking support to the Democratic or Republican ticket. The issue is plain and the platforms are explicit on this question.
The piece argues that imperialism is no longer a myth in the United States and that imperialist is a substantive term. It contends that American imperialists have finally found the principle they claim to uphold within the republican framework.
The piece calls protectionists who seek high tariffs on possessions imported to the United States medieval in outlook, pairing imperialism with protection. It argues Bourbon Republicans alone favor such positions, labeling them reactionary.
Patrick McHugh is presented as the democratic nominee for alderman in the Fifth Ward. The notice urges voters to support him as a sterling citizen and candidate.
In Frankfort on April 1 Colonel T C Campbell met with Henry Youtsey at the jail for an extended conference. Prosecutors claim stronger damaging evidence against Youtsey than other arrestees. Coulton's statement is said to have strengthened the case. Republican leaders avoid plans of Governor Taylor though broad opinion says he may delay return until the grand jury action is public.
A brief note mentions a political context and a call to support the democratic ticket tied to Quealion, without clear results or additional specifics. The fragment hints at an electoral matter but lacks concrete dates or named entities beyond the referenced ticket and place.
The Times reports from Seoul that Russia asserts only its subjects may work and develop Corean mines forests and property while Japan has applied for a concession to operate certain gold mines. The claim is being tested amid tensions over Korea.
Report from Yokohama on April 1 says Korea's government has granted Russia the demanded ground inside Masampo settlement.
Attorney listings for H. P. Napton and T. O'Leary are shown with office rooms and street locations. Additional services include garment cleaning and repair by the American Steam Dye and Cleaning Works at 34 East Commercial Avenue.
Anaconda produce and feed shop advertises hay grain and feed at lowest prices. Cord or sawed wood available for gale warnings. J R Tavernia proprieter at 227 FE Commercial Anaconda.
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