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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
6
The notice outlines ownership and publication details for The Anaconda Standard. It lists publishing company, daily and Sunday editions, subscription rates, post office status, and contact information for the main and business offices.
The Standard maintains branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates on request. Washington Bureau is at 1415 G st N W. The Standard available at Chicago Postoffice and Auditorium Annex San Francisco Palace Hotel Denver Lawrence Street and Seventeenth Street Salt Lake City locations. All correspondence to Anaconda Montana.
The Anaconda Standard guarantees its advertisers a bona fide paid circulation daily and Sunday, stating three times greater reach than any Montana newspaper. Advertising contracts will be made subject to this guarantee.
The Butte Inter Mountain blames Democratic alleged boodle for its election loss, denying any actual money used by either side. The paper condemns the accusation as a falsehood and criticizes prior claims about bribery and political resolutions as unfounded and misrepresentative.
The Inter Mountain claims a Clark victory amid opposition labels while the Standard views the outcome differently. The paper recounts the city convention vote where F J McArthur, termed the Daly candidate, won 61 to 26 for Harris and notes further candidates allied with Daly and Clark.
The piece analyzes aldermanic and mayoral contest outcomes in Butte, noting Democratic mayor J H MacCarthy’s 3856 votes and aldermanic totals of 3542 with Clark and Miner support. It argues Clark strength suggests about 110 votes, implying limited help for Republicans and reflecting shifting alliances and campaign dynamics.
The Inter Mountain weighs in on Helena mayoral race touching Edwards and Helena defeat, noting editor’s trip to vote against Edwards and tension with Senator Carter. It argues moving to Helena could have changed outcomes in Butte and Helena with a near thousand vote margin.
The piece argues Britain still faces a Boer guerrilla war, with Johannesburg’s gold mines a potential prize if the city falls. It notes Kruger vows mines will not be harmed, while predicting Boers will fight on from Pretoria and Bloemfontein with caution toward destruction.
The text argues Johannesburg could be a strong British base if Pretoria falls, being close to the city. It suggests the Boers may render Johannesburg useless for military operations without harming the mines, a move likely by the Transvaal government.
An editorial critiques the Puerto Rico senate passage as partisan and temporary, arguing the move signals imperialism and questions constitutional limits. It warns that military rule risks monarchy in territory and condemns leaders for endorsing unchecked presidential power over overseas lands.
Ex Vice President Adlai Stevenson begins a journey to Hawaii and the Philippines, viewed by the Springfield Republican as an anti imperialist stance. A separate report notes nine of ten New York police witnesses could not identify liquor tasted in saloons, and John Major says Julia Arthur's tour dates and London contracts are canceled with plans to perform only in large cities.
Visitors toured the Copper City store in Anaconda learning of new departments and expanded stock. Madam Hella Boyer millinery and Mme Livermore led dressmaking with 12 assistants as Canty oversaw carpets drapery furniture and glassware.
A notice lists April pay days for city departments. Foundry and Electric operate Saturday April 7, 1990. Upper Works Converters Refinery Brick Dept on Tuesday April 10, 1900. Lower Works on Wednesday April 11, 1900.
Local pool rooms report today's Bennings and Oak Land card with six furlong sprints, four and a half furlongs maidens, mile and a half hurdles, seven furlongs selling, a mile and 100 yards handicap, and multiple maidens. Notable runners include First Whip, Clod Hopper, Cousin Jess, Brisk, Boney Boy, Nell Gourie, Candlelight II, Bamboulia, Ailen a, Flamora and Castake among others.
A cryptic listing shows numbers paired with names like Pongo Col Root and Duke of York NI suggesting a ledger event. The sequence includes items such as Varda Snips Rosalbra Momen tum Headwater and descriptors clear and heavy.
A trio appeared before Judge Kennedy in police court and were found guilty. John Mescheo of Mainville was fined 10 dollars after being drunk and attempting to wreck Matt Lavin's saloon doors. A. D. Teldell and Maurice O'Brien fought on Laveta Street. Teldell was fined 20 dollars for striking with a rock. Florence Dolan struck Happy Jack on the nose and was fined 20 dollars after pleading guilty.
A thunderbolt hit city lines at 5 39 pm wednesday, burned wires and set a pole on fire near the Standard office on Third Street. Linemen repaired the damage as the bolt frightened a horse that caused an Anaconda Steam laundry wagon to overturn spilling laundry. the driver was unhurt.
Charles Grano, accused of setting fire to Mike Benson’s cabin at Silver Lake, will face a preliminary examination before Justice Devine at 1 p m Monday April 9. His attorney B F Malden entered a not guilty plea as the hearing was continued. James Rossiter, charged with misappropriating Richard Tierney’s laundry, was tried yesterday before Justice Devine and found guilty after witnesses vouched for his good character but could not explain the clothing in his possession. a fine was imposed.
Mrs Murray, a gravely ill woman charged with murdering her newborn, is housed in the county jail under close medical care as Doctor Stephens notes her condition. Visitors are not admitted. the baby will be buried at 2 30 p m from Bhrett's undertaking rooms today.
Anaconda Lodge No. 264 BPOE held its first regular meeting at A O H hall. Two candidates were presented for antlers. Officers elected include Exalted Ruler Colonel T O Leary and trustees J C Keppler D Cohen sr and Judge George B Winston. Installations planned for the next meeting.
Field Deputy Shaw works in the northern county area and reportedly has fought three times while collecting road and poll tax. Officials may arrest some citizens to enforce payment and ensure compliance with the law.
The High School football manager announced a postponement of the Sunday game against Butte Reliance. The match is moved to Sunday, April 5 due to several players leaving the city. The team will train one more week before the fray after two weeks of practice.
Charles Martin, described as a hard appearing young man, was brought to the county jail by Sheriff Conley after an arrest in Helena for larceny. He is accused of stealing a coat from a Northern Pacific train at Garrison last Saturday. Sheriff Conley followed and secured the arrest and notice.
In London the House of Lords heard Lord Kinnaird urge government support for closing Sunday exhibits at the Paris exposition. Premier Salisbury said the government has no authority to act and that the matter rests with the exposition authorities.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Thomas Cruse of Helena has secured a patent for extracting gold and silver from their ores.
The Puerto Rican bill clears amendments after party lines, voting 49 yeas to 31 nays. The day ends with a tense Quay case wrangle as Senate debates Spooner bill and adjourns unsettled.
Washington report says naval authorities consider Pearl Harbor the United States most important post in the Pacific, with officials pressing to secure it. The entry notes the location is under consideration and highlighted by military planners.
The board urges immediate purchase of lands inside Pearl Harbor for a naval repair plant dockyard and storehouse plus sites for defensive works. An appeal to Congress is planned to authorize improvements and a $500000 expenditure. Pearl Harbor is described as the only defendable harbor in Hawaii for war needs.
General Otis cables to the war department to correct impressions about the Philippine insurrection. He summarizes campaign developments since January, arguing insurgent losses outrun American casualties and notes many hostiles are not soldiers under war rules and may not receive equal treatment.
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