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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
20
The Anaconda Standard publication notice outlines daily and Sunday subscriptions with rates for one year six months and three months plus monthly options. It details payment in advance and post office stamping for second class mail matter.
Rates quoted for various edition lengths by page count and destination. One Cent to 16 page editions cost five and a half cents, 20 to 32 pages cost six six, 36 to 48 pages priced higher, Europe shipments double, other foreign inquiries requested.
The Standard lists its main office in Anaconda with branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls and provides advertising rates on application. It notes New York Chicago and Washington bureaus and lists Eastern offices at Nassau Street and Washington Street with J Morton in charge. The Standard is available at news stands in Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland with addresses. General correspondence should be addressed to Anaconda Montana.
Morning discussions in The Standard suggested broad support from engineers and unions to restart mine operations. Reports indicate cautious but steady progress as management and union leaders agree the walked-out workers do not hold exclusive ability to operate hoisting engines. Hiring from various shafts is expected to restore staffing levels gradually.
A New York murder trial yields a quiet wedding as Albert Patrick marries the widow of the man he killed. The piece notes potential appeals, high-stakes wealth, and a bleak outlook for Dotson, who faces execution, while other political and military notices weave through a broad society column.
The report notes no suspect has been found who matches the vast financial motive claimed in the murder case. Investigators stress the case’s unique scale and the unknowns surrounding the perpetrator and the funds involved.
The Butte campaign centers on Mayor Davey's administration with The Inter Mountain backing the stance. Voters will face a council mix of three Democrats, three Republicans, and two labor aldermen as they choose six of eight Democratic candidates. General Burt gains Montana support despite national debates on promotions.
A large clearance features corsets priced far below normal, with two sale lots on the second floor. Styles include straight front, girdles, vented models, and unbreakable steel filled corsets, plus silk and cashmere wrappers, cambric and muslin gowns, drawers, chemises, and corset covers. Most items note substantial reductions from typical prices.
A Butte retailer heavily discounts linoleum now 55c a yard and offers 2 000 pairs of lace curtains and 250 dozen towels at 1.00 a dozen. Damask towels and bath towels are reduced. bed linens, pillow cases, and percale fabrics also priced to move. Connell's department promotes a wide range of affordable fabrics and gloves with daily specials.
Three pairs for 25c or $1.00 a dozen. Women fast black hose with extra double sole and children’s heavy bicycle hose offered. three pairs for 25c. Lisle children’s hose, slightly imperfect, 1.00 per pair. Cambric embroidery insertions 1 to 3 inches wide, 3c a yard. Silk veiling blacks and colors, 50c value, 2c per yard.
A fragment catalog itemizes sewing goods with prices: fine finishing braid 28c, pearl buttons in all sizes, fancy toilet elastic 9c per yard, dress shields 9 1 2c each, adamantine pins four for 5c, machine thread two cents per spool, nickel safety pins two dozen for 5c, best Saxony yarn in odd colors two for 5c.
The passage notes uncertainty over who deserves praise or blame for awakening Senator Depew from a political honeymoon. It cites a weak national populist committee and a shrinking populist membership, while joking that North Dakota has finally felt the onset of spring.
Oberlin M. Carter ex captain of engineers in the U S army lies seriously ill with typhoid fever in Fort Leavenworth federal prison. His temperature is 104 and he fears dying before his affairs are settled. He has telegraphed his Chicago attorney Stone to come at once as a civil case seeks government possession of Carter property from Savannah contract work.
Mrs Ezra Trinkler, after 25 years of marriage, is jailed on his complaint she stole $600, charged as grand larceny. She arrived from Helena and was arrested by Deputy Hogan at the Fergus county line near Lewistown. She says she left her husband and denies eloping with a man, stating they split about $50 each before leaving.
Carter states the fight for vindication can continue after his death if his illness becomes fatal. His relatives and the attorney are expected to arrive tomorrow to discuss the case and legal actions.
Special Dispatch reports 10 year old Bess Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Patterson was seriously hurt at Fort Benton school. She climbed a door and on sliding down the bell rang causing her to fall back and strike a chair tearing the skin and flesh of the injury unspecified location.
Dr Carroll pronounces injuries on the victim as dangerous but not clearly fatal, noting damage to the upper thigh and abdomen and assessing severity.
At a Livingston school board meeting the 25000 dollar bonds for the east side school were sold to Union Bank and Trust of Helena at a 555 dollar premium. Bids ranged from par to 555, 4 percent interest, 20 year term redeemable in 10. Architect Bell of Helena noted plans. Construction bids to be opened May 30 with completion aimed for Sept. 1.
Bail was secured today for Thomas Tighe who is jailed at Townsend on the charge of killing Paul Koch at the Winston mine. He was released this evening on a 10000 dollar bond with A. L. Smith John Shober and A. J. Fack of Helena as sureties, and Sweeney of Winston W. E. Tierney of Townsend as co surety.
A description notes chinchilla dot patterns in new veils. The textiles fuse black and white chenille with mesh foundations in gray white or black, ranging from fine to coarse.
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