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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard displays its masthead and publishing notices including imprint details, postal matter classification, and pricing references for subscriptions and Sundays. The fragment emphasizes the publication's daily print and postal status with rates payable in advance.
The notice outlines postage for newspaper editions: 32 pages cost two cents, 16 pages one cent, 48 pages three cents. Rates to Europe are double the domestic prices, with higher charges for other foreign countries. Inquiries are directed to Y.O.
The item lists contact details for The Standard including Main Office in Anaconda and branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with editorial and Washington Bureau addresses and telephone notes. It reflects early 20th century newspaper office geography and misc contact lines.
The Standard lists newsstands in Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland with addresses at Post Office News Stand Auditorium Annex Palace Hotel 422 South Main Salt Lake News Co 108 North Howard 1203 Pacific Avenue 316 Pike Street and Portland Hotel. Address correspondence to ANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY Anaconda Montana.
The Standard reports Dotson admitted guilt in a father killing conspiracy, reversing earlier claims of innocence. The confession, printed exclusively by The Standard, underscores the sentence to hang and the belief no error was made in the gallows penalty.
The debate centers on John Hays Hammond's report on the Independence mine at Victor Colorado near Cripple Creek. Reported ore reserves were downgraded from thirteen million value to about two and a quarter million, affecting English loans and mine financing linked to Cecil Rhodes.
Ex postmaster John Field of Philadelphia spread a claim that a high school professor taught infidelity to students. The Philadelphia board of education challenged him to present proofs, asking him to bring the professor to confirm a belief in divine inspiration, then demanded evidence that the professor taught atheism.
The Philadelphia incident sparks a major uproar as local press labor to defend a man whose professional success hinges on his reputation. The scene shows intense media scrutiny and public interest in a case that underscores ethics in reporting.
The Jefferson club hosts a grand rally in Anaconda to discuss voter questions and the duty of the hour. The meeting aims to be rousing as the spring campaign concludes tonight at the Margaret theater.
The Butte campaign centers on Mayor Davey and council control. The Inter Mountain argues for a six alderman majority to repudiate Davey, while Democrats strive for eight and a friendly working majority, with Republicans expected to post a smaller win.
The article portrays Rathbone, long trusted by Senator Hanna, as one of three men recently fined and sentenced for postal fraud in Cuba. It claims Hanna aims to shield Rathbone, arguing for innocence against Cuban officials and likening the appeal to political graft and biased review.
A Kansas University dispute over metaphysical versus utilitarian courses draws Kansas City Journal rebuke as Baker University debates a provocative question about a Langshan rooster. The piece praises practical teaching and notes broader 1900s political and social asides while listing various unrelated items.
The article notes harmony in electing current school trustees and highlights a major bonding proposal on today’s ballot. Registration is light, but newspapers urge registered voters to attend and cast a well supported vote on the large bond issue.
The passage notes the Rhodes movement may rise rather than fall. It mentions Sargeant as a likely engineer for the commissioner general of immigration and says Mr. Powderly will emigrate from the immigration bureau at a request.
Washington reports the secretary of war has provided a photographic reproduction of the alleged February 15 1499 Manila massacre order alleging it originated with General Luna. Aguinaldo supports Luna's signature, with Sandico linked to the order and Leyba's possession cited as corroboration.
The United States Savings and Loan company, with business in this and adjoining states, has gone into liquidation at the Public Examiner Johnson's request. Assets are listed at 800000 and liabilities at 800000, with creditors expected to receive about 80 cents on the dollar. The action cites lack of new business, hostile courts on foreclosures, withdrawals by stockholders, and fairness concerns in funding withdrawals. The last report, Dec 31, 1901, showed total resources and liabilities of 778651.
Cecil Rhodes outlines a three year Oxford scholarship plan funded from his will. He envisions each colony receiving one fully funded scholar based on four criteria including academics and character. Scholarships to favor English speaking unity while avoiding religious bias and not binding recipients to a single college. The will also directs fund allocations to Oriel College and details governance by trustees.
Lord Minto received a cable from Cape Town reporting casualties among the second Canadian Mounted Rifles at Dashpoort and Klein Hart's River on March 1. Lieutenant R. H. Ryan and W. J. Lodon were dangerously wounded along with Lieutenant G. B. McCay and R. F E. Markham. Non commissioned officers and men were killed, nine wounded, forty unnamed at this time.
The Colorado board of pardons commuted Lawrence Hex's sentence from death to life imprisonment for the Pueblo double killing of Mrs Alle and William White amid a doubt of the state’s right to execute a man convicted on circumstantial evidence. Hex, who is Black, was scheduled for hanging in the penitentiary during the week of April 18.
Leavenworth Kan April 4 Warden McClaughrey said Carter condition improved with temperature 102 HA G Stone attorney arrived from Chicago and spent the day at Carter bedside preparing papers for the pending suit Carter anxious about the case
Manila on April 4 marked the arrival of the steamer Peru from San Francisco the first direct American mail steamer to reach Manila. The event was hosted by the chamber of commerce with General Wright acting governor of the Philippines and Professor Worcester of the Philippine commission among the principal speakers.
Pekin April 4 negotiations on the Manchurian treaty between China and Russia have closed. The terms are understood to be satisfactory to the United States Great Britain and Japan.
The Supreme Court, in a decision filed today by Justice Collins, upholds the title of purchasers who acquired Minneapolis, St. Paul and Manitoba grant lands from Archbishop Ireland.
General Stewart L. Woodford former minister to Spain will depart tomorrow for a tour of the Orient by way of Vancouver.
The objection to the heir becoming a loafer reflects the will's aim for a prosperous life through a definite occupation. The Dalham estate entail requires the successor to be ten years in business or a non military profession, or for an infant heir to enter and remain in business for ten years, to prevent encumbrancing the estate.
London papers hail Cecil Rhodes testament for public service ideals and imperial vision. They praise its philanthropy and note a blend of old sentiment with modern tone, while some doubt rules for scholar elections.
Press comment on Cecil Rhodes will praises its scale and aims while noting its imperial symbolism. The Daily Telegraph and Daily Express call Rhodes gifts to the United States and British empire highly notable, with Times comparing the document to Caesar and highlighting a potential unity of the English speaking world.
Dispatch from Pekin reports that China’s revised Manchurian convention is approved by Great Britain Japan and the United States. The Times dispatch notes China submitted the pact to the three powers and all voiced approval.
A foreign visitor praises the U S system while remarking on a hotel crowd. An American responds that a prince’s stay is the reason for attention, not a public vote on new law.
A terse exchange unfolds as a suitor explains he came on behalf of his firm about a small matter. The stern father urges him to call again, stressing the daughter’s peace and propriety.
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