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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists daily and Sunday publication options with yearly, six month, and monthly rates. It notes branch offices in Butte, Missoula, and Great Falls and provides contact details for national and eastern bureaus and several newsstand locations.
The Anaconda Standard reports a March circulation of 122,915 daily and Sunday, claiming a larger bona fide paid audience than all other Montana newspapers combined. Sunday average is 14,362.
The Cleveland campaign for mayor and Johnsons influence in Toledo and Columbus shape a possible U S Senate race against Foraker. Rivalries with Hanna and McLean swirl as Johnson gains momentum, wealth and vigor heightening Republican nerves over Ohio's political future.
The piece quotes Admiral Evans saying he would not have captured Aguinaldo alive declaring it would be easier to find a man by killing him. It argues the war spirit erases the sanctity of life and severs moral restraint during conflict.
The piece argues that war dulls moral judgment and questions of right and wrong in conflict. It notes Americans supported seizing the Philippines after the Spanish American War, driven by military strength and nationalist enthusiasm rather than justice considerations.
From the observatory of Colum bia university in New York a team led by Professor Meadows of Trinity college Birmingham tries to signal Mars. They remain tight lipped to reporters while Mars nears Earth for a 329 year interval. Professor Newcomb of the Smithsonian doubts instruments will prove rational life on Mars or any planet. He says astronomers must judge by planetary conditions and not signs of life. The search for Mars communication will continue like the pole expedition.
The piece weighs Funston's promotion to brigadier general after capturing Aguinaldo. It argues such rank implies high command ability and warns that bold exploits alone do not prove fitness to lead large forces. It questions whether Funston has demonstrated the requisite commanding capacity.
The article argues that German protected manufacturers sell nails abroad at 79 dollars per ton while in other markets they fetch 52 dollars, suggesting foreign sales may not indicate true strength of protection. It questions whether profits abroad are offset by higher domestic prices and warns the supposed trade boom may be a disadvantage for U.S. industry.
The article argues tariffs distort prices and trade, predicting a zero sum outcome if nations erect high barriers. It notes that rich, open economies benefit from free access to foreign markets and warns Republican splits over tariff policy as Congress nears a session decision.
The piece notes widespread worry that Japan and Russia could clash despite The Hague Conference. It argues that major powers including Russia, Japan, China and England abandoned the pact, and that they joined a permanent arbitration court to submit disputes when feasible. Russia
The article notes Governor Allen D. Candler of Georgia will retire at the end of his term and will not seek another state position. It also mentions J T W Russell, new Irish leader in the House, beginning as a temperance speaker and other varied historical notes.
A collage of humorous snippets from early 20th century papers. Jokes on theater education, bank gossip, romantic plans, social manners, and candid exchanges among daily life figures. Crosstalk includes disguises at masquerade balls and witty retorts.
Washington reports from Superintendent Robinson show China operations Sept. 18 to Dec. 1, 1900 with $22,219 in money orders issued but two paid totaling $145. Stamp sales reached $2,239 mainly at Pekin. Tientsin handled all registered mails with 547 first class and 3,425 fourth class items. Total mail received at Tientsin was 102,048 and dispatched 169,282. only 130 letters went to the dead letter office.
Dr. D. K. Pearsons of Chicago received a formal resolution from the Illinois House in Springfield praising his generous donations to educational institutions across the West. He addressed the body, saying the honor meant more to him than any prior recognition.
Navy department sent Lord Pauncefote a photograph of the bronze tablet for the late British consul Frederick W. Ramsden in Santiago. The British embassy thanked the state department and noted Ramsden’s aid to American residents and prisoners during the siege. Lord Pauncefote will forward the photo to His Majesty's government with thanks to John Hay and Mr. Long.
Canvass by the Topeka council grants Col. J. W. F. Hughes the mayor’s seat by nine votes. Democratic candidate A. W. Parker plans to file contest proceedings. The council meeting stretched to 2 a.m. with police needed for order. The dispute likely to be resolved in court.
Representatives of W. Jessop and Son of Sheffield England arrive in Pittsburg to study possible plant locations. They plan a Monongahela valley trip and say a site near Pittsburg will be chosen soon with work starting promptly.
John W. Gates will resign as chairman of the American Steel & Wire Co after a three month absence in New York. He plans a long trip abroad and says he has worked many years and should give younger men a chance, retiring from active business for a period.
James M. Barr vice president of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe has accepted the role of first vice president and general manager of the Seaboard Air Line system and will likely assume duties May 1 in Richmond Virginia along with duties for the system.
The collier Alexander went ashore near Fort Monroe in Newport News Virginia while about to drop anchor. The ship is unharmed and likely to be floated at high tide.
Destroyeo by Wire New Orleans April 5. The warehouse on the South Bide plantation containing a large quantity of sugar was destroyed by fire tonight. Loss $200,000. The plantation lies on the river bank a few miles above the city.
Lord Kitchener reports to the war office that an abandoned and destroyed pom pom was found near Vreiheid. He states this accounts for all the enemy guns known to be in the southern district.
London April 5 Lord Kitchener reports Colonel Plumer has advanced eight miles beyond Nylstream unopposed on the way toward Pietersburg. The Pretoria correspondent notes the Boers have moved their seat of government to a point thirty five miles northeast.
Cape Town officials report five corpses from bubonic plague found today and seven additional cases, six Europeans and one Yeoman among the new infections.
Cape Town reports General French continues operations at Vreyheid Transvaal as Boers withdraw after a pompom they abandoned is found smashed at the cliff bottom.
The Connell Store advertises ready to wear men s serge suits in navy and black wool with fine linings and perfect fit at 15 to 20 dollars. It also promotes spring hats shirts and Hanan shoes plus Easter millinery and boys wear with marked discounts and a bat and ball gift with purchases of 2.50 or more.
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