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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard announces publication by Standard Publishing Company with daily and Sunday editions. Subscription rates are listed for various terms, payable in advance, including yearly, semiannual, quarterly, monthly, and Sunday-only plans.
Postage rates listed for 1 to 16 page editions at one cent and up to 32 pages at two cents with higher charges for 36 to 48 page editions. Europe rates double and foreign inquiries directed to the Main Office Standard Block Anaconda. The Standard operates branches in Butte Missoula Great Falls with ad rates on application and newsstand locations in Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland. General business correspondence to Anaconda Mont.
Voters in Anaconda and Butte cast ballots as spring municipal elections open. The Anaconda race seeks to rescue local government from incompetent hands while Butte voters weigh a Democratic push to extend a well regarded mayor’s term. Forecasters offer no certainty and results will be watched closely.
The piece lampoons a fashion rule banning hatless outings, noting two summers of chic hair absent hats. It mocks the idea that hatless style signals poverty or backwardness while praising rich, couture trends and milliner margins.
A grand jury reports a far reaching scheme of corruption in St Louis municipal government. Gangs organized for public plunder paid officials for passage of ordinances granting privileges or franchises over ten years. The inquiry suggests sums far beyond the Louisiana Purchase fair spending.
The article discusses uncertainty about the St Louis fair date and questions whether the exposition should be delayed to 1904 to ensure proper national representation. It argues for stronger house cleaning regardless of the exposition outcome to restore public trust and curb corruption.
The piece argues that the United States tolerates silver coinage in the Philippines while opposing it at home. It notes selective imperial acts such as conquest, slavery, and polygamy, and claims some Republicans dislike the silver plan yet policy in the islands seems settled despite criticism of Roosevelt and Bryanism.
The article notes France’s April 27 deputies election shaping government for four years. It details the chamber’s powers, party makeup from 1898, and voting rules. It also covers U S sports bias in baseball, preseason practice, and public sentiment toward the national game. It concludes with Addicks seeking a Delaware senate seat despite Republican rifts.
A prominent figure backed by followers mobilizes to withdraw support from a scheme that would require his consent to defeat. Insiders say his supporters will comply to preserve the anticipated graft and keep the senatorial campaign funded.
The piece argues the Hanna ship subsidy faces House opposition and a likely failure, while linking subsidy backers to anti canal sentiment. It notes possible report strategy to ease immediate passage and preserve campaign leverage, alongside broader commentary on elections and imperial themes.
April 6 in Lawton Oklahoma reports that most Black residents have left while a number intend to stay. Authorities prepared for trouble with 100 deputy sheriffs sworn in and plans to preserve order. The governor offered extreme measures and federal help if needed.
Indianapolis will host the newly formed executive board of the United Mine Workers of America starting tomorrow afternoon. The gathering will address critical issues in Pennsylvania anthracite and Virginia West Virginia coal sectors, with the board empowered to act on major policies and strike preparations.
In Boyne City Michigan this evening a frame dwelling owned by Dr Boyne housing two families burned. Four people were burned to death including Mrs James Thompson Mrs Frank Littlefield a six year old girl and a five year old boy. Mrs Littlefield and her two children were visiting from Spokane Washington. All occupants were asleep upstairs when the fire started and only Mr Thompson escaped.
Scranton resolves a six months street car strike with a signed agreement by General Manager Silliman and the striker leadership. Workers will return to their jobs and receive wage increases announced by the company.
The Princess May arrived from Skagway with news that northern trails are breaking up signaling early spring. Miners from Mush Creek report important gold finds and a large influx of prospectors into the western Porcupine district.
St. Joseph Missouri April 6 George Carson a well dressed stranger was arrested at Union Star Missouri today and is held on the supposition that he is a member of the gang that held up the northbound Burlington train near this city Thursday last. The Burlington engineer and fireman believe Carson is one of the robbers. He declines to give an account of himself or his movements.
Four men from Ruskin Nebraska robbed a bank of $15000 yesterday morning. A posse of farmers pursued them for 30 miles into Kansas near Belleville, where the bandits split. A running gun battle occurred, bloodhounds followed the trail to Seandia but lost it.
In Seattle on April 6 a marine, Fred Norman, fell from the revenue cutter Manning at Puget Sound navy yard on Saturday night. He sank at once and was not recovered until today when grappling hooks brought his body to the surface.
Brig. Gen Frederick Funston departs San Francisco to take command of the department of Colorado tonight, accompanied by his wife and infant son.
The American basso Ernest Sharpe performed American and modern German songs before Emperor William and the empress at the Berlin palace last Wednesday evening.
Port au Prince Haiti April 6 The Danish cruiser Valkyrine has departed for St Thomas D W I leaving port with a naval crew aboard the ship.
Cincinnati voters face a mayoral and township ballot with a key contest in the city as W. H. Jackson, democrat, challenges Howard Ferris, republican, for superior judge. Other municipal and township races statewide await the polls opening tomorrow.
In various cities the focus is on mayor and local official races with no national or state questions. Some towns include delegates to congressional conventions decided by popular vote.
I Otsuka imperial geologist and engineer for Japan's imperial steel works arrived in Beaumont to study the oil fields. He believes Beaumont rotary drilling could aid prospecting and noted Japan’s interest in buying Beaumont fuel oil if price allows competition with coal.
Tacoma reports lumber groups in Minnesota and Chicago plan 5 cent lower rates after April 15 for Minnesota Wisconsin output versus coast products. They warn this will shut Pacific coast lumber and shingles from many towns. They appeal to Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Knapp and will test the case before the commission.
Lieutenant Brown of the seventh cavalry announced the first Squadron will reach Chickamauga park between April 15 and 2. The remaining squadrons stay in Cuba for Palma's inauguration. The regiment is stationed at Columbus bar racks near Havana.
Fire at Chestertown near Laporte Indiana wipes out a large portion of the town of 1500 on the Lake Shore line. Officials estimate the loss but numbers are not yet available.
A column blends fashion critique with social history. It discusses crooked shoulder lines from trailing skirts, urges gym training, and notes the queen consort’s historic income. It covers ping-pong dinners, Badminton’s popularity, and spring dress trends, including corsets, tweed, and embroidered linen waists.
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