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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard notes publishing details for STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY and describes postal filing as second class matter. It lists subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions with terms for one year six months three months and one month.
Rates for 39 to 16 page editions cost one cent, 20 to 32 pages two cents, 48 pages three cents. Europe rates double domestic, inquire at Main Office Anaconda. The Standard lists branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with ad rates on application. Washington Bureau No 41 Post Building and eastern offices in Nassau Street Washington Street. Newsstands listed in Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland. Correspondence to Anaconda Montana.
In a historic First ward election both parties ran strong men, but Democrats carried the ward and then statewide, as disgust with misrule fueled a near-unanimous triumph. The Democratic city committee coordinated a flawless campaign with harmony among ranks, signaling a proud win for Anaconda.
In Butte six of eight wards voted Democratic, one Republican, one Populist. Anaconda five of six wards went Democratic. The Standard lauds the campaigns, backs Mayor Davey and predicts a productive year of service, while Helena backs Mayor Edwards in a broader political tune.
The president has decided, after consultation with conservative Republican senators, to retire General Miles under a law allowing discharge after forty five years as a commissioned officer or at age sixty two. Miles will be removed from active duty with no public explanation or ceremony on a date to be named.
The piece notes a former U S weather manipulator Mr Dunn argues a gradual climate change. It recalls Revolutionary War winters with three feet snow on Long Island Sound and ice highways, and cites the 1831 32 winter as notably harsh across Atlantic states.
The article notes southern skating in Alabama during cold winters and observes seasons losing sharp boundaries. It contrasts modern Montana winter weather with pioneer times, cites old timers about milder recent winters, and recalls Butte politics from 1902, debating repudiation and election outcomes with reference to the Inter Mountain and the Standard.
A Washington article casts doubt on Gron, a figure pushing unsavory reports about Denmark’s islands sale to the United States. It portrays him as a self-serving advocate and possible promoter, milling for a government salary while peddling insinuations about the affair.
A Times dispatch hints Hay and Hitchcock may depart soon with Hanna slated as their preferred replacement, though the source cautions no authoritative confirmation exists and the story remains untraced.
Washington correspondents expect Secretary Hay to retire before Roosevelt takes office. Hitchcock may soon leave the Agriculture Department after Governor Shaw’s treasury move. Rumors say Hanna could be offered a cabinet post, though he might decline either option.
The Helena election gave Republicans control citywide as Edwards wins the mayoralty and most key posts. Farris fails to topple Edwards though he gains in council seats with Kirkendall and Walker also performing strongly.
In Liv Livingston the city election passed quietly with 492 votes. Democrats won two of three wards as Alderman Konan lost in the first ward due to support for a Republican administration and local street and depot disputes. A small library tax measure carried 815 to 117.
In Bozeman, April 7, Democrats and Republicans split council seats in a quiet city election. Ward results show A J Busch and H H Benepe, and J B Cain with rivals listed, while Nelson Story Jr. loses to J W Blankenship and James A Johnson edges James Robertson. A library levy of one mill passed by a large majority to match Carnegie’s $15,000 gift for a new building.
In Miles City on April 7 voters chose aldermen in two wards and weighed a $15,000 water bond to extend system to the Yellowstone River. In Second ward Gibb led for alderman with 69 to Ingersoll 37, and water bond supported 71 to 33.
The Sheridan election on April 7 passed without opposition. R. J. Ogden, Republican, was elected mayor. New aldermen are W. H. Dudley in the first ward, Lt. Moore in the second, and A. J. Halse in the third.
In Dillon on April 7 the city election was quiet with no contest except in Second ward where incumbent Leonard Eliel defeated Eph Stroder 36 to 16. Voter turnout was under one vote.
Very quiet Billings city election reports one candidate per ward except Third where O. D. Hogue won with 43 votes amid low turnout. Other wards saw uncontested races and no notable incidents.
In First ward George A Bennighoff won the seat while Second ward elected Ss G Reynolds and Fourth ward chose George A Berky. Frank L Summers was the opponent who received it.
Two democrats and three Republicans won alderman seats in Great Falls on April 7 as a fierce dust storm blanketed the city. Voters cast about 1640 ballots of 1815 registered. winners include Arthur H. Stephens and William Albrecht in the First ward, Charles F. Murphy in the Second, Fred A. Woehner in the Third, and Frank Scotten in the Fourth. Voting sites faced dust and wind. saloons reopened at 6 pm with heavy business.
Mr Scotten, a civil engineer, is employed at the smelter.
In Red Lodge on April 7 the Citizens ticket won over the labor union slate. Bowlen was elected mayor by a 66 vote margin over Gronstrom while McLean captured the treasurer post by 40 over Kivi Kangas. Sickler won the police magistrate race by 42.
Kalispell on April 7 elected Sydney M. Logan and the Republican ticket led by Logan over incumbent mayor Walter H. Griffin. Logan won by a narrow margin of 29 votes in a closely fought race.
Red headed Gordon Brooks was married in Justice Race's courtroom to Laura Yeager. After the ceremony Deputy Hogan returned the groom to jail where he has five months of a six month sentence for unlawful cohabitation. Brooks faces a governor pardon, with a possible move to Washington for a promised job.
Fort Benton April 7. Helena assay shows ore from John Smith at the foot of the Highwoods yields 4.50 dollars per ton. Indications point to a genuine discovery, though locals have long been misled about gold and stones in the Highwoods and will need to be shown proof.
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