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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with options for one year six months three months and monthly plans. Prices shown include 10 dollars for yearly daily and Sunday access and five dollars for the three month period with Canada Mexico United States postage details.
Main Office in Anaconda Montana provides telephone numbers for the business office. The Standard maintains branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates on application. Washington Bureau address and multiple newsstand locations in Chicago San Francisco Denver and Salt Lake City are listed for readers.
The Anaconda Standard assures advertisers of a bona fide paid circulation daily and Sunday, three times larger than any other Montana newspaper. Advertising contracts will be made subject to this guarantee. Mant
The Helena Independent criticizes the current Montana legislature as corrupt for planning an extra session to elect a United States senator. It urges Governor Smith to call a session, while The Standard warns against trusting many listed members and advocates waiting for a better, more trustworthy slate of candidates next winter.
The Miner argues direct popular vote would not reflect the will of Montanans for senator. It contends W A Clark heads a wealth driven candidacy, lacking broad public support, and that his bid has been imposed rather than chosen by the people or the state. It emphasizes corruption concerns and limited endorsement to a narrow circle.
The piece argues Clark was defeated by a wide margin across Montana in a congress race and later condemned for buying his senate seat. It cites Daly and the Anaconda company influence, notes Clark’s deterred future bids, and urges him to withdraw to protect Montana’s integrity and public decency.
Speech rhetoric from a Helena Independent item imagines William A. Clark as Montana’s overwhelming choice amid alleged Daly conspiracies. It then invokes biblical vengeance while cursing specified political figures and groups, including the Supreme Court justices, Daly allies, and state senators, urging organized opposition.
A tempestuous proclamation rails against opponents and officials after a 9 to 0 defeat, praising Faulkner and Foster while denouncing Chandler Hear Hear, Daly, and Clarkocrats with sweeping curses. The speaker laments the barrell policy, predicts doom to conspirators, and calls for vindication and action among supporters.
The Ozeman journal delivers an Easter edition praised for artistic merit and flawless mechanical execution. Its illuminated cover stands out as a surpassing beauty, marking the issue as a gem among papers in its size category.
The Society for the Promotion of Leg Pulling insists Mr. Clark must return to Montana to demand vindication. The group pursues public action to restore his reputation and secure a formal vindication.
Mrs Dewey reads prose notices of the admirals boom and argues publics are ungrateful, expressing a sharp critique of national rhetoric and civic expectations.
The Easter edition of the Standard is highlighted as one of the prettiest issues in Faster, showcasing vibrant design and seasonal content that captures the holiday spirit.
After the vote, the senate may not set aside a day for eulogies honoring the late Senator Clark. The line suggests a grave, pragmatic approach to the memorial gesture and potential neglect of formal tributes.
A lighthearted item notes Admiral Dewey has a superb wife but currently needs a good mascot to boost morale and charm the crew.
The empress dowager brands Cainese reformers as conspirators amid hints she reads Montana papers for political cues. The remark suggests a hostile stance toward reform movements and signals tensions within the court.
A four story brick building in Pittsboro, Pa collapsed yesterday. It appears distant from the Butte Inter Mountain office, with no impact on or involvement by the newspaper.
The remark suggests Admiral Dewey and Eugene Debs share a common sense of isolation in their political bids, framing their campaigns as marked by a solitary, outsider stance.
April has fully recovered from her recent indisposition, resuming normal activities and health.
A terse mention notes an empress dowager holding a list of names to target. The article suggests imminent action to reduce China’s population density through measures likely to be enforced.
A Had Friday is observed in Clark circles today, with local discussions and informal ceremonies reported among residents and community groups.
A report notes that the British force surrounding Wepener is engaging in round by round fighting. The action suggests ongoing siege contention with periodic attacks and counteractions reported from the field.
It is announced that this year's Easter bonnet is a thing of beauty. But it won't be a joy forever.
In San Francisco Hon Whitelaw Reid urges Philippine commissioners to govern with national honor, order, and swift punishment of crimes. He warns against unrestricted labor competition and extended citizenship, urging civil rights with caution and local self-government, echoed by Professor Moses and Judge Taft.
Washington April 12 conferees from both houses reached agreement on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. The bill provides 24 172 152 dollars with most senate amendments retained including two more years for the court of private land claims. Senate provisions for hydrographic office remain but Manila branch office was removed.
The Navy Department plans to place the monitors Monterey and Monadnock out of commission in Manila harbor and release their crews for service aboard other vessels. An alternate proposal would send one monitor to Nagasaki as a training ship for gunners.
Washington April 12 Internal Revenue Collections reports March total receipts of 24 336 677 down to a yearly gain of 1 588 228 from March. For the nine months of the current fiscal year receipts were 219 935 556 an increase of 15 413 412 over the same period last year.
Dublin April 12 The queen surprised the public by driving out late today in a closed landau with Princess Henry of Battenberg. They toured Castle Knock village and returned via Phoenix Park around mid afternoon despite heavy rain and the queen expressed pleasure with the outing.
New York April 12 Jim Jeffries and Kid McCoy were matched to meet in a 25 round bout on July 30 before the club offering the largest purse Charlie White will be the referee.
Reno April 12. The Silver Party State central committee voted for fusion with the Populists and Democrats.
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts was formally named as a vice presidential possibility by the Bryan club of Massachusetts at a banquet in the Quincy house tonight. Sponsor was George W. Washburn, a member of the populist national committee. The plan as outlined by the populists.
The text outlines a party strategy to nominate Bryan for president without a VP choice, proposing to send four acceptable populist names to the Democratic convention. The Democrats would select from those names the populist’s nominee for second place.
Washington reports Charles H. Allen will become the first civil governor of Puerto Rico under the new act. Allen, assistant secretary of the navy, is a businessman with legislative training and will proceed to San Juan to study local affairs before cabinet formation.
In the Senate commerce committee the definite intention to make the shipping subsidy bill unfinished business was announced as the Quay resolution and the Philippine bill are disposed of. Democrats doubt adjournment in June if the shipping bill is taken up, opposing prolonged debate while Hanna and Frye push for the measure.
In a convention held April 12 Bryan Washington reports that James L. Norris John A. Clark Wm FP Hart J Kell W T Whalen and W J Donovan were chosen as delegates to the national Democratic convention in Kansas City. The group is instructed to vote for renominating W J Bryan as long as possible and for reaffirming the Chicago Platform of 1896.
Plague riots at Cawnpore destroyed the segregation camp and killed 10 people including five constables. Bodies were thrown into the burning camp. Order is restored but business is suspended as troops and volunteers guard mills and factories.
John R. McLean and Mrs. McLean entertained at dinner in Washington on April 12. Guests included Admiral and Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. Perry Belmont of New York along with Mrs. Adams Brooke and Mrs. Meisener of New York.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports that Mr. Clark of Montana will not take a seat in the United States senate. The committee on privileges and elections unanimous verdict rejects his claim, leaving Clark with little chance in open senate.
The piece notes pretense of vote buying was mild and open, praising Mr. Clark as a capable citizen while condemning the era of seat buying. It argues many bought seats, calls for stronger example against corrupt senators, and contrasts Clark funding rules privately with others using public funds.
Great Falls Tribune notes the senate committee on privileges and elections unanimously ruled Senator Clark secured his seat by corrupt means, asserting there was no legal election. The piece argues the decision aligns with evidence and public sentiment, challenging Clark supporters and accusing Daly men of bias.
The committee members, described as honest men, wear no copper collars and base their verdict on the evidence and truth, council noting their impartial stance.
The report of the senate privileges and elections committee finds Senator Clark of Montana guilty of bribery in securing his seat. It declares the seat vacant and asserts the punishment is exact justice for corrupt money use and attempts to bring the United States Senate into disgrace. The report also indirectly clears Marcus Daly of conspiracy, praising him as a vigilant guardian of Montana’s honor.
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