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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1900
Page
6
The notice lists publication details for The Anaconda Standard and Standard Publishing Company. It covers mail classifications and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including annual and short-term periods, along with office location and contact placeholders.
The Standard has branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls where advertising rates will be furnished on application.
The Standard lists its Washington Bureau address and where to find copies in Chicago San Francisco Denver and Salt Lake City news stands. It also notes all general business letters and correspondence should be sent to Anaconda Montana.
The Anaconda Standard assures advertisers of a bona fide held circulation daily and Sunday, claiming three times the circulation of any Montana newspaper. Advertising contracts will be drawn with this Guarantee in mind.
The Montana press previews the Standard Easter number set for tomorrow morning. Readers welcomed past special editions including the tenth anniversary, soldiers, Thanksgiving, and Christmas issues, and the Easter issue promises 32 pages of artful home production.
The piece attacks Mr. Clark and argues the U S Constitution grants Congress sole power to determine elections, returns, and qualifications. It mocks the Inter Mountain’s stance on a senate challenge to a Montana election outcome and condemns bribery as a fraud that invalidates acts.
The piece argues not all fraud is bribery but all bribery involves fraud. It questions expulsion as a remedy, noting a two thirds vote is required if a member's election is valid. It mocks a Granite Street reformer and endorses letting Mr. Clark “fight it out to a finish,” suggesting his Senate endgame would be clear to any dullard.
Washington reports say Clark’s lobbying group damaged his bid for senator by crude tactics. In Helena they helped him briefly but in Washington their methods backfired, leaving Clark exposed to anti corruption sentiment. Montana voters view the scandal as a blow to state honor and reject further bribery attempts.
A Newark local agent for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is described as gentle and compassionate, yet his wife seeks a divorce alleging repeated striking, choking and verbal abuse. The piece muses on dual natures and oddities in human behavior.
The article notes Paris opens its spring French exposition today with full events starting tomorrow Easter Sunday. Parisian fete day promises a double holiday as the city celebrates the exposition with widespread festivities and a lively, wide open atmosphere.
The author asserts the Paris exposition will break records and outshine prior fairs, stating that future world expositions will dwarf current ones and urging Americans to attend if possible, noting travel costs and potential steerage options for those who have not booked passage.
The Houston Post marks its fifteenth anniversary with a progressive up-to-date edition. The paper highlights its thriving community status and daily enterprise as among the most interesting newspapers in the Southern United States.
Report notes Lord Roberts lacking horse shoes besides horses and that the Prince of Wales congratulates himself over a boy anarchist who fired twice at him not learning to shoot in the Transvaal.
A historical note urges Admiral Dewey to pull his boom from circulation, highlighting a strategic stance or action connected to his authority and the naval context.
A historical note suggests former Pennsylvania Governor Pattison or Massachusetts resident George Fred Williams could serve as secretary to William Jennings Bryan in his dealings with President McKinley. The remark frames a potential administrative pairing in the Bryan camp.
The query asks whether Garr Bywater McLaughlin Hannah Beasley and Marceves will push for vindication in the next election cycle. The phrasing suggests speculation about political moves and possible future demands by named individuals.
Rumors spread in London that Lord Roberts may be afflicted with Sulleritis, stirring concern among his circle and public observers about his health. No official confirmation yet.
In the Clark case, Roger Foster drew attention for his conspicuous antics described as monkey shines throughout the proceedings.
A neighborhood event brings together many participants as they color Easter eggs, enjoying a lighthearted shell game of creativity and competition. Local families, volunteers, and children gather to craft bright designs and share in the holiday spirit.
Standard correspondents announce the farmers in their districts have finished spring plowing. They request omitting the harrowing details.
The article notes that Americans favor Admiral Dewey over presidential grandstanding, preferring a restrained public persona. It highlights public sentiment toward leadership style without dramatic political theatrics.
The Chicago Journal reports Senator Clark of Montana arranged with a Kansas City innkeeper to provide three meals daily and lodging for 20 Montana delegates. The plan exceeds Montana’s entitled delegates by 14, though many of Clark’s allies are expected to attend.
The text notes Governor Smith remains unfazed by the Helena Independent’s bold double lead and two column disruption, likening it to the Supreme Court during the Wellcome case trial.
A vivid line recalls a pretty Easter girl in a hat as Solomon’s mythic splendor contrasts with a scarecrow figure. The remark hints at a playful comparison between biblical grandeur and rural mockery in a quiet scene.
Lord Roberts signals a Christmas termination of the Boer War, viewing the holiday as a fitting moment to conclude hostilities amid negotiations and strategic moves.
The Washington correspondent for the Butte Inter Mountain reports that W A Clark has sustained a serious reverse in British military parlance, indicating a significant setback.
A fragment notes Mrs Dewey regrets not being the wife of his companion and in control of his affairs seven or eight months earlier in the game.
The Puerto Rico act imposes a vast workload and responsibility on the Republican Party explanation bureau as they craft messaging and defend the measure. The move heightens pressure on party spokespeople to articulate the act’s purpose and impact amid partisan scrutiny.
The text notes that Irish courtesy during the queen's visit does not equate to British patriotism. It stresses that Irish affection for the queen is secondary to love of Ireland, highlighting national pride over royal sentiment.
The Sunday closing movement faces an insurmountable obstacle at the Paris exposition as organizers resist broader Sabbath relaxation. Local advocates weigh next steps amid limited concessions and ongoing public debate.
A brisk note compares General Otis's fading from public view to General Alger's earlier retreat, stating Otis vanished from prominence several minutes sooner in the same era.
If Mr. Clark chooses to pursue it next fall his supposed vindication could turn into a leg pullers carnival. The remark hints at public skepticism surrounding his stance and potential antics by critics.
The article notes anticipation that General Kitchener will deliver several victories as listed in the official South African programme. It emphasizes the expectation of his performance fulfilling billed outcomes.
The question asks how many falls Mr Clark wants taken out of him in reference to next fall. It seeks a numeric goal or plan tied to the fall season as stated by or about Mr Clark.
The lector notes that the closing days of Lent show a notably weak demand for sackcloth and ashes, indicating subdued participation in penitential observances. The report contrasts expectations with the sparse usage amid the religious season.
The Washington Times reports Senator Mason will give brief remarks in a eulogy for Mr Clark as part of senatorial courtesy. The act requires a formal speech by an appointed or designated official.
The French steamer Georges Croise lies wrecked near Santo Domingo harbor with four dead. Captain Francisco Cathmen reportedly deserted the doomed ship as survivors—among them two passengers and two sailors—were rescued. Investigations say Cathmen reached shore safely then vanished.
Washington report says Chairman Hepburn will seek unanimous consent to take up the Nicaraguan canal bill on May 1 with little chance of objection. If blocked, a special rules order may set May 1 for action. Senate Republicans prefer passing the ship subsidy bill now and the canal bill in the house this session.
Washington dispatch reports favorable indications for promoting Major General Miles to lieutenant general and Brigid er General Corbin to major general through an army appropriation bill amendment offered by Senator Lodge. The allied interests suggest a large senate vote and House acceptance.
A report that American Steel & Wire plans a Pacific coast cable plant for Honolulu cable is not confirmed locally. The bill requires American manufacture and the company is believed likely to receive the contract if awarded by the Senate.
John Addison Porter resigns due to ill health and the president accepts. The resignation takes effect May 1. George HB Cortelyou of New York, current assistant secretary, is appointed to succeed him.
A Denver story from Colorado Springs reports Nellie Lewis received a verdict of 50 000 dollars against Sam Strong, Cripple Creek mining magnate, in a breach of promise suit for 250 000 dollars.
Buffalo April 13 Richard Mansfield canceled all dates prior to April 23 due to laryngitis and left Buffalo tonight for New York to receive medical treatment.
The Illinois Manufacturers' association urged an early revision of the war revenue tax at its meeting last night in Chicago. The group pressed for adjustments to ease business burdens and support wartime production efforts.
The converted cruiser Buffalo will leave the Brooklyn Navy Yard tomorrow afternoon and proceed directly to the League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The move signals a routine redeployment of naval assets.
The Buffalo will carry 60 men from the receiving ship Vermont, plus 90 at Philadelphia and 450 more at the Norfolk navy yard. When it returns in September all will be first class seamen. Its itinerary spans the Azores, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Gravesend, Christiana, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Kiel, and Havre or Rouen with a Paris exposition visit possible for officers and men.
Admiral Dewey and William Jennings Bryan will attend a Lake Side club celebration in Chicago on May 1 marking Bryan presidential candidacy and the Manila hero’s return to public life. Both leaders said the meeting would give them pleasure and they agreed to participate separately in the same program.
Louisa Hoffman, once a lady's maid to Mrs. Reubens, sues for 100000 in damages alleging confinement in Havana and a lunatic asylum at Mrs. Reubens' instigation. Mrs. Reubens, now in the city, denies any involvement in the sanity examination.
Ex minister to China Charles Denby spoke in Evansville about China and the open door credit to American missionaries. John W. Foster presided as Denby warned against hostile camps and unequal duties under leases. He commented on potential control of Manchuria and other regions and said Philippines fate depends on the insurrection.
Atlanta April 13 telegraphers strike on the Southern railway shows improvement at midnight with passenger trains arriving closer to schedule and freight trains beginning to move. Officials insist the situation has remained normal and has not changed.
I D Phelps a former La Porte mayor, Civil War veteran, died aged 78. He was captured by Confederates and confined in Libby Prison for over a year. He led a tunneling party with Colonel Walker, escaped briefly, was recaptured, and exchanged in March 1865 at Charlotte North Carolina.
The Packers and Nailers union with 0 members demanded restoration of the 1895 wage scale from flour millers in Minneapolis. Wages then were 2.25 and 2.75 a day but were cut 0.35. The matter was referred to the Trades and Labor Council and a strike decision will follow.
The first through sleeper from New Orleans over the Southern Pacific resumed service after the Texas overflow. The Sunset Limited between New Orleans and San Francisco will be discontinued for the season with the last trains from New Orleans on April 17 and 19 and the final trains from San Francisco on April 12.
Two boilers in the Riverside plant of the National Tube company exploded today sending boilers 150 feet and destroying three buildings and boilers in the steel works. Several workmen were injured two seriously. The tube works were not affected. Loss amount not stated.
Southern railway officials report Powell’s strike order was not generally followed and say they have sufficient crew to replace strikers. Both the Southern and Alabama Great Southern lines are hampered in train movements by the action.
In Columbia Tennessee on April 13 the Seventh district Republicans elected delegates to the national convention. They were instructed for William McKinley for president and for Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff of New York for vice president.
Dr. F E Benjamin Andrews left Chicago for Lincoln to meet state university regents and survey the institution whose chancellorship has been offered. He will decide on acceptance within a few days.
At a Chicago meeting, banana dealers from Michigan Texas Oregon and Ohio announced plans to create a new corporation. The group aims to coordinate marketing and sales across distant markets and standardize practices in banana trade.
A new company will import bananas cocoa peanuts and other fruits from hot climates. It will charter vessels and may buy plantations in Central and South America. Capital stock is set at 100000 with potential rise to 250000.
A Helena Herald report of a committee hearing finds Senator Clark never legally elected, declares his seat vacant, and censures his conduct and campaign spending. It notes alleged illegal dealings with supporters and destruction of vouchers, framing the action as corrupt behavior.
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