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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1902
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard entry outlines publisher details, pricing, and postal status with incomplete pricing lines and garbled ending words. It notes daily and Sunday editions, subscription rates in advance, and post office classification, but content ends abruptly with stray letters.
Stop base editions one cent for 32 page editions two cents for 48 page editions three cents papers sent to Europe cost double the above rates for other foreign countries inquire at the office for specifics.
The item lists main office in Anaconda and branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates on request. It notes Washington Bureau No. 41 Post Building and Eastern Offices in New York Nassau Street after the one Washington Street. It also cites news stands in Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Seattle Portland and directs general correspondence to Anaconda Montana.
The piece contrasts MacArthur’s Senate testimony praising Filipinos with Funston and Miles criticizing colonial methods. It notes Major Waller’s court martial for cruelty in Samar and cites Sun Yat Sen’s leadership and the Chinese Progressive Society’s influence in America.
The president’s Charleston visit highlights a financially poor exposition with scarce patronage. Buffalo’s deficit exceeds Charleston’s, but Charleston still faces heavy losses given its small admissions and low midway revenue. Few southern states contributed displays, while Washington’s government treasures filled many features.
A dispatch reports growing rebel strength in Kwangsi despite earlier claims of decisive defeat. Official Canton notices say the imperial treasury is powerless against the rebels as conflict continues with mounting losses.
Critics weigh Kipling’s Rhodes verses against Tennyson and Poe. The New York Times doubts the haste, while Tennyson’s longer obituary-style work is seen as better planned. The piece suggests Kipling’s best near approach. otherwise his output wanes and his grip weakens.
London cables claim Helen of Troy gained stunning beauty from a skin lotion. The mixture allegedly used egg, bicarbonate of soda, and seltzer water to create a magic glow. The tale notes ancient apothecaries and contrasts past uses of seltzer with modern drinks.
The text muses that seltzer and its place in creation elude Helen’s era and that modern skin lotions conceal many odd ingredients. It hints a patent medicine man may have discovered the secret, possibly through his own inner consciousness, though no names are given.
A column surveys proposals to shift inaugurations from March 4 to an April last Thursday date to avoid severe weather. It notes motives from landlords and shopkeepers in Washington, hints at broader reform, and references events from Brussels to South Africa. It also mentions Major Waller’s acquittal, Admiral Schley, and other contemporaries with satirical and critical observations.
The passage notes the bill will exclude the senate from other business for only two more days, suggesting limited duration of the obstruction. It contrasts priorities with Rhodes and Kipling in a reflective political aside.
Fifteen fashionable men and women plunged into the North River when a gang plank to a float broke. Fifteen landed on the float and twenty fell into the launch and boats. Rescuers pulled all to safety within twenty minutes. many sustained head and body injuries. Relatives of Austrian officers were among the sufferers.
Major Lyttleton W. T. Waller of the Marine Corps was acquitted by a court martial on charges of killing natives on Samar without trial. The jury voted 11 to 2 in favor of acquittal.
A plan reported by the Constitution outlines a proposal by F. J. Underwood of New York to issue 60 million dollars in capital stock for a New Jersey incorporated company. The offer would buy mill owners property at up to 120 percent of replacement cost, paying half in preferred and half in common stock, contingent on 60 percent of Southern mills agreeing.
Local world’s fair officials in St Louis dispute National Commissioners Allen and Carter who said the U S and foreign governments were not ready for the opening. Exposition officials say postponement is not necessary unless forced by inaction of those assisting construction. President Francis was away and could not comment.
Mrs Sarah L Williams died at home in Toledo after reaching age 80. widow of Joseph R Williams former Balderu proprietor and editor and long prominent public figure in Michigan and Ohio. She led Toledo's Sunday Journal and founded and edited the Ballot Box advocating woman suffrage.
Alfred Jones a rich farmer and uncle of District Attorney Jones was murdered at his home near Uniontown as three burglars robbed the house. One shot him through the head and the trio then locked his two sisters in the kitchen while looting his chest. Regulary they escaped and left no trace. The chest held valuables Jones was rumored to keep.
President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson arrived in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania to confer with striking mine workers. The workers reject the Indianapolis agreement claimed by Mitchell and Robinson.
In St Petersburg on April 14 Consul Campbell travels to the United States to resign and Hay. The Rawitz family seeks the Warsaw post after Joseph Rawitz’s death with Vladislaw Rawitz favored by Holloway Tower. Campbell’s bid faces exequatur issues amid name and birth-place disputes and an elopement scandal. Campbell withdraws amid mounting pressure.
Madrid reports the tower of the cathedral at Cienta collapsed after a grand mass, destroying three adjoining houses and part of the cloisters. Two bodies and several injured were recovered. many more may be entombed as the remainder of the structure threatens to fall.
London reports brief Klerksdorp talks suggest Boers found a basis for negotiation. Transfer of negotiations to Pretoria with Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner present fuels belief of imminent peace proposals. Boer delegates at Brussels and The Hague say they will raise no opposition if terms are honorable and maximum demands are accepted.
London April 14 The Pekin Times correspondent reports a meeting of allied commanders in Tientsin agreeing to maintain the provisional government until the forts are destroyed or by July 1. China would take restored administration only after accepting conditions guaranteeing international interests including not fortifying or rebuilding the forts.
London papers publish lengthy obituaries for the late Rev. Dr. T De Witt Talmage praising his influence in religious life. The Daily Chronicle notes his voice hushed at last but raised for humanity and ranks him with Spurgeon.
Chief Justice Burford of the territorial supreme court holds that recent city elections in Chandler Lawton and other towns in the new southwestern counties are void due to special proclamation. Only the regular election next year will be legal.
In Hill county Ellis county candidate J A Beall carried the county over Congressman Dudley G Wooten. The result assures Beall the nomination in the Texas Democratic primary.
A schooner Halcyon from Gray's Harbor reports passing a large quantity of freshly cut pine lumber 100 miles southwest of the Columbia river on April 5. The same voyage, 50 miles west of Point Gorda, the Halcyon sighted a large three masted schooner in distress or adrift.
An assorted lot of about 50 twisted and Latin foulards sold historically for values up to 1 75 dollars each. Readers are urged to inspect print notices for bargains before buying to ensure fair value and avoid regret.
The lumber laden schooner Bella arrived today seven days out after being bar bound at Suislaw for three or four months. Fore and main topmasts and lower masthead were lost. Several other vessels were also bar bound but many have lately found opportunities to sail.
The porte approves the consecration of Mer Firmilian as bishop of Uskub. A Servian and opposed by Bulgarians, he was not consecrated earlier due to Bulgarian pressure. Sofia University objects, the Bulgarian archbishop may resign, and officials fear outbreaks from the move.
Paris April 18. This American day at the Long Champs races saw W K Vanderbilt with Illinois a warm favorite in the Prix Jocquart finish third. Bright was unplaced in the Prix de la Seine. J Reiff rode two winners and two seconds. J H Martin and Milton Henry each rode one first and one second. Archie McIntyre had one win and J B Rigby finished with one second and one third.
Thousands witnessed a fight in Juarez Mexico between a Nubian lion and a Samalayuca bull. The bull escaped fatal harm, while the lion was gored 25 times and likely died. Mexican authorities halted the spectacle as the lion collapsed.
Paris reports a Franco American banquet on May 24 to celebrate the dedication of the Count de Rochambeau statue in Washington. Mayor of Vendome, Rochambeau birthplace, will preside, linking Paris to the U S ceremony.
Twenty-Five Thousand Short. St. Joseph Mo April 13 Lee Gallagher former paying teller of the First National bank of Buchanan county, arrested last Wednesday on embezzlement charges, confessed today that his shortage would be more than $25,000. He will be arraigned tomorrow.
President Castro reshuffles command in the campaign against revolutionists. General Fandeo is disgraced after desertion near Carupano. General Escalante leaves Carupano for Caracas, to be replaced by General Castillo who brings 2 guns and 600 men to reinforce 1,200 troops there. Monagas forces retreat toward Clarines. no changes at Barcela, Carupano, or Cumana. A bomb exploded near the British legation in Caracas with no damage.
The semi annual conference of the Church of Latter Day Saints closed at Finsbury hall London. Leaders from Liverpool and other towns attended with President Morris of London saying a revival is satisfactory across Britain and the continent and that devout Christians are drawn to the simple faith.
A spring snowstorm began in western Nebraska with six inches reported at Kimball. Despite the fresh snowfall, temperatures remained seasonable and most of the snow melted as it fell.
Stricken by drought, Austin reports Governor Sayers has studied Zapata County conditions and issued a relief appeal for Texas citizens to aid the drought stricken area due to a severe protracted drouth.
Horace Resley of Cumberland Maryland died at age 87. He invented the locomotive pilot in 1840 and contributed to other railroad appliances, shaping early rail travel.
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