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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
6
Anaconda Standard announces daily and Sunday editions with subscription rates paid in advance. Rates listed include one year 10.00, six months 5.00, three months 3.00, one month 1.90, and Sunday option. Main office listed as Standard Block Anaconda with telephone numbers for business and editorial offices.
The Standard lists branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls where advertising rates will be furnished on application.
The document lists distribution points for The Standard in Chicago San Francisco Denver and Salt Lake City with street addresses and notes that general business letters should be sent to Anaconda Montana. It records multiple city locations and a single destination for correspondence.
The Anaconda Standard assures advertisers of a bona fide paid circulation across both daily and Sunday editions, asserting a threefold lead over any other Montana newspaper. Advertising contracts will be based on this circulation guarantee.
The Atlantic City scene shows John Maguire and James Murray allegedly resolving Montana political problems. Maguire, praised for sincerity, may have discussed outcomes in private with reporters, then traveled to Philadelphia for further talks as the nation awaits Clurray's account.
It will wake up fully and realise the broad public condemnation of W A Clark and his methods. The Miner lingers in a daze while others believe Clark bribed the Montana legislature and brought disgrace to the state, a disgrace now seen as avenged by the Supreme Court ruling and a senate inquiry finding him guilty of buying his seat.
The piece argues that exposing crime is a citizen duty and condemns Clark. It questions the Miner newspaper’s stance and predicts the Miner will someday realize the truth of Clark’s guilt as echoed by a senate committee, Montana supreme court, and national press.
A reflecting analysis argues the war between Britain and the two Boer republics has drained British and Boer forces without clear gains. It notes about twenty three thousand British casualties, questions the common people’s stake, condemns mine owners for mine labor practices, and warns of heavy tax burdens and empty glory if conquest continues.
A Frederick Maryland delegation pressed Washington officials for 200000 in war damages from General Early cited by Senator Depew. He mixed dates about Barbara Frietchie with 1812 lore, admitting the error as the Frederick town noted with pride.
The article discusses the legendary Barbara Frietchie from Frederick and the disputed accuracy of the poem about her waving a flag as Confederate troops passed. It notes eyewitness discrepancies, acknowledges her loyalty, and mentions congressional consideration of Frederick's related claim.
A House military committee bill would appoint a commission to gather information on United States and state military forces and report next session. The panel would include one member from each Congress branch, two army officers, and five militia officers from regions including New England, the Middle States, the South, and the West.
The article notes Kruger's forecast on war costs being fully borne out, comparing the burden to the notable expense of Mr. Clark's seat, highlighting the dramatic scale and public commentary around political stakes.
In ongoing South African clashes the figure John Bull is forced to number the independent fighter John Frost amid mounting rivalries.
Montana professionals express alarm at Clark's plan to retain his seat awaiting vindication services and readiness to participate at a fee per person.
The natives retain an innocent bystander stance, possibly acting on a golf club theory linking bands and bears.
An observer notes Sam Hauser's understated, persistent role amid the stalled senatorial bid. The commentary emphasizes restraint and personal debt to a public figure's political arc, signaling ongoing engagement without dramatic action.
Chicago's chief of police favors hiring skilled newspaper men for detective service over the typical police detectives. He asserts the chief can detect certain matters himself.
Atlantic City New Jersey, famed resort, historically celebrates its sea-serpent yarns. The long running coastal legends intrigue visitors and residents alike, linking maritime folklore with summer leisure.
National interest theme notes the Kentucky muddle waning with few issues that remain universally prioritized. Analysts say the public’s focus moves as political debates progress and new concerns emerge.
The note suggests Rudyard Kipling travels home seeking clemency from England to avoid a sentence at St Helena for alleged literary offenses.
A New York Sun correspondent suggests McKinley and Otis as a Republican ticket and the paper voices approval. The Sun icett thinks such a pairing would please the Democratic party as well, implying broad appeal across parties.
The London press accuses Roberts of stalling and offers multiple tips to speed his pace, criticizing his waiting approach as amateurs urge swifter action.
The Putte Inter Mountain concedes Mr. Clark ran his senatorial bid differently from how Sheldon would have. The statement marks a public admission that Clark's approach diverged from the expected style associated with Sheldon.
It is understood that neither national convention will insert in its platform a plank on the Sapho question, leaving the issue without formal party endorsement.
Governor Roosevelt remains firm on not being the Republican vice presidential candidate and is prepared to defy the national convention. He implies it would be beneath him to bow to party wishes.
Amid ongoing floods and cyclones in Texas, residents face reinforced drainage, water management challenges, and emergency repairs as crews work to secure infrastructure and protect communities from further damage. Local officials urge preparedness and vigilant weather monitoring.
The remark ties Lord Roberts to the dukedom by aligning their distance with the gap to Pretoria, framing the political or strategic relation in geographic terms. The statement suggests a proportional view of prominence or influence between the figures and the city.
Sam Hauser adds fresh laurels to his reputation as a hot air generator, signaling ongoing innovations in his provocative rhetoric and public speaking persona.
The Philadelphia Inquirer denounces Clark and his works as the Quay Clark partnership appears broken and reduced to fragments. The editorial sharpens attack on Clark while highlighting the collapse of their collaboration.
A compact assessment notes South Africa as a graveyard for military reputations with several tall monuments marking past campaigns and leaders.
The text notes Mr. John Maguire praising Mr. James Murray as an able man and the sole Montana senatorial possibility observed on the Atlantic City, New Jersey beach.
The Minneapolis Journal reports the senate committee on privileges and elections unanimously voting to vacate Senator Clark's Montana seat amid strong evidence of bribery and corruption in his election. The editorial urges national reform toward direct popular elections and condemns the taint in state politics.
Washington correspondence reports Senator Clark misled by advisers as Republicans reject his attempt to join the Senate. Despite hints of resignation to avoid a harsh report, Clark vows to fight on, planning a Montana legislative bid if defeated and using wealth to influence politics.
The Chicago Times-Democrat reports that the senate committee on elections has agreed on an adverse report regarding Senator Clark. The piece notes party and procedural implications and signals upcoming legislative action.
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes the Senate elections and privileges committee unanimously recommends declaring William A. Clark unentitled to a U S Senate seat from Montana. The piece argues the move reflects a national moral awakening post Spanish American War and compares it to previous bribery scandals. It warns seating Pennsylvanian Ouay would dishonor the nation.
The passage contrasts public morality with outrage at Quay's political methods and Clark's money-driven pressures highlighting a clash of ethical standards in a campaign narrative.
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