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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
8
The readable fragment provides publishing details for The Anaconda Standard with rates and offices. It mentions daily and Sunday editions, subscription pricing, and mailing info but lacks any specific news events or names to summarize.
The Standard notes branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls where advertising rates are provided on application.
Washington Bureau like street references list where The Standard is available in Chicago San Francisco Denver and Salt Lake City newsstands. It notes distribution at specific venues and addresses and directs general correspondence to Anaconda Montana.
The Anaconda Standard states advertisers receive a bona fide paid circulation three times greater than any Montana newspaper. It says advertising contracts will be made based on this circulation guarantee.
The editorial contends Mr. Clark should resign to spare Montana further disgrace, criticizing his continued stance and warning that vindication is impossible. It rejects claims of opposing his return and urges him to quit and seek quiet away from public life.
Eastern press tone argues Mr Clark was poorly advised from start to finish in his senatorial bid. The piece notes he surrounded himself with embittered political figures and that his own judgment ultimately governs, though he may have been misled by associates.
The piece accuses Senator Clark of being misled by friends and political agents, warning that a floor contest would expose bribery records and harm the committee. It denounces his vanity and ambition, and doubts his judgment, urging resignation over a drawn out fight.
The National League shrinks to eight clubs with Cleveland Louisville Baltimore and Washington dropped. Brooklyn gains players from Baltimore and is favored to lead with Boston. Pittsburgh and St Louis improve. Montana hopes for a state league revival as ball rolls in May making baseball the main outdoor public sport.
The piece questions why 63 000 American troops stay in the Philippines if most natives favor U S rule and why General Otis divided the islands into departments. It notes the insurgents’ near Manila and compares costs, warning about the financial burden of maintaining a large white army in Asia.
The author questions the benefits of expansion citing八superb war expenditures and an annual eighty million dollar cost to hold distant islands. They compare Mantle and McKinley's stance to spread-eagleism and warn that the purported prosperity is illusory and financed by debt.
The Southern Society for the Promotion of the Study of Race Conditions in the South plans its first interstate session in Montgomery in May. The circular outlines debate on negro franchise, education, religion, social order, anti lynching measures, and penalties for crimes against women, aiming to educate public opinion in the North and South.
The Minneapolis Times reports a unanimous senate committee finding Senator Clark of Montana unseated for bribery and corrupt methods in Montana legislature entry. A governor appointment would not erase accusations. Clark faces likely expulsion per Senate jurisdiction. The Denver Republican confirms a unanimous committee vote to unseat, with broad support and resignation unlikely before action.
Reports from the Philadelphia Times and Denver Times describe Senate committees calling for W A Clark of Montana to be removed for corrupt election influence. The inquiry cites bought votes and perjury, noting the committee's unanimous stance against Clark and praising the decision as a stand against moneyed political corruption.
The Boston Herald notes that a Senate committee and its sustaining Senate vote could influence the country. It argues corruption is widespread, not just in Montana, with bribes hidden in subtle forms. It warns that blunt frankness mocks conscience and that reforms must reach aspiring politicians to deter wrongdoing.
The Houston Post reports the country’s conscience will approve the committee on privileges and elections findings and urges vigorous public vigilance and Senate vigilance against boodlers. It backs W. A. Clark of Montana for president and Brigham H. Roberts of Utah for vice president, with a call to be vindicated.
W A Clark notes that wealth disparities feel notable as he reflects on earnings. He remarks that his funds do not measure up to those of others, highlighting a personal take on financial inequality.
London telegraph states Lord Roberts reports Wepener surrounded but under attack with Boers covering routes from Reddershoro and Rouxville. Brabant and Hart’s brigade reinforce, Rouxville retaken, arrests made. Rain disrupts marches. Kenhardt reports 200 Transvaalers attacking Dopaspoort with two killed and one wounded on our side.
An autograph letter from the Afghan ameer pledges support for Britain yet criticizes its aloof stance toward Russia and Herat. He states Afghanistan cannot endure further intrigues and urges decisive action rather than talk, citing 21 years of alliance and predicting imminent danger.
Missoula records show deeds transferring property on sections in townships 15 north 22 and 15 north 23 west, with values up to $2,000. Filings include a water right in Hargrave spring for irrigation and domestic use, and quartz location notices for Black Diamond Elfin and Black Bird claims in the Wallace district. Locators include A. M Stevens, John Tomfohr, Edward Trudeau, and J. P. Menard.
Fred Thiede, a stranger in Missoula, died at the hospital from pneumonia contracted last week in Butte. A 21 year old formerly of Eureka Utah, he planned to move to Idaho. His mother resides in Utah and a married sister also lives there. Funeral arrangements await word from his mother.
Josie Heyfron daughter of Mr and Mrs D J Heyfron and sister of Sergeant Heyfron died this afternoon at the parental home East Front street Missoula aged fifteen after three to four days of pneumonia Her mother is dangerously ill and the family has received many expressions of sympathy Josie was a well known popular Missoula girl aided by broad local friendship
At the Missoula Episcopal church ten members were confirmed by Bishop Brewer of Helena who presided and gave an instructive address. The group includes J. a. Latimer and his daughter Edna Greenough Fay Murray Viola Anabel Rosas Ruth Warren Fannie Hathaway Maud Treveauta Maud Mason Ida Mason. Easter collection reached 250 dollars as preparations begin for the June Episcopal convocation in Missoula.
Missoula on April 17. W P Ketcham local manager of Copper Bell Mining Company at Clinton reports all operations in excellent shape. Granite claim now producing ore ready for shipment and other company claims showing up well. Ketcham to return to the mines on Wednesday’s train.
J T Morrin and FE G Galvain, two young men longtime Helena residents, took a city visit with friend Sweeney in Missoula. They plan to live at Cape Nome and will spend time in Spokane and Seattle before moving on.
George Clynick general superintendent of the Big Blackfoot Milling company left for Miles City and Fort Keough for several days to oversee company business on a regular quarterly trip.
Missoula report notes only three drunks and disorderlies were arrested Monday night. They were arraigned today before the justice courts. two received 10 day sentences to the county jail, and one was given five days.
Dying in Missoula on April 17, farmer Bradley, previously mentioned in the Standard, worsened last night after a period of improvement. A physician was summoned and he is not expected to live through the night.
Paris bound Fred Grill of Hamilton visits Mr and Mrs Grill in Missoula for a week before leaving for Paris to attend the exposition. He is a brother of Julius Grill of this city.
In Missoula on April 17 recognition returns to Mrs William Phillips who had been described as out of her mind. Her condition improves daily and she will soon be well again. Her husband has joined her at her side and she now recognizes him.
Mrs H L Marcus returned from a several week stay in California. She noted fine weather during her trip and enjoyed the visit which related to an estate of a relative.
An immense assortment of ladies vests in Swiss ribbed fabric, sleeveless with square necks offered in plain white and pink and blue stripes. A remarkable underwear value and not to be missed.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at 714 Cherry Street to settle year end business and consider transferring the May state convention from Bozeman to Butte. Messages from state president Alice N. Barnes from Jamestown, California were read. Eva Webster’s eye operation progress was reported, and plans were made for a Demorest medal contest and support of the national memorial fund.
In Frankfort Kentucky Judge Cantrell overruled demurrers by Democrats in the minor state officers case and sustained Republicans. The Colson murder trial of Lieutenant Halbert Scott and others was to begin with absent key witnesses and special deputies sent for. The court adjourned to 1 20 PM to determine readiness for trial as the Colson case was called.
The grand jury reports indictments for willful murder in the Goebel case. Caleb Powers John Powers Charles Finley Wharton Golden W H Culton named as accessories. Henry B F Yout sey Berry Howard Jim Howard Harland Whittaker Dick Coombs charged as principals. Prosecution represented by Franklin and Burton Vance. Colonel Carson defendant represented by J A Scott B G Williams T C Houk and E F Minnet. Frankfort Kentucky April 17.
Telegraphic advices from Alberni report the coast ing steamer Clayoquet picked up by the Willapa with a broken shaft and three feet of water in the hold. She struck rough weather returning from Clayoquet where cannery supplies had been dispatched. The captain and crew escaped to shore and were later taken back to Clayoquet town by Indians.
In 1898 Zanzibar markets received 278,829 pounds of good ivory, indicating a large scale collection and sale of tusks. The figure reflects substantial trade activity and demand for ivory in the region during the period.
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