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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
6
Anaconda Standard publishes daily and Sunday editions with subscription prices in advance. Rates shown include one year at 10.90 dollars, six months at 5.00, three months at 2.04, and one month at 1.00 with printed notice of continued publication and post office handling.
Rates listed for 10 to 16 page editions at one cent, 32 pages at two cents, 14 to 48 pages at three cents. Europe rates double local, other foreign inquiries at Main Office Standard Block Anaconda. Standard has branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls for advertising rates.
Washington Bureau addresses and newsstand locations for the Standard Publishing Company with a list of offices and dealers in New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland Kansas City and general correspondence address to the Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana.
The piece recalls the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and its transfer in New Orleans at the Cabildo. It notes Napoleon's motives, the price of 15 million plus spoliation claims, and links to the 1812 war and the Battle of New Orleans led by General Andrew Jackson. The author emphasizes the purchase’s lasting moral and civic impact on the United States and its institutions.
The report notes J Pierpont Morgan, aged sixty six, went to his office as usual a week ago as part of his daily routine. No special celebration is recorded, merely his habit of visiting the bank headquarters on weekdays, a practice followed since he became head of the firm.
The article notes Mr. Morgan’s long, active financial life and wealth amassed over decades. It questions why he remains in business at advanced age and criticizes a proposed free lunch bill as lacking necessity. The governor opposes the measure, arguing it is easily evaded and unnecessary.
A portrait of Col. Andrew J. Smith, Civil War veteran and Montana surveyor general, tracing his rise from Syracuse to Washington and Montana. It recalls his ties to Gen. Slocum, Grant’s appointment, life in Deer Lodge and Butte, later service as a general at soldiers homes, and final years in Southern California where a home incident led to shooting. The note ends recalling old Montanans’ memories as AST Tuesday morning the Stand s1.
Washington pundits doubt he can match Wu Tingfang's English fluency and seasoned stage presence though the Yale graduate delivers a solid after dinner talk in New York. Critics call the speech sensible, lacking Wu’s shimmer, as Chengtong learns the role in diplomacy while St. Louis and Montana fireworks stir public fancy.
The text explains sociologists view the free lunch as a menace and details Pennsylvania’s legislature pass and Governor Pennypacker’s veto. It quotes the governor defending the veto as upholding American jurisprudence and questions the bill’s interpretation and penalties.
The text suggests Mrs Hearst would not object to becoming first lady, viewed as an unstoppable implication of succession. It notes a political scene with a current president on the right, an ex president on the left, and aspirants nearby, while Hon David R Francis feels the pull of presidential ambitions despite surroundings.
A group in Butte contemplates recalling writer Mary MacLane to voice discontent directed at the Western Union. The movement centers on exposing perceived abuses by the telegraph company and signaling local dissatisfaction with its service.
Helena outlines a presidential programme to include laying of the corner stone of the new Montana club building under presidential auspices. The region shows interest in the May queen question this year with April’s occupancy of the box deemed unsatisfactory, especially in recent innings.
Chicago remains silent yet clings to the view that St Louis has bitten off more than it can chew. The Montana era is enthusiastic about rebuilding the day with renewed energy. The administration shows signs of activity and intent.
General Miles’s assault on war conduct is offset by President Roosevelt facing relentless opposition from the New York Sun, highlighting a bitter press clash over policy and leadership.
The city of St Louis asserts it will tolerate no displays or exhibits connected to czolgoszism, signaling a firm stance against such displays and a commitment to public order and decency.
In a quiet gathering at Mr. Francis house, Messrs Roosevelt and Cleveland refuse to discuss current issues, opting to dwell elsewhere on the day’s topics. The scene captures a symbolic retreat from public debate amid mounting political pressure.
The Montana club requests the grand stand to observe that it never batted an eye. This terse note emphasizes restraint and steadiness in proceedings, reflecting a disciplined stance amid proceedings or events referenced in the source.
Mr Francis reached a full house after drawing to a pair of aces last night. The world’s fair publicity bureau expresses hope that over the next 18 months the St Louis Messenger Boys will avoid actions that might irritate the Western audience.
Mr. Francis will inspect the backyard this morning to see if anything happened overnight that might have raised the roof. The note suggests concern about potential damage from overnight events.
AUS aroused by Justice Harlan who carries a golf manual into court to read during intermissions. Reportedly the shah of Persia has amassed more hard cash than any other ruler.
The article snapshots notable people and roles from politics culture and history. It mentions Teheran and a vast sovereign sum, Joseph Chamberlain and Sir William Harcourt, Patti the singer and her Dec nine debut, Levi Ankeny as Washington senator, Capt. Charles H. Downs Omaha pioneer, the late Dean Farrar’s critic and Spurgeon comparison, ex Governor Allen D. Candler tasked with compiling Confederate roster, and Gen. F. C. Ainsworth directing Union lists for the government.
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