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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard announces its daily publication and subscription terms, listing primary offices in Anaconda Butte and branches in several cities. It details editorial rooms, telephones, advertising offices, and distribution points across New York Chicago and other locations for the newspaper’s public notices.
The piece praises William Allison’s long Senate service and influence, noting his recognition for financial questions and steady moderation. It highlights his reputation for compromise, lack of magnetic force, and extensive bipartisan respect, detailing career milestones and roles.
An editorial style critique questions the Interstate Commerce Commission plan to regulate railroad dining houses, weighing if rules should curb fare, prices, and kitchen practices. It mocks the idea of official oversight extending into ingredients and beverages, while noting tensions among political papers over Hughes Taft Roosevelt.
The fragmentary text notes a drama framework from Three Wanke and critiques the material as insufficient for a full production. It contrasts the potential of Three Weeks with stronger material, suggesting Mary Mae Lane’s story as a superior literary candidate for the stage.
Attorney General Galen J. W. Speer of Cascade county issues an environmental opinion on whether national and state banks may deduct bond holdings from capital stock when assessing taxation. The ruling, aligning with Daly Bank and Trust Co. v. Board of County Commissioners, holds stockholders cannot deduct bank bonds from stock value in determining taxable shares. It cites repeated United States and state court rulings on bank stock valuation and bond inclusion.
A commission will meet in August to distribute extra pay to Montana and Kansas Spanish American War veterans. The group includes Julius Darhey and Adolph Fuessler, appointed to oversee the allocations for First Regiment volunteers and other veterans.
A special dispatch notes the adjournment of the association at Bofors where the elders and Helanted Vesations endorsed the postal banks bill. It mentions Senator Cart introducing the measure at the current session of Congress.
A garbled report notes W. J. Topgey received a state sentence for a crime at Tear Lodge after pleading guilty to multiple counts tied to forged notes. The case involves alleged fraud and a destination for imprisonment.
Special dispatch reports Colonel Ferris, a pioneer Bozeman merchant, was brought to Stanitied by his cancer, Avs. Malisa. He had long been a key trader in Bozeman and recently suffered a decline in health.
A Special Dispatch front Helena states W B Millar, head of the United States dairy office, shows last month receipts of 208 621 dollars, up from 119 30 the prior year. Madison County leads with 49 753 dollars, Peruqa second with 25 828, and Chon reau third with 38 128.
Special dispatch reports T B Sackett, aged 14, very ill at home on South Vercy Avenue. Sackett, longtime Montana resident, has ties to Port Filly and recently associated with Javits Fansford in the quay business.
A discussion of pure food laws shows state battles paved the way for federal action. Kentucky models demand plain labels while North Dakota and Michigan push publicity and enforcement. The federal effort, led by H W Wiley, aims to unify standards across interstate commerce and curb adulteration with a growing force of inspectors and cooperative state-federal work. The piece notes ongoing court fights over whiskey labeling and the need for robust enforcement to protect consumers.
There are charges and counter charges concerning affalra in this board. Until friction is removed, there is doubt about general enforcement of the law.
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