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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists its publishing and postal information for the Daily and Sunday editions. It notes the Standard Publishing Company as publisher and proprietor with address Standard Block, Anaconda, and mentions subscription rates and office telephones.
Branch offices and contact details for The Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana along with foreign advertising offices in New York Chicago and a network of newsstands across major cities including New York Brentano's Union Square Chicago Vanderslice Minneapolis Kavanaugh's San Francisco Palace Hotel Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland Kansas City and others.
The article recounts John P. Morgan as a central figure in controversial wildcat ventures funded to influence finance and politics. It contrasts his promoter role with decline in project valuations, and notes General Miles’ long military career and retirement amid public praise and mixed criticism.
The article recalls General Nelson A Miles retiring from the Army at age seventy despite a storied career as a Civil War veteran and Indian fighter. It notes tensions with presidents and war officials, a vanity that grew with age, and lingering grievances that colored his final days in service.
Anaconda Elks staged a home talent minstrel show that drew a very large audience and earned praise for its thorough preparation and worthy performances. The event showcased town talent and reflects credit on the Anaconda Elks lodge.
New York papers critiqued Rome and other outlets for sensational yet inaccurate Friday through Saturday coverage of the papal election. They claim Sarto's selection was largely foreseen by insiders, yet public announcements surprised observers near the Vatican.
An account from The Standard Union describes President with his family traveling to divine services in Oyster Bay when a cyclist blocked the road and hurled profane abuse as the carriage neared the church driveway. The incident drew attention to rider conduct during a public passage.
The account claims the president asked Secret Service to eject a man near Mrs. Roosevelt and children without pressing charges. The piece condemns the man’s abusive language in their presence and argues the president could have restrained or punished him more directly, noting public reactions to dignity and force.
A correspondent notes that Rome became the Italian capital in September 1876 after Victor Emmanuel's troops seized the city. The move followed France's withdrawal post Sedan and Napoleon III's fall, ending papal secular power in the Papal States.
A mosaic of garbled lines references radium sight, Wall Street, Hutte baseball stock, Vallee Schwab, Calamity Jane obituaries, Charles M Schwab, floral tributes, Calamity Jane, Buties recovery, August, General Young, and Mr Bryan. The text blends satire and misread fragments across personas and events with no clear narrative.
A suggestion in Washington would memorialize General Miles with a life-size equestrian statue. The remark frames his memory amid a period of national prosperity and steady economic conditions.
The eminent American figure known as the sultan of Sulu contributes to national amusement once more, sparking public interest in the festive scene.
The Folk campaign presents a strong and substantial bid for governor, riding atop a broad wave of support that challenges established power structures in Missouri politics.
Special correspondence from Virginia City reports no actual clash between Kearsarge and Apex miners nine miles south. Contractors continue sinking a 200 foot shaft, while Kearsarge and Apex crews operate with reduced forces. Foundry and cyanide plant work progresses near U S Grant mine, overseen by Walter M. Brown. Court-appointed appraisers file land damages totals amid Madison Canyon cases. Local baseball, marriages, and notable deaths mark a busy day in Virginia City.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Roy Campbell and Miss Gertrude Watson were thrown from a buggy after a horse ran away near Red Lodge. Both were uninjured as the horse freed itself and dashed on toward Ward.
Sheriff H E Benner arrived in RaTepell to return Mrs Daniel Burns to Great Falls. She faces charges of stealing a diamond stud valued at $125 from Reynolds of Great Falls amid a divorce suit she recently filed.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Havre details that the body of Stanley was found, with authorities beginning investigations into the death. The terse update notes the discovery location and ongoing inquiries by local police.
H Pence found dead in a toilet room of a Montana Central train yesterday morning. Embalmed by Undertaker Sikinstead and shipped to Indianapolis. Pence, a plumber from Chouteau Montana, was en route to Chicago. Death caused by hemorrhage due to tuberculosis. post mortem by Dr D S McKenzie.
Ryan and Kelly were bound over to the district court on grand larceny charges after a preliminary hearing in Livingston. Witness Frank Foster of Eau Claire testified. he was travelling east from Tacoma when separated from his mercy. Bond set at $20 each, they have not posted. Small bond draws comment.
Bar Harbor Me Aug 7 information was received that a torpedo boat destroyer in the war maneuvers sighted the enemy off Bar Harbor last night. The vessels are too far from shore for observers on the landing to watch their movements.
Mayer Garner appointed Aldermen Nolan Pitts and Wilson to the joint library board and city council committee to oversee Carnegie library construction. The panel will meet Monday to select plans and push completion without delay. In the same town Fred Moberry of Big Timber was arrested on a saddle theft charge per Sheriff Fallang. The city also ordered a cement sidewalk on Lewis Street for the New Wheatside School. In Billings a switch mishap blocked the NP main line for about an hour near Yellowstone mills. Miles City reports George Miles returned from Powder river with a cattle band.
News from Miles City to Helena notes road cut off between Mizpan and Knowlton shortening five miles. The Conrad Banking company seeks tax relief but is denied for double assessment. a surplus was added. George Hofman fined for assault in Fort Benton. Gambling hearings planned in Havre. county board of equalization in Livingston faces many objections. Doubts arise over assessments, including Montana Coal and Coke company’s machinery value. Doyle sentenced for baggage claim. various county equalization actions expected in Craig area. Constable Bickle replevins a band of horses from Chester. Hare Havre owner linked to Fenton. Judge Knowles sets date in U S court.
Numerous short items report hearings and real estate talks in Miles City and Fargo. a hotel deal with James H. Rhoades in Leiton hotel property. Bishop Brandel called to Livingston for confirmation and sermon duties. Fort Harrison and Fort Missoula rifle contests and a baseball game at Central Park. Marguerite Emerson's death in Bozeman at age 14. Black estate hearing adjournment to Aug 24. Lillian Hollister to visit Great Falls with reception planned. Nej hart ferry service discontinued. U S court adjourned to Aug 17.
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