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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
12
The fragment lists subscription rates and postal matter for The Anaconda Standard with references to daily and Sunday issues, months and years, and internal postal and room numbers. It appears to be a partial, garbled header or masthead with publishing identifiers and contact lines.
Butte address at 298 East Broadway lists Bell phone 422 and Independent phone 1422, with 130 Higgins Avenue noted for telephone access.
Advertising manager J Morton lists The Standard available at numerous city stands across the United States including New York Chicago Kansas City Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Houston Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland with addresses for each location. All general business letters and current correspondence should be addressed to Anaconda Montana.
A portrait of Senator Aldrich as all powerful in Senate leadership and tariff bill maneuvering. It contrasts Mark Hanna’s party control with Aldrich’s Senate dominance, noting Dolliver and others’ opposition yet Aldrich advances the bill and politics.
The annual International Typographical Union convention begins this week in St Joseph Missouri. Officers reports are ready with President James M Lynch highlighting the year s major events. The health campaign against tuberculosis and unsanitary workrooms feature prominently. The executive council discusses insurance or burial benefits and life insurance investigations.
The council backs a flat $1,000 burial benefit per member or a graded $200 to $600 plan, with member ballot to gauge support. Secretary Treasurer J W Hays reports year ending May 381 1909 expenditures at $458,961.73, treasury balance $258,728.47, 509 burial benefits paid totaling $38,175, average good standing members about 44,921, old age pension expenditures $69,550.35, fund balance $159,767.17.
Washington society chatter notes Taft’s tariff talks at the White House with guests including the vice president. Commentators speculate about Sherman’s role, but observers say he will likely be the Senate’s presiding officer and have little influence on committee naming or party strategy.
In St. Petersburg illiteracy limits newspapers to educated elites. The Slovo faces suspension for lack of readers while the Novoe Vremya claims the largest city circulation at about 33 000. Other papers run near 10 000 subscriptions, reflecting a country where over 75 percent of army recruits cannot read or write.
Press dispatches reveal the New York legislature intends to revive the tramp nuisance by proposing a farm colony for able bodied vagrants. The plan would force work and require regular bathing, aiming to deter begging and stealing and possibly push tramps to other states. The piece argues such measures reflect a harsh view of the homeless.
For his living, the same as honest men. There is plenty of work for him, and, like his thrifty brothers, he should earn his bread by the sweat of his brow in honest toil, not by counting ties, dodging bulldogs and terrifying the timid housewife.
In Spokane this week the irrigation congress will run daily sessions drawing leaders from business finance and government. Cabinet officers senators and governors will attend while topics span forestry reclamation waterways roads and farming with a federal irrigation projects overview highlighted by the Standard.
Chicago report describes Mrs Rosa Payton's ashes placed in a metal box and sunk in Lake Michigan from an excursion steamer. The act fulfilled her wish to scatter near the Alpena wreck site where her husband disappeared twenty nine years earlier as the vessel foundered with many others.
Horoscopic reading advises Slough off the old adopt new methods and pursue bold plans under Mars and Moon favor. Warns employees to avoid office quarrels while self employed face costly rival contests. surgeons, uniformed workers, and trades gain favorable signals. Far-ranging admonitions on herbs, flame safety, and vanity in children born today.
John C. Diehl aged 21 son of George M. Diehl, former Hamburg America manager in New York, was found dead in a clay hole on the outskirts of Chicago. No violence signs, leading to the conclusion he died by his own action after attempting to borrow $5 until his allowance arrived.
Well known railroader Arthur Welby dies in Denver at age? He helped build the Denver and Rio Grande through the Royal Gorge and served ten years as its general superintendent. At death he was vice president of the Larami e Northwestern project and had earlier been general manager of Peru's railroads for two years.
Peter Jackson a leading citizen in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania swallowed his false teeth during a drink today Surgeons forced the teeth into his stomach then removed them by an operation Jackson remains in critical condition but may recover
A reflective note on preferring quiet moments when alone versus having an Ind telephone in the home, highlighting the tension between privacy and connectivity. The fragment hints at domestic technology influencing personal space and social expectations.
Charles Foster Willard of New York City piloted the Golden Flyer of the New York Aeronautic Society near Mineola Long Island today. He completed three full turns, tracing two thirds of a circle in a display of early aviation skill. A cautionary adage about lost and found relief is noted.
In Riverside, Aug 8, George Van Dyke of Lancaster New Hampshire a prominent New England lumberman and his chauffeur were killed when their car plunged over a Connecticut river cliff. Both died from their injuries.
Western Electric Co lists electric fans starting at 13 50 in a brief ad. The sale is centered at 102 E. Park Street with no other products shown. The offer highlights affordable household cooling options from a known brand.
Nine men including proprietor Milos Tuicep were arrested in a raid on an imitation cigar store at 54 East Park in Butte led by Chief Quinn. Detectives busted a rear room game of stud poker with victims and evidence of gambling and drugging a recent victim.
A brief exchange notes a well fitting suit bought at Clerke's located at 125 North Main Street.
Frank Peterson was picked up by Patrolmen Morrison and Yoratze during the South Arizona street paving excavation and taken to jail. He complained of a leg injury and was found to have a fractured right ankle, allegedly from falling from his jail bunk while asleep. The fracture was reduced by City Physician Sullivan, then Peterson was moved to the county hospital after a day on a dirty surgical ward bunk.
A historical overview of Christianity in India from St Thomas legends to modern missions. The piece traces Nestorian origins, Portuguese influence, and the rise of Roman Catholic, Syrian, and Jacobite churches. It notes missionary work, education, abolition of suttee, and growth to over 3 million Christians, plus the role in British defense.
Washington reports that fiscal year 1909 set records for imports of materials used in manufacturing. Raw wool fiber hides skins and other listed goods topped prior years, with raw wool showing a one time higher level only before the Dingley tariff shifted it to the dutiable list.
Chief forester Gifford Pinchot passed through Missoula on the North Coast Limited. He was joined by W B Greeley and Assistant Forester W T Cox. E S Stahlecker and H A Smith remained in Missoula while the party continued to Spokane for the national irrigation congress.
Missoula August 8 The first freight train carrying banners announcing Oriental freight on the Puget Sound line passed today. It carried the initial shipment from the Ta coma Maru steamship which recently completed its Orient voyage. The cargo is billed for Chicago.
A special dispatch from Missoula reports James J. Hill, with President Elliott, General Manager Slade and General Superintendent Goodell, toured Hamilton to view the survey for the Hamilton Anaconda loop. They planned to return tomorrow and depart west around noon.
At the Butte Miners union annual picnic seven teams entered the drilling contest with $25 fees. Notables include Globe Arizona pair Louis Page and J A Pickens, with Rossland and Virginia City entries new to Butte. The event runs 11 30 with 15 minute rounds for pros and 10 minutes for boys, judged by a five member panel.
The Kent family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy during illness and burial. Gratitude is given for floral tributes received for their children Clifford and Clara Kent. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Kent.
The passage argues that selling property relies on clear classified ads. It stresses common sense urgency, readers learning of items only through ads, and that genuine sellers advertise if worth it to attract serious buyers.
Readiness of a dwelling depends on the Bell telephone being installed. The article notes that a home or office is not considered fully furnished until telephone service is connected, highlighting the importance of communication access in daily life.
Howard Elliott, president of the Northern Pacific, and a cadre of road officials rode through Butte at 5:20 yesterday afternoon bound for Spokane. President Filliott will attend the National Irrigation congress in Spokane. Only a brief stop was made in Butte.
A handsomely illustrated card featuring a verse about Sulky Dan the little man with a Yankee Doodle cart. The Standard office offers these free cards and promotes its want ads as “at your service” for readers.
The St Aloysius Institute in Helena Montana a boarding and day school for Catholic boys under Bishop Carroll opens Tuesday September seventh 1909. For details apply to Rev Joseph M Venus President.
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