This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1903
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard announces subscription options with daily and Sunday editions. Rates are listed for one year six months three months and one month with payment in advance. The notice also identifies the main and business offices and telephone lines.
Listing of branch offices and newsstand locations for the Standard Publishing Company across multiple cities including Butte Missoula Great Falls New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Seattle Portland and Kansas City with corresponding contact details and management notes. All general correspondence to the Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana.
The piece argues breaking jail by Silver Bow county murderers is foolish and reckless. It notes Martin and Lennox were convicted for a murder a year ago, discusses guards and jail exits, and reports four of six escapees at large while others remained jailed, with local sentiment critical of the break is rash and dangerous.
At the last city council meeting an alderman pressed the mayor on fines collected from a class that pays for the privilege of unlawful acts. The mayor reportedly said all sums go to the treasury except a supposed 10 percent for collection, a practice described as illegal and despicable, not authorized by law. The piece criticizes past administrations and vows echoes of claims made during campaigns.
In Chicago a heated quarrel erupts between the barbers and undertakers over who may shave deceased individuals. Barbers set a five dollar price per corpse and demand the right. undertakers refuse, arguing the charge is too high and offer complimentary service. The debate reflects tensions within the city’s death-care professions.
A heated dispute in Chicago pits undertakers against barbers over charges for shaving a deceased person. Undertakers claim five to twenty five dollars extra is justified by service rules, while barbers argue the practice inflates bills and harms the dead. A prominent undertaker cites police remedies to deter intrusion.
A columnist denounces imperialism citing the United States control over the Sultan of Sulu and the islands once under his rule. The piece notes American officers meddling, salaries paid from U S funds for the sultan's household, and the ongoing flag over former Sulu territories. The sultan's travels are mentioned amid broader anti imperial sentiment.
A bronze monument at Broadway and Sixth Avenue in New York honors William K. Dodge a prominent merchant philanthropist and devout Christian. His son William K. Dodge II, died yesterday at Bar Harbor after a life in Phelps Dodge Co copper ventures and other ventures shaping industry and charity. Born 1832 in New York, he hailed from New England stock.
A compact collection of remarks and anecdotes about public figures and events. Senator Hoar warns that law and government rely on human character, while figures like Kain Tin Sin, Gen. John Beatty, Queen Helena of Mary, and Dr. Buckley appear in quick sketches.
A fragment notes a speaker admitting a shift toward the north, aligning with the crowd's direction. The lines suggest uncertainty about bearings and collective movement, hinting at a cautious navigation through an unclear landscape.
French Canadian river men risk peril to take soundings as engineers outline a dam project above Niagara Falls. A 188 foot drop will drive a wheel pit with 125000 horsepower, fed by a 16 by 2 1/2 foot tunnel and 10 generators, delivering vast power to nearby industries within 100 miles.
The London Glob reports that many artificial light sources emit radiations capable of traversing metals and other opaque bodies. These rays affect the eye as light and are being studied for their surprising penetrating properties.
Scientist Blond experiment shows phosphorescent material behind a shutter brightens when sun light reaches it and dims when a plate blocks it. Lead or hand between shutter and tube reduces glow. aluminum and cardboard do not. Quartz lens concentrates the n rays from the sun. reflections occur on glass and diffused by ground glass. No photographic effect observed yet.
A severe hailstorm struck Northwestern Iowa this afternoon, causing extensive damage in several localities. Sioux City reported hail as large as a man's fist, shattering plate glass windows and tearing awnings and tin roofs.
In a minor Southern railroad wreck near Mt. Vernon UL, W J Bryan was severely shaken but escaped serious injury. The incident occurred today as wreck crews investigated the scene and secured the line.
Reports from Salonica in August describe Bulgarians in several villages of the vilayet of Ikaria rising against Turkish neighbors and massacring them, heightening the sectarian violence in the region.
Carol I of Rau Mania arrived in Vienna on August 4th and met Emperor Francis Joseph. The discussion centered on the Balkan situation and potential implications for the region.
Former New York police captain Anthony J. Allaire died today. He retired last year after nearly 43 years of service with the NYPD. He served throughout the civil era in uniform duty.
The subject was mustered out with the rank of brigadier general and afterward re-entered the police service as roundsman.
Governor Durbin says he is gratified by President Roosevelt’s commendation of his handling of the Evansville trouble. He asserts laws are enforced by the people, notes eight capital executions under his administration, and defends enforcement trust in state government and courts.
From Mexico City Aug 9 Manuel Hegeloua arrived reporting Honduras faces imminent upheaval within two months due to financial troubles. English intervention pressure grows as creditors push for action while Gen Boanilla’s foes mobilize against him.
During a heavy storm in Chickasaw Nation a meteorite struck the back yard of Mrs. Sarah Sibley, causing a blinding light and shower of sparks. The explosion wrecked the telephone system and left Mrs. Sibley severely stunned by the impact.
Lisbon and surrounding areas were rattled by an earthquake at 1 o clock, lasting about 1W9 seconds. The tremor caused widespread panic and damage but no fatalities were reported.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.