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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
4
Rates listed for Daily and Sunday editions include one year ten dollars ninety cents, six months six dollars, three months eight dollars, and one month one dollar. Subscriptions payable at the main office in the Standard Block Anaconda with contact details for the business office and editorial rooms.
The Standard lists branch offices in Butte, Missoula, Great Falls, Chicago, New York, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Denver, Salt Lake City, Spokane, Tacoma, Seattle, Portland and Kansas City with street addresses and newsstand locations. It directs readers to place general correspondence with The Standard Publishing Company in Anaconda, Montana.
The piece argues the Balkan troubles involve Sultan emissaries and revolutionary violence. It discusses the Bulgarian revolutionary society blamed for robber bands and Miss Stone’s abduction, possibly funded by ransom. It cites a seized document describing covert committees, hidden ammunition, and obedience rules, with alleged ties to the Bulgarian government supplying arms.
The article condemns the empress dowager for harsh actions against reformists. It details the Shen Chien case, where a educated journalist was executed after editorials urging mild political reforms. The account portrays a brutal public punishment by ex order of the empress.
The passage describes torture and execution by bamboo rods for a reformist, Shen Chien, as the empress dowager demands more executions. Foreigners mourn Shen Chien’s death and urge powers to resist. The piece reflects slow progress of reform in China but hints it will succeed in time.
The Chautauqua season grows lively as Raymond Robbins and Frederick Starr spar with prohibitionists. Robbins defends saloonkeepers with Bible quotes while Starr praises stimulants for literary insight, prompting heated anti liquor outrage at the original Chautauqua.
The piece contrasts a modern retelling with the biblical Jacob and Laban, noting significant litigation advances. It highlights that Jacob could not appeal after seven years, while Estall’s failure to meet his contract undermines his case. Estall is portrayed as prone to quitting.
After retirement General Miles travels east to the Grand Army encampment in San Francisco where he is met with enthusiastic receptions. Supporters praise his bold, intrepid nature while critics note faults, yet his popularity remains high among the public and veterans.
A New York man named Glenister, a holder of several swimming championships, plans to attempt Niagara Falls rapids in August. He seeks publicity but anticipates police interference. The stunt mirrors Captain Webb’s famed but fatal effort, with critics calling the descent a matter of luck more than skill.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Charles H. Snell aged 86 a Montana pioneer was found dead in his bed at the corner of Clark and Howie streets Helena. He arrived in 1865 and held various roles including librarian and court bailiff with ties to the Montana Post and the state library. Death attributed to natural causes with no relatives in Montana known.
Stone of Biden Iowa has won the unexpired term as grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to succeed the late Arthur and Youngson. He will reside in Cleveland. the election preserves conservative policy and a May 1904 Los Angeles convention will decide the first assistant grand chief.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, leaves a challenge for D. M. Parry to debate unionism on the stump at the Labor Day celebration at the fair grounds in Indianapolis. Parry, president of the National Manufacturers' Association, plans to receive the challenge with interest.
In Arthage Missouri on August 11 fifty county jail inmates mutinied at midnight demanding better food. Fire crews responded with water hoses as prisoners turned lights out and threw bottles at firemen and officials. One deputy was cut in the face before the disturbance was subdued.
Sofia reports premier and interior minister visiting Bulgaran frontier posts to show peace intent. Prince Ferdinand delays return until after August fifteenth fete. Macedonian revolution expands from Uskub to Adrianople. insurgent leaders urge action while charities form relief funds. Italian squadron ready for Mastas if needed to safeguard subjects.
James Blair, son of William Blair, shoots and kills an older bear and captures its two cubs after a range encounter. The cubs are left for dead. Blair displays three bear hides on his home ranch. Local stage business and county finances feature, including Vogler’s plans to buy or rival the Surgey estate line, a headworks land payment, and a $100 jail. County tax levy set at 1 24 mills for county purposes with two mill increases for schools. Racing plans surface for Dillon if Twin Bridges race is canceled and a Dillon matinee is arranged. weather favorable and attendance uncertain.
Paris Aug. 11 The Humbert trial resumed with M Parmentier, former lawyer for Montgraw ford, testifying about a 1885 arrangement. Witnesses said Crawford brothers were seen, and bailiff Lecomte testified serving papers noting the two men did not resemble Humbert relatives Emile and Romain d Aurignac.
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