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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates and post office details, distributor locations, and several city newsstand stops across the United States. The piece also mentions a sensational anecdote about Signora Creatore and her bandmaster husband, noting letters from the Mafia and Black Hand and domestic expense woes.
A long forum of the czars heir apparent turns one year old today amid Russia’s unsettled civic mood. Reported plans for a formal reform push and a possible proclamation of a representative government circulate, though official pledges have yielded limited action. The Moscow meeting and issued manifesto highlight growing demand for change as the infant’s fate stirs concern over Russia’s political future.
Local accounts and experience suggest the proposed arbitration talk on the Northern Pacific telegraphers strike misses the mark. Most signs indicate the strike resumption path is the likely outcome, with General Manager Horn signaling partial progress by issuing the public notice on terms to resume work. Some close observers say the telegraphers lack the wholehearted commitment needed for a successful return to service.
Senator Depew is home from Europe in fine health and spirits. The tribute from Town Topics praises his faith in friends and corporations amid the Equitable troubles. He ordered $2,500 worth of "Fads and Fancies" as part of a noted lighthearted jest about his tastes.
The season brings frequent electric storms across the country with many days of thunder and occasional heavy rain. Lightning causes deaths and fires, and railroads fear central power plant damage. Commentary touches on Roosevelt, rail traction, and varied global notes from Seattle to Portsmouth.
Tomorrow's Sunday Standard will publish a thirty eight page edition with a handsome color section. It focuses on autumn industrial topics of local interest, highlighting Montana's progressive sites and home industries with numerous illustrations showing successful operations and business progress.
The article discusses M Witte preparing a reply at Portsmouth and suggests Russia will offer limited concessions. It notes Japan seeks land and cash, while Russia resists surrender of domain, arguing they have not fallen to such terms before. It implies Japan must yield most terms for peace.
After a Detroit concert crowd roared at The Star Spangled Banner, Giuseppe Creatore vanished from the stage and was later arrested by Constable Albert E. Guest for non-support. His wife and daughter had followed him from Italy, and he admitted the wife but denied the daughter. he claimed serious doubt over paternity and described sending money home while pursuing his career.
A writer notes a fascination with odd statistics citing a German artist Graef and a figure called FG. He discusses brush stroke counts during portraits and suggests measuring bristle count and hours worked to truly gauge painting rate. The piece laments missing details like brush size, time, and clothing patterns for precise comparison.
A long delayed tribute to James G Blaine in Maine has never been funded or erected. Funds failed to materialize after his death and the marble bust placed in the state house rotunda remains unpaid and unfinished. The art project lingered since 18__, with the sculptor never receiving payment for the work.
Report notes the czar continues to draw an annual salary from the Russian treasury. The amount is stated as just under 40 million dollars. The article discusses government funding and potential implications of this large state expense.
Butte and northern divisions report open stations and on time schedules while Great Northern claims no freight congestion. Union and strike actions cast doubt on railroad optimism as open and closed stations are listed across many towns. teachers and suppliers tied to district contracts also noted.
Attorney General Galen reports sending an opinion on net proceeds of mines to reach Butte today. He concurs with Assistant County Attorney Denny that the county board may not assess the proceeds at this time. The matter is considered fully adjudicated by the courts.
Albert Buewner reports a shop injury near Park and Galena streets east of Renshaw hall. Boetcher, with a history of frozen legs from a 18 years ago prospecting accident, will undergo amputation of five or six inches of both legs near the ankle. He has used artificial feet since then and seeks relief from a renewed operation. Despite hardship, German friends in the city have offered support.
The report notes a man identified as Rent, who dwells on East Galena Street, faces a Justice Deevy court complaint for failure to support his ten minor children. It mentions two older children who are adults and capable of supporting themselves. The item also references Lynch-Rochester Commission Company announcing closure by August 31 and asks savings trades to settle prior to that date.
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