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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard publishes daily and Sunday editions year round under STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY. Subscription rates are listed for various terms including daily and Sunday combined periods and separate Sunday editions, with office contact details for the Main Office in Standard Block Anaconda and telephone lines for business and editorial rooms.
The Standard Publishing Company lists branch offices in Butte and San Ge with managers and telephones. It provides a nationwide network of news stands in New York Chicago Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and Kansas City with addresses and venues. It directs all general correspondence to Anaconda Montana.
Montana Elks from across the state gather in Butte for a two to three day stay with a parade a ball game and minstrel show by Anaconda tonight. Tomorrow sessions will cover lodge business and a grand social event as evening highlights. Prominent Montanans are expected to participate in the gala days.
Indianola, Mississippi, became a focal point after a clash over a postmaster involved a person of color. The episode helped shape state politics and ensures a governor who opposes negro opportunity, while Senator Money is set for another term and has stark views on race. He once confronted a streetcar conductor over a five cent fare.
A New York Evening Post correspondent describes Manila social conditions under American rule. He notes American men in Tondo living with Filipino women, attention to liquor, and a prison filled with Americans as debtors or defaulters.
The piece argues that vast wealth gaps force crime, noting frequent trust fund misappropriations by Americans. It reflects on expensive living and the need for lofty people to face consequences, and marks the five year anniversary of Manila’s surrender to U S forces on August 13, 1898 while questioning the gains from conquest.
The article reports growing Colombian opposition to the canal treaty as Bogota's congress debates amendments that could derail ratification. It notes Senator Morgan’s warning, concerns over Secretary Hay’s note, and persistent lobbying rumors linking Pacific railroads to delays.
The piece recalls Chicago's long chase of population milestones from two million to three million, noting dire census undercount in 1900 and the city directories backing a higher figure. It playfully imagines future clubs and even a ten million shout, echoing Col Sellers style optimism.
The piece reflects on post crisis sentiment as the nation basks in a resilient economy. It suggests confidence abroad and in markets, highlighting the link between Wall Street experiences and national prosperity without detailing specific events.
A heated dispute about lynching is taking center stage at Chautauqua with calls for calm and clarity as the public debate continues.
The piece comments on political temperament, August as a pleasant month, and speculates on Roosevelt's 1904 GOP nomination while noting General Miles heading to San Francisco. It also touches on Pius X and race questions, Minnie Healey mine ownership by the Elks, plus a whimsical note about Borelli and a comet tail.
Wall Street reports noted activity as buyers moved in to grab bargains. Traders described selective purchases and cautious optimism amid market dips and brief rallies.
In a heated talk Mr. Corbett vows to knock the roof off Mr. Jeffries though experts see it as tall talk. The real measure lies in their merits as the Turks and Bulgarians are likened to pot and kettle in the debate.
General Miles remains the season's recipient of all bouquets, while Corbett's training details reach the world except his breakfast brand. Reports from the Butte convention suggest no prohibition plank will appear in the Elks' platform, with Montana poised to lead as a summer retreat and baseball race contender despite nearby Los Angeles.
Jean A Crone a Maine based newspaper man plans a three year cross country trek to visit every state capital covering over 21 miles in total and has already logged 2.04 miles since April He journeys on a five percent wager pushing a wheelbarrow shaped contrivance that carries his belongings and shelter.
The New York Tribune notes shrinking Shaker numbers across eight states from Maine to Florida. Leaders admit no revival until calmer times, as modern tolerance fails to halt decline from Ann Lee’s Watervliet settlement. About 806 to 900 believers remain in 15 settlements.
The Shaker movement shows a long slow decline from 4000 members in 1838 to about 120 at Mt Lebanon. Decline follows Civil War losses and competition from seed sales. Elders deem a crash unlikely until a broader economic peace returns.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Bozeman Aug 12 Joe Huber was fined 1 for exhibiting a deadly weapon during a fight between two men unnamed in court Ole Ole son and others tried to separate them when Huber who wished the fight to continue drew his gun though he denied pointing it at anyone After consulting his lawyer and Acting County Attorney T M Pierce Huber pled guilty as charged
St Louis Aug 12 The final meeting of the Amateur Athletic Union committee with power to arrange the Olympian games of 1904 will require all events to follow AAU amateur and registered athlete rules. Western association leaders John O Connor and H C Garneau decide to register foreign athletes free of charge if they meet amateur eligibility. The ruling aims to resolve how foreign competitors can be admitted without full registration.
Capt. Harry E. Smith of Detroit, guest at the Riviera hotel since last November, is missing after leaving the hotel on July 31. His trunks and clothes remain at the hotel. His wife, the daughter of Judge Brewster of Michigan, has been informed in Detroit. Smith had health issues in Cuba and was recuperating here.
Rev Raylon Brooks demanded the return of his sermon manuscript from Joseph Goldman who has refused to hand it over. Goldman risks contempt of court after being subpoenaed to produce the manuscript before the grand jury on September 14.
In Cleveland Ohio on Aug 12 three workmen were crushed to death when a six ton bell at the top of the blast furnace stack collapsed. They were inside the stack laying the final course of material 75 feet below as the bell tumbled onto them during preparations for the first firing of the new plant.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports J Wryceoff, a ranchman longtime resident on a Billings farm, died after several weeks of typhoid fever. Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM at the family home conducted by Rev C B Miller, Baptist pastor. Burial was in Billings cemetery.
Bert Shepherd of Oskaloosa Iowa son of wealthy coal operator W A Shepherd was arrested in Muscatine today on a murder charge for killing Arthur Meade in West Liberty Iowa several months ago He claims innocence.
Washington Aug. 12 Secretary Root left for New York and discussed the Mexican dollar problem with Judge Henry C. Ide. With the Philippine currency law set to take effect Sept. 1, the War Department argues against taxing Mexican coins and expects Spanish silver coins to be redeemed as in Porto Rico.
Charles McNeill of United States Reduction and Refining says Colorado City and Florence plants will shut within 10 days or when on hand ore runs out. About 500 workers will lose jobs and receive one third pay for six months, per a mill trust promise. Canon City plants will keep operating for about nine months with remaining ore.
Cynthiana Kentucky August 12 Judge James D Black began the closing argument for the defense in the trial of Jett and White today. He will be followed by Attorney Frye who will close for the commonwealth when the case goes to the jury.
Bozeman workers quit the water main extension to the fair grounds at union solicitation. City authorities told the fair association completion was not possible at present. President R D Steele arranged with union laborers to finish at union scale paid by the association. Ten workers also quit digging for the People’s Electric Light Company over hours of work.
High winds and threatening conditions affect all Cuban provinces with no major damage reported. Land telegraph to Santiago restored after interruptions. Pinar Del Rio sees crop and small building damage while Jamaica Martinique Guadeloupe Dominica lose minor cable connections.
Special Dispatch reports Judge Frank Henry of Livingston in Billings en route home from Red Lodge. He convened the regular term and ordered a jury to appear next Monday for trial of E. B. Eland charged with the murder of Edward Teasdale. Etland is at Yellowstone jail for safekeeping.
Gottlieb Stuckey will leave Bozeman for San Francisco tomorrow as a duly appointed Montana department delegate to the annual national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Livingston officials report the county tax levy fixed at 14.5 mills, 1.5 mills below last year. City levy remains 11.5 mills. School district levies across the county vary from one to 10 mills.
John Walker a pioneer of California Oregon and Idaho died in Baker City today. He fought in Northwest Indian campaigns from 1860s to 1878 and served under General Howard against the Bannocks and Piutes.
A marriage license was issued this morning to George Frank Ayres of Billings and Sarah Boren of Chestnut in Bozeman on August 12.
The American Medicine column recalls earlier reports on medical advances and notes continued success and optimism about patient outcomes, without detailing specific studies or figures. The brief update emphasizes forward momentum in treatments and research efforts.
The article argues that remnants of function in the blind can improve to useful vision with education and exercise. It notes color-blindness is preventable through early childhood training and that non-exercise drives the defect, with higher rates in men than women and in civilized versus native groups.
The New York Sun notes Swedish candy boxes made of wood are decorative and pricey. Buckets with hoops and staves, used for sugar or butter, feature ornamental mottoes by Swedish peasant women. Prices range from four to seven dollars for two to three pounds.
A wooden miniature chest style box with pegs and wall hanger fits a handkerchief or trinket holder. It bears the motto A place for everything and everything in its place and features a love message framed in homely terms with rhymes about health pleasure dances and merriment.
A Hartford Connecticut Times verse recalls a simple, sacred keepsake worn near the heart. The speaker contrasts costly battlefield prizes with a bedraggled flower kept in a golden locket, kissing it in victory and defeat. It inspires courage and steadies resolve.
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