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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard lists publication details including daily and Sunday rates, subscription prices, and postage notes. It also notes office locations in Anaconda with branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls and provides addresses for regional newsstands and the Washington Bureau.
Advertisement note proclaims The Anaconda Standard as Montana's top daily and Sunday paper by average circulation for six months ending June 1901. It states Daily 11,872 and Sunday figures, asserting superiority over all other Montana daily newspapers.
The article describes Dr. Doty’s petroleum route to kill mosquitoes around Staten Island and Long Island, sparking public praise for science while provoking protests from local goose farmers who fear oil contamination of streams and loss of business. Proponents plan injunctions to force him to show cause for continuing the treatment.
The article warns that a war between Colombia and Venezuela could force U S involvement to protect Panama neutrality and Colombian sovereignty. It notes the long history of instability in northern South America and explains U S diplomacy would face delicate decisions amid insurrections seeking a Greater Colombia.
The article argues Colombia’s sovereignty over the isthmus is vital and jealously guarded. It discusses potential canal significance and fears of US intervention, noting calls by imperialists for a protectorate and the risk of entangling alliances amid revolutionary unrest.
Santos-Dumont aims to sail from St Cloud to circle the Eiffel Tower and return within 30 minutes. He narrowly escaped a wreck atop a tall building after a successful tower approach, and plans another attempt as crowds hope his pluck yields the flying machine breakthrough.
A century after Charles l'Enfant’s radical city design, Washington's Capitol-centered plan is hailed as prophetic. Initial ridicule gave way to a commission vindication, with plans to restore and honor the designer as the creator of the most beautiful city in the world.
The article notes thousands of troopers shouted the phrase trade follows the flag under McKinleyism, doubting the meaning as events unfolded. It states the flag is in Cuba and references war department reports shaping public opinion as months passed.
The piece notes Great Britain raised cotton exports to Cuba from 2,192,025 to 2,963,307 dollars while U S exports fell from 1,837,741 to 420,142 dollars. Germany France Austria and others also boosted trade as Americans claim the white house will offer a trade excuse. Our flag has been in Cuba about three years with improved sanitation and business yet overall trade lag persists.
Critics attack Rear Admiral Howison's appointment to the Schley inquiry arguing he favors Sampson. The piece notes Howison's comments at Santiago praising Sampson's role, questioning objectivity, and warns public distrust may trigger a congressional probe if facts are not clearly presented.
The Butte amphitheater hosts a lightweight title bout between Wade and Oglesby next Monday. Oglesby owns the Montana championship and a $700 prize cap. Anaconda fans seek a special 8 o clock train from Anaconda to Butte, with return after the match, if 100 club members ride.
Lacrosse gains outdoor sport interest as a meeting at the Montana hotel shapes a permanent organization. Sticks have arrived and regular practice will begin. talks with the Butte club are planned next month as progress continues.
Interested individuals are urged to attend at the Montana hotel tonight to sign the club rolls and participate in officer elections. Lacrosse is a healthful sport and, with two evenly matched teams, offers exciting play and potential popularity in Anaconda.
Anaconda and Missoula baseball teams prepare for a Sunday match at Mountain View park. Missoula seeks to rebound from a loss last Sunday and field their strongest lineup, while Anaconda aims to defend its title after defeating the champions. Admission is 20 cents and a large crowd is anticipated.
Yesterday the county clerk recorded placer claims in Deer Lodge County with locations by Mathew McGraw on Dewey placer claim and Joseph Corriven on Florence placer claim. Transfers include deeds of Anaconda parcels to Gust Swanson and James Garner, and mining deeds transferring interests in quartz lodes to William Rogers from M B Spencer and George Bradley.
A list of individuals and locations including Montana, Lipman in San Francisco, Ross in Minneapolis, Blank in Butte, Goodwin in New York, Lounsbery in Chicago, Lavery in Cable, Carroll in Butte, Calley in Chicago, Levine in New York, Struck in city, Anderson in Helena, McLure in St Louis, Cloutier in city, Andeneux in Lee Cohn, Muller in 8S D Rogers in Butte, Hart in Garnet.
The regular meeting of Anaconda Clerks' union No. 35 is set for tonight at Dewey hall at 7 30. George Pennington presides and H A Conyne serves as secretary.
Butte readers witnessed a thrilling bout at the Saucer Track where Curran defeated Cannon in a spirited wrestling contest. The match showcased technical skill and intense on-mat exchanges.
The second of three Curran versus Cannon matches ends with Curran winning two straight bouts in Graco-Roman style. The evening also features bicycle races including a close one mile open amateur won by Hopper, and professional events won by Burris and Staver.
A mortgage for 159000000 was filed in Hudson county courthouse Jersey City to secure an issue of 4 percent bonds not exceeding 150000000. The Consolidated Tobacco Company of America borrowed from Morgan Trust Company dated June 15 with revenue stamps of 75000. The papers show the Consolidated Tobacco Company has absorbed American Tobacco and Continental Tobacco and subsidiaries.
We announce our first importation of black dress goods now on display with a splendid line of plain and fancy fabrics. They are marked at a price per yard and offer excellent value.
Acting Secretary Hackett of the navy outlines that witnesses for the Schley court of inquiry will be decided by Admiral Schley and states the court will convene on September 12. He declines to name witnesses or discuss specific individuals and says further inquiries will be refused.
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