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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
18
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions and outlines multiple branch offices in Butte Missoula and Seattle. It provides contact numbers and a New York Chicago and Denver ad distribution network with various newsstands noted.
In a newspaper interview Mr Mantle signals a Senate bid and sets a fashion for the field. Two prominent Republicans are formally in the race with several aspirants whispered about. Dixon adds a dozen names as potential house candidates but does not identify anyone as Senate material.
E G Rathbone once led the postal service under U S occupation in Cuba facing charges of public funds misuse. Convicted and pardoned after Cuba’s republic formed, his supporters led by Mark Hanna and later Senator Dick press for review, accusing Gen Leonard Wood of biased prosecution and calling for justice restoration.
Alaska, raised to the status of an organized territory, held its first congressional delegate election yesterday. Returns are slow and expected to continue for weeks as multiple terms are represented. Republicans claim a large share of support while Democrats and independents dispute party influence. D Murane of Nome secured the nomination amid a two-seat, dual-terms contest.
An independent candidate at 79 starts a Yukon stumping tour focusing on past neglect of Alaska by the national government. Miners nominate Thomas Cole of Fairbanks for the long term and Frank H. Waskey of Nome for the short term on the banner Alaska for the miners, while large towns are hard to reach due to vast distances and remote camps.
Returning from Europe, Congressman Longworth confronts a hard battle to retain his seat as Republican donors mobilize against him. Fellow Republicans Cannon Littlefield and Goebel are targeted, while labor leader Gompers pledges opposition. Senate ally Cullom backs Cannon to rally Illinois Republicans, and Sherman in New York's Utica region faces a hostile bid to defeat him as campaign pressure grows nationwide.
In Fort Scott Kansas on August 14 a St Louis and San Francisco freight engine collided with Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger No 6 northbound at a crossing. The impact overturned a chair car and a sleeper but no serious injuries were reported though twenty seven people were hurt. The passenger train was six hours late and all the injured could continue their journey.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Miles City reports a devastating afternoon fire that wiped out Arthur Maxham's house and workshop. The blaze destroyed a gasoline engine and circular saw, with losses estimated at 1400 dollars and no insurance. Maxham had left briefly for the lumber yards and returned to find his property ablaze.
A dispatch from Governor General Ide states the revenue collector killed Aug. 9 by hostile Pallajapanese was Arthur T. Williams. His nearest relative in the United States is Mrs. Mary E. Williams of Hillsdale Kansas, possibly his mother.
Patrick Wall, manager of Mast Butte Mining, returns from three weeks away and paints a city still in gloom. He notes San Francisco fears of sinking, widespread leaving, and cautious rebuilding. Seattle praised as future Western city. Butte remains home. Ore shaft work at East Butte Properties shows progress amid hardship.
Nothing exciting on the let the city council agenda. Bills will pass the judiciary committee will report long pending claims for damages. A horse sale at the city corral may arise from a prior impounding and cheap purchase. Police department changes likely discussed in open session.
Mrs Annie O Connor visited the Standard office in Butte to place an ad seeking a lost pocketbook on Broadway near Main street. She offered a reward and shortly after a policeman returned the wallet. The item shows advertising can yield quick results.
Magnolia Cigar manufacturers report factories running at capacity with tight tobacco supplies. They warn that without last fall’s stocking, meeting demand could be difficult this year. The past year’s Magnolia cigar sales exceeded expectations, despite limited tobacco. Silver Bow Camp Modern Woodmen plan a Deer Lodge picnic on August 19 with a special train from Butte at 8:30 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Fare is one dollar round trip with half fare for children 5 to under 12. A one third round trip rate to Deer Lodge or points between Helena and Philips ar? is offered on Aug 18 and 19, return by Aug 20. Inquiries via local agents. W H Merriman, D F & PF A.
St Petersburg reports that despite the Aug 10 assassination attempt on Grand Duke Nicholas at Krasnoye-Selo, the Emperor, with his top military aides and much of the court, traveled to Krasnoye-Selo to spend a week at the guard camp.
Butte school officials approve a new educational exhibit at Silver Bow county fair with mounting staff, while considering city water for the industrial school and delaying a well. High school recitation rooms will be trimmed by splitting two larger rooms. Contracts awarded for printing school forms and cals mining Grant Jefferson Lincoln buildings. resignation of Queenie Price Wallace. bills totaling 852 approved.
The Stewart opera company debuts at Broadway Theatre in a lavish light opera production. John Cort backs top talent including Ma bel Day and Bertha Shalek with a strong ensemble of G Haydn, H Fox, W G Stewart, C Haydn, G Leslie and B Ralston. Babette opens a sparkling, high class performance expected to outshine rival troupes.
Orton Bros. promotes value for money in both planes and organs. Located at 219 N Main Street, Butte, they invite customers to call for competitive pricing and reliable service on aviation and musical instrument needs.
Bozeman August 14 Brad McGaugh a North Gallatin valley farmer was instantly killed yesterday afternoon when struck by lightning while raking hay in a field north of Manhattan. He left his seat to tend the horses as they grew nervous and was killed at their heads. The 50 year old unmarried man had long resided in the valley. The funeral was today at the old family home with burial beside his father on the ranch.
Bozeman Aug 14 The Gallatin county board of equalization completed its work and handed the books to the treasurer for tax collection. The county levy remains 12 mills. Net assessor gains total about 4 500 while reductions offset some properties, yielding a countywide increase in assessed valuation of roughly 404 475. Total county valuation nears 10 108 093 including railways valued at 1 415 160.
Special election results from Livingston Australia report a $25 000 sewer bond proposal carried by a one ward majority of 17 and defeated by five votes in the first and third wards. Voter turnout was light with 178 registered and 136 ballots cast, prompting surprise at the bond approval.
Cannon Hill Spokane Washington advertises an Episcopal church assisted school for boys over 10 preparing for all Colleges of Business. It promises mild climate, healthful location, masters who are college graduates, daily exercise in field or gym, limited boarders, and a catalogue on request from Edgar F. Strong, Head Master.
St Margaret's Hall in Boise offers a boarding and day program for girls from kindergarten through college prep with music languages and art specialties. The fall term begins September 3 with Lucy G Hester as principal. boarding accepted ages 16 to 19 with reasonable terms and refined home-like surroundings.
Mills College and Seminary for Young Women announces its forty first year with an August 15 opening. Located in a healthful, beautiful setting, the institution offers superior study advantages and new features added last year. A refined Christian home atmosphere, free catalogue and descriptive matter available from Mrs C. C. Tele, president, Mills College postoffice, Alabama.
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