This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1901
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard announces mailing rates and editions for daily and Sunday issues, with subscription prices and duration options. It lists foreign and domestic rates, branch offices in Butte, Missoula and Great Falls, and indicates editors and business office contacts.
The Anaconda Standard touts the paper as having a larger bona fide paid circulation than all other Montana dailies combined. The six months ending June 1901 show daily circulation at 11,872 and Sunday circulation higher, with figures presented to advertisers.
The Standard mourns the death of John D Rom a respected Anaconda citizen and longtime merchant. A pioneer resident he served in trusted local offices and carried out duties with intelligence and fidelity in life and death his loss is deeply felt by the community.
Yesterday's mass gathering by Butte miners in Anaconda drew a large crowd at the city and suburban park. Segments enjoyed a day of varied sport as pleasant weather aided the outing and Anaconda welcomed the visiting union with hopes for a return.
The piece mocks Collier's Weekly for implying Montana lacks women in the Judge Harney case. It notes a single woman involved has not spoken to the press, contrasting the magazine's insinuations with the facts of the exposure.
A piece notes that American reporters claim public demand in England for President McKinley to attend the June coronation. It argues U.S. law permits travel abroad but presidents typically stay within borders, citing President Arthur’s Niagara Falls episode as an exception. The column dismisses society gossip about McKinley’s plans.
Reportedly rich patrons attempt to buy audience places from English peers in the coronation crowd. Prospects for Americans are slim as space is tight and unofficial attendees are excluded. Some speculate a camp stool could be found for Mr McKinley, though he likely will not attend.
The Amalgamated union faces a shifting strike scene in Chicago with Joliet and Bay View workers turning in favor after earlier refusals. Milwaukee centers feel the ripple as Chicago plants are set for renewed campaigning, raising public interest in a potential decisive turn for the steel workers.
The Alabama constitutional convention debated a proposal letting city women paying $500 real estate taxes vote on municipal bonds. A 65 to 45 vote approved the motion, but a day later the measure was reconsidered and heavily defeated. The setback blocks a potential southern path to female suffrage.
The piece critiques army and navy chaplains who tell sensational war stories after the Spanish American War. It centers on Chaplain H W Jones who claims a British officer shared a tale about six ty three British warships ready to intervene against the United States. It argues the story lacks evidence and warns against sensationalism that could distort history and imply intervention by European powers.
The remark argues that the claim of Britain mobilizing a large fleet to assist the United States is implausible. It notes that if such truth existed it would have surfaced sooner, rather than being revealed by a navy chaplain three years after the war.
Rail and finance interests push congress toward tightening exclusions as San Francisco collectors strict stance blocks shipments. Advocates argue Chinese merchants favor trade with the U S and deserve easier identification, while critics warn against weakening enforcement in the West.
ECENT estimates by the bureau of statistics in Washington show world indebtedness at 31.2 billion dollars, largely from war costs and colonial ventures. The article traces debt growth from 1793 to 1882, ranks nations by total debt, and compares per capita burdens highlighting the United States as heavily productive yet lightly taxed.
The Boise news argues Oregon Short Line should cut Idaho passenger rates from five to three cents per mile and lower freight prices. It says Idahoans resent paying nearly double rates versus Oregon and Utah and warns legislative action may come if restraint fails.
Minnesota hosts the final remnant of the Zoar sect once united in Ohio. After dissolving two years ago, 146 members shared 5 000 each in value and 70 elders moved to Minnesota to claim 6 000 acres. Younger members left the oath of communism and dispersed.
Baron Adolf Erik Nordenskjold, renowned Arctic explorer born in Helsingfors in 1832, died in Stockholm. He pioneered the northeast passage with the Vega in 1878, opened Siberian waterways to Europe, and produced landmark cartography and scientific works, earning honors from King Oscar and European leaders.
Josiah Carnow of Omaha forecasts the world ending on September 13. He also says September 13 will be Railroad Day at the Pan American and notes the Abley court sessions start a day earlier while the America’s Cup races run late in September.
M de Witte, the brilliant Russian minister of finance, is visiting the leading European capital to study industrial conditions. He is also reported to be in search of a loan and might visit America where he could obtain a loan and gain finance tips.
The Springfield Republican notes the Chinese court refuses to return to Pekin citing heavy foreign legation guard presence. Observers predict the imperial family will not move back while foreign troops occupy the capital. The guards form a small army as powers build permanent barracks and fortifications around legation houses.
A Salt Lake Herald summary of a federal agricultural pamphlet shows half of four year imports are farm products totaling 849 million dollars last year. Brazil leads suppliers with 39 million, followed by the United Kingdom, the Dutch Indies, Cuba, Germany, France and Mexico, highlighting domestic demand and supporting irrigation projects in the arid West.
Personal notices include Poet General Popescu a Roumanian officer famed for gallantry at Plevna siege. John Shoup dies in Topeka asylum after seventeen years as an imbecile from hotel gas asphyxiation. Victoria Albert line remains sole Protestant Saxe Coburg Gotha branch. others Roman Catholic. Major General O Grady Haly extends term as commander of Canadian militia.
A collection of light remarks about public figures and cultural tidbits. References include General Haly, J. Pierpont Morgan, Justice Brewer, Senator Hoar, Mrs. Hetty Green, Andrew Carnegie, and other humorous lines from the Chicago News and Ohio State Journal.
The New York steam pilot boat secured a diver with full apparatus and began deep sea search near Sandy Hook for the drowned men from the James Gordon Bennett after the Alene collision. By nightfall no bodies or wreck parts found, search to resume tomorrow as tides may carry remains seaward.
Mexico City reports the government will crack down on gambling dens. A circular to army officers warns dismissal for any officer found in gambling establishments, with civil authorities to handle offenders. No new public gambling licenses to be granted and all public employees face dismissal for gambling involvement.
Remains found in Ward's potato patch near his cabin are believed to be Kirk Shepherd, one of three brothers missing five weeks after miner W. H. Ward dangled enticing promises. Ward implicated. searchers recovered the body and a heavy reward is offered for his capture.
The steamer Vermont was burned to the water by fire this morning at West Seattle. Owner Thomas Mc Millan was aboard but survived. Seattle fire boat saved the engine and machinery. The 90 foot vessel, recently built at a cost of $10 000, was intended for Puget Sound trade.
The excerpts joke about heat in July versus January and the idea of adjusting to climate. A Goxsep gospel lamp is mentioned as a sign of the next world, with readers amused by the blaze of faith and hot weather. Harriet and Harry discuss wealth as a escape to travel in a hot, stuffy sleeping car.
The Fremont arrived from the Bering Sea with a cargo of 177000 codfish. Captain Kelton reports the catch and details of the voyage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.