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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
22
The Anaconda Standard outlines daily and Sunday editions with rates for different term lengths and page counts. It notes European and foreign mailing charges, branches in Butte Missoula Great Falls, and contact details for offices and Washington Bureau listings.
The Anaconda Standard proclaims a larger paid circulation than all other Montana daily papers combined with six months ending June 1901 showing daily 11,872 and Sunday figures to be announced.
The Inter Mountain notes an anonymous letter about Judge Harney and a lengthy unsigned communication by an apparent lawyer. The Standard says counter charges do not negate sworn accusations and Harney’s affidavit, filed before leaving Butte, fails to deny essential items in the charges.
ANADA reports a Canadian population of 6 338 883 after a decade gain of about 500 000. The United States rose by 13 million in the same period, about 26 times Canada’s rate. New York and Pennsylvania exceed Canada, two others run near Montreal’s size. Canada’s vast resources and sparsity are noted, with two ocean harbors and major rivers, and extensive lumber mineral and farming lands.
The piece argues that Canada remains economically bound to the United States despite isolationist laws. It notes US capital financing much Canadian development and warns that attempts to fit Canada into an English system will fail. It claims Canada’s future is inseparably linked to the US and that restraints cannot alter this industrial destiny.
The piece laments a potato shortage and price surge across markets, noting the tuber’s ascent from staple to luxury. It mocks Secretary Wilson’s inaction and pines for a wartime era of bread, while comparing generals and leaders to a martial comedy.
The Atlantic steamship company proposes to cut transatlantic travel to four and a half days by building Berehaven docks in Ireland and connecting with a new railway system to London. Long Island docks and tunnels would enable swift transfers to Manhattan, while turbine engines back the faster service. Current Southampton to New York runs take five days four hours, Queenstown to New York five days seven hours.
The piece mocks Waldersee as the self styled conqueror of China and condemns his grandiose rhetoric. It notes German imperial praise and militarism run amok while depicting his campaign as theatrical myth and melodrama rather than real war.
An English commission warns Gibraltar’s forts and docks are vulnerable to Spanish guns, urging partial abandonment and a multi‑year upgrade costing 25 million dollars to maintain the fortress and Mediterranean role. The piece links past sieges with a modern push to fund, defend, and preserve imperial prestige amid evolving warfare.
The Portland Oregonian cites a Chicago Chronicle item about a man found with two hearts. It questions whether his affections are divided and notes science seeks further emotional analysis of this unusual condition. The piece hints at domestic affairs and public interest in the odd case.
The New Orleans States notes Adjutant General Corbin says his voyage to the Philippines has considerably broadened his views and suggests the trip may prove fortunate for all concerned. It asserts Corbin is the most influential man in the war department and his need for broader views has been shown repeatedly.
A woman refused advances from five loiterers who ducked her and pelted her with sand in sight of a crowd and a policeman, then drove her away. Onlookers defend their behavior by claiming she was of improper character at the Manhattan Beach scene.
The governor of Guam, Commander Seaton Schroeder, United States Navy, issues Order No. 5 from Government House in Agana Guam. Order No. 4 commends the station commandant for promptness.
The Stated dangers from Colombia and Venezuela push the United States to protect American interests on the Isthmus of Panama. The Machias sails from Norfolk with marines and supplies toward Colon, while the Iowa heads south to Panama to guard the crucial rail line.
The Kaiser is to receive an official invitation from President McKinley to visit the 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. Representative Richard Bartholdt will deliver the greeting in person. Mme Sidney Hey, wife of the Turkish legation’s second secretary, is described as a striking American woman wed to a Mohammedan. Mrs A W Barrett of California reportedly fishes a 416 pound black sea bass unaided, a record catch. Ben de Lames, a Columbus penitentiary prisoner, seeks a $100,000 bond to attend the Grand Army encampment in Cleveland, asserting he has never missed one. He was jailed for a pension-law technical violation and is noted for sleeping in the speaker’s chair in the Alabama House two years ago.
A collection of brief items: a giant gorilla exhibited in Hamburg, debates on grain costs in California versus Argentina, a Georgia Finna colony by Southern railway plans, 10 000 acres bought for settlement ads in Europe, Illinois fish losses and 20 000 black bass seen, steamship gambling suppression talks, churches adopting individual communion cups, Ben De Lamos seeking $100 000 bond to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Cleveland, his prior Alabama speaker’s chair episode, and a survey of world affairs.
A collage notes a Belgian pigeon’s 700 mile race from Burgos to Brussels in 14 hours, a colossal sponge about 3 feet by 10 feet, kangaroos leaping 11 feet high, driftwood in Alaska aiding Eskimos, and Indian Army elephants fed 10 pounds of raw rice twice daily with exact feeding ritual.
A collage of quips and jokes from various papers. The samples include witty exchanges about puzzles poetry preachers and domestic misunderstandings. The humor highlights playful wordplay and social observations from early 20th century presses.
A Florida swamp feature, the blushing tree, grows up to 20 feet in tangled marshes. Its broad banana like leaves and emerald foliage turn pink when rain drenches the trunk, a striking color change noticed by explorers. The text describes its ancient, thick trunk and graceful, drooping branches as it reacts to rain.
Spectators watch a tree drip and blush as rain temporarily changes its color from green to a faded hue. After the shower passes the tree returns to its familiar green, surprising onlookers with the rapid transformation.
Whitaker Wright resigned as managing director of the Le Roi company under pressure. He attempted a last stand to keep his post amid mounting opposition, but resigned ahead of a specialty meeting in London. The move followed brunt by Henry Bratnaber of San Francisco.
Erick Hendrickson, described as an insane man, fled the Western Washington asylum at Steilacoom after gaining liberty on August 20. He had previously attacked the officer who arrested him two years ago and is still at large. Authorities issued notice of the escape.
The asylum and a copy of this notification were received today by the Pro Rae department of the county clerk's office.
Washington reports the Navy Department closing the Hewison service matter and turning to the Schley court of inquiry. Captain Lemley, judge advocate general, returns to compile the witness list, expected ready for Admiral Schley early next week.
In Rio de Janeiro on August 23 American coal was purchased for the Nile, preferred over Cardiff coal sold by Royal Mail agents. This marks the first such instance in the company's history.
Cape Town reports the royal yacht Ophir carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York sailed today for Ascension Island as part of a royal voyage.
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