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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
18
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including monthly and yearly rates, and provides contact details for the STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY. It also enumerates office locations, branches, and multiple newspaper and newsstand distribution points across major cities.
The article notes former Governor Francis has entered Missouri journalism and may back Champ Clark for president. It recalls his past as secretary of the interior under Cleveland, his stance during Bryan era in Georgia, and his later role with the St Louis exposition. The piece suggests shifts in Democratic support nationwide.
The piece argues for using funds to honor Lincoln with a memorial and a proposed memorial road from Washington to Gettysburg. It cites a two million dollar start by Congress for a Lincoln memorial and twenty five million for Tokio sewer system as practical contrasts. It also notes talk of a Montana statehood celebration in 1914 and urges planning for such commemorations.
The year sees ongoing work on a major roads program with the legislature poised to take action in the 19157 session. The driving effort aims to advance transportation infrastructure and regional development through coordinated state policy and funding.
The article surveys recall arguments in the senate and the president's veto, noting Borah's opposition and Batley’s critique. It discusses Arizona statehood, the recall's scope, and the need for balanced public study. It also touches on political moods in Maine, Montana, and national figures shaping 1912 expectations.
Census bureau finds seven states show rural population decline in the decade. Indiana's urban share rises above 42 percent from under 35 percent in 10 years, while nationwide urbanites exceed 46 percent now after about 40 percent in 1900 and 36 percent in 1890. The urban rise signals social change ahead.
A Maine delegate advance hints at a possible Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, counting forty two Democrats and one vacancy if Republicans fall short. The piece notes insurgent Republicans and party factionalism, outlining states with Senate terms expiring in 1913 and 1918 that could tilt the balance.
In Bozeman on August 23, H E Harrison and his wife, proprietors of Union Coffee House on Main Street, fought with fists and improvised weapons for about 15 minutes in front of patrons. Harrison, drunk, was fined $50 after police separated them. Mrs. Harrison was released.
Washington reports estimates for the coming fiscal year place Army funding near last year’s level of 94,210.40 dollars. The sole increase is for field artillery and ammunition as officers warn a serious shortage if war comes. General Wood calls the deficiency a great national menace.
Detroit Aug 23 The Loyal Order of Moose convention election results show the organization’s leadership victorious with Arthur H. Jones named dictator Ralph W. E. Donges vice dictator Walter E. Dorn prelate and D Crawford treasurer.
A group of Gallatin county citizens met with G F Williams of Northwestern Pacific Exhibit to consider a permanent exhibit in Philadelphia. They decided to lease space for a year in the permanent exhibit building with renewal rights, to showcase the Gallatin valley.
The Standard offers a choice of useful household articles as a premium to subscribers paying six months and one year in advance. Regular subscribers and occasional buyers are invited to call at the Butte or Anaconda office and view the premiums.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrives in Butte by Oregon Short Line from Denver and will meet with the Western Federation of Miners committee before heading to Missoula for the Montana Federation of Labor convention. He speaks at the Auditorium this evening on labor issues and seeks to address jurisdictional disputes between unions.
In police court Ed Ostersham pleaded guilty to creating a disturbance after an incident Tuesday night. A butcher knife figured prominently as Edgar Mayhoefer accused him of entering his house and attacking his wife. Ostersham admitted a feud but denied using the knife. Several other cases followed. Hayden Hewitt was dismissed for throwing rocks at a Chinese tailor’s home. Evelle Ludicl paid a fine for fighting and William Thomas also paid fines. J D Delmo admitted thin milk and was fined. Sam Ingstrom, a common drunkard, was sent to county jail for 20 days.
Judge Carl Rasch in Helena issued a decree awarding South Butte Mining Company title to mining claims near the Great Northern yards in South Butte and barred Henry Crangle and others from further work. The firm has prevailed in similar suits recently. Samuel Gompers appears at the Auditorium tonight at 8 o'clock. admission free.
J K Thomson of the Butte Potato and Produce company left for Toronto for a vacation. He will on Sept 6 assume responsibilities of a bene dict with Miss Mae McKenzie noted. The Thomsons plan returns via New York Chicago Detroit Denver and Salt Lake and will be at home to friends on Sept 15 in Butte.
Dennis Harrington aged 37 died yesterday at 125 Clear Grit terrace after years in Butte. A former mine worker and saloon proprietor on North Wyoming street, he was born in Ireland and is survived by his wife.
Two children and four brothers Patrick Daniel Michael and Timothy are linked to a city. A father and mother with three brothers and a sister reside in Ireland. Two sisters live in Boston. Mase.
Victoria reports a joint British French administration failing in the New Hebrides amid massacres and terror. A French trading vessel at Malekula was attacked. three crew killed and eaten after being displayed. A warship was sent, and missionaries fled Santa Cruz with drownings recorded.
Washington August 23 during the extra session of Congress these presidential nominations failed of confirmation by the senate Leslie M Scott for
United States marshal in Oregon Kilmer B Colwell faced rejection amid the nomination process while Charles V Johnson of Portland served as appraiser of merchandise in Oregon. The nomination of Kilmer B Colwell to be United States marshal, Oregon, was rejected.
New York August 23 detectives probe the disappearance of 2000 dollars worth of rare wines from the residence of Rear Admiral Leutz commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard. The loss occurred after the admiral and family left for Saranac Lake. The guarded house with a high wall remained under Marine surveillance.
At the Seattle Chamber of Commerce request the Arcata and the Scout are sent from Port Townsend to patrol Seattle harbor during Admiral Togo's voyage to Japan aboard the Tamba Maru. The note is dated Washington August 23.
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