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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
6
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The Standard lists its main office in Anaconda Montana with branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls and a Washington Bureau. It provides eastern newsstand locations in Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland for distribution inquiries.
Washington officials say the Missouri River upper stretches will be abandoned as a navigable waterway due to irrigation withdrawals, altering the river’s character. The article notes historic exploration and trade along the Missouri, from De Soto to Lewis and Clark, and reflects on its shifting role in western development.
The September term of the Herkimer County New York court indicts the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad for manslaughter over a roundhouse fire last winter. The indictment alleges stored dynamite and powder caused deaths when the structure burned. The piece questions whether the company could be imprisoned if convicted and discusses potential scope of punishment.
The article argues railroads could be indicted for manslaughter or murder and subjected to severe penalties including death or long imprisonment. It suggests a conviction against the New York Central could imprison its directors Chauncey Depew William Vanderbilt and J Pierpont Morgan.
The Gast inventive genius seeks non coal heating and cooking methods as gas stoves and heaters stock up while soft coal and coke gain limited interest. Coal dust mixed with soft coal for factories grows in use. winter demand will strain supply even if mines reopen. The hardest hit will be the poor.
The article surveys reactions to trusts from Russell Sage to John Pierpont Morgan and Secretary Shaw. It notes Morgan's prominence as a promoter of trusts and Roosevelt's cautious call for federal regulation, arguing Congress will hesitate to enact strong restraint.
The Boston address on regulating trusts is criticized as colorless and evasive. The writer argues Roosevelt offers no concrete plan or remedy, suggesting national control is not clearly defined and that the president failed to present a decisive policy.
PAIN laments Alfonso XIII for shocking conduct and boyish pranks. The 18 year old king reportedly proposed to wed a South American heiress to calm republican unrest and boost royal fortunes. Some say his tricks, from summoning Madrid garrison to firing up the fire brigade, reveal a reckless nature.
A Milwaukee Sentinel item notes apples from Connecticut bearing Theodore Roosevelt’s image. The piece humorously suggests hens in Nebraska and other states may soon lay eggs inscribed with William Jennings Bryan’s initials.
A Vermont farmer allegedly caught a state legislator in his meat house fueling talk of New England political tension. The report, drawn from Kansas City Journal and Newark News clippings, notes Cuba accusing Palma of weakness while Cuba moves toward self rule.
In Philadelphia Ledger dispatches observers report Senator Foraker upset by a minor vice presidential action while others express amusement. The note hints at political intrigue and public reaction surrounding the assignment.
A collage of short items notes multiple figures and events: Roosevelt name imprints in baby names. Hannah Sutherland jailed for refusing to return mistaken change. Andrew Carnegie funds free libraries in London borough with maintenance by locals. Yung Wing aided education of Chinese minister. Lord Kitchener wounded in Sudan, bullet ends in restaurant plate. Kossuth centennial in Hungary with mausoleum foundation, Budapest parade. Rev Almond Bisbee named to replace Sheriff Pearson in Portland. Jos. Bouty discovers balata trees in Brazil near Para. Rev FE Sanford photographed in temperance stunt and in court. ex-Gov Bob Taylor seeks Senate seat, possible move to Nashville. Jean De Reerke tops male singers’ salaries, Patts earns Covent Garden record. Patts’ high-earning tour noted against late 19th-century figures.
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports Ohio asserts authority to name the Republican candidate for vice president while Iowa considers concessions that could push other states toward unanimity in the selection.
The Baltimore American notes that Secretary Shaw faces the simplest political job of all as he aims to build a Republican majority in Vermont.
From the Philadelphia Press comes word that Colonel Watterson declines to be a candidate for Governor of Kentucky. He says he will not seek the office and plans to remain in his current posts and duties as announced.
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