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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for various periods and page editions, notes foreign mailing charges, and describes office locations and advertising rates. It also provides branch office info in Butte, Missoula, and Great Falls and mentions distribution at multiple newsstands.
The Anaconda Standard proclaims a larger bona fide paid circulation than all other Montana newspapers combined. For the six months ending June 1901 the daily average is 11 872 and the Sunday average 14 291.
A San Francisco visit by President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley to Henry T. Scott of Union Ironworks drew a two week entertainment bill. Scott billed the committee 2500 dollars, the committee cut 500 for a chef, paying 2000. Critics urge reopening the account to assign costs to Scott and guests.
Col. A. K. McClure delivers a biting review of Admiral Evans and his narrative A Sailor's Legend. He mocks Evans's self portrayal, defends Sampson, and questions the Chilean and Fort Fisher episodes with caustic wit and sharp logic.
The piece praises Colonel McClure for dissecting Maclay’s account of Santiago. It argues McClure shows Schley’s acts were omitted or distorted and credits Cook with the turning movement. It quotes Cervera praising Schley and the Brooklyn, confirming McClure’s vindication and literary merit.
A Postmaster feud between Passaic and Paterson escalates after a letter addressed to Hell, NJ is sent between towns. Passaic claims Paterson’s wrath is inflamed by anarchist-linked editors and yellow journalism. Governor has not yet called militia.
Secretary Thelbert Stewart of the economical food bureau predicts a looming potato famine for workers as cheap foods fade. He claims cabbage and potatoes rise in price while rice offers cheaper nourishment, though workmen resist abandoning traditional meals for rice and noodles.
Government mortality statistics published recently indicate marked improvements in sanitary conditions and medical progress over the decade. The average life expectancy has risen from 21.1 years in 1890 to 35.2 years, reflecting civilization, peace, and better living standards.
An analysis of death rates argues progress of American democracy. The 1900 United States death rate in registration districts was 186 per 1000, down from 21 per 1000 in 1890, with major declines in tuberculosis and other diseases alongside rising sanitation. Comparison with Austria, Hungary, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Norway places US ahead in many measures.
A historical survey details the enormous expense of rival yachts and crews for the Cup race. It cites The Columbia and Consiliation costs, crew wages, and running expenses, estimating total costs near 350000 to defend and 700000 for challengers, arguing the event favors wealthy sponsors and American design.
The shah of Persia reportedly has a personal fortune of 25 to 30 million dollars, largely in diamonds. King Edward VII plans visits in Germany, including Wilhelmshohe near Caneel, with the Kaiser. The house where Joseph Chamberlain was born remains, near Camberwell the schoolhouse he attended and his first teacher live nearby. Rev. Albert A Sinnott, 24, earns a canon law doctorate after Rome studies. Captain William E Augustus, Madueah Kentucky, claims to be the oldest paid fireman, just completing his 61st year. Dr. Charles Burton Thwing will succeed Eugene Haanel as Syracuse University physics professor, author of a physics text and formerly Knox College professor. Hubbard B McDonald, Senate clerk, is a leading parliamentarian, third in his family to hold the post. Prof. J Scott Clark of Chicago University, building a home in Evanston, abandons carpentry at the roof stage. Captain J J Willams of Savannah, Emory College trustees president, donates 15000 dollars for a new science building.
The American Forestry Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science opened a three day session in Denver. Gifford Pinchot argued for careful grazing policy while Prof. L H M Pammett condemned sheep grazing in Uintah Forest Reserve citing environmental damage and need for government authority. The Havana police case is noted though details are sparse, with four suspects unnamed.
Buffalo Aug 27 Judge Hagel denies Lackawanna request for an injunction stopping ticket brokers from selling special Pan American excursion tickets. Court holds brokers retain rights while Lackawanna, member of a rate fixing pool, isn’t entitled to equity relief and must pursue legal remedies.
Scott Hudson of Lexington Kentucky steers Audubon Boy to the Park Brew $10 stake for 2:10 pacers amid a big purse day at Narragansett Park. Audubon Boy set a new 2% fat second heat record and won all three heats, with James Hanley of Providence later purchasing the horse.
Official mail advices from Washington report growing distance to war as Nicaragua and Ecuador pledge neutrality in the Colombia Venezuela dispute. The dispatch also notes the government forces' defeat of 2,450 insurgents led by General Marit at Anapoima after their occupation of Girardot on the Magdalena River. About 10,000 Colombian troops guard the border under General Gongales Valencia.
The Ranger departed Acapulco today bound for Panama to safeguard American interests amid the revolutionary unrest.
In Pensacola on August 27 a train carrying deputy sheriff A Sweat and three men and a woman he arrested at a negro dance for fighting was fired on near Muskogee. Sweat was killed. A posse searches for the murderers and further trouble is expected.
Attorney General Knox has returned to Washington to pursue charges against Judge Humphreys of Honolulu among other matters, signaling a renewed push in the Honolulu judge case.
Joaquin Godey former Chilean minister to the United States died suddenly in Rio de Janeiro this afternoon. He served as Chilean envoy in Washington and was well known in diplomatic circles.
Havana authorities will prosecute E. C. Westall chief of the money order bureau for criminal negligence after a loss of four thousand dollars at the Havana post office.
Weather bureau reports the week ended Aug 26 brought generally favorable conditions overall. Heavy rains damaged crops in the Middle and South Atlantic and east gulf states and Tennessee, while drouth persisted in Iowa Oklahoma and Texas. Corn prospects improved as spring wheat harvest nears completion and apple outlook improves in several states.
Boston beat Detroit as Cy Young impressed with a two hit effort and Miller starred on the mound. Philadelphia led Chicago 7 to 4 behind Bernhard. Washington shut out Cleveland with Patten strong on the mound. Baltimore and Milwaukee played a darkened, unfinished one inning game due to darkness.
Multiple games from Aug 27 feature Burkett’s first-inning three bagger for St Louis at Pittsburgh, Chicago’s win after a pitchers duel with Cincinnati, New York taking two from Philadelphia, and Brooklyn’s doubleheader split with the Phillies. Attendance figures noted for each city.
The Chinese minister to Germany Lu Hai Houan arrived in Basle on August twenty seventh to consult with Prince Chung during his Berlin tour.
Early yesterday a burglary at John Danevan’s home in Helmville yielded 50 dollars from the cash register. A deputy sheriff reported a man in custody on suspicion of the crime. The report notes haying season nearly over and local social events, plus business changes as Markam & Lennox are absorbed by Wales Bros. starting next month.
At the church corner Sixth and Oak the Christian churches of Montana begin their 21st annual convention with an opening programme. Devotions by H E Russell Missoula at eight, Welcome to Anaconda by Frank Minnick Anaconda at 8 10, response by O F McHargue Bozeman at 8 20, children’s choir and song, address on The Plan and Purpose of Church.
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