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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday issues, defines rates by edition size, and notes international mailing charges. It also provides office addresses, branch locations in Missoula Great Falls and Butte, and Washington and eastern bureau contact points.
The Anaconda Standard boasts a dominant circulation in Montana with six months ending June 30 1901 showing daily average 11 872 and Sunday average 14 191, indicating a strong advertising reach.
A critique in Montana papers targets sparring exercises in Butte calling them prize fights and illegal. Officials including district judges and city leaders were in attendance, sparking questions about legality and consistency with matches in Great Falls Helena and Anaconda not drawing similar protests.
A German essayist’s claim of rapid democratization is challenged as incomplete. The piece notes the shift from Caesarism toward a growing socialist movement led by Marx and Lassalle, with the movement evolving from utopian reform to practical policy, already mirrored in some Western reforms.
The social democrats push universal suffrage and civil liberties while favoring state education and private religion. They rise from 124,655 votes in 1871 to 2,100,000 in 1898, now the second largest group, with Memel-Heidekrug showing 50 percent gain. Imperial William facing a socialist reichstag would boost European gaiety.
The Montana racing season in Butte nears closure with Labor Day as the final day. After short races in Helena and Great Falls, horsemen may travel the state again next year, but Butte wishes for shorter meetings and fewer days of racing. The public, especially business leaders, largely favors ending the season soon. Anaconda benefited from a reduced schedule.
The piece argues that immigrant pests cause large annual losses to U S farmers, totaling about 2300 million dollars over years. It cites insects like bark beetles, gypsy moths, codling moths, chinch bugs, and green louse, with regional damage in Maryland Illinois Massachusetts New York Nebraska and Ohio. It decries limited government funding and urges stronger action.
The article highlights Montana’s features like live trees, a water lake, and the state’s finest flower beds. Visitors will also tour the largest greenhouses in Montana stocked with roses carnations and chrysanthemums where real tomatoes and cucumbers grow. Good Templars are praised as residents who value Butte’s positive life and do not dwell in slums.
II indications point to the greatest wheat crop ever raised in the United States. European deficits promise strong markets abroad while American producers may enjoy good times for at least another year. Granger railroads confirm the cautious optimism as traders position for heavy traffic.
Special Correspondence from Big Timber reports Frank Farish of Manila suffered a severe riding accident Tuesday evening after his horse stepped into a badger hole, causing a somersault and landing on him outside town. Medical aid and local folks tended him at the scene.
Delegates of the Good Templars in Butte are told the city is more than its copper and brick blocks. They will be hosted at Columbia Gardens and will see parks, churches, libraries, and refined residents within a short streetcar ride, challenging prior slanders.
Washington August 29 Ensigns W P Cronin J Halligan Jr R N Marble Jr and U SS Macy named as witnesses in the Sedley court of inquiry have been ordered to proceed home immediately Macy attached to the Atlanta others on the Asiatic station Ensign J BE Bowers on the Ranger and Ensign C H Woodward on the Isle de Luzon also ordered home likely to serve as additional witnesses
The Commercial Advertiser reports a western man chosen as vice president at the Seventh National Bank during its reorganization. The name was not disclosed. he had recently become a director before the bank's suspension on June 27. He is suspected to be R. W. Jones, president of the National Bank of Kansas City.
Civil Governor Taft arrives in Manila from the north pleased with regional conditions. He established civil governments at La Union, Ilocos, Cagayan, Isabella, Zambales and Batangas. He intends shortly to amalgamate provincial administrations to abolish fragmented local government machinery.
New York August 29 directors of the Colorado and Southern Railroad company declared a semi annual dividend of 1 percent on the first preferred stock an increase of percent over the previous declaration.
Brig. Gen. Fred D. Grant arrived in San Francisco for a three month leave of absence and will sail for the Philippines on the transport Sheridan the following Saturday.
Helena August 29 The state board of pardons declined to approve Governor Toole's pardon for EF V Smith convicted of manslaughter in Jefferson County. Smith must serve a 10 year term after neighbors and jurors disputed his defense and the board debated petitions and evidence.
Correspondence notes a worsening outlook across Russia as drought and heat burn vegetables and affect grain yields. The government shifts famine relief to central control while interior ministry agents buy grain, with spring grains rated below winter yields and many regions expected to produce poor harvests.
The article describes Bishop Brendel blessing the Ursuline convent school corner stone in Anaconda Montana. It details the ceremony with a silver trowel, a copper time capsule, and a call for education transcending creed. It notes the building will house 500 pupils, include an auditorium, and serve all parishes in the state.
Attorney J C Smith of Deer Lodge asks Montana Governor for a 60 day respite for Clinton Dotson. Motion for a new trial and exceptions were filed Aug 26. district court judge may not rule before Sept 6, the execution date. Governor is reviewing the case and may act tomorrow.
In district court yesterday George R. Pugmire filed for divorce from Laura Pugmire claiming she was unfaithful and has deserted him. The couple married in Great Falls on August 3, 1899, and the husband seeks a decree of divorce.
The musical comedy in three acts premieres at the Margret on Tuesday September 3rd led by James T. Kelly. The cast includes many prominent performers and promises top ensemble numbers and standout specialties. Critics expect strong audience reception based on past success of the show.
The Daughter of the Diamond King was staged at the Margaret Theater to a medium audience. Nellie Golden played by La Belle Laurette and Dwight Perkins by W A Whitecar led a charming comedy drama with heart interest and a notable grotesque acrobatic stunt by Frank and John Lenton in the third act.
In police court yesterday morning City Attorney Sawyer dismissed the case of the city against Alderman Pat. The move ends the municipal action without a trial, with no further details provided.
Local authorities filed a charge against McHugh for violating a city health ordinance. The case details the specific ordinance and potential penalties, with no additional information on dates or outcomes provided in the readable text.
Incorporation papers for a grain business led by George H Phillips were sent to the secretary of state in Springfield. The new firm will be named George H Phillips Grain Company with capital of 500000 dollars, of which former members of Phillips's defunct company hold 200000 dollars.
Secretary Root departed Washington for his Southampton summer home amid a mild recurrence of the illness that troubled him last spring. General Gillespie, chief of engineers, serves as acting secretary of war.
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