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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1903
Page
14
The Anaconda Standard announces publication by STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY with daily and Sunday editions. It lists subscription rates for one year ten dollars, six months six dollars, three months three dollars, and one month one dollar, along with office contact details.
Contact points listed for Butte East Broadway 28 with telephone 422 Missoula West Main 110 with telephone 118 and Great Falls Postoffice News Stand. Provides street addresses and phone numbers for city locations.
The notice lists offices for W. J. Morton and addresses for The Standard in New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and more with pickup locations and the general correspondence address at Anaconda Montana. It provides street corners and hotel outlets where the publication is available and notes the New York and Chicago offices.
The opening of Congress signals a long dry session with Republican leaders avoiding major actions. Tariff and currency are off limits as Democrats push tariff as a campaign issue. Expect debates on eight hour labor, antitrust moves, post office frauds, Oklahoma statehood, Alaska territorial changes, and renewed reciprocity talks.
The piece notes powerful anti-saloon forces in about 150 districts hindering war department programs. It suggests ship subsidy advocates have retreated ahead of a presidential election. Congress may devote time to insular issues including Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines with debates on railroad land grants and American capital. It expects strong presidential stance on the isthmus canal and a treaty to push Panama canal building.
Under Elks auspices impressive services were held yesterday across the state. Montana lodges paid fitting tribute to memorial day and the order’s spirit and purpose were presented in eloquent sermons on immortality urging hope and upright motives. The programs for Montana audiences were well prepared and the orators praised for their admirable addresses.
The piece recalls the earlier public hope that Geronimo the Apache would reform after joining the Methodist church. It notes Naiche, a fellow Apache and former war leader, also joined church years ago and remains lovable yet struggles with periodic drunken relapses. It cites Oklahoma reports of both men drinking together and questions whether they will return to church after each lapse.
Sunday morning dispatches warn that General Wood’s promotion falls with many officers as congress shifts from special to regular session. Public sentiment remains cool due to alleged conduct involving General Brooke and actions in Cuba, potentially jeopardizing his career standing.
The article notes Roosevelt’s strong drive to promote General Wood beyond standard ranks. It suggests the president may have erred in pushing for too rapid an advance, risking overstepping regular order in a major-general promotion.
The piece notes a second Mad Mullah rising in Africa near the Sudan, with Colonel Mahon leading an expedition from Khartoum alongside Egyptian cavalry to quell the revolt in Kordofan. Mahon, famed for Mafeking relief, is shown as commanding a serious campaign though the outcome remains uncertain.
Mr Mantle of Montana reports the state aims to exhibit at next year's St Louis fair with two exhibitions and asks for preferred space. Officials at St Louis cannot meet all Montana demands, requiring careful planning. Mantle's committee oversees progress and expects a strong Montana presentation despite space limits.
The Brooklyn Eagle extols military bands as vital to enlistments and morale. It argues music with marches and national anthems unites North and South in war, educates the masses, and sustains public interest in parades, while praising public concerts as relief for the urban poor and a cultural lifeline.
Al Hoopes, a Lewistown resident for several years, departed this morning for Muscatine Iowa to visit his former home. After about two months in the East he plans a trip to Alaska where a brother owns several mining claims.
A blaze swept through a ranch 14 miles south of Lewistown destroying a granary stable and other outbuildings along with about 30 tons of hay. The fire originated at the A McCarthy property and destroyed several structures before being controlled. No injuries reported.
Wednesday morning fire caused about $1200 in damage with no insurance coverage. The blaze originated from an explosion of a lamp, authorities reported.
Dillon residents hosted a series of social events on Friday and Saturday with five to seven tables in play at homes on Atlantic street and Kensington. Prizes included a carnations bouquet and a Haviland teapot for euchre players. Guests and members from Dillon and nearby towns attended dances, needlework contests, and bridge and whist sessions. Several visitors and locals were noted for travel to Idaho Falls, Missoula, Twin Bridges, and West Palm Beach as winter plans began taking shape.
Special Correspondence reports Storrs nearly completes a new store with an artistic pressed steel ceiling, promising a store rivaling larger towns. Local residents anticipate shopping in their town. Visitors include PF Whyte, P H Gallaher, and others. several residents relocate to Anaconda for winter work in coke ovens and mining-related jobs. A public Bell Telephone line will soon connect Washoe hotel, with poles almost complete between Storrs and Chestnut, enhancing local communication.
The Daily Mail reports that Emperor William may suffer a recurring throat trouble, with weeks expected before speech returns. Doctors say the condition is not malignant.
Mrs Booth provoked an unusual scene at Joliet prison chapel as she recruited for her prison volunteer league. Her eloquence moved 1,400 convicts to break routine and applaud during the Sunday service.
Emil Jensen J H McCormick William McLean and Jack Wadness returned from a ten day hunting trip down in the bad lands with three deer. The group reported a successful expedition and displayed their game upon arrival in Lewistown.
London December 6 Herbert Spencer the renowned writer who has suffered a long illness had a bad day today with his condition described as deteriorating by observers close to the case.
Washington December 6 the senate plans to move from the extraordinary session to the first regular session at 1130 am The Cuban reciprocity bill will be the sole morning hour business continuing through December 18 with a vote then expected Senators prepared for opposition speeches but none will speak after Cullom outlines the measure The president's message is to be received Monday and the adjournment formalities will follow
The house will convene in regular session tomorrow after a productive special session. Committees have been named and will meet to organize, enabling early general legislative business and passage of general appropriation bills before the holiday recess. The president's message to Congress is expected tomorrow, with Christmas recess around December 22 and a strong push to resume after New Year’s. The death of Representative Burke of Pennsylvania will be announced to the house.
New York December 7 In Madison Square Garden 17 riders began a six day international bicycle race watched by about 15000 spectators. Each team rides 12 hours daily with partners allowed to relieve while staying within the limit. List of competing pairs included Simar Gougoliz Rettick Beaugendre and others.
London dispatches from Peking report the Chinese government intends raising an army of 100000 men to protect Chi Li in case of hostilities. The Peking dispatch also notes the Chinese minister in St Petersburg has telegraphed that Russia favors a peaceful policy.
Attorney Frank E. Smith and County Attorney O. W. Belden argued the demurrer to complaints against three Lewistown druggists charged with selling liquor without a license. Justice McFarland took the matter under advisement and will rule later this week.
George W Reynolds returns to Anaconda after a Monterey stay as manager of the Hotel del Monte. He enjoyed an impromptu reception at the Montana and renewed ties with locals. He faces two job offers in Chicago Beach House and the new Washington hotel in Seattle, weighing the best western opportunity. Reynolds previously ran the Montana hotel from 1894 to 1900 and built a notable public-spirited reputation.
The Alexander Bros. plantation minstrels bring a first class colored show to Margaret Theatre for one night on Tuesday December 8. Features include Lilly Miller and the black mystic juggler with Chlora Dora girls. Acts show life in the sunny South before the war with jubilee shouters and buck and wing dancing. Billy Miller performs songs including Show the White of Your Eye and While the Band Was Playing Dixie.
Chief Mulholland of Butte telephoned Night Chief Fitzpatrick to watch for 15 year old Alice Gillian who ran away from her family. Fitzpatrick found her at a East Sixth street residence, she appeared respectable and said she quarreled with her family but would return. She stayed at a hotel overnight awaiting an officer from Butte to take her home.
Three men remain at Georgetown lake striving to recover the bodies of May W Wright and Bridger Williams who disappeared after a small tin boat found overturned. The ice is thick but bottom growth and uneven depth hinder progress as divers cut holes and drag the lake bottom.
The Anaconda branch holds a public meeting on the first Monday of each month. This evening the Christian church hosts the talk by Mrs. Hila Knowles Haskell of Butte on Hypatia the Last of the Greek Philosophers. The lecture is free and open to all.
Week ending Saturday December 5 lists uncalled letters by category. Names include James Brennan Charles Breen Charles Boylan I B Coleman Jerry Dauber Clyde Davis and many others across Men Women Foreign entries with multiple repeats and post office notes indicating two or more requests.
Judge Hendricks, who reportedly went to Helena to aid a new party, returned last night and stated he remains a Republican and will stay steadfast to the principles of the GOP.
Three Anaconda youths named Willie Butler Terrance McCabe and Willie Johnson ran away yesterday from their homes and were believed headed toward Butte. The town police were alerted and searches planned to locate the boys and ensure their safety.
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