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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard announces daily and Sunday editions with publishing and mailing details. It lists subscription rates, post office handling, and office addresses in Anaconda with branch offices in Missoula and Great Falls, plus Washington and several newsstand locations.
The Anaconda Standard proclaims a larger bona fide paid circulation than all other Montana dailies combined. It cites a six month period ending June 30, 1900 with a 11.7 percent figure for daily and Sunday averages.
The piece argues imperialism has phases, from czarist will to British limited monarchy and American executive actions. It notes despotism may be cruel or not and cites Boer and Filipino views, then critiques Congress for not curbing McKinley over the Philippines and calls for evaluation of administration.
The piece argues that when Congress and the president share party control they largely advance the president's aims. It notes party unity, the motive to preserve harmony, and patronage power as factors. It cites Speaker Reed, McKinley’s restraint, and the risk of imperialist labels if McKinley were a Democrat.
The article questions the Porto Rican delegate to Congress, noting unclear duties and limited credentialing. It argues the position is an anomaly, with conflicting ideas about admission to the floor and official status, and suggests defining Porto Rico’s representative clearly.
Coverage across nations marks divided views on Emperor William refusing to receive President Kruger. The English press applauds, French papers condemn, and German outlets debate interpellation in the Reichstag amid shifting wartime contexts.
The article argues controversy with England differs from war and notes the German emperor benefits from good Britain ties. It suggests unofficial talks with President Kruger could ease tensions, but denies France or Germany would aid the Boers significantly. It reasons Dom Paul’s Berlin reception would not alter South Africa’s military or political balance.
Wisconsin lawmakers debate a proposed regulation of matrimony requiring a state board of medical examiners to certify physical fitness, disease status, and hereditary safety before marriage. The column mocks state overreach, notes Sparta’s failed stock breeder experiment, and predicts couples will travel to avoid Wisconsin’s law if passed.
The Hilo case against Alderman O Donnell for a $200 bribe to approve a fire alarms system was dismissed. The judge ruled the prosecution failed to show jurisdiction or location of the alleged crime, delivering a sharp rebuke to the case and vindicating the alderman.
The article notes growing signs of wireless and automated telegraphy nearing the twentieth century, predicting a busy pre-Christmas period as developments accumulate. It mentions Santa Fe and Mr Marconi as contextual references in the evolving tech scene.
A historical commentary frames Paul Kruger as a controversial leader who struggles under the weight of alleged humanity failures and public perception. The piece interprets his roles and the moral implications of his actions in a critical light.
The trial of Miss Jessie Morrison appears to place Mr. Olin Castle in acute need of vindication as the proceedings unfold and public interest grows.
The passage notes the Chinese situation reaching a peak comparable to the famous Jarndyce vs Jarndyce legal saga. It implies a drawn out, dramatic state nearing resolution and heightened attention.
Report cites a sharp, high tension exchange between Holland and Portugal as officials bargain over policy. The encounter mirrors a fraught rivalry with no immediate clash but strong public posturing and firm stances.
The United States boasts the largest electorate, surpassing France Germany and the United Kingdom. The article cites McKinley’s 1896 victory and compares voter totals and participation rates, noting U S turnout dwarfs others and defines a landmark in popular government.
An editor notes skepticism about the impact of the full dinner pair as a political factor unless a comprehensive general is established. The remark reflects cautious judgment on campaign strategy.
Indian summer plans to spend holidays in Montana and may stay through winter. Mr. George J. Gould appears to be advancing in his anti Castel Lane crusade with steady progress.
General DeWet gains prominence while the older Kru Wer falters, positioning DeWet as the stronger figure in the field.
Commentary notes that any move to relegalize gambling in Montana will be delayed as Christian groups mock Eugene Field and the piece hints at political feuding. It mentions Fang Heinze withholding exequatur for Frank Corbett and observes Senator Towne’s notably short term.
Late advices suggest the Hon. W. A. Clark cares not who drafts Montana laws if he secures the senatorship. The note hints at political maneuvering surrounding Clark and Montana's legislative future.
The report states Mr. Roosevelt plans a January trip to Colorado following a game. It hints Roosevelt may be seeking a return match with Victor.
The queen's speech is regarded by playwrights as equally challenging to dramatize as the president's message. The comparison highlights the heavy ceremonial tone and political weight carried by both announcements.
Miss Morrison explains she used the razor in self defense and the jury must decide how much ice she cut.
A local note cautions Mr. Kruger not to react noisily when the band performs God Save the Queen in Holland. The remark notes the same title refers to a different queen in a separate context.
The Chicago livestock exposition posted a financial failure, underscoring weak exhibitor turnout and dull demand. Financial losses reflect limited excitement from bulls and limited investor interest in the event.
Pittsburg Dispatch reports a Johannesburg correspondent proposes forming a company to buy Boer farms and resell to English settlers. He claims farms are cheap as Boer homes and stock have been burned or lost, leaving prisoners of war destitute with limited subsistence.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes that the Constitution grants Congress power to raise armies but caps funding terms at two years. It argues transferring this power to the president would subvert the spirit of the Constitution and threaten republican governance.
The Kansas City Times notes Mr. McKinley’s claim that “the republic is safe” while warning that conditions resemble Rome’s transition to autocracy. It argues party elements misread electoral success as endorsement of dangerous policies and threaten to erode real self government.
The Savannah News notes a government pensioner died in Ireland months ago and his widow sent in a bill for funeral expenses. The article records the total sought, detailing the amount of the claim as filed by the widow.
An auditor found a flaw in the bill and ordered an investigation. Incidental expenses ran to about $2,000, while the widow's claim was rejected. The overall loss to the government exceeds $1.40, yet officials justify the clerical burden.
The Indianapolis Journal notes official Indiana returns show total presidential votes at 664 09 with 56 47 0 cast by Republican and Democratic parties. Five other factions combined for 18 147 votes. Prohibition led with 15 718, then Populist 1 438, Social Labor 635, Social Democrat 1 741, and Union Reform 24.
The New York World reports Secretary of the Navy Long calls for a rapid buildup including two battleships two armored cruisers a repair ship two training vessels and increased personnel and reserves. He seeks five thousand more enlisted men and a naval reserve and requests eighty seven million dollars, noting the government once ran a large nation for less.
Senator Hale of Maine urges caution for his party in wielding new power after elections. He pins hope on the president to veto reckless spending, warning of a decisive test in blocking the ship subsidy bill to curb treasury greed.
The Boston Transcript notes that affection depends on the individuals, not social status or wealth. It argues love exists between any two people, whether a heiress or a saleswoman, a tithe owner or a motorman, and cites the Zimmer mans wedding to the duke of Manchester as an example of class-bridging affection.
A playful poem explores the delights of kissing different kinds of women from miss to Mrs. It weighs joy versus missing the ultimate bliss and ends with a nod to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch source.
Pearson’s Magazine notes Menelek II commands attention of men for his empire. Readers recall Magdala and Adua from recent wars, while Addis Ababa remains less known as the Abyssinian capital.
A visitor describes Abyssinia’s rapidly abandoned capital the New White Rose, its fuel-supply challenge and Menelek IIs palace life. The interview reveals Menelek as amiable yet shrewd after a cue about the Russian adventurer Leontieff.
The fragment presents a line of dialogue likely from a play or captioned scene. It shows an exchange involving a character remarking on age, suggesting a social or theatrical context. No clear event, date, or names beyond the pronoun usage.
A speaker confesses confusion over ages and time. Both she and her sister feel changes with age, avoiding explanations as the thought gives her a headache.
The biographical sketch notes Spencer will be 81 next April and remains mentally sharp despite physical decline. He follows politics and industry, rarely receives visitors, and cherishes Beatrice Webb as a close confidante. Webb, once his ward, now supports London's poor and aligns with collectivist ideas.
Dialogue notes Mrs. Starvem accusing Mr. Slomay of leaving without paying his board while Mrs. Starvem quips he was an elephant on her hands, joking that he took his trunk with him. The exchange references an unpaid board and a missing skipper.
The TD ubiin's queen bench rules that a barber is not a workman because he must use his brains.
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