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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
12
STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with monthly and annual options and lists branch offices in Butte and Missoula with contact phone numbers. The notice appears as a postal registration entry for Anaconda.
J Morton manages foreign advertising with offices in New York and Chicago. The Standard is on sale at numerous outlets across New York Chicago Kansas City Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Houston Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland with addresses and cross streets noted. All business correspondence should be sent to Anaconda Montana.
The piece notes William Jennings Bryan remains highly publicized while planning overseas travel for months ahead of Nebraska's six congressional districts elections. It suggests his absence could shield his policies and affect vote outcomes, with tours likely to extend to Central and South America and possibly England or Scotland.
The piece contrasts James Hamilton Lewis and Col. Henry Watterson predicting Knox as the Republican nominee. It notes Lewis misreads signs in Nicaragua politics and suggests Knox’s nomination may hinge on Secretary Knox amid anticipated complications from a Knox letter to Rodriguez. Watterson bets on Knox’s hurdles in the White House bid.
Prominent citizens pledge to remember the other fellow who never will be for Crane and for Knox. The secretary’s actions toward the Nicaraguan outfit spark debate as J. Ham Lewis stands to be lonesome if he pushes Knox propaganda from Chicago.
A critique of Chauncey M. Depew notes his speeches provide local historical material rather than lasting literary value. Once a leading Civil War era orator and premier banquet speaker, his influence waned after insurance scandals and criticisms over federal senate leadership, despite wide social reach.
The prevailing view is that President Taft intends to appoint Judge Jide Lurton to the Peckham vacancy on the Supreme Court. Critics note Lurton’s age at sixty five and the likelihood he could not retire at seventy, while supporters say his professional fitness justifies the selection. Washington circles indicate the president has decided in his favor.
President Taft cites the movement among African Americans to mark emancipation fifty years after Lincoln's 1863 proclamation. He notes progress by Black citizens, acknowledges limited postwar opportunity, and suggests a national exposition as a means to showcase gains, with southern enthusiasm growing for a 1913 observance.
The quotation notes that opposition from later prominent Republicans to the civil-war amendments granting rights to Black Americans stemmed from concerns over the spread of sentiment and possible political repercussions.
The annual report argues for expanding officer numbers at West Point with 600 vacancies. Detachments for special service pull officers from regular duty, slowing career progress. Average ranks rise late, with captains at 38 and generals unlikely before retirement. Civil War volunteers produced generals before 40, and sometimes before 30.
The column advises avoiding petty quarrels and gossip, urging prudent conduct today. Mars brings a belligerent mood, so disputes should be settled justly. Mercury promises two days of publicity gains, aiding writers, canvassers, printers, teachers, and lawyers. Those born today may prosper if they avoid gambling and intrigue.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Tacoma Wash Dec 12 Seventy two years old and paralytic Rizur Beach of Seattle and Augusta Mont yesterday filed his answer in superior court to the divorce suit of Alda Beach who is suing for absolute divorce and 0 alimony alleging cruelty and desertion Beach says he left for Chicago Sept 26 for surgery and is now recovering in Chicago He asserts he is not worth 800 000 in Seattle and Montana property but only 115 000 He asks that no divorce be granted no alimony allowed and the case dismissed He outlines a life history and a marriage to Alda Keene a nurse in a Cincinnati asylum He and Alda Keene were said to be married after Alda was left a widow with children Beach admits owning valuable property in Seattle besides his Montana ranch His wife claims before marriage he promised a third interest in all his property
Louis Paulhan the French aviator and his party depart Paris on December 18 with two Bleriot machines and two Farman models en route to New York. Edward Cleary leads the aerial venture and the group plans a New York to Los Angeles run starting January 2, a January aviation meet from 10 to 29, then exhibits in San Antonio Galveston New Orleans Birmingham Atlanta and several northern cities followed by a Asia tour.
John Nierny was arrested on a wife beating charge and will have a hearing before Judge Mc Gowan today. Frank White was arrested on a charge of obtaining money or goods under false pretenses. The Johnson funeral for Lars A Johnson is Tuesday at Walsh's parlors at 2 o'clock then to the Swedish Lutheran church with services by Rev J W Nyvall.
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Insurgent Republican leaders convened at Representative Hubbard's home to map a strategy for amending House rules. Two five member committees were appointed to plan action and manage publicity while 50 votes are claimed to back the effort. A broader intra party split was noted and names of attendees circulated by Representative Hayes.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Twin Bridges may gain a land boom if J R Hedley and associates succeed in diverting 5 000 cubic feet of water from Red Rock and Beaverhead rivers to irrigate beach lands between Dillon and Twin Bridges. A canal via Point of Rocks could reclaim 40 000 acres of state land and as much more owned by individuals, transforming the area into a major agricultural center and shipping point for Mundison county.
The United States transport Dixie reached Colon at 6 this morning after sailing from Philadelphia on December 6. The ship carries 700 marines along with provisions and ammunition bound for Panama, while lighter vessels await to move the men and gear ashore.
Pittsburg Kansas December 12. An open verdict was returned today by the coroner's jury that inquired into the death of Goldie Engberg who died December 4 as a result of carbolic acid poisoning.
Bozeman December 12 The executive committee of the State College Oratorical Association met today and decided to accept the challenge for a debate with Utah Agricultural College.
Boston reports a Yuletide boom as 4 million spruce fir and balsam trees move from Maine Michigan and Oregon. Landowners gain about 169000 dollars while consumers pay around 2000000 dollars. shippers and dealers reap sizable profits. Chicago consumes 390000 trees annually and takes most of Michigan’s yield. Oregon’s cuts exceed Maine but lag behind Michigan and Maine.
Rebels led by Estrada claim Rama is the key to victory as insurgents report a strong position near Rama town and two days from the capital with Mnoemy advancing. The movement says no decisive steps will be taken without U.S. state department approval, per a translated cablegram. The State Department says no official word has been received from Nicaragua.
Bluefields Dec 12 authorities say a reign of terror grips Managua with 500 political prisoners in chains and two cents daily rations. Catholic aid to prisoners halted, corporal punishment used, and Zelaya plots amid military moves to block U.S. forces. Widespread troop redeployments and river patrols surround Bluefields, Rama, and Greytown as Decree and truce terms are navigated.
Boston December 12 A rapid call went to three New England navy yards to send marines aboard the cruiser Prairie as her voyage from Philadelphia to Colon was resumed after an interruption.
William H. Tripp, 88, longtime First Wisconsin legislature member and delegate to the Republican National Convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln, died today in Janesville Wisconsin. He served in the early state legislature and was active in Republican politics.
Washington dispatch outlines Nagel secretary of commerce and labor report highlighting seals with harems on St Pauls and St Georges islands, Alaska fur seal service tagging bachelor seals, new salmon stations, garrisoned stations and navigational lanes. It notes foreign trade totals, immigration, and calls for stronger corporate information and anti trafficking laws.
Havre December 12 A two story Halfway House between Havre and Fort Assinniboine burned to the ground at 5 this morning caused by a defective chimney A Chinook wind blew as manager James Morgan escaped with life losing 800 in cash plus stock and 2800 building value 2000 insurance Bailey owner plans to rebuild in spring Patrons included Fort Assinniboine soldiers near the reservation line.
Washington reports Secretary Nagel urges transforming the bureau of corporations into a nationwide regulatory agency to oversee interstate firms and safeguard business secrets. He also calls for broader laws to curb the white slave trade, noting current statutes lack cross state transport prohibitions. The nationalized commerce and finance era demands stronger federal action.
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