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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
3
Anaconda list shows publishing and advertising arrangements for the STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY. It includes subscription rates for daily and Sunday, main and branch offices in Anaconda and other cities, along with various news agencies and distribution points nationwide.
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican fortunes, arguing Democrats misstep when opportunities arise. It notes the party’s limited presidential wins in fifty years and cautions that nominating John McLean could aid Republicans by placing McLean in the Senate and boosting Republican aims in upcoming elections. The writer predicts cautious Democratic prudence or risk of missing pivotal chances.
Secretary Meyer states naval plans do not include Pacific fleet expansion. He notes a Pacific reinforcement would cost about four billion dollars per year more to maintain ships there than in the Atlantic. The Navy cites coal supply constraints as a reason for not shifting Pacific force readiness. Portland Oregon protest call referenced.
Fragmentary OCR shows a claim the Pacific coast coal is suitable for navies of several countries and British warships. Oregonian article mocks U S battleships for seeming fragility and tameness. Secretary Meyer referenced with sarcasm amid port talk and misread lines.
A distorted report highlights the Library of Congress growth under Herbert Putnam with near two million volumes and vast charters and manuscripts. It notes the library ranking behind the British Library and Bibliothèque Nationale, the vast acquisitions in five years, and the shift toward permanent custody and safeguarding literary material.
The article discusses naval modernization with a new 27000-ton battleship replacing older ships like New York Indiana and Ohio. It notes high costs of construction and operation, criticizes wartime spending, and cites Secretary Meyer urging two new battleships annually while warning existing ships plus maintenance drain funds.
The text discusses early airship dropping experiments and the dangers of using balloons in warfare. It notes initial attempts at aerial weapons, fears of world powers adopting them, and the vulnerability of airships to high damage. It mentions treaties and renewed concern over the potential for weaponized balloons and related testing efforts.
A fragment discusses Allied aircraft bombardment tactics and invents a colossal shell to fire on airships. It weighs the futility of small projectiles against craft hulls and envisions a powerful device capable of igniting the airship from within, while musing on policy shifts to unleash such weapons.
New York December 2 A rich widow Mrs Hillard aged 16 years from Milwaukee Wis died in her room at the Motel Bristol. She started a fire by setting her clothing on fire while attempting to light a candle. She had registered on November 1 and drew attention for eccentricities. She refused electric lights or gas insisting on burning candles.
St Louis December 1 The Mississippi River here today stood four feet below the low-water mark of 1862, the government’s standard for the lowest poll in the river gauge. Wyzeau reports the river is expected to continue falling as the low water persists.
Nellie Arnold of Missoula sues H. F. Samuels of Wallace in federal court for 362000 damages from injuries after a mine visit. She alleges gross carelessness in driving a team that ran away, causing permanent spinal injuries and medical costs around 2000, seeking 52000 as damages.
American mining engineer John Hays Hammana arrives in St. Petersburg to assess funding for TaHitiana capital investments in Russia. Proposals cover train elevators irrigation, Nechting, streetcar service and sewer construction. Russian agent Gregory M. Witenkin assists. The semi official Noyne Vremya doubts government backing.
Old indictment details a conspiracy case involving G A Kissel and Thomas Tinenid tied to the American Sugar Refining Company. It covers loans to Adolph Steal, changes in the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining board, and alleged actions to restrain interstate commerce. Includes references to Supreme Court actions, fines, and historical arbitration work by former President Harrison.
Tomorrow Mr Edwarde will tet forty four. Story of The Rock of Chickassauge. Quaint or curious. Four new lighting system on stage devised by Signor Mariann for duty of a eel, using electric beams. Cloth strips in white glare avoided, Mahl and fark proportions vary. Operator controls effects from front of stage during progress.
A historical note compares Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland after retirement. It recalls Cleveland practicing law in New York and appearing before the Supreme Court, his move to Princeton for frugal living, and the modest income that led him to take periodical writing and a trustee role in an insurance company. Harrison, by contrast, quickly built a substantial law practice income after leaving the White House.
Harriet Mae Miller emerged as a pioneering figure and prolific author authoring works on birds and nature. Her career spanned from Auburn New York to London, with teaching and lecturing in Brooklyn and California.
Washington reports another year of prosperity for United States banks in the comptroller of the currency annual, noting growth in resources, deposits, and loans across national, state, savings, and trust banks. The document highlights continued strength aside from a few failures due to mismanagement and defalcations, and urges early liquidation of weak banks.
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