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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
18
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates and delivery details, with daily and Sunday options and annual prepaid plans. It also provides main office and branch locations, telephone numbers, and foreign office addresses in New York, Chicago, and other cities, plus various newsstand points across major western cities.
On December 16, 1907, editors weigh Bryan’s chances for the Democratic nomination. They note many Democrats appear ready to back Bryan, but doubts linger about his ability to carry New York and reach a majority in the electoral college. The New York Sun questions where else he could gain 242 votes if New York backs another candidate.
The piece argues the recall of Ambassador Aoki may reveal a hidden motive and warns the U S public cannot confirm it. It notes immigration will dominate talks with Tokyo and predicts Congress will face calls to expel Japanese nationals as part of broader foreign policy debates.
The piece argues Japan will resist exclusion policies like those against China before the November election. It suggests anti Japanese sentiment could impact the vote, with a party aligned against exclusion facing accountability at the polls. It notes Takahiro as successor to Aoki in Washington and deemed satisfactory.
Merchants and the clerks union agree to store hours this week with openings until 8 pm on weekdays and 9 pm on Saturdays. The week is billed as the great holiday shopping period and the Standard's holiday edition is highlighted as a guide.
The federal senate nears ninety two members, surpassing earlier house size. Only seven or eight veterans—Teller, Daniel, Allison, Aldrich, Hale, Frye, Cullom—are noted, yet none are famed for oratory. About twenty senators have served over ten years, but overall judgment of Senate effectiveness remains nuanced.
The piece notes organizers desperate for Judge Gray as democracy’s choice while acknowledging his own disavowal of the nomination. It argues these efforts stem from fear of Bryan’s likely return, with Gray supporters uneasy about the odds in the upcoming nominating meet.
Congressman Cooper, a Republican, criticized the speaker of the house for private access and eye talks. Democrats sought rule changes but the protest failed as the speaker remains dominant, with party factions voicing dissatisfaction.
A New York court report contrasts two juries awarding different damages. A 10-year-old boy lost a leg after being run over. he received 10 000 dollars. A bricklayer’s son was killed by a runaway horse and his family was awarded 800 dollars.
The column blends political talk of Senator Allison and Governor Cummins with seasonal notes on Christmas, weather, and commerce. It notes Allison's potential for another senate term, Cummins' opposition to life terms, and hints at legislative maneuvering. Festive ads and shop life contrast with economic strains and distant international mentions.
The archbishop of Canterbury noted for chess prowess travels in India playing verbally with an official overseeing a railway project. Yale law student Michael V. Haggerty, 50, a miner and former Silver Bow county official, prepares for Montana bar admission at Butte. Eight-year-old Duy Tan, king of Annam, is the world's youngest reigning monarch under a regency as Thanh Thai is deposed and Annam remains a French protectorate.
The River Press commentary rebukes partisan attacks on President Roosevelt for sending troops to Goldfield Nevada. It notes the Nevada governor requested troops and argues Roosevelt must enforce state laws nationwide. It condemns Western Federation of Miners for mischaracterizing the action and urges lawful obedience.
The piece argues against wage cuts without price reductions, noting history shows costs rise before wages. It contends that high wages enable workers to buy both necessities and luxuries, sustaining prosperity, while unemployment and poverty signal stagnation and risk.
Libby News notes Traders bank of Sandpoint resumes operations after temporary suspension. Will F. Whitaker-led bank gains confidence as deposits flow and depositors receive partial payments. Report cites Idaho banking authority approval and broad local optimism about prosperity and crops.
Reports from Helena state the acting mayor orders police to enforce strict limits on vices in the city. Habitués of the restricted district are to stay indoors after nightfall as authorities intensify control.
The Billings Gazette warns that anti liquor sentiment has produced radicals in office and warns prohibition supporters to enforce Sunday closing and early closing laws with common sense. Overzealous officials in New York Kansas and other places hinder basic purchases such as medicines.
The Great Falls Tribune argues against abandoning Fort Assinniboine praising its size and military value. It notes congress and the president should be urged to maintain the post and expose the motives of those favoring closure. Havre residents push for a Washington decision while the paper awaits the outcome and reasons for any failure.
Spokane claims two top Butte players were ineligible under state high school rules and backs it with proof. If proven, Butte’s past season wins could be disallowed, altering Northwest championship standings and triggering sanctions to preserve fair amateur athletics.
Lawson intends to pursue stock gambling work himself after failing to persuade the public to adopt his system. He claims to have spent millions in altruistic labors and urges readers to rest from his state’s evidence and former associates.
The piece argues that Inland Empire districts are valued not by size but by character and vitality. It urges every resident to engage with municipal patriotism since local interests impact all citizens.
In the Bitter Root valley the Ravalli Republican notes bountiful crops with abundant orchards and grain. It asserts there have been no hard times and that conditions have yielded wealth for the year.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a non habit forming remedy for various pains and nervous irritation. It quotes user testimonials from Mrs G Awetitbure Ohio praising relief for headaches and backache in family members, with offer of first package money back.
The text asserts most farmers are debt free and have bank savings. It claims abundant resources and strong local prosperity. It notes people visiting from afar intend to return to acquire property, praising Bitter Root valley as an excellent place to live.
A Philpsburg Mail item cautions workers to stay focused on duties rather than watching the clock. It suggests the most hopeless employee is one who leaves on time yet returns 10 to 15 minutes late, underscoring dedication over punctuality.
Only a few days remain before the Billings sugar factory disperses nearly a third of a million dollars. The distribution aims to boost Christmas cheer across the Yellowstone valley.
In the Boulder Monitor note, farmers in Deer Lodge Valley cope with the Washoe smelter shutdown by reverting to corn cobs as a traditional, reliable fuel source.
A Forsyth Times editor notes a former Oklahoma publisher who sold his paper when prohibition began and bought a drug store, reshaping his career path.
Missoulian notes Deer Lodge valley farmers will observe the impact as the Washoe smelter closes, potentially altering local smoke production and economic conditions for the region.
A cowboy and a roundup cook were killed in a duel in Deadwood over a dispute. Investigators describe a quick shootout at close range with no witnesses stating further motives or who fired first. Local law enforcement is reviewing evidence from the Montana-Territory town.
A fragment notes that many cooks deserve killing on general principles and mentions some cowboys, reflecting a harsh crude tone without clear context or identifiable individuals.
The Missoulian calls on Congress to give swift consideration to the federal building appropriation, asking for a brief, targeted debate and prompt approval for funding.
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