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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists publication terms with daily and Sunday editions, pricing for one year six months three months one month and Sunday issues, plus postal eligibility for the United States Canada and Mexico. It notes second class mail status and free postage within North America.
The Standard lists main office in Anaconda with branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls. Washington Bureau is at 1415 G St NW. Newsstands in Chicago Denver Salt Lake host the paper. General correspondence goes to The Standard Publishing Co Anaconda Mont.
The Anaconda Standard asserts it has a larger bona fide paid circulation than all other Montana daily newspapers combined. For the six months ending June 20, 1900, the daily and Sunday average circulation is 11,722.
The Silver Bow County Medical association urges officials to launch a city wide cleanup to combat disease. They argue dirt and filth fuel illness more than smallpox itself and say cleaning up is safe, inexpensive, and potentially transformative for Meaderville Centerville and the gulch.
The treaty as amended shows American insistence on military and naval control while preserving a neutral waterway for all nations. It retains section seven prohibiting fortifications at the canal yet allows defense measures, implying the canal will be accessible on equal terms for commerce, with U S protection as needed.
The speaker argues for U S control of the canal and the right to take necessary measures for protection. He contends England or France could outstrip U S naval power if the treaty is followed and asserts the need to build the canal regardless of treaty rejection.
The deaths of former Massachusetts Governor Roger Wolcott and Richard A. Wise, son of Virginia Governor Henry A. Wise, were reported. Wolcott, born 1847, Harvard graduate, three term governor, and envoy to Italy, traced to Oliver Wolcott. Wise, a Republican who later served in Virginia politics, had fought in the Civil War and pursued congressional ambitions.
In a Montana legislature race, John McGinnis is described as having a cinch for the speakership while rivals Frank Corbett and Thomas Kilgallon loom. Observers note Clark’s strong legislative ties and debate whether McGinnis or Clark holds the real cinch as strategy and appearances unfold.
The era’s end sees a surge in daring crimes as public discourse on crime and reform contrasts with increasing criminal activity. Newspapers and sermons highlight progress against crime while criminals remain boldly active.
A Southern era observer notes a surge in bank and train robberies, clerks’ embezzlement, and the Omaha abduction of Edward Cudahy Jr. as emblematic of late 19th century crime. He links motives to getting rich and warns that successful crimes breed further offenses.
The 46 page holiday number from The Inter Mountain in Butte extols a wide variety of readable articles and abundant illustrations. The paper earns high compliments for the edition's general excellence and production quality.
The piece argues the Supreme Court will likely decide whether Porto Rico and the Philippines remain U.S. territories or join the republic under constitutional governance. It criticizes the attorney general for treating sovereignties as identical and stresses the distinction between a people’s sovereignty and a sovereign authority.
The Springfield Republican notes Governor Stanley may push to enforce capital punishment by requiring sheriffs to carry out sentences without governor warrants. It surveys governors from Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Colorado, Maine, Michigan and more, arguing abolition states see no rise in crime or mob violence.
The chief law officer argues that U S territorial gains do not let Congress govern outside the constitution. The piece insists the constitution must reflect the declaration of independence and opposes subjugating people or taxing foreigners without consent.
A brief Minneapolis Times note quotes a duke asserting allegiance to Mr Zimmerman on all matters he signs. The item hints at political tension and loyalty within the circle surrounding Zimmerman.
From the Baltimore American a Pennsylvania paper reports a man who shot himself in the dining room. The account suggests he was a poor marksman or suffering dyspepsia. The Omaha Bee adds a quip about Thanksgiving and the football season ending the slaughter of the innocents.
In the Chicago Times Herald a New York spirit medium interviewed Jay Gould. Gould’s reply was sent collect, prompting some observers to conclude the exchange may be genuine.
The Chicago Post reports Dom Paul, a veteran metallurgist, who has long studied gold now plans close observation of mercury and tron. This career shift promises new insights into metal behavior and potential applications.
The Denver Republican reports strong interest from South America in adopting an American banking system. It notes many American cashiers currently present and urges immediate action to elevate first class financial loot among the region’s entrants.
Mayor Harrison claims Chicago is cleaner than London or New York in a remark that serves as consolation for a man who suffered a broken head and the loss of his pocketbook and watch.
The Kansas City Star notes the question of payment of indemnity to the United States by Turkey and asks what assurance the Cramps have that the sublime porte will cover the warship if Turkey cannot meet the indemnity. The report implies a possible sale or transfer of the vessel to the sultan.
At the opening of the English parliament the customary basement search was performed to ensure no conspirators were concealed there. The ritual mirrors the long standing habit of women peering under beds, yielding similar results.
The article notes William Marconi, pioneer of wireless telegraphy, is 25 years old and formed the idea at 19. It mentions a European tour costing about 2,500,000 dollars and describes extravagant purchases in major cities. J. P. Holland asserts the submarine boat era has arrived and will be widely usable, especially on short runs between England and.
The piece surveys Britain’s new cabinet, noting height and vigor among leaders, and compares royal figures Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and the duke, plus a profile of U S Congressman Connell of Nova Scotia origin as a coal magnate. It also cites Kansas Governor Stanley on state funding and Winston Churchill’s remark on Anglo American ties through shared cleanliness habits.
A Maine town unable to pay debts may lose property under a long forgotten statute. A Ban gor attorney collected from Otis town. oxen and cows seized from local residents amid creditor pressure. Adjutant general notes many retirement applications for 30 years of service. current law lets the president retire such officers only for a strong reason. Reports say many veterans with lengthy service seek to leave active duty. Thomas Gaither of Hancock Station killed four porkers fed on dining car refuse. grinder jammed by a hard substance, later found to be a solitaire diamond worth at least one dollar. In Cincinnati a cakewalk incident ends with an actress's shoe striking an umpah man, who throws it into her eye to cheers. Divers near Cape Matapan report archaeological finds including a bronze hand. Greek government to supervise further research. Danish shipyards build a new yacht for the Muscovite emperor to surpass prior luxury, for use in Russian gulf rivers. A committee revises the French naval signal book and light squadron tactics, a task begun in 1891.
Reports on maneuvers prompting a revision of admiralty practice reflect naval concerns. Coyotes terrorize Texas farmers, with cattle losses and hydrophobia spreading among stock. A Yankton county legal ruling rejects a compromise in a county treasurer defalcation case. Berlin women adopt sign painting with apprenticeship and gymnastic training. Birmingham Alabama plans a metallic exposition from Navy Day to May 1 195. A West Point tablet honors 1812 heroes. New York society women boycott sweatshop goods with Paris labels. Coburg consul notes vegetarianism’s alleged cognitive effects. Massachusetts contemplates municipal finance options as a single tax measure. Maryland fears labor shifts from southern blacks due to restrictive laws. Peru grants amnesty to political offenders and allows public office. St Joseph considers raising bill poster license fees to curb wall posters. Beaufort seeks funds to rehabilitate the old fort linked to Jean Ribault. The Marquis of Lansdowne’s 1866 holdings include nine counties and a large rent income.
A barber quips that men of his trade tell good stories, and the wounded patient agrees, saying they often illustrate tales with cuts. The exchange hints at a lighthearted press item or humorous column fragment from a historical newspaper.
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