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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
22
The Anaconda Standard lists publishing details including ownership by STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY, daily and Sunday edition, subscription rates 10.00 for one year 6.00 for six months 3.00 for three months 1.00 for one month, and a banked main office in Standard Block Anaconda with editorial and business office contacts.
Branch offices listed include Butte at 2% East Broadway with phone 422 Missoula at 110 West Main Street phone 118 and Great Falls at Postoffice News Stand with unspecified contact details.
W J Morton manages foreign advertising in New York Chicago and other offices. The Standard is available at newsstands in New York Brentano's Union Square Chicago Vanderslice Dearborn St Auditorium Annex Minneapolis Kavanaughs San Francisco Palace Hotel Denver Seventeenth St Salt Lake City West Second South Street Salt Lake News Co Ogden Kind's Twenty fifth St Spokane North Howard St and Portland hotel locations. Address correspondence to The Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana.
The approaching twilight of Christmas Eve invites observance of festive customs in Montana households. The text urges readers to consider those facing poverty and to be mindful of their own firesides while purchasing gifts today.
A U S minister to Panama suggests Panama should surrender a third of the ten million US canal payment to help settle Colombia’s fifteen million foreign debt, mostly owed to English creditors. London circles see it as fair if Panama contributes toward debt, as canal returns shift to US ownership and port revenues decline. Panama faces reduced income from the railroad and needs thrift while negotiating creditors.
Dispatch from London notes Christmas shopping and speedy money use mask underlying unemployment rise. The revival of the mansion house committee on the unemployed sparks hope for improved relief. past funds were misused, attracting loafers and depriving legit workers. A novel plan is hinted.
A proposal under discussion would have the government acquire large tracts of derelict land in Essex and Suffolk. It aims to provide profitable and healthy employment for thousands by afforesting the lands.
The article notes that Paris discussions on Dreyfus are premature. Predictions claim Dreyfus will be made lieutenant colonel and attached to a specific regiment, with strict action against officers voicing objection. The judicial committee has not finished review, though government leans toward restoration if cleared.
The Portland meeting pledges funds for next year's American Mining Congress and outlines a plan to introduce a cabinet portfolio for mines in federal legislation. The note questions the usefulness of a long-standing but repeatedly passed bill, criticizing past delegates for distant ties to mining interests and suggesting graft concerns. News bulleting includes the announcement.
The administration and press criticize Senator Hoar as an outside critic of Massachusetts policy. He opposed Roosevelt’s Philippines approach and the McKinley era, drawing Republican ire. Massachusetts Republicans recently re elected him, signaling loyalty to his state amid outside accusations.
The annual report shows about 1.5 million dollars yearly to run the senate with only a third to senators as salaries. Half a million goes to officers, and a third of a million funds the contingent expense. Notable items include quinine pills, cologne, soda mint tablets, and various toilet necessities.
May reports show Senators Spooner Aldrich and Allison with two clerks ran up a $374.40 bill for board and lodging at a Virginia Hot Springs hotel for a week. Secretary Bennett says it was paid. The item excludes railroad fare and each senator has a $125 stationery fund for various items.
The grand stands vociferously root for Claus as he steps up to the plate. The crowd's energy surges as the veteran batter eyes another chance at driving in runs.
Manila reports Governor Taft bidding farewell with a military guard of honor. A grandstand review drew 5,000 troops and civilian employees, with 12 bands. Thousands lined the parade route as delegations from outside provinces joined the send off. His launch was followed by numerous boats to the steamer at midnight.
The funeral for John Thomas Lillicrap who died Tuesday will be held this forenoon at 10 o'clock. Rev. C. Blackiston of the Episcopal church will conduct services. Born in Devonshire England he would have been 87 next month. He married in June 1890 and moved to Butte with his bride. Since then he served as weighmaster at the Colorado smelter. He leaves a widow and no children. Widely admired and respected by his employers for his faithful, painstaking work.
M C Jones told police he pawed his overcoat for one dollar and then was locked in by Mollie Thompson and others until he spent all his money on drinks. Policeman McDevitt and Captain Grant report the woman admitted the act and a warrant was to be issued today for arrest.
Mrs Epping returns from Fort Harrison to visit Capt and Mrs Jenks while Mr and Mrs McConnell plan a California winter in San Diego. Shively is home after weeks away. Miss Knight visits from Minneapolis. the Montana Dancing club schedules a New Year Eve grand ball at Hotel Finlen. Edith Poindexter from Dillon spends holidays with family as Mrs Templeman hosts six guests. W L Renick hosts dinner. Paul Clark home invites for Christmas tree gifts from W A Clark Jr. The Needlecraft group meets. the German club to entertain. The Mueller family departs abroad for six months, with the Rochesters and Arthur Mueller occupying the home in their absence.
Boston report says Congressman W. S. McNary will present a Democratic State Committee resolution at the next meeting supporting Richard A. Olney for president and seeking party cooperation across New England states.
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