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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
12
An Anaconda posting shows standard class matter entry for a publisher. The notice references post office handling and classification as second class matter under publishing rules.
Rates shown include daily and Sunday at one dollar per month and ten dollars for yearly payment in advance. Sunday Standard price for one year, with offices at Main Standard Block Ana conda, Business office on Bell Phone, and Independent Phone upholding judicial rooms at Nos. 47 115 48 116.
Butte Branch at No. 28 East Broadway lists Bell Telephone number 422 and Independent Telephone number 1622 for local contact.
Ww J Morton is named manager of foreign advertising with offices in New York at the Fifth Avenue building 200 Fifth Avenue and in Chicago at the Hartford building at the corner of Madison and Dearborn streets.
A listing of newspaper stands and news agencies across multiple cities including New York Detroit Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Port land and Anaconda with addresses and business correspondence directed to the Standard Publishing Company in Anaconda Montana.
A newly organized Argentine base ball association opens what looks to be a promising season. After two prior attempts, American capital and players buoy optimism, potentially boosting U S prestige in the Latin republic. If baseball gains a grip like in Cuba, American sellers of batting averages and pitching prowess could gain an edge over rivals.
New York hosts the National Catholic Theater Movement led by prominent clergy and laity. Cardinal Farley calls it a war against infamy as the group pledges to inform the public about a play’s character, pressuring managers to avoid improper productions and promising stricter scrutiny of degenerate venues.
A legislative push favors a loan shark law to curb extortion in Montana, proposing a high interest rate while legalizing small loans. It cites DC as near approval, detailing licensing, bonds, registers, annual statements, and a 1 percent monthly cap with penalties and enforcement by commissioners.
Authorities face public pressure as residents urge a voiced protest leader. The terse note signals organized civic action and potential demonstrations linked to governance concerns. Community members insist on representation and accountability amid local tensions.
Yesterday’s announcement that Premier Poincare will stand as a presidential candidate signals a potential shift in France. He seeks active leadership, likely yielding free rein within constitutional limits, and could become a dominant European political figure before the upcoming elections.
The case against President Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford and Grand Trunk officers for Sherman act violations suggests an attempt to monopolize New England rail traffic. Critics say neglect of safety measures and recent fatal wrecks highlight inefficiency and risk. A management overhaul is anticipated to restore competition and safer service.
A collection of satirical observations on 1912 affairs and figures from Crisp Bryan to Roosevelt. The piece notes political feuds fires and crime lore, mocks suffragists and New Year customs, and ponders new year rituals and public figures.
Washington reports Colonel Goethals, head of the canal commission, is ready to accept the governor role for the canal zone, accepting a $5 000 salary cut to finalize the permanent government. Taft aims to let successor pick the new staff from the existing corps. Once the system is in place Goethals plans to relinquish further duties on the isthmus.
Memphis plans to establish chairs of Jewish history and literature in all summer schools and Christian as well as Jewish. A national correspondence school for Jewish Sabbath school teachers will be discussed at the annual assembly. Dr. William Rosen of Baltimore outlined the society’s purpose to tackle perplexing Jewish problems and promote Jewish educational ideas.
Martin Kabet a 45 year old miner living at 19 North Oklahoma street in Butte gulped four ounces of carbolic acid last night and corked the bottle before throwing it to his wife Mary saying I’ve ended all our troubles now He had been injured in a mine accident and recently discharged from a hospital Seven teen stitches were needed for scalp wounds He had lived in Butte 17 years and belonged to the Fraternal Brotherhood Coroner will not hold an inquest The body sent to undertaking rooms Meanwhile James McCann another miner in East Broadway cell attempted to sever an artery with a rusted tin but only minor damage resulted He faced a sanity exam before custody in jail He is the father of five children.
Detroit December 26 Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake company and officers are accused in a U S court petition by Attorney General Wickersham of violating the Sherman law. The suit seeks injunctions to bar price control from factory to consumer claiming the firm fixes prices, restricts competition and creates a monopoly by routing all interstate traffic through favored jobbers and retailers. Defendants named include Will Kellogg and Andrew Jose of Battle Creek Michigan.
News from Helena reports the post near Helena to be abandoned soon. An order was issued to dispatch 24 men to Fort Lawton in Washington, and this detail will depart tomorrow under Col Wilson of the Fourteenth Infantry.
The trial of A. J. Biehl and H. H. Humphrey for using the mails to defraud in the Columbia River Orchard company swindle began today in Portland. By adjournment, the jury had not yet been completed.
Washington dispatch reports the anti trust suit against Kellogg Toasted Corn Flakes to be a test case for legality of price setting by manufacturers. Government officials say many firms control retail prices and the suit could settle a widespread business practice under the Sherman act.
El Paso reports a federals vs federals clash at Colonia Juarez last Sunday. A 600 man column split to attack from opposite directions, firing about 2000 rounds, discovering rebels were not there. Several soldiers were wounded, Salazar moved toward Casas Grandes.
Seattle dispatch reports Frank F. Bergeon a Kalamazoo real estate dealer and former hardware merchant shot himself after swallowing poison in a Seattle hotel. He had been despondent over business reverses, though at a Christmas dinner he appeared jovial and kissed his wife goodbye before leaving.
In southern seas scholars note flying fish ages predating birds and praise the species as prime eating fish combining beefy solidity with banana-like tenderness. Locals claim flying fish overflow the waters to the point they are used as Barbados manure.
Arrangements for the funeral of John Winkki have not yet been completed. Notice of the funeral will be made later.
Sam R White is listed with Bell Telephone 311 and Indiana phone 1311 in a directory snippet. The compact entry records contact numbers and a name without additional context or actions.
Kabet Martin Kabet died last evening at his residence 19 North Oklahoma street aged 45. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Driscoll Patrick Driscoll funeral from sister Mrs. Michael Dwyer 14 Harrison avenue to St Josephs church at 9 30 am high mass followed by Holy Cross cemetery interment. Ramsdell Daniel Franklin Ramsdell funeral from 221 Dakota street Sunday at 2 30 pm Rev Allen K K Smith officiating.
Sherman and Reed Undertakers advertise embalming services with a 24 hour office, a fine line of carriages touring cars and taxicabs in the city. Contact Ind. phone 1157 or Bell 57 for arrangements and funeral needs.
John Matson and J H Hanna both died yesterday aged 40. Their remains lie at Walsh's undertaking parlors and funeral notices will be issued later.
Funeral director and embalmer M. J. Walsh operates at 1235 East Park Street. The listing notes business address and professional title.
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