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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
20
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, with rates for six months, three months, one month and annual packages. It notes international postage, main office location, and branch and eastern offices, plus several newsstand points and contact addresses.
Governors gather amid uncertainty after Governor Rogers death with Ottawa plans and Hill opposition looming. Governor Van Sant stands as the key opponent to merger, while many governors attend the Helena conference in a bid to shape a northwest regional program. A second note honors Jennie June Croly founder of Sorosis and a pioneer in women’s clubs and press work.
The article discusses Galtonian stock breeding to raise human ability by concentrating marriages and births among the talented, predicts distribution of talents among 10 000, and argues for state incentives and education to increase offspring with five or more talents while reducing marriages among the degenerate. It contrasts with clerical boy preachers and touches on political figures and public figures in a broad, opinionated survey.
A reflective piece contrasts the promising but flawed twentieth century with the tumult at a Piketon Ohio theater. It recalls theatergoer attire norms and criticizes overly formal dress while praising resilience of local audiences amid chaotic intrusions at John Maguire's venue.
The Panama canal plan gains from a reduced price offered by the French concern after U S commissioners valued Panama at 40 million and note $25 million could be accepted. They argue Panama is cheaper overall versus Nicaragua, with construction and maintenance costs favoring the southern route.
The article argues that the canal tolls would save about 3.3 million dollars annually, with a 2 million saving from the Panama route, totaling a 1.3 million annual gain and a capitalized value near 40 million dollars. It notes public prejudice against Panama lobbyists and suggests Congress might weigh the southern route on business grounds despite a large treasury.
Report claims Prof Frederick G Novy of the University of Michigan developed Benzozone an absolute intestinal antiseptic. The preparation allegedly combats typhoid cholera and dysentery and may rival vaccination in value though details are kept confidential by the researcher.
Washington whispers say Admiral Dewey and General Miles will not represent the United States in London next June. Plans reportedly change due to the Schley affair, with possible shifts of their posts to downgrade visibility and show military discipline.
From the Denver News, Herr Most contends that if anarchists were confined to an island they would elect him king. He warns that even after coronation real anarchists would attempt to assassinate him.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Marconi’s marriage has been postponed as he completes his other experiments first.
Ohio church service in Piketon on Christmas night devolved into violence as the Day brothers arrived late and opened fire. Six killed and many wounded or missing as they proclaimed a purge of the Leggs, shocking the community and sparking calls for religious reform.
Boston jury awards 26 cents to a man ejected from a theater for wearing a sweater. The verdict, 25 cents to cover admission, 1 cent punitive damages, prompts editorials praising theater managers for upholding decorum in a case that tests acceptable attire.
The piece lauds Mr. Otey of Virginia for proposing a weekly tobacco ration for enlisted Army and Navy. It extols tobacco as vital, compares Otey to great statesmen, and urges passage to honor the army and navy, framing tobacco as essential life stuff.
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