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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
3
The Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Mont runs notices and subscription rates. It lists offices and agents in Baltimore Chicago New York and other cities with sale points in major newspapers and stands. It directs general business correspondence to The Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana.
The article reports William Jennings Bryan urging delegates to be instructed by state conventions for the Democratic nomination. It notes mixed Republican sentiment, shifts among clergy toward Bryan, and Bryan’s cautious stance on ministerial influence while courting organized support.
Chicago congressman McGavin denounces cross border unions as a drain of U S wealth through marriages to foreign nobility. Representative Sabath proposes a 25 percent tax on gifts and settlements tied to husbands amid constitutional and political opposition in Congress. The debate centers on whether federal power extends to regulation of marriages and separations among U S citizens.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an exchange about splitting the ear of groundlings and a reference to Mir. Ex and a phrase about Ket a'vafe. Marosty of the Yotox.
A Pottsville dispatch notes mills, repair shops, and knitting firms reopening after two months, bringing back about 4,000 workers. Maine textile plants and a Rhode Island yacht yard resume operations, with Detroit auto plant at full force of 9,000 workers, suggesting growth above mere subsistence despite earlier shutdowns.
The Ohio results and commentary suggest Secretary Taft will win the Chicago nomination and the November election, with Senator Foraker favored locally. Rumors claim Taft’s machine could shape the slate, limiting Ferster and Herrick, while Disk and Myron Herrick surface as possible replacements.
The piece compares English and American temperance and notes a massive English suffrage push. It cites Mrs Pankhurst’s leadership, the 1910 Manchester interview tactic with candidates, and Sir Edward Grey’s dismissal as a catalyst for continued protests. The account frames the movement as a rising, unruly force demanding parliamentary rights and rejects gradualist excuses.
A fragmented report outlines global progress in women's suffrage, noting full rights in Finland New Zealand Australia Isle of Man and four US states Wyoming Colorado Idaho and Washington. It highlights municipal and school suffrage in Canada many provinces Kansas and other regions, while England Scotland and Wales curb full parity. English women petition for votes by citing tax and legal penalties without representation.
A collage of jokes and witticisms from English papers, including puns about cannibals, a vicar, stationery shop talk, and seaside papers printed on waterproof stock. The items showcase playful dialogue and varied humor from the era, with mixed references to teachers, majors, and anecdotes from Penny stories.
Army officer notes the United States owns a national cemetery near Mexico City at San Coamg, established in 1910 to inter U S soldiers who died in the Mexican War era and later interring U S civilians' remains in that graveyard.
Trial proceedings in the John H Mall conspiracy case begin tomorrow with opening by Boney and statements by Judge Webster. Heney aims to undermine Hendricks and Bristol testimony, citing telegrams and hotel records to challenge witness accounts, while trial may go to the jury by Thursday afternoon.
Reports from Jacoma to Gray's Harbor describe red and green lights seen high in the sky and an object viewed by railroad staff and tourists near Tacoma. Some observers insist it resembled an airship bearing a Japanese flag, fueling rumors of spies studying the coast.
Duraige reports the worst snowstorm of the season in southwestern Colorado. The storm began last Sunday and has grown in intensity since, disrupting travel and daily life across the region.
The piece reports that Martin W. Littleton’s counsel wins a point in the Littleton habeas corpus dispute while Harry Thaw remains at Matteawan asylum. Thaw’s attorney Daryl O’Reilly consults with him about future steps as officials weigh mental condition and possible transfer to a suitable facility. Dr. Ferris describes Thaw as nervous but not despondent, with sleeplessness persisting and surroundings only marginally affecting him. Mrs. Thaw voices concern over the facility and warns she might act if lawyers fail to move swiftly.
Seattle February reports the new primary law producing mayoral nominations with Gen James B Metcalf on the Democratic ticket and William Hickman Moore on the city party line facing no opposition. The Republican side names Tyhn FP Miler as nominee. Col W F Prasser, 72, nominated for treasurer. W PF rimble, second for mayor, claims Democrats and city party voters favored Aller. Few democratic and city party votes were cast.
Chicago officials say anarchists and enemies of law and order are more dangerous now than ever. Chief Shipny notes police monitor anarchist movements. A meeting referenced killings of Carlos and Misinzy’s sons. The chief criticizes Judge Oscay Tortizen over a leniency call for two men arrested for posting red placards advertising an anarchist meeting.
Rev Dr Dixon, author of Moodyehtsh, told a Chicago audience of about 1,000 that President Roosevelt embodies Christian principles and likened him to the prophets of old. He praised the president as leading the nation toward a higher moral standard and compared him to John the Baptist as precursor of a purer era. The address followed a prayer meeting at the Urapg Northern theater.
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