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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
6
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The Anaconda Standard asserts a larger bona fide paid circulation than all other Montana daily newspapers combined. It cites a 1900 daily and Sunday average of 11,891 and a Sunday average of 14,184.
The piece denounces Republicans objecting to Towne and Pettigrew as Lincoln Day orators, arguing Lincoln championed human rights and free government, opposed imperialism, and would not rebalance principles for party gain. It credits Towne, Pettigrew, and the Colorado "Grand Old Man" with upholding Lincoln’s memory.
The text argues a resolution asserting no U S sovereignty over Cuba makes no need for Cuban constitutional submission to Congress. It credits Senator Teller and contemplates President McKinley withdrawing troops from Cuba, noting he has already pulled many from the island and could justify further action with the original resolution.
The piece charges President McKinley with delaying Cuban independence despite congressional vows that Cubans may govern themselves. It argues Washington seeks a Cuba under strong U S sovereignty and predicts further postponements as Congress delays action into next winter.
The Standard argues the White House seeks congressional passage of the Spooner bill to grant McKinley full military civil and judicial powers in the Philippines after insurrection ends. It contends detailed information is withheld and predicts Congress will approve broad powers rather than specific colonial legislation.
Critics accuse President McKinley of using rhetoric on legislation while coordinating with congressional Republicans to shape the outcome. They allege the Spooner bill or no action at all are likely, with blame shifted to Congress as public dissatisfaction grows.
A sarcastic column argues for licensing boodling and gambling as revenue sources. It critiques anti boodling laws as failures and urges Montana legislators to adopt a businesslike approach, ignoring clergy sentiment while respecting church people.
Ohio Governor Nash indicates a harsh approach to prize fighters, favoring stringent measures whether the bouts are bareknuckle or using five-ounce gloves.
The note hints at Faure and Heinze in a framing of a controversial clash described with metaphorical “downing the tiger as the octopus.” The text suggests political satire or commentary without detailing concrete actions or outcomes.
A text notes the United States can proceed with legislative business whether Montana fills its short term senate seat now or later. It emphasizes momentum for federal actions and minimal disruption to ongoing measures.
A report notes Andrew Carnegie distributing about 200000 dollars in libraries and suggests he could present Representative Lannin with a Webster's dictionary as part of the donation.
If the senate confirms General Miles to lieutenant general, General Alger will be a confirmed pessimist.
Minister Wu defends Confucianism while criticizing Christianity, describing a perceived shift toward weakness. The exchange centers on ethics, authority, and social harmony in a heated public discussion.
Despite Jeffries and Rohlin managers denying a prize fight, strong public belief persists that the encounter will be far from a tame affair, suggesting a more strenuous clash than a mere pink tea.
In a quiet note that contrasts with Kansas headlines, Maine women seem impervious to the latest push or persuasion, leaving observers to question what messages have landed and which have fallen flat.
The two pits and the gallery are pleased to learn that Edward VII has no intention of giving spectators a correct imitation of George IV. The remark suggests a theatrical or ceremonial scene in which royal demonstration diverges from strict imitation.
The article reports Mr. Heinze’s response to questions about his position on the Tierney gambling bill. It notes his interest in Montana legislation and his public comments or anticipated voting stance.
A terse line notes that in Kansas prohibition seems ineffective as laws fail to curb illegal drink sales. The brief hints at enforcement gaps and public attitudes shaping the prohibition era situation.
The New York state board of health condemns Sing Sing prison as unfit for occupancy. This view has long been held by a large majority of the inmates.
It remains to be seen if the report that both King Edward and the heir apparent are in ill health leads to broader resignations or upheaval among American supporters of the Anglo faction.
Partly to offset the bridegroom's low rank, the Duke considers steps to strengthen standing in society. The remark hints at social expectations and strategic maneuvering within noble circles.
Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin and Queen Wilhelmina plan a high noon wedding. The ceremony will mark a historic alliance as royal schedules align.
The piece notes global and domestic debate on abolition of the death penalty and the paradox of life imprisonment often failing to be carried out due to hopes of eventual pardon. It reflects a broad movement against capital punishment while acknowledging pro reform arguments.
The Kansas City Times argues that preserving the Senate's integrity requires public reaction across states or changes in selection methods. It notes a dark chapter in recent state legislatures, criticizes wealth influence in elections, and says rich men who are honorable and qualified deserve consideration if they meet standards.
Pittsburgh Dispatch notes Denver reporting on Vice President elect Roosevelt’s hunting exploits. Reporters stayed behind and allegedly invented thrilling hunts from within, following a German philosophical notion. The piece suggests suspicion about the elect’s hunting narrative.
The author argues that high tariff policy forces one group of citizens to pay another, likening it to a theft of the treasury. The view condemns such measures as immoral and a breeding ground for numerous commercial and political wrongs.
The Omaha World Herald notes difficulty in finding American seamen for battleships because young men fear limited advancement. It argues any seaman on an American battleship should have a real path to becoming an admiral.
A South Dakota court ruling requires Indians with individually held lands to pay property taxes. The Times remarks that taxation is a leveler, applying to both the just and unjust, and argues the red man should pay as land is visible and cannot be hidden.
Practical men urge that leaving college should prepare youths for immediate gainful work. In truth graduates are often helpless until exposed to real business demands, revealing which education is useful and which is not. The piece calls for modernized college methods to align graduates with actual facts.
Massachusetts statisticians find cities feeding tramps only crackers harbor four times as many vagrants as well fed towns while labor costs remain equal. Tramps reportedly choose starvation over work, suggesting coercive toil could reduce numbers.
In the Des Moines Leader the editorial argues that courts align with pragmatic sense rather than legible wording of laws, contending this approach yields fairer rulings and nearer justice. The piece emphasizes judicial restraint and practical interpretation over formalism.
A three year count shows Massachu setts abandoned farms drop from 330 to 136 as land sells to cultivation or summer home buyers. The old fort site in Springfield is marked with a bronze tablet bearing Pynchon arms. Harry Davis in Topeka is jailed after paying a fine from a dice game with fellow inmates. Experiments at University of Nebraska greenhouses yield a new nasturtium variety with abundant blooms. Arthur Erwin Brown works on a North American snakes treatise. Australians seek a new capital site within New South Wales. Arabian markets feature dried locusts sold as food.
In Washington February 5 the Senate passed the district appropriation bill and began consideration of the West Point funding. The chamber laid aside the ship subsidy bill and approved district and military academy appropriations with hazing protections and cadet oath provisions while debating Porto Rico cadet appointments. The session adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
The House continued debate on the post office appropriation bill with speakers opposing postalemployee organizations and defending special mail facilities. Moody discussed railway mail pay and the ideal role of a long term undelimited deputy postmaster general. Chaplain Cowden prayed for Rep. Bartlet’s recovery from pneumonia. The House then acted on Senate amendments and appointed a committee for inauguration planning.
Moody reported the postal commission found real mail transport costs average about 12.5 cents per ton mile, far below the 49 cents per ton mile cited by the post office. Debate centered on whether mail or express service is more profitable for railroads, with members from Ohio Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee weighing arguments over special facilities and appropriations. The-house adjourned without action at 5:30 p m.
An Indianapolis Press item notes lignum vitae, the only wood suitable for bowling balls, is scarce. Producers warn prices will jump as supply dwindles, with major sources in Venezuela and dangers in harvesting and shipping the heavy logs.
A recent exploration of Lake Tanganyika notes sea molluscs present in the lake, making it unique among Africa's large lakes. The lake lies a short distance from the Congo basin, much of which was once sea-covered.
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