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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions including yearly, six months, three months, and one month. It also details postage requirements, foreign rate inquiries, and branch offices in Butte Missoula Great Falls with contact points and a Washington bureau.
The late Captain Thomas Couch, influential in developing Montana copper properties, is recalled for his intelligence, judgment, and prudent leadership. His decade of activity in Montana left a lasting impact, and his death is mourned by friends who recall his sturdy, diligent approach.
The Standard prints a set of dispatches showing Europe's rulers probing motives behind the Kaiser's brother visiting the United States. Diplomats debate aims, with Vienna and St Petersburg playing roles, while Americans focus on possible yacht purchases and light curiosity.
The piece argues Congress moved decisively to transfer the Spain dispute from executive to legislative hands, prompting alarm in Madrid and forcing the U.S. to confront potential rupture with Spain. It notes Woodford fled Madrid after a hurried notice, and questions the clash between Congress and presidential diplomacy.
The Chicago American reports James Neill a lumber merchant was initiated into a Spokane Elks lodge, tore the eye bandages, halted the ceremony, and escaped on a late train. Critics ridiculed Neill but the incident underscored his modest status as a lumber merchant.
The Pacific slope press questions if James Neill equals Irving or Mansfield and wonders why Hawaii honors him while Chicago calls his lumber work merely crude. The piece ponders what constitutes lasting fame and whether Neill’s name has reached Chicago.
Enthusiastic supporters cheer Admiral Schley as his pending trip sparks strong public goodwill across the nation. Yet official Washington is expected to rule against him, with leaks predicting a Roosevelt decision that would end the technical dispute despite the public's enduring verdict in his favor.
The piece rails at President Roosevelt and Congress for inaction on irrigation and other policy issues, noting a lazy majority in the capital. It catalogs various public figures and events, from Taft in the Philippines to Parkhurst and Low, while scanning a cluttered array of political and cultural jests and allusions.
The discourse covers Ambassador Reid in knee breeches, the Whitney Hen wedding with brides avoiding jewels, and Taft's take on Philippine U S initiation. It reports Dammad Mahmud Pasha’s death sentence in absentia, Neill’s surprise at Elk behavior, and public doubt about Elk initiations lacking royal pomp.
The Minneapolis Times notes that Schley and Miles deny involvement in politics and urges focus on genuine politicians. The remark shifts attention to those seeking employment in public service and frames the continuing political discussion around accountability and leadership.
A scattered view from sources notes General Miles dropping the presidency from consideration while Omaha World Herald suggests Jim Win is a standout figure. The scene hints at a lively, competitive race with multiple hopefuls and unfolding dynamics.
The Washington crowd relaxes as the Schley verdict looms. The Baltimore Herald notes Mr. Schwab speaking of business, plainly and plainly about now.
Schley reiterates he is not seeking office yet questions whether the office is seeking him. The exchange frames doubts about public service while avoiding a definite campaign claim.
The country refuses to shift its stance on the Schiey matter, maintaining its established position despite calls for reconsideration. No changes appear imminent as debates persist across political circles.
A description notes the naval group must take a wide loop to bypass Senator Mason, hinting at political maneuvering and opposition efforts within the legislature.
Detroit Free Press opines that Mark Tamale would have made an ideal governor for the Philippines, praising his leadership qualities and vision for the region.
A local store advertises remnants of silks and dress goods gathered from the stockroom. They mark a price that will close out all remnants today, inviting shoppers to take any remnant they can carry.
A display opposite the dress counter shows waist and dress lengths including children's school dresses. Venetians, whipcords, serges, prunella, home spun, covert cloth, corduroy, che Viot, camel hair, poplins, silks, taffetas, velvets, and linings are offered. New special imports from St Gall arrived yesterday.
A store advertises a large stock of winter garments offered at prices below material cost. The items are suitable for wear most of the year but must close out this month. Includes women and children's dresses.
A catalog of women and children clothing items for sale including wraps night gowns undergarments and sacks. Prices noted with marked reductions such as items valued at 1.75 1.50 and 9c. Includes entries for outing gowns and petticoats.
Connell's offers genuine French kid gloves for 1.50 claiming they surpass any 2.00 option. Grenoble made, with a special glove cleaner and Marvel washable gloves in all colors at 2.25.
A Handkerchief Drive offers Irish linen handkerchiefs at 3 for Me priced items. Hand embroidered Swiss handkerchiefs with lace trim available at each. A dozen hemstitched cambric handkerchiefs are sold at each.
The store promotes women’s shoes at 1.50 to 5.00 with sizes 2 to 6 and odd makes, along with men’s 5.50 shoes made for the store. Also advertised are children’s and boy’s footwear and domestic linen bargains with many wash seed styles showcased at the opposite counter.
Many good things today in the boys department with vestee suits in woolens reduced to 3.25 and reefer suits for 3 to 16 years cut to 2.90. Overcoats and ulsters at a third off, sweaters in fancy colors 3 to 16 years now 1.25. A table of bargains includes waists pants shirts and caps all at 38 today.
A features page outlines Butte merchants promotional sale for women shoppers and advice on fashion fit from a dressmaker. It also covers home color schemes for adjoining rooms, salad ideas with nuts and olives, and notes on rummage sales and practical household simplification.
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