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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including six month and three month options, plus postal and mailing details. It lists main office in Anaconda, telephones for business and editorial rooms, and eastern office addresses in New York and Washington with assigned editors.
A telegraphic report notes a new geyser between the Geyser Basin and the Lower Tioga basin in Yellowstone. The monster spouter may be an old geyser revived, like Excelsior or Minerva terrace, promising years of eruptions and tourist attention.
The piece argues that major Republican newspapers oppose Henderson’s Cuba policy and align with the president, faulting Henderson for serving sugar interests and district politics. It predicts Henderson must retreat to avoid eroding party support and questions the depth of any concession.
A December congress debate over Cuba sugar tariffs shifts from fifty to thirty percent proposed rebate with talks of five or ten percent compromise. Governor Wood faces sharp attacks from the sugar trust lobby after urging lower import duties, while President Roosevelt and Secretary Root reject any censure. House and senate factions linger as expediency policy continues to stall Cuba.
The piece recounts Carl Browne’s claim that a painting of McKinley’s death is a masterwork, with endorsements from locals, Browne’s self styled genius, and his appeal to the Ohio legislature for funding. It notes Twain’s earlier satire, and reviews Woodford’s controversial Madrid conduct and McKinley’s silence on the matter.
The Standard notes that while Woodford negotiated in Madrid Congress moved to limit executive control over the Cuba matter. Senator Chandler cites a Day telegram urging independence with indemnity, arguing Woodford pursued a sale of Cuba to the United States rather than presenting the president’s independence goal.
The Boston Globe reports Prince Henry will not visit Mrs. Gardner amid Back Bay intrigue. Jealousy and political pressure swayed the German ambassador to remove the private entertainment from the prince's official Boston tour, leaving Mrs. Gardner and the German consul withdrawn to the far end of Back Bay.
The Detroit Tribune reviews anti imperialist arguments in ledger form. It weighs 1901 casualties 245 U S killed and 499 wounded versus 3 845 Filipino dead and 1 198 wounded, plus disease deaths. It estimates war costs at 90 million dollars and analyzes trade figures between the islands and the United States with modest returns. It concludes that forcing governance yields little benefit and notes a lack of promised improvements.
President Roosevelt accepts a present from royalty in a historic gesture reflecting diplomatic norms and the era's etiquette linking American leadership with European royal houses. The hypothetical about Washington and a king of Spain underscores long standing questions about gifts and national symbolism.
Senator Foraker has read President Schurman’s speech and approves it, prompting questions about his stance. The exchange suggests stance alignment with Schurman on the issue.
From the New York Mail and Express, Senator Hanna is described as a man with keen insight into many troubling issues. The piece highlights his investigative approach and noted leadership on pressing national matters.
From the Baltimore American and Indianapolis News, the column argues that if President Roosevelt can curb favoritism in securing appointments and berths in the army and navy, his administration will be a great blessing to the country.
Memphis readers are told Edgar Maclay is expected to deliver a lecture in the city this year. The note expresses anticipation and a hope that he will visit Memphis, reminiscing about last year’s appeal and wishing for his return.
The New York World notes Marconi advances toward lasting fame while Paris savants deny he is an inventor, reflecting divergent views on his breakthrough.
Chicago News notes no use offering Ly man J. Gage the U.S. presidency due to the misery of the salary attached.
Residents and officials in Atlanta are scrutinizing a string of public statements and social media posts to assess whether the city’s communications strategy risks confusion, misinformation, or political controversy. Authorities urge careful verification of claims.
From the Denver Republican, the speaker has visited Milwaukee St Louis and Cincinnati and remarks that Prince Llenry will think the United States is an island surrounded by breweries.
In the Chicago Tribune remark Hon Ben Tillman is noted as typically aligned with one side while the rest of the country takes the opposite view, illustrating the era's polemical divides.
Senator Hoar calls for full disclosure of the truth about Philippines policy. He warns attempts to withhold information are unacceptable and urges transparency in government actions and statements.
Carnegie forms a private library at Skibo Castle with selection by Lord Acton. The library may be worth about 8000 dollars. Edward Kent of Colorado named chief justice of Arizona, linked to Maine political kin. Bishop Fowler criticizes negro ministers’ language at Mississippi conference. C H Roberts of Poughkeepsie advocates limiting consumption to production. Hassell Sage employs a security guard in his private office. Georgia selects Stephens and Long as statues for the Capitol’s National Statuary Hall. Harvard Observatory honors Prof. Pickering with a silver cup for 25 years as director and multiple medals.
The dialogue mocks a politician’s empty speeches with a Judge remark about the first citizen. A reader notes Mr Grogan comments on the church’s powerful verses during a speech event.
A collage of humorous lines and brief antics from various papers. Jokes about funeral talk, an undertaker, a private turned colonel, misread dining, elevator falls, and literary temptations show playful, clipped observations.
Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and his secretary left his Carnegie home when a ragged woman approached and begged. Carnegie gave a coin, then, after a sly exchange, received the coin back as a keepsake and paid a bill to reclaim it, under amused remark from a University club cabby.
A Blackwood New Jersey farmer James Ross loses house and barn in a fire. His dog, chained to the barn, dug a hole to escape the heat and hid there as the post fell, shielding the animal. The dog emerged unharmed, not even singed, as an offset to the loss.
Carrie King, a bookkeeper at Hotel Navarra in New York, received what looked like a genuine gold brick from Montana miner K. D. Baker as a paperweight. The brick proved brass but Baker claimed its value at 806. King returned it home before returning it to its owner after confirming the deception.
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