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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
18
The Anaconda Standard provides publishing and mailing facts with subscription rates and office contacts. It lists daily and Sunday rates, the main and business offices, and telephone numbers for editorial rooms.
Branch offices listed for Butte at 28 East Broadway with telephone 42 and Missoula at 1n 0 Higgins avenue with telephone 118. The fragment notes two locations and their contact numbers.
W J Morton is listed as Manager Foreign Advertising with New York and Chicago offices. The Standard is available at numerous city newsstands including Hotaling's Broad Way and Thirty-eighth Street in New York, Auditorium Annex and P O News Co in Chicago, Moon's oak store in Salt Lake City, Hotel St Francis in San Francisco, and other outlets nationwide. Address for correspondence is Anaconda, Montana.
In Butte, Montana a court review was sought by residents of southern additions facing annexation to the city. While city officials say procedures were proper and consent obtained, opponents argue the move was forcible and opposed by a majority. The Friday hearing may decide if annexation stands before the 1910 census.
The article argues Portugal will not become a republic for generations due to European surroundings shaping outcomes. It contrasts Latin Europe with Latin America, noting Latin America’s greater suitability for republican governance in the current environment.
The Springfield Republican argues republican forms prevail in the western hemisphere while Europe remains largely monarchies. It notes few Latin European states pursued or succeeded with republics, except France under favorable conditions after Sedan. Norway and Sweden fit republican drift but external powers Russia and Germany hinder. Holland has tradition but overall Europe’s balance of power does not favor republics.
Silas F King a Butte pioneer and sportman is mourned by old timers across the state. He was unostentatious honest and helpful to the worthy with a life devoted to friends charities and fair play on the turf. Butte has lost a valuable citizen and benefactor.
A historical portrait notes the Zulus as formidable in 1879 and fears of renewed conflict. It describes Zulus in Durban households, under a chief whose authority shapes behavior, and critiques local governance, justice, and potential for massacre. It warns prevention is best.
A St. Louis meeting of the Brother of Welfare reports a national convention of the unemployed to press Congress for relief. millionaire Mr How announces a March convention inviting cities over 100000 and General Coxey’s possible presence, with plans for an overland trip to Washington. history may repeat itself respectfully in impact and leadership.
An Associated Press dispatch reports 5,000 to 6,000 workers resumed at the National Tube company Loraine plant today after several months of shutdown. The March timetable suggests the revival of demonstrations may fade as work restarts continue nationwide.
Reports from Pittsburg say the Thaws face ruin and exile as wealth’s curse unsettles the family. The son’s disgrace, his wife and sister’s suffering, and a slayer acquitted and confined to an asylum weigh on the mother. The family plans to flee to Europe to escape public gaze.
The Atlanta Constitution urges Henry Watterson as a unifying choice for Kentucky's U S Senate seat. It argues he transcends party lines, embodies patriotic duty, and would honor Kentucky by appointing him despite his usual avoidance of office. The piece frames Watterson as the ideal compromise candidate to avoid a prolonged vacancy.
A collection of humorous dialogue snippets from various papers. Exchanges include misunderstandings about wealth and virtue, witty retorts on Wall Street, and comic misinterpretations of daily life. Notable lines feature Miss de Playne-Papa, Mr Blunt-Indeed, and a salad mix up with chicken heads.
A brief collection noting varied curiosities from linguistics to postal history. It covers the origin of many dress materials names such as fustian cambric and muslin, the lyre bird as Australia’s largest songbird, Japanese burial customs, and vast postcard volumes in major cities including New York and London during 1908.
Senator Foraker cites letters between Ohio figures over postmaster appointment and Taft administration policy. Douglas claims the president favored a new nominee after Bryson accused him of political influence. Postmaster General Meyer defends the process and notes Bryson faced prior corruption allegations that were not sustained.
Glycerine enhances medicinal roots in Dr Pierce’s remedy, acting as a nutritive and demulcent, aiding digestion and strengthening the body. It supports Black Cherry bark, Bloodroot, Golden Seal, Stone root and Queen’s root in coughing and lung ailments, with best effects in lingering or long standing coughs. There is no alcohol in it, and a free booklet invites readers to learn more about the medicinal roots.
Defense counsel pressed technical objections as prosecution began counter showing to Ruef’s motion alleging no arraignment due to clerical error in indictment copy. Heney would file counter affidavit tomorrow. Judge Lawlor reserved rulings on affidavits and Ruef’s objections as records from May 27 arraignment were reviewed.
Special dispatch reports Senators Dix on and Carter and Representative Pray arranging a conference with Secretary Taft and General Bell to protest the department order abandoning Forts Assinniboine and Keogh. The meeting will occur later this week to present arguments on the posts' importance.
Reno special reports Samuel B. Cohen a prominent Tonopah merchant shot himself at his home early today after losing a fortune at gambling. Local authorities say he died instantly, and witnesses describe a quiet scene prior to the tragedy. Cohen was well known in northern Nevada business circles and had accumulated considerable wealth through mining interests and retail trade. His death leaves many in Tonopah and Reno mourning a leading community figure.
Vallejo California February 10 boiler tubes on the cruiser St Louis blew out at noon while off Sau Salito. E E Scott coal passer F Thompson water tender E W Baker fireman first class and D Lewis scalded with steam. Origin unknown but thought caused by cold water entering hot pipes. No deaths expected. a rigid investigation is under way.
The board of county commissioners rejected all plans for a new county courthouse. They gave no detailed reasons, with Commissioner Worden declining to explain. Architects from Butte and elsewhere say they will not resubmit plans.
Washington February 10 Senator Dixon in conference with Secretary Garfield discussed the Milk River irrigation controversy with Canada. Garfield said Secretary of State Root urged Bryce to obtain from Canada a definite statement on its proposed action in the matter.
Vallejo Calif Feb 10 Electricians from Mare Island to install a new and more powerful wireless plant at the Point Arguella station in Southern California.
Washington moved to appropriated funds for Native groups in Montana. The House approved the Indian appropriation section on Montana lands but struck out irrigation administration on the Flathead reservation. Amendments cover Blackfeet Crow Flathead Fort Belknap and other allocations includingfort Belknap irrigation Milk River surveys and treaty related costs totaling substantial sums.
Sacramento February 10 The state board of health convenes a meeting in San Francisco next Tuesday to mobilize a cooperative plan to eradicate the plague curb its spread and promote sanitation inviting supervisors from counties with water communication to San Francisco Bay and city authorities to attend
Two masked robbers aboard the Alpine and Fort Bragg train in Ukiah Calif forced passengers to surrender valuables. One wielded a shotgun as Sheriff Donahoe led an armed posse toward the scene. No exact haul reported.
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