Anaconda Standard advertising and distribution details
The notice lists circulation rates for daily and Sunday editions, pricing for 19 to 16 page editions, other page ranges, and rates for Europe and foreign destinations. It also provides office contact details, branch locations in Butte Missoula and Great Falls, and addresses for Washington and Eastern offices.
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Europe
Standard Block
Anaconda
Standard
Butte
Missoula
Great Falls
Remembering the Maine Four Years On
Four years after the Maine explosion in Havana Harbor the nation recalls the sinking that propelled the Spanish American War. The public rallied behind a pledge to remember the Maine while Congress and the president pursued quick action, shaping a new era in U S foreign policy.
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Maine
Spain
Congress
Department of State
McKinley
Anderson
Fort Sumter
Republic
America
United States
Medal awards omit Montana volunteers in Cuba and beyond
The article notes disappointment as the Montana volunteer infantry fails to appear in the list of Medal of Honor recipients. Only thirty three medals are issued for the Cuban war, Chinese campaign and Philippine insurrection, a small total given the number of soldiers and engagements.
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Montana Volunteer Infantry
Montana Volunteers
Washington
Twentieth
Kansas Regiment
Medal of Honor Awards Recall for Kansas Volunteer Funston
The piece reflects on the 1899 Rio Grande river action near Calumpit where Kansans under Funston earned early distinction. It notes the democratic spread of medals between officers and enlisted men and lauds the Medal of Honor as the nation’s most enviable decoration.
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Rio Grande River
Calumpit
Kansas
Montana
Funston
Sunflower State
Not a Star Performer in a House Discussion
A critical column questions Mr. Wheeler of Kentucky for a tirade against monarchs and diplomacy during a pension bill debate. The piece mocks his rhetoric and notes his age, district, and terms in Congress while weighing public reception to such invective.
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Wheeler
Kentucky
Yorktown Down
Hay
England
Paducah
London
Berlin
Siam
Congress
Holland
Prussia
Europe
Mr. Wheeler
Quay Plan for Excluding Chinese Revised to Include Christians
In a senate discussion on Chinese exclusion the idea surfaces to amend the bill so no Chinese Christian would be barred from entry. The columnist mocks the notion, suggesting it would flood the United States with Chinese converts and mockingly questions the practical impact of such a proposal.
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John Wesley
Pacific Ocean Steamship Missionary Society
Orient
Grover Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Febate
Senate
Philippine Islands
United States
Quay
Senator Quay
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Trial of Johnson for assault on Havre woman
Special Dispatch reports Johnson on trial in district court for assault on Mrs. Charles Rose of Havre. Rose testified that after drinking at a Havre beer hall he lost memory and later found the accused entering his room and attempting to assault his wife while she slept. The wife then attacked Johnson with a razor, prompting arrest. The defense notes alleged intimacy between the two.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Johnson
Charles Rose
Havre
Rose
Gray
Office of
McIntyre
Telstoi Death Reported in Vienna Rumor
The Neuste Wiener Journal in Vienna reports an unconfirmed rumor that Count Telstoi has died, with no official confirmation from authorities or family as of February 15.
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Vienna
Neuste Weiner Journal
Telstoi
Taft says Filipinos ignorant and troops needed for order
Governor Taft told the senate committee that the Philippines system under military and Spanish rule shows a new judiciary with a seven member supreme court and fourteen districts. He said 90 percent of Filipinos are not fit for juries and that native courts are limited by the need for trusted judges. He suggested keeping troops at key points to curb disorder and noted many provinces show peaceful activity with limited fighting in two years.
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Washington
Taft
The
Philippines
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Tabagas
Samar
Batangas
Lodge
Supreme Court
Ide
Island
Culberson
Allen
Hoo Hoo Lodge Organization Reaches Missoula
Missoula hosts Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo members for Montana lodge formation. Notables include Thomas H. Claffey of Seattle and Victor H. Beckman, Seattle vice gerent, as visitors join prospective initiates and local dignitaries for a nine nine nine closing ceremony.
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Missoula
Order of
Montana
Odd Fellows Hall
Thomas H. Claffey
Seattle
Victor H. Beckman
Washington
James A. Clock
Portland
E. Evans
Will Do All In His Power Special Correspondence of the Standard
Representative Robert Brownlee of Melville receives a letter from United States Senator Gibson confirming support to protect Montana woolgrowers. Gibson notes East manufacturers seek to lower fine wool duties but unlikely this session to alter the current policy. He warns classifications could harm Western producers, but expects no major changes soon.
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Standard
Big Timber
Robert Brownlee
Melville
United States
Gibson
Montana
Northwest
East
West
Grosvenor slams German and British royals in 1860s visit remarks
In a heated exchange, Mr. Grosvenor derides Prince Henry and condemns official U S receptions of foreign royals. He contrasts German and Dutch lineage and recalls 1860s royal visit honors, while Dewey’s maneuver prompts admonitions. The house then passed pension bills rapidly and adjourned at 3 50 p m.
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Prince of Wales
Counry
Buchanan
White House
Prince Henry
Manila
Dewey
Wheeler
Grosvenor
Republic of the United States
United States
Senate Debates on Extra Clerks and Census Office Bill
The Senate debated employment of extra clerks and messengers totaling about twenty- five to thirty for committees with annual salaries of 1400 dollars. A committee investigation was ordered into clerical force while a census office bill advanced, directing salaries figures and amendments. Eulogies were offered for the late Representative M A Brosilla as the session adjourned.
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Senate
Clay
Georgia
Hoar
Berry
Lodge
Teller
Turner
Allison
Platt
Connecticut
Gallinger
Spooner
Dubois
Committee On Appropriations
Quarles
William &. Franklin
12Th
United States Infantry
Oklahoma Territory
Indian Territory
Enid & Anadarko Railway Company
Penrose
M.A. Brosilla
Meesrs
Army reorganization bill creates general staff corps
The War Department's bill for reorganizing army staff branches and forming a general staff corps was sent to House Military Committee Chairman Hull and introduced. It consolidates quartermaster subsistence and pay master functions into a supplies division led by a major general, with brigadier generals heading supplies commissary finance and transportation. The general staff corps will set military policy plan national defense and mobilization, oversee army navy cooperation, campaigns and armament under a lieutenant general leader.
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Washington
War Department
Army Staff
General Staff Corps
Hull
House Military Committee
President to announce cabinet decision on Sehley appeal
Washington reports that the cabinet discussed the Admiral Sehley appeal and the president plans to announce his conclusions in a few days likely by mid next week. Cabinet members remain reticent but say the decision should clear the atmosphere on several questions.
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Washington
Admiral Sehley
Summons Issued for Empire Hotel Proprietor in Fatal Fire
A summons was issued for A. W. Gilham proprietor of the Empire hotel in St Louis as authorities investigate a blaze that claimed 11 lives last Sunday. Investigators probe cause and safety lapses as rescue crews continue to search for clues and victims.
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St. Louis
A. W. Gilham
Empire
Salt Lake Elks rally to host August grand lodge
Salt Lake City Elks, facing hotel concerns, issued an ultimatum to lodging providers to cooperate with plans for the grand lodge gathering next August. After a decisive meeting led by Exalted Ruler Lester Freed, hotelkeepers pledged support, committees were formed, and a public appeal for cooperation and funding was launched to assure a successful festival. The group emphasized unity, readiness to sacrifice, and a drive to attract Elks from 800 cities to Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Elks
Grand Lodge
Lester Freed
Elks
Sale Lake City
Salt Lakers
Salt Lake
City hotel fire escape rules cited in court action
A formal complaint filed by Mayor Wells prompts a First District Police Court appearance on Thursday February 20 to show cause why a violator should not be punished for breaches of city ordinances requiring fire escapes on hotels with three or more stories. Assistant City Attorney Stanton presented the case.
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First District Police Court
Stanton
Wells
THIS TIME PAPA WAS LATE Special Dispatch to the Standard
Earl Greene and Miss Emma Forsythe eloped after fleeing the Webb ranch. Forsythe pursued by train to Billings, but the couple had already married at Grey Clift before his arrival.
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The
Standard
Big Timber
Earl Greene
Emma Forsythe
Webb Ranch
Billings
Forsythe
Grey Clift
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Ransom Paid for Ellen Stone and Mme Tsilka
Constantinople reports the ransom for Miss Ellen Stone and Mme Tsilka has been paid and their release is anticipated soon. Sofia notes Bulgaria will open negotiations with brigands under U. S. pressure to secure Stone’s liberation on Turkish soil.
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Constantinople
Ellen M. Stone
Aton
Mme. Tsilka
Sofia
Bulgaria
United States
Misa Stone
Prominent Springfield Doctor Dies at 75
Dr. John H. Million, a leading Springfield physician and Civil War surgeon in the 31st Illinois Infantry under Gen. Logan, died at age 75. For three decades he served as chief medical examiner for the Ancient Order of United Workmen and sat on the pension examiners board under Presidents Taft and McKinley.
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Springfield
John H. Million
31St Illinois Infantry
John A. Logan
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Presidentseland and McKineley
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