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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard announces its publishing house STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY Anaconda Montana with extensive branch offices and newsstand locations across major cities including Missoula, Helena, Seattle, Portland and Chicago. It lists subscription rates and contact details for editorial and business offices and notes papers are available nationwide through partner newsstands.
A scrambled 19th century style clipping reports on Aldrich rumored actions and Roosevelt in a muddled notice. The fragment mentions Aldbama administration chatter, a disputed eye incident, and criticism of political motives with unclear, disjointed references.
A fragmentary report chronicles a chaotic journey from New York to Paris by rail and ship, noting slow progress and frequent breakdowns. The piece muses on the impracticality of such expeditions and fears the peril of harsh travels to polar and distant Siberian routes, warning many may fail.
The article recalls Judge Jesse Fell in Wilkes-Barre testing burning anthracite coal in a grate to prove its practicality. His experiment, watched by blacksmiths and skeptics, showed coal could sustain fire and ash residues, enabling a vast industry that brought employment and wealth to Pennsylvania. It notes coal’s prior discovery but late practical use, highlighting its impact on the region’s prosperity.
The article surveys speculation about future Supreme Court membership and notes aging justices and potential changes due to death. It also reports on President Hollen awarding Diaz a Dutch order, with analysis from the Mexican Herald critiquing such tributes and warning European monarchies against bestowing honors on U S leaders.
A garbled political note cites Bryan Oriol and Gaia figures, predicting Republican disarray and Democratic gains as election months approach. It mentions Taft, Abkinsey, Hanna, and the Ohio state scene, with stray references to 1896 and 1898 era figures, all amid uncertain party dynamics.
Thera, a telegraph operator in North Yakime Waat, has served TM for fifty three years. He cites plans to desert the key and take up farming, asserting a man is never too old for such a change. J B Spencer comments on the operator’s long tenure and fitness for farming, referencing Grant.
The article praises a congress figure for a three hour plot maneuver described as a remarkable feat. He was guest of honor at a Nashville newspaper banquet where he was elected amid high praise. Telegraph operators are urged to salute Dr Shenter for his exemplary life ahead.
A chaotic summary covers anti Bryan tactics in New York and Denver, election maneuvers, and anticipated nominations. It mentions former minister Wu touring America, Wall Street market anxieties, and various international tensions. A bear sighting near Wilkes Barre and a winter market downturn are noted with local color from the Philadelphia region.
Newsies debate a plan to enlarge the Newsdays club and require every city paper seller to wear a numbered badge and face charges before the club judge. The measure, proposed by William Silivan, would restrict sales to club members and could bar offenders from selling papers for days. Observers warn it may force joiners and risk violence, while officers were sworn in and a patriotic program followed with readings on Washington and America.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item recounts a traveler named Tolman, a young man with a girl, and a shabby stool blocking the aisle. A custasy sticks out into the aisle, passengers shuffle past, the porter and conductor move it back, but the man moves it again, causing a minor disruption on board.
A man obsessively chooses a suit case with foreign labels, insisting on keeping it in the aisle even at double cost. The narrator notes his extreme fixation and hints at a quirky, perhaps frantic behavior around his belongings.
Consul General Joby Bray reports 12,001 tons of fin valued at over 7.3 million produced in Australia, with 1900s-like tonnages by state and wood uses for paper making. Navy detail notes midshipmen marry requests, several dismissed, and Dover gunfire causes damage to buildings and windows.
The poem laments that ideal realms of peace and joy do not exist on earth. It asserts human longing cannot be satisfied by earthly beauty or celestial imagery. Instead the speaker urges turning to God as a safer, non-sensory refuge, concluding that true home lies beyond material realms. Arthur Mundy in London Spoatator.
Albany No 2 Keb 18 The court of appeals rules Chester Cillette of Cortien must lie in the electing eit for the murder of Meawestheart Grace Brown of South Otselle Chotange county at the Big Aloosg lake by the Adiranducke on duly i 106 The court afirine bne Godgens of Lanvicton of murder by the rat degree and the sentence af seni rendered as the extraordinary teror of The SupWuluy cont iy Herkitter county
Romina Feb 1 Professor Alfred Kingen of the agricultural college Austonhinal experimental station left today for Lethbridge, Alberta where West Canadian Seed Growers Association meets this week. A keynote talk includes a short exhibit by Professor Alcson who will judge a competition. Attinson will speak on dry farming and seed growing, expected to be sent about a week.
Major General Wood, commanding the Philippine division, has informed the secretary of war he will transfer command of troops in the Philippines to Major General Dal FB Weston on the instant and will proceed to the United States.
An explosion at the General Fixpinglve company factory in Wharton today killed three men Joseph Hough David Utter and James Xevarn and shattered windows in Wharton and nearby Dover five miles away.
Boston February 18 J B Creesey & Co grain dealers make an assignment citing failure to collect on customers notes. Liabilities listed at 125000 with assets described as large but not specified.
Bronson Texas February 1 Bank closes with plans to pay creditors in full as securities are liquidated at a reasonable value no detailed statement issued
A Philadelphia Record feature on Wang Bang of Chinatown, famed for long pointed nails painted with native country portraits. He keeps details secret, paints portraits with India ink, and travels city to work in various neighborhoods earning a living by his nail studio craft.
From the Minneapolis Tribune the court hears evidence alleging Mrs. Mulcohey threw a stone at a policeman. The transcript hints at further statements by the defendant about the incident in court.
The New York State Bankers Association council of administration met to oppose the Aldrich financial bill in the U.S. Senate. Delegates from every county of the state attended at Union Lane Laas eli, voting to reject provisions and demand elastic currency backed by bonds if needed.
Special to the Stangara Bozeman Montana loss reported Clara Sumner longtime Gallatin Valley settler since 1881 died yesterday morning at age years. She leaves two sons D G Sumner Gallatin City and Edgar Sumner Mobile Alabama, one sister Aynsworth and A J Edsall both in Montana. Funeral services planned with Rev J M Ross of the Presbyterian church in charge.
Special to the Standats from Lewistown reports that Silhwaukie, developing a large coal deposit near Roundup through Republic Coal, will proceed at once with ten concrete dwellings built by carop and will soon invite bids.
Special Dispatch reports A. T. Mitchelson, the new district engineer, has arrived in Helena and opened headquarters. He will oversee improvements and operations for the reserves in Northern Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, directing activities in the region.
Renovation of a London church era sermon figure Rev Ryd Campbell of City Temple Juondan accepts an invitation to retire in America during the current season. The veteran pulpit personality, renowned in England, seeks a quieter phase abroad as discussions with congregations continue.
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