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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
16
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions with annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. It notes main office in Standard Block, Astorial Rooms telephone numbers 1 and 4 for business inquiries and publication orders.
The text lists multiple city addresses and newsstands where The Standard can be found including New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and Kansas City It notes general business letters and correspondence should be sent to the Anaconda Montana office.
The piece reflects on the passage of time from 1890 to 1905, noting how quickly years pass and recalling the Standard’s greetings beginning in 1890. It extends warm wishes to old friends and new readers, thanking them for companionship.
The White House hosts the New Year reception at 11 o clock with cabinet members greeting the president. Diplomatic corps march in by rank led by Count Cassini, followed by Mexico, Italy, Austria, France, Germany and Great Britain, then judiciary, Congress, military, DC officers, minor officials, and civilians.
The Montana State Teachers' Association praised the Anaconda sessions as interesting and profitable. Members enjoyed well planned routine work and formal functions, with social events described as pleasant. Visitors found Anaconda gracious hosts as New Year wishes were exchanged.
Ost people believe Senator Hanna is annoyed by Perry Heath’s persistent talk of him for president. Heath continues his push and asserts the senator would not refuse a presidential bid, detailing Hanna’s personal stance.
The piece argues Heath favors Hanna while Roosevelt leans to Hanna and Heath’s public ties to postal misdeeds fuel controversy. Hanna delays Heath’s dismissal as RNC secretary, yet Heath keeps pressing for his presidential nomination, amid public doubt about such suggestions.
A reader objects to Patti Pattison’s eight dollar seats in Butte saying the once celebrated singer cannot sing now. He warns against paying high prices for a show he calls repulsive and a cold blooded business venture.
The year just ended saw many eminent deaths. Pope Leo, Bishop Clark of Rhode Island, Cardinal Vaughan, Bishop Foster, Bishop J F Hurst, Bishop Brandel, Julian Ralph, Blowitz, Max Bell, Abram Hewitt, Henry Dawes, J H Blount, H W Corbett, Allen, Salisbury, Sir Michael Herbert, Wilson S Bissell, William K E Dodge, Chaplain Milburn, Gatling, Stuart Robson, Alexander Ramsey, Richard Stoddard, Sybil Sanderson, Whistler, Cassius M Clay, and BP M Arthur are named among prominent figures who died in 1908.
The piece recalls notable deaths from Montana and beyond including Arditti and Caprice, notes Chicago theater catastrophe lessons on safety and panic, laments crowding and poor exits, and comments on New Year’s resolutions and festive excesses amid a grim start to the year.
The text recalls figures like Theodor Roosevelt and Perry Heath resisting calls, notes 19% as a closed incident while others persist, mentions Ex Mayor Low of New York planning a toboggan celebration, and warns some will cling to a biblical "Swear no at all" injunction as a dying reference to 19038.
Birth announced to Mrs Samuel Barker Jr in Butte. Attendees and travelers from Helena Bozeman and Billings are noted along with church services at the Norwegian Independent and B nai Israel congregations. Local marriages and civic items include a judge's ceremony and a sale confirmed for the W A Smith estate.
Eva Franz, Hugo W Heunschke and Eva Hauswirth, Martin Griffith and Alicia Chamberlain, all of Butte, appear in a referenced legal notice listing parties involved.
Havana Cuba, 31. Fargo Squiers, 26, eldest son of United States Minister Squiers, was accidentally shot and killed by Gaston Mitcehaud, a chauffeur. The group of officials and servants were firing at a target in the minister's coachhouse when the weapon discharged, injuring Squiers in the left lung. he died within half an hour. There is no member of the Squiers family in Cuba at present.
Special Dispatch reports Dr J F Blair's complaint led to the arrest of C F E Williams in Bozeman on suspicion of insanity. He attempted to take poison, consumed a small dose, and is held in county jail. Police suspect he is intoxicated after a two month spree and will be given time to sober up.
Washington December 31 statement lists available cash balance 227 million 251 thousand 380 dollars and gold holding 118 million 68 thousand 905 dollars as of today. The record reflects the government liquidity and gold reserves position at year end.
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