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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
6
Subscriptions offered for Daily and Sunday editions with post office entry at Anaconda. Rates listed: one year 10 dollars, six months 5 dollars, three months 3 dollars, one month 1 dollar, Sunday 2 dollars. postage free for the United States Canada and Mexico, abroad postage added.
The Standard announces branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates on application. Newsstands include Kago Postoffice Chicago Auditorium Annex Francisco Palace Hotel Denver 86 Seventeenth Salt Lake 51 W Second South and Salt Lake News Co. All business correspondence should go to The Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana.
To advertisers the Anaconda Standard asserts a larger bona fide paid circulation than all other Montana newspapers combined, noting a six month average ending June 30, 1900 of 11,722.
The article reviews McKinley asking the Philippine commission to report by cable on island conditions. Taft signs the response in Manila, noting insurrectionists may surrender within sixty days if current policy holds. McKinley campaigns on the message, while administration supporters predict renewed fighting and a prolonged campaign beyond the sixty day limit.
Ex President Harrison's Ann Arbor address on annexed territories published in the North American Review is examined for its stance on Porto Rico and the Philippines. The article argues his reasoning could shift republican sentiment and defends his legal and moral arguments against imperial policy.
The passage discusses constitutional protection for residents in new territories, congressional control over statehood, and citizen rights including women’s suffrage. It notes American citizenship for inhabitants, critiques of Spanish title, and alignment with independence principles in shaping public opinion.
The Clark caucus effort struggles as last night’s signatures fall short, with fusionist leaders delaying commitment. Some figures, unlike Geiger two years ago, need more time to reach conclusions amid shifting outlooks this year.
A Philadelphia newspaper offered a cash prize for the first baby born in the twentieth century, prompting a frenzy of births around midnight. Physicians are accused of doctoring birth records, with suspicions the weight or timing was inflated. The city faced a puzzling surge then abrupt halt in early January.
The article weighs copper trends across regions with Montana possibly bucking a perceived decline amid reports from Butte and the Montana Ore Purchasing Co. It notes gold remains dominant in value, silver rises to 60.5 million ounces, and a national mineral value total tops 1.15 billion dollars in 1900, up over 107.9 million from 1899.
From London Lord Roberts governs the war with strategic oversight, not by personal ground presence, yet aims for results matching frontline leadership. His approach relies on centralized command and coordinated actions across campaigns.
A brief mentions Mr. Carrie Nation's campaign to secure release of his wife from jail, noting the endeavor as a noble objective and drawing attention to the couple's plight within the social context.
In informed political circles it is believed that with proper urging the Hon. W. A. Clark could be persuaded to accept a United States senate seat.
A note questions the reliability of Tesla’s Mars dispatches compared to Shanghai origin reports. The remark flags potential issues in source credibility and suggests scrutiny of the signals’ authenticity.
Up to midnight last night Mr. Heinze had not succeeded in cornering the Montana senatorial market.
The Hon. Walter Cooper undertakes a difficult feat keeping his eye on the gun ear to the ground and thumb on the public pulse in a charged political scene.
The Washington Star ranks Napoleon Lincoln and Bismarck as the three greatest nineteenth century figures. It notes Heinze as a possible twentieth century phenomenon to consider.
Up to now the W. C. 7 In. has failed to dispatch a substantial lobby to Helena to back the H. L. Frank boom.
The Engineering and Mining Journal estimates 1900 US mineral output with coal at about 275 million tons valued near 321 million dollars, up 23 million tons and 55 million dollars. Pig iron reaches 13.9 million tons valued just over 238 million. Copper value drops to about 100.15 million with a 34 million pound increase in quantity as prices fall.
The New York papers anticipate the Vanderbilt French wedding next Monday. If it matches advance notices it promises to be a notable social event with a grand performance.
The article argues that Governor Toole’s refusal to appoint any senators is viewed by critics as a Roosevelt era tactic. Supporters say the stance signals independence, while opponents claim it reflects political maneuvering within state power dynamics and party expectations.
The exchange hints the people of Mars may be signaling Earth that Pat Crowe has been located, prompting consideration of the implications by observers.
The article notes Mr. Pingree’s warning of a bloody revolution within 25 years if the current system remains unaltered. It observes the country shows no urgency to change its outlook toward him or his ideas.
The remark speculates that the seventh legislative assembly may create fifty or sixty additional clerks and attendants, a suggestion framed as a critique of unnecessary government staffing.
A proposal or movement hints at establishing a legislature with a budget near a billion dollars. Supporters frame it as modern governance, while critics warn of fiscal strain and transparency concerns. The discussion centers on scope, accountability, and potential regional impact.
The statement suggests choosing the shorter senatorial appointment will trigger a extended political battle. It implies strategic maneuvering and potential conflicts within party ranks and opposition.
The article notes Lord Roberts believes reinforcements to South Africa are unlikely and that, for now, there is no place like home, indicating a shift in his strategic stance.
The Pat Crowe bureau of publicity and promotion shows signs of winding down operations with an indefinite shutdown in sight.
The grandstand chatter credits Hon H. L. Frank with delivering the heaviest hits among the short-term sluggers, signaling a standout performance in the event and drawing attention from spectators.
The remark notes an ample supply of raw material for an entirely new series of West Point investigations, implying ongoing inquiry or reform. The statement frames material availability as the driver for expanded investigative work without specifying specifics.
Marconi, famed wireless telegraph pioneer, labels Nikola Tesla liar in ongoing dispute over radio transmission claims. The exchange centers on who first developed key wireless technology and its practical applications.
A snide remark accuses Mr Marconi of poor language. the Carter-Sanders correspondence is cited as the model. The tone mocks his grasp of English and suggests a lack of eloquence in his messages.
A U.S. senator believes Mr. Frank would back keeping the army canteen. The remark frames a potential vote stance amid ongoing military support debates.
Reports indicate the city’s intensified moral push against vice is waning as enforcement efforts relax and public enthusiasm fades. Officials and residents note fewer raids and shorter campaigns, signaling a shift in policy and attention.
Missoulian notes a management directive at Hotel Helena reportedly ordering the transoms in all rooms to be nailed shut, prompting local curiosity about privacy and safety implications.
In Stevensville Tribune readers glimpse via a domestic vignette a housekeeper's basic fare, including bread johnnycake pie crust and butter, inviting speculation about her work and habits as a household staffer.
The Great Falls Tribune notes Montana people congratulate the railroads for sensible changes and good judgment. Rail networks have aided development and Montanans have utilized them well with overall even scores to date.
The Tacoma Ledger quotes an open letter from Hon. Thomas Carter to Hon. Wilbur F. Sanders of Montana. The piece mocks their veracity and malice, and hints that the pamphlet's tone could justify drastic action, remarking that the situation calls for pistols.
The Butte Miner lauds Judge Lindsay for four years presiding over a district court department calling his record an open book and a standard for others facing similar duties. The paper also wishes him personal success in private life.
The Great Falls Leader urges lawmakers to quickly pass an adequate appropriation bill for a Buffalo exhibit. The editor argues it should be considered separately from other spending schemes that aim to use current treasury surplus funds.
The Helena Record notes Mr. Hedges proposes eradication of destructive wild animals by scientific methods. The plan aims to protect livestock interests, with stock and sheep growers bearing most costs, and their reasonable demands deserve serious consideration.
The Livingston Enterprise reports bills to create an extra judicial district in Silver Bow and to appoint a national judge for the district covering Chouteau Fergus and Valley counties. It questions the need for an additional judge in the Tenth district though noting a Butte need.
The Great Northern will reduce local passenger fares to 3 cents per mile starting February 1. This marks a second fare cut in two years and stands as the cheapest travel rate in the West given ongoing railroad building and maintenance challenges.
Senator Hanna favors persistent habits as politicians, while President Davida Starr Jordan argues higher education shapes the nation’s future. Admiral Rodgers reshuffles Navy ships, and General Wheeler critiques the czar’s peace plan. Milne builds a seismic observatory in the Isle of Wight as Parke, former army commander, dies in Warrington.
The May 26 breakthrough by Kyd Douglas forced Parke to assume command at City Point, amid Meade awaiting Grant. The Fort Steadman battle is praised as one of the war’s most brilliant actions. Lord Alverstone later emerges as the English chief justice in a tale tying to Sir Richard Webster.
The Kansas City Times notes that an old political figure has reappeared, renewing public disgust at the alleged rottenness and corruption of the McKinley administration. It claims the president dodged responsibility by firing his subordinate after costly efforts to whitewash him.
The St Louis Republic reports Pettigrew arguing the subsidy bill is a $9,000,000 per year tax to pay Republican campaign debts. It notes supporters who say an extra session could reveal the plan's true implications to the public.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports successive Boer victories blamed on British mistakes and argues for using colonial officers and troops to counter DeWet. It notes colonial officers are trained for irregular warfare, while British officers lack guerrilla warfare education. The piece also questions whether mistakes is a euphemism hiding harsher truths.
The Petersburg Index-Appeal notes a claim that the war has ended in the Philippines but argues Congress must authorize 70,000 regular troops to replace volunteers. The piece stresses troops are needed for a peace jubilee and to complete peace efforts in the Philippines.
Pittsburg Post notes the Illinois Steel company has closed a contract to ship 16 20,000 tons of steel rails to Australia. It adds Republicans support a high protective duty of 7.80 dollars per ton to shield the infant industry, calling this protectionist stance latter-day.
From the Atlanta Journal the general's truthful remark that the flag is in Cuba to stay draws sharp criticism. The administration favors delaying Cuba debate to first address the Philippine issue.
The Boston Globe notes public fatigue with embalmed beef and remarks on Alger Eagan and army officer controversies. It suggests the magazine editor who brought Alger back from retirement failed to benefit him.
An unnamed German figure claims a U S pumping plant drains the Jordan to bottle water as Only Genuine Jordan Water. The UK census will start March 31 with an expected 41 297 000 people, up 3 193 000 since 1891. A Dunning of Irvington N J loses a diamond stud after a tramp visits. A London polyclinic lecturer links leprosy progress to fish abstinence. Philadelphia thieves in Turkish bathfront steal amid morning commuters.
A well attended Vienna school trains waiters in general serving principles with an introductory course. About 9 students daily visit the White House year round, rising to 1500 to 2000 at times, with visitor hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The old east room carpet remains pristine since Mrs. Cleveland left for Princeton. The text notes rising toy trade with estimates of 15 to 20 million dollars annually in the United States and large domestic efforts to enter European markets. Gifts to education, churches, libraries and museums total 60,264,090 dollars.
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