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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1901
Page
6
Publishing details for The Anaconda Standard listing publishers and proprietors. It declares daily and Sunday editions with subscription rates and postage terms for different regions, including advance payment and postal classifications.
The Standard lists branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates on application. It notes a Washington Bureau at 1415 Gst N W and street stands in Chicago San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City with several locations. Address all business correspondence to the Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana.
Statement to advertisers claims The Anaconda Standard had a larger bona fide paid circulation than all other Montana newspapers combined. Cites six months ending June 30, 190, with a daily and Sunday average of 11,722.
The Standard apologizes to Professor Newell and the United States Board on Geographic Names for an editorial misattribution. A reader accuses the Post Office and Census Bureau of forcing a spelling style on Montana towns and counties, arguing established usage prevails despite official edicts.
The piece explains Clark’s near miss in the Montana House and explains the election mechanics for separate houses versus a joint session. It notes one absent vote and projects Clark’s likely victory if today’s results match yesterday’s votes, while dismissing threats from the Heinze faction.
The article recalls Clark's persistent campaign style from 1893 and yesterday’s adjournment, noting rounds up of Clark captains for not pursuing a second ballot. It contrasts past hopes with current power dynamics as Clark opens opportunities for Heinze backers, while Heinze supporters shrink to a self-styled labor element and a pointed jab ends with a biting aside.
The administration grows nervous as the senate debates the army bill with full analysis of its key provisions. Officials fear delays in enlisting and organizing troops, compounded by transport shortages, as support for a costly war fights public reluctance over pay and risk.
The U S Supreme Court unanimously rules that embegler W Neeley must be sent to Cuba for trial. The decision, based on the June 6 1900 act, declares Cuba a foreign country and affirms constitutionality, with indirect implications for Porto Rico and the Philippines. Justice Harlan’s opinion emphasizes the act’s reasons and foreign status.
The opinion argues that a good faith disclaimer shows the islands are held in trust for their people and not part of the United States, suggesting they would otherwise be U.S. territory or political nonentities. It warns the court could not redefine them as colonial or intermediate status without a full ruling.
Sixty one state legislatures are in session and millions face grip illness, while overall national health appears favorable amid ongoing public health concerns.
Mr. Clark expresses confidence in his ability to benevolently assimilate the needed number today. The statement reflects a measured, orderly approach to achieving a specified target.
As a political factor Mr Heinze expresses doubt about the efficiency of the full dinner guest. The remark reflects skepticism toward the guest’s impact within political circles and implications for policy discussion.
The Hon. John MacGinn appears to assume the role of chairman of the grievance committee, guiding reviews of complaints and overseeing process and procedures.
A concise analysis explains how lawmakers leverage short term actions to shape lasting policy. It examines strategic timing, electoral considerations, and procedural leverage in legislative sessions. The piece highlights examples where rapid bills set long term trajectories despite brief votes.
The report notes Mr. Frank leads the Democratic contest for the short term, but cautions against premature celebrations by his supporters.
Report notes several men posing as senatorial hopefuls are circulating a pipe said to be the device Tesla used to communicate with Mars. The tale blends pseudoscience with political theater, suggesting a stunt or publicity ploy.
It remains to be seen if the ten stubborn players will deliver a ten strike as the situation unfolds.
General opinions hold that the ten will prove deficient in tenacity though specific details are not provided. The remark frames expectations about resilience and steadfastness without naming individuals or events.
In a pointed political move, Mr. Clark urged the United States Senate to appoint him chair of the Committee on Privileges and Elections as a response to Senator Chandler's passing.
The record notes no evidence shows upperclassmen dosed plebes with embalmed beef at West Point. The statement remains unproven with no corroborating sources or confirmed incidents.
A local remark compares the 30 votes cast for Carter and Mantle to 30 cents, highlighting their limited practical value in the context discussed.
A satirical note claims congressmen probing West Point often sit on cadets and walk over them, illustrating frustration with the inquiry and the cadets' handling of scrutiny.
Several candidates for the short term came within 47 votes of a majority yesterday and others were only 48 votes short. The proximity suggests a tight contest with potential runoff implications. Local officials did not report final results at press time.
The statement notes no evidence that the Hon. H. L. Frank's stock has been watered, leaving open questions about its true value and potential inflation.
In a tight contest, Heinze appears slightly ahead while opponents struggle to muster decisive moves. The scene centers on strategic plays and late-game pressure as the outcome remains uncertain.
The Clark-Henze matchup is proceeding with fewer obstacles to materialize than the Jeffries Ruhtin contemporary fight. Both events remain in discussion as promoters weigh dates and venues.
The Hon. C. W. Newley plans a return to Cuba to run as a candidate for a long term in the penitentiary. An epidemic of grip in New York City is blamed on dirty streets, while in Montana scholars say dirty weather drives its spread.
A reader respectfully commends three literary chapters to Colonel Sanders for consideration. The third chapter of Job, the ninth of Ecclesiastes, and the twelfth of Zola's Debacle are cited as notable passages.
Iowa has hired a specialist to review all laws for grammar spelling and punctuation corrections. The move aims to ensure legislative texts are precise and free of errors across the state's legal framework.
Washington dispatches note President McKinley has grippe and may be confined. The brief report mentions illness affecting the president and public concern over his condition.
The Hon A E Spriggs respectfully requests ten men to assist in unspecified duties. The notice seeks volunteers or applicants, outlining a formal request from the honorable figure.
The group exercised a vote to award a long term to the individual and assign a short term to three signatories who expressed intent for him to receive the brief appointment.
Charley invites connoisseurs to enjoy a large varied assortment of licks prepared for the grand old man.
The passage notes Hon. John MacGinnis missing by 46 and Governor Toole praising the Jef fries-Ruhlin contest for its distance. It mentions Mr. Clark of Montana and Mr. Quay of Pennsylvania planning to wire compliments and Vindications of the season, while Patterson of Colorado is credited with a long-term senatorship.
Two U S senators from New Hampshire and Colorado are noted to share commonalities beyond geographic distance. The article outlines overlapping positions and policy interests shaping their legislative approaches.
The Nineteenth Century club in New York hosted a dinner at Sherry's with ex-Governor Mc Corkle of West Virginia delivering the principal speech. He argued for a white ruled republic, warned against immigration and racial mixing, urged rigid education or property loss policies in the South, and stressed reform from higher classes to curb political commercialism.
In a tight session, Clark leads on long and short term ballots as Montana lawmakers clash over senate elections. Final tallies show Clark securing the long term seat after a heated roll call, with cheers marking the result.
A dispute over sleigh bows led to a gunfight at Kibbey. Dan Linn shot at Charles Backstrom, who fled. Backstrom later armed with a 220 rifle and fired as Carl Linn rode away, mortally wounding a horse and shattering Carl's leg. All involved were arrested in Great Falls.
Great Falls dispatch reports James Gorman found dead in Brockett street around 3 am. Initial signs suggested possible foul play but an inquest at Sand Coulee jail concluded death from alcoholism and exposure.
The Chicago city council endorsed the street railway commission's report and ordered copies of the bill sent to the state legislature. The measure calls for municipal ownership of traction systems and submission to representatives and senators.
The Montana house opened with Hedges proposing a party based seat re arrangement. The measure failed 43 to 22. Bills listed include railroad liability, Daly county creation, anti company store, constitutional amendment on corporate powers, farmers institutes funding, coal mine weighman, and reapportionment of legislature. The rules report from MacGinnis was adopted.
The text records several bills: meat and milk inspector for cities 5000+, wolves and coyotes disease experiments with $6500, initiative and referendum to constitution by Landon, executors and administrators pay by Meunier, nominating conventions for unions by Dee, and abolishing the circle on the ballot by Dee. A 15 minute recess followed and then a vote on the senate and adjournment.
The Montana Senate opened with a House communication listing bills introduced the day prior. Proposed measures cover food product regulation, mining claim boundaries, rural fire protection, Virginia city charter amendments, livestock impact on lands and canals, and a protest against federal public domain leasing. Kennedy bill planned to regulate justices of the peace pay.
President Higgins referred the election contest of R A Emmons against Senator Meyer to the committee on elections and privileges. The disposition was the same for the contest of H A Brooks against Senator A J Anderson. After the ballot on short and long term senators had ended the senate adjourned until 11 oclock tomorrow morning.
Special Dispatch reports in Helena that Daly county creation bills have not yet appeared in either house. Senators Courtney and Gilchrist push the measure with lobbyist T O Leary. Powell county bill faces House and Senate fights with similar cross-chamber introduction.
Great Falls Montana January 15 The Great Falls Lumber Company was incorporated with 500 shares 50 000 capital and a 20 year term Directors include I G Ingram I K Kerr W G Ingram and Fred Kendall The new firm will take over the Goodrich Lumber Company business G H H Goodrich retains real estate interests and plans to return from the East after a lengthy visit.
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