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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1901
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard announces its publishing company details and subscription rates. It lists daily and Sunday editions with prices for one year six months three months and one month and notes postage terms for the United States Canada Mexico and elsewhere.
The Standard newspaper announces branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates available on application.
Washington Bureau listings show where The Standard can be found at newsstands in Chicago San Francisco Denver and Salt Lake City. It also provides a mailing address at Anaconda Montana for general correspondence to the STANDARD PUBLISHING CO.
The Anaconda Standard reports its six month daily and Sunday average circulation ending June 30, 1900 was 11,722, claiming to exceed all other Montana daily newspapers combined.
The Helena described contest drags on with no new twists and a languid public interest. Legislators appear to have time to spare as the election looms and the leading vote meanders among contestants like a mutual admiration society.
The piece notes three young men found guilty of second degree murder in New Jersey and discusses public opinion and legal nuances. It contrasts local lynchings with legal standards, suggesting jurists may view the verdict as righteous while acknowledging public frustration with felony classifications.
The piece argues imperialism was used as a campaign issue despite claims to the contrary. It asserts Republicans dodged the term and Democrats labeled the Philippines conflict as conquest and subjugation, with McKinley seeking to impose American rule.
The piece argues that McKinley’s policy required a large army and that opposition claims of a 100 000 to 200 000 strong force were unfounded claims by critics. It notes Roosevelt ridiculing large army numbers and cites New York Tribune speculation that 160 000 to 200 000 might be needed. It asserts voters were not misled and faced a forceful policy.
A Kentucky feud between the Whites and Shotwells erupts with revolvers shotguns and dynamite. Casualties include Susan Cox and Sutton Harris, with collateral damage to homes barns and glass. Militias mobilize as the conflict echoes the Verona tragedy in modern form.
TheUnclear excerpt discusses President McKinley proposing the appointment of Justice Harlan’s son to a high court post during a court case on Puerto Rico. Critics worry about perceived influence on Justice Harlan who may oppose the administration. Senator Jones calls the move a nasty piece of business and parallels a recent McKenna volunteers promotion over seniors, seen as political favoritism tied to Justice McKenna’s son.
A witty quip suggests if Nikola Tesla cannot talk to Mars then a few top prizefighters should try the task. The remark frames scientific debate as a playful boxing analogy.
Wizard Heinze maintains a tentative move toward a temporary U S Senate seat with indifferent returns, casting doubt on immediate political gains and indicating a wait-and-see approach amid fluctuating voter signals.
If Messrs. McAlister Campbell and Death lived in Leavenworth Kansas or Limon Colorado they would have more at stake in the matter described.
The MacGinnis boom appears to have caused a large mass of rubble to fall nearby, giving the impression that a six story structure collapsed close to the site.
Mr Frank expresses strong hopes to solve a 15 puzzle item described as producing 48 as a goal. The feature notes puzzle interest and public intrigue around problem solving.
The article notes Mr. MacGinnis regards his yesterday defeat by sixteen votes as sweet sixteen in ironic sense. No further details are provided in readable text.
A brief note describes Stanford University amid a French cabinet crisis of a period marked by political instability. The account highlights unrest within the cabinet and the potential impact on local and international academic communities.
Persistent skepticism surrounds the division of Custer county as local representatives, noted for rarely splitting any measure, show little sign of breaking a tradition of unity or consensus in the division process.
The Denver News approves Senator Patterson s election while the Butte Miner fully endorses Senator Clark s victory. The two regional papers express strong support for their preferred candidates.
Friends of Mr. W. G. Conrad report he has extricated himself from a dispersal or scattering column, marking a notable personal development.
Illinois Senator Cullom joins Massachusetts Senator Hoar in supporting additional elements of the same policy. Both lawmakers advocate extending existing measures, signaling continued cross party alignment on the issue.
The statement contrasts the fame of Colorado's Patterson as purer than New Jersey's Paterson, highlighting regional perceptions of notoriety.
A compact line notes the paradox that dying after a long life is deemed fortunate, reflecting on mortality and the value of extended years without graphic detail.
The report suggests Mr. Clark dispatched a punitive operation against the MacGinnis camp, describing a hostile approach and potential consequences. No further details are provided about participants or outcomes.
If Jim Hill is a candidate for the Minnesota senatorship, he may be expected to railroad himself through. The remark hints at potential push for swift advancement amid a crowded field and local political dynamics.
A brief note suggests Colonel Roosevelt may be teaching or training on Colorado coyotes during a mountain lion context.
Rosewater of the Omaha Bee thanks Patterson of the Denver News for sharing a recipe. The exchange highlights courtesy between editors.
The article hints the scattering column will not exhaust its possibilities until someone casts a complimentary vote for Hauser, nicknamed the Loosener, signaling support or endorsement in the public discourse.
The report notes it is a theme for congratulations that the Paterson criminals were not given mere penalties of $10 or 30 days.
Although Pat Crowe has not been seen in Helena, rumors spread that other men have been.
A stalemate verdict reflects jurors divided on key evidence, with no clear consensus and ongoing uncertainties. The article analyzes how the jury’s division may affect appeals and future cases.
The report notes that Mr. Heinze has not disclosed all information, leaving several cathops still unrevealed. It suggests ongoing disclosures may follow as investigations proceed.
When the scale of the crime is weighed, a 30 year term appears light. Critics say the punishment undercounts the severity of the act and its impact on victims and society.
The president nominates James Marlan for the office of attorney general of Porto Rico. The action is defended with strong arguments, while critics question the nomination as imprudent and controversial.
Several short-term booms appear to push a policy of making haste slowly. Analysts note cautious pacing amid rapid developments as stakeholders weigh timelines and risks.
The item notes Mrs. Carrie Nation has been out of jail for three days and reports no devastating Kansas cyclones.
In sociological matters the group heartily concurs and cordially agrees with their esteemed contemporary Mrs. Leland Stanford.
Dan Stuart arrived from Nevada and predicted Carson City will host another boxing contest next spring. He endorsed Nevada finish fights and noted plans for a new athletic club house to start next week. He proposed two bouts including Fitzsimmons versus McGovern and a Jeffries rematch with Ruhlin if he wins.
Salt Lake City January 1 1 percent after ten ballots the Republican senatorial caucus failed to pick a candidate and adjourned further balloting until Monday. On the tenth ballot W A McCornick led with eight votes while Arthur L Thomas and Thomas Kearns each had eight and Arthur Brown five with George M Cannon four. O J Salisbury Reed Smoot and C E Allen each received one vote.
In Dover Delaware on January 18 the vote for the full term shows Kenney 23 Addicks 16 Dupont 8 Springer Bard Higgin s Hillis one vote each with 26 needed for a choice and no election. For the short term Saulsbury 22 Addicks 16 Richards 11 Nieldes 1 Kay 1 with 26 needed for a choice and no election. Adjournment set until noon tomorrow.
Edward Rosewater obtained a court injunction restraining Police Judge King of South Omaha from issuing warrants, County Attorney Shields from filing complaints, and Chief Mitchell from serving warrants related to charges of violating the corrupt practices act by unlawful expenditure to secure votes. The action delays until January 25 when the case returns to Judge Fawcett in district court. The injunction cites harm to Rosewater’s United States senate candidacy.
In St Paul Minnesota the republican legislators met in caucus on the short term senator race but could not agree. After fourteen ballots the tally showed Robert G. Evans 53, Clapp 45, Tawney 2, Bixby 7, Lowry 3, McCleary 2 and one member not voting. A recess was taken until 2:20 this afternoon.
Madrid reports ongoing police vigilance as Carlist agents enter adjacent French territory recruiting among refugees and Spanish deserters. They offer two francs daily and arms to entice recruits while the government downplays agitation in the north, citing strong precautions.
Justice Fitzgerald ordered publication service on Boni de Castellane and Anna Gould in the Dittmar suit to recover 377000 dollars. The action seeks an injunction to restrain the Gould trustees from paying Anna Gould income from Jay Gould estate.
Plymouth Indiana January 18 two men jailed identified as Marvin Kuhns escaped life convict from Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus and his brother John Kuhns. Marvin to be taken to Columbus tomorrow. Ohio offers a $1000 reward. John to stand trial in Indiana for horse theft.
In Pittsburg tonight at the Bijou theater world champion Terry McGovern boxed Louden Campbell in four rounds. Campbell was knocked down three times but showed crowd-pleasing in going the distance. Campbell’s supporters want a rematch for a 4 round bout.
A blaze at 817-319 Fourteenth Street N W caused 212000 in damages to a three story casement building owned by the Pope Bicycle Manufacturing Company and Milo B Stevens Co patent attorneys. The structure housed both firms and suffered extensive destruction.
In New York on January 1s officials did not sign articles for the match after Kid McCoy asked to move the February 28 bout with Tom Sharkey to March 24.
Former all around champion Michael O'Sullivan has died today at Presbyterian Hospital in New York. The death follows a career as a top competitor in the sport with noted performances and titles.
Oscar Gard ner of Omaha won a decision over Tommy Dixon of Rochester New York after ten rounds in Weir City Kansas on January 18. Gard ner secured the win as the referee called the bout in the final round.
Fire tonight gutted the extensive wholesale millinery establishment of Thomas and Co at Victoria Square in Montreal causing losses estimated at 200000 dollars. The blaze destroyed extensive stock and property uprooting workers. A damaged OCR fragment notes logs valued at 200000 dollars.
Senator Meyers won approval for a resolution to keep a practical printer and proof reader on the printing committee. Senator Stanton and Senator Kennedy argued over employing stenographers and clerks as the senate debated the panel. The measure passed and the senate adjourned to a joint session with the house, meeting tomorrow at 11 o'clock.
The army transport Athenian reached Port Townsend from Taku China after 28 days at sea and was sent to Diamond Point for disinfection. It carries 80 soldiers who served during the Boxer troubles. The voyage featured heavy gales and rough seas. a robbery netted $500 from a returning passenger, with suspects placed in irons awaiting federal custody after quarantine. It marks the vessel's first trip as a transport.
Olympia reports the inaugural ball and governor staff reception as the grandest Washington has seen. The Hotel Olympia held an immense crowd with elaborate decorations and a large wall of state militia colors. Governor Rogers stood near the entry with the governor and staff nearby.
San Francisco split the scene as Jack Root knocked out George Byers in the ninth round at the National Athletic club. Root dominated from the fifth round with body swings and ropes pins, forcing Byers to the deck twice and ending with a stoppage when Byers was overwhelmed and his seconds threw in the sponge. The Cribb-Thurston bout ended in a draw after 20 rounds.
A dispatch from Albion Indiana says Kuhns the outlaw who was shot at Otterbern and taken to Plymouth is back at his home near Albion. Report says he is in the neighborhood and the arrest yesterday may have involved a false collar.
Kingston Jamaica January 18 General elections concluded with 13 of 14 returning members pledging to oppose Joseph Chamberlain’s plan for absolute crown government. If opposition endures delegates will be sent to England soon.
Samuel H Warwick aged 70 inventor of a root beer died penniless in a Philadelphia hospital attached to the almshouse after a fortune once valued over a million dollars. He was buried today in Camden New Jersey by a relative who claimed the body.
The Gazette reports General Sir Henry Edward Colville, who led the ninth South Africa division and commanded an infantry brigade at Gibraltar, has been placed on the retired list with pay.
New York January 18 Arthur Townsend defeated Frank Cardiner by 300 to 282 tonight in the National Association of Amateur Billiard Players championship tournament.
Por Registrar Washington January 18. The president nominated Franklin Moss of Alaska to be registrar of the land office at St. Michaels Alaska.
Destroyed by fire in the Roanne business district in Wabash county, the blaze wiped out the business portion of Roanne. Authorities report a loss estimated at $75,000. The fire occurred tonight and caused extensive damage to stores and warehouses. Local fire crews contained the blaze with surrounding properties spared. No exact cause announced pending investigation.
A dispatch reaching Wichita Kansas reports a sketchy message about an attempted or alleged plan to kill the president. The report provides few details and no identified individuals or dates beyond the city and state.
A daring robbery at the Bank of Bristow I T leaves the president shot five times and mortally wounded. The outlaws escape with cash as a posse pursues the fugitives through Bristow, a small Indian Territory town east of Guthrie.
Olympia Jan 18 The legislature adjourned for the weekend and will reconvene Monday. A major bill funding the Whatcom State Normal School with 4150 was signed by Speaker Abbinson and approved by Governor Rogers, preventing a suspension. Senator Moultray and Representative Fairchild opposed the bill in their chambers. The Senate railroad committee reported favorably on the Preston bill with amendments and a minority report.
Debate centers on a proposed bill folding King Pierce and Kitsap counties into a single congressional district. While seen as a joke by many, some leaders claim it is under serious consideration and could survive veto threats from King and Pierce counties.
The Seattle branch of the International Council of the World resolved to offer 500 dollars for the apprehension and conviction of every person implicated in the death by violence of Fred Alexander in Leavenworth Kansas Tuesday night. Resolutions go to Kansas officials and Leavenworth police as other councils nationwide are urged to join.
In Seattle on January 19 a Washington Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers association meeting will determine whether the group continues or disbands. Poor cooperation among members and lack of concerted action in recent shutdowns have caused friction and hindered operations.
Boston dispatch reports the death of Rev. Elias Riggs in Constantinople on January 17. He was 92 years old and had served the board as a missionary for 69 years.
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