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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1903
Page
15
The Anaconda Standard lists STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY as publishers and proprietors. It notes postal registration and subscription terms including annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly rates for daily and Sunday editions.
Postage rates outline 10 to 16 page editions 20 to 32 page editions 17 to 48 page editions with Europe doubles and other foreign inquiries at the Main Office Standard Block Anaconda. The Standard lists branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls for advertising rates.
Watson E Gaily states the newspaper issued 4 080 478 complete copies in 1902 with an average daily circulation of 11 204 and Sunday average 14 007. Notary F W Peckover sworn on January 5 1903.
Berlin reports terms for a permanent separation between the crown prince of Saxony and his eloped wife. The princess renounces rights and resumes maiden name. The prince offers 7500 marks yearly, a sum questioned as princely by critics, while noting Saxony wealth and a tutor named Giron may face a costly lifestyle mismatch.
In the early hours of Sunday morning Abram Hewitt died after a long life of service. The Standard recently praised his large influence and safe counsel, noting his excellent record and esteem across classes. Hewitt was among New York’s foremost citizens and one of the last survivors from the era of Tilden Evarts and the elder Vanderbilts.
The article portrays Mr Hewitt as a man of strong character a thinker and practical in business and public life. It notes his failures and partial successes in politics his conservative stance against socialism and his lifelong interest in Peter Cooper’s benevolences. It mentions a turning point in his views on wealth and a final reflection on his health and prospects amid naval service debates.
The article recalls de Blowitz a Bohemian born in 1825 who adopted the name Blowitz and became a notable special correspondent for the London Times. He wrote with independence and had perceived sources of information. After the Franco-Prussian War he aided in suppressing the commune and earned the Legion of Honor in 1871.
Richmond P Hobson after the Mer Rimac explosion at Santiago de Cuba leaped to fame and a rapid rise. His luck shifted as health concerns and a naval board retirement for disability appeared, while a civil position was rumored as a possible alternative.
The proposed secretary of commerce and labor appears assured as Congress supports a senate bill substitute. Both houses may settle on disputed features and add a new head to the president's entourage. Historical pace quickens. most cabinet posts formed early, with debates long past.
The article links the fear of Friday and the number thirteen to events dated on Fridays such as 1892 1861 and 1863 but argues that history and everyday facts using money and heraldry cast doubt on the superstition and suggest it is idle belief rather than fate.
Jacob Schewman a well known town character died at 7 this morning in the county hospital after a 24 hour illness. An operation last night failed to save him as his weakened system could not withstand the shock. Known as Old Jake he came to the city about three years ago from Helena where he was long engaged in business. He left no estate and a city business men’s subscription was raised to cover funeral expenses. He had no known relatives in the area though a brother is thought to be in the East.
Havre dated report states Arthur Allman a popular young passenger brakeman on the Great Northern railroad was injured when a heavy drummer's trunk fell on his head at Culbertson as he helped unload trunks. He was rendered unconscious and transported to Glasgow for treatment.
The New York Commercial Advertiser critiques Senator Hoars estimate of a man worth a thousand million dollars as ludicrous. It notes huge fortunes arise from corporation securities and real estate, but cautions that vast sums quickly outpace ordinary math and that many fortunes remain unspoken. In a nation of 77 million with total wealth around 95 billion, leaps to hundreds of millions are premature.
Helena dispatch quotes J A Ferguson urging Montana to buy locally to boost wealth and industrial development. He cites Denver’s local shops favoring Denver-made goods as a model and argues Montana should expand Bitterroot Valley crops and other regions by cultivating a strong domestic market for home products.
The capital hosts a social season with many elaborate affairs drawing society figures and guests. Hostesses promote gatherings, dinners, and charity events reflecting the era's fashion and customs.
Washington social season surges with luncheons and dinners as President Roosevelt prepares for a portrait by M. Chartran. News notes the White House entrance, portrait halls, and the rise of diplomatic figures arriving with American wives, including the Salvadoran minister Rafael and the Chinese minister Sir Liang Chen, with details on their spouses and anticipated arrivals.
Salem Oregon January 18 Balloting for United States senator will begin Tuesday. The legislature opened quietly with members dispersed for a three day recess. Ful ton leads first ballot with about 30 votes Geer likely second near 20 Bourne and Hermann from 6 to 10 each Wood of Portland gets Democratic complimentary vote 46 votes needed to elect.
A Valdez telegram reports the long missing Nome steamer Daw son City passed Unga Island in late December while under sail with fuel exhausted. News came via the steamers Shelikof and Santa Ana. The vessel departed Nome on October 29.
The narrator describes meeting the prospective bride Miss Yu as very comely and even the most beautiful woman in the Celestial kingdom. She belongs to the Manchu aristocracy, does not bind her feet, and wears elegant Parisian gowns. G.
County commissioners, attorneys, and assessors from Montana counties travel to Helena for a joint session on road law reform. Commissioners and attorneys join the gathering, while assessors hold their annual meeting and offer help to fellow officials during their visit.
It is expected the three day meeting will frame an amendment to the Geiger law to win approval from men across the state. A general canvass shows few Montana counties are satisfied with the current statute. Attendees include commissioners and attorneys with assessors. A program is set for entertainment during sessions. The first meeting will be Tuesday morning with committees appointed to arrange procedures.
Lewistown report states Coleman died from injuries after a 100 pound coal piece fell on his chest while starting work at the Carmon coal mines yesterday around noon. He had only been inside a few minutes and left no local relatives.
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