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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including yearly, half year, and quarterly terms. It notes foreign and domestic postage, franchise offices in Missoula and Great Falls, and various distribution points and addresses for the Standard Publishing Company in Anaconda Montana.
A rumor of diamond finds in Fergus county provokes a North country stampede as locals chase reports from Montana fields. Tiffany denials clash with Lewiston sightings as speculation heats up about possible diamonds near the Judith basin.
The first year of King Edward's reign is noted for a costly war in South Africa, rising discontent at home, and ongoing mourning in London. Memorial services are planned empire wide with royal attendance at Frogmore. The year ends amid formalities and public fatigue.
The piece argues that sovereignty shifting from queen to king has little practical impact on Britain’s governance. It states England is run by a cabinet as the executive branch and the monarch mainly holds decorative value in current affairs.
The Anaconda city council turmoil continues and the public mood is one of disgust. The issue is a long lasting problem with little chance for intelligent policy discussion by authorities. The Standard says Anaconda will endure the ordeal and recover in due time, though damaged.
The article argues about whether wireless telegraphy can preserve message secrecy. Marconi claims signals are attuned to a specific pitch so only matched receivers hear them. It notes that most steamships use common pitch instruments to summon aid in emergencies.
An editorial condemns Indian Commissioner Jones for ordering Indians to shear long hair and stop face painting, warning the crackdown could provoke resistance or a brief war. The piece argues long hair and paint are cultural expressions and mocks the idea that forced conformity proves civilization.
The District of Columbia commissioners propose moving inauguration day to a nicer season to improve weather and appeal of ceremonies. They argue Washington often suffers early March, and parades have grown, so dating the event could boost spectacle and national capital adornment.
The passage argues changing inauguration day requires a federal constitutional amendment. It notes Montana might support a shift to avoid bad weather and crowded crowds, making the oath safer and less uncomfortable for new presidents and attendees.
The article notes the election of Mr. Allison to a sixth term in the federal senate. An Ohio native, he began in the House at 34 during Lincoln’s era, served four terms there, then moved to the Senate in 1878 and has remained since. At 73, he is described as capable and influential, with a habit of frequent reelection and a long political career.
In Washington six weeks ago dressmaker Ada Dennis was found badly beaten and unconscious. She recalls events from the evening before but has no memory of the attack or the hours afterward. Physicians persisted and she is recovering though the incident remains a puzzling blank for investigators.
Consternation in Washington over claims that William Wetmore, secretary to the American embassy for Edward VII’s coronation, was barred from court due to his mother’s past politeness to the Prince of Wales. Wetmore denies the tale, while gossips insist on its truth and note reactions from Hay and Pauncefote.
The New York Commercial Advertiser reviews H. W. Wilson on the Philippines and South Africa, arguing American war planning mirrored British colonial style. It cites complacency, home-front politics, and a belief in conquest as part of Anglo-Saxon inevitability, linking US actions from Cuba to Puerto Rico and the Philippines with historic patterns.
A broad column surveys diplomatic issues and personalities from Prince Henry to Lord Kitchener. It weighs American politics with Roosevelt and Arthur traits, flags Panama Canal nerves, and hints at Cuba and Virginia legislative moves while remarking on social and ethnic tensions.
James J. TM argues competition does not lower railroad rates while Mr. Hill stops short of claiming water will rise against gravity, noting a nuanced stance on economic effects and physical laws.
Hon Webster Davis formally announces retirement from politics. Public interest fades as the mystery of his disappearance wanes and attention shifts away from the hole once linked to his disappearance.
The Minneapolis Times notes Senator Mason offers new grounds for believing his public service ends on March 4, 1908, reflecting growing anticipation for a political change. The article frames his statements as a final turning point in his career and public role.
The Atlanta Constitution reports Governor Bhaw cannot assume the treasury portfolio as soon as hoped, delaying a planned replacement and prompting questions about timing and political strategy.
A note records a miscalculation by a party regarding Mrs Shaw's millinery arrangements. The document highlights logistical oversight affecting wardrobe accessories.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the president has been dining with Attorney General Knox, likely to firm up strategy against giant trusts. The informal talks suggest preparation for aggressive antitrust action.
The Minneapolis Journal describes Mr. Heinge's dinner dance at Butte as the warmest event the town could have hosted without incident. The piece highlights the agreeable mood and successful social gathering.
Secretary Shaw, born in a log cabin, attains his highest-ever honor by rising to a cabinet position, marking a notable ascent from humble beginnings to national prominence.
From the Chicago News report Neely had just planned to annex Cuba when police officers intervened and arrested him. The incident centers on a bold geopolitical move and law enforcement action unfolding in the city.
The Baltimore American notes that Rudyard Kipling is in South Africa and jokes about the possibility of his being drafted into the British army, a notion presented with humor rather than threat.
In a Boston Herald note, the item clarifies that the referenced Smashing Family has no connection to Carrie, contrasting Mr. Bryan's Conquering Nation with a separate lineage. The short piece signals public confusion and asserts nonrelation.
The item lists Donna Josepha Ortiz de Dominguez honored with a statue in Mexico City, Herman Ruess celebrating a golden wedding in Cleveland, Jay Cooke’s Ogontz relics, General Wood’s Havana gas price decree, a note on Sarah Kimar Ghosh as Hindoo English fiction’s sole writer, a Roosevelt fishing episode at the government aquarium, Levi Coffin’s Indianapolis monument drive, and Coffin’s role aiding Eliza Harris in Newport.
A nervous gentleman laments high charges for breakage and repairs while an amateur chauffeur counts his own losses. He says he paid for a smashed milk wagon a dog-cart wheel and two bicycles in the week.
A peculiar column riffs on art, empress memoirs, and social courtesies. It ponders whether the Venus de Milo should be restored, notes the Marchioness of Anglesey leaving for home, and comments on a butterfly-dancing marquis. It also mentions Melba, Empress Eugenie memoirs, and Mrs Clover bowing to President Roosevelt at a diplomatic reception.
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