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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard lists publication details, subscription rates, and multiple branch offices across Montana and other cities. It names offices in Butte Missoula Morion New York Chicago and more, plus newsstand locations in major cities.
Wednesday January 22 1908 report from Tokio quotes Viscount Hayeshi Japanese minister of foreign affairs announcing steps to prevent laborer emigration to America. Students may require two sureties of intent. Immigrant data show many Japanese in Seattle and San Francisco. 1866 to 1900 migration small, then rises. Observers note high agricultural skill and professional presence, but warn the U S seeks permanent residents. Japan plans to play fair. America seeks limited immigration.
In Anaconst Ielely fires are blamed on incendiaries seeking mischief. The letter urges respectable Angenda residents to unite, monitor the fire danger, and stand against attackers with heightened vigilance. It notes past revolts by criminals and asserts Angenda’s peaceful status while pledging public watchfulness.
Reports from Chicago indicate Western railroads plan to handle a large amount of passenger business. Managers argue post recession cutbacks and payroll reductions will be followed by renewed demand for land and homes, prompting many to pursue ambitious efforts for financial stability.
Consular reports show new Manitoba farm buildings costing millions in outlay as settlers head west. Province crop estimates top ninety nine million bushels, over half in wheat, signaling large US influx. Rail and canal projects expand to serve virgin land, with western routes and reduced eastward costs attracting settlers. Also notes banking scandal convict Walsh facing end of trial and public scrutiny of local finance amid broader economic strain.
Reporters describe Evelyn Thaw as beautiful and agreeable, while artists differ on her portraiture. Friends praise her sweetness and charity, and she is portrayed as loving wife to Stanford White's killer, with New York reporters offering a more favorable personal sketch than artists nationwide.
Senator Lodge faced questions about legitimacy of using government funds for travel to a Railway Committee meeting in Washington last summer. The controversy centers on rail fare 27 dollars and return, Pullman 4 dollars, tickets for en route 3 dollars, postage 4 dollars, hotel 32 days at 8 dollars, totaling 288 dollars, while he reportedly stayed at a Washington home. Observers note entitlement to travel by private car from home to destination but dispute the per diem for board in his own town.
A jumble of political and social commentary mentions Stanford White, Little Egypt, Evelyn, Thaw, and Kentucky figures. It notes a 5 000 freeplace at a Toledo ice trust, references to January, Washington, and possible storms. The tone critiques public figures and winter’s grip while recalling past scandals and ongoing inquiries.
In Berlin a late afternoon clash between police and a 2000 strong mob of unemployed men and socialist meeting attendees escalated near Schiffbaurbatorium and Lustgarten. Mounted officers charged with sabers after tiles were hurled. several arrests reported. A loud detonation occurred, later clarified as a firecracker.
In Columbus Ohio Tan 2h the tree tke dealers of Toledo R C Lemon J O Beard and J A Miller were sent to the Workhouse for forming my fee trust. The supreme court ruled they should have been jailed instead. They each received a year in jail and a $5000 fine after a Undy conviction.
Police investigate the disappearance of Mrs Mary Muhina and a second missing woman as a body found in the lake shows severe mutilation. Descriptions note blond features in some accounts, making identification difficult due to extensive injuries.
A reader comments on advertising quality noting that a massive store promotion may feel weak or unfinished while a smaller ad can convey strong impact. The note argues for clearer, more convincing messaging over sheer size.
In a tense courtroom, Mrs. Thaw faces cross examination as prosecutors replay prior testimony about Evelyn Nesbit, Stanford White, and Thaw’s lettered pleas. Witnesses discuss the 1903 Paris dinner, Bowery reports, and Thaw’s alleged motive to confront White, with defense objections overruled and letters read aloud.
District Attorney Jerome cross examined Longfellow to fix dates of letters admitted in evidence. He questioned knowledge of details within the letters as the session adjourned at 6:25 o'clock.
Salt Lake City January 21 The Dry Farming Congress begins its second annual meeting here with daily sessions through Saturday. Provisions include discussions on producing cereals and other vegetation without irrigation on semi arid western lands. Governor Cully may preside day one. Donahue address will be read by a Colorado delegate.
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