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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
6
Publication details for The Anaconda Standard with subscription prices and rates for different editions, mailing guidance, and a long list of office addresses and telephone numbers including main office Standard Block Anaconda and regional bureaus in Butte Missoula Great Falls.
The National Board of Trade in Washington endorses a national irrigation policy with forest conservation and storage reservoirs funded by appropriation. Roosevelt's Westward push draws praise from newspapers, congress members, and various organizations, signaling irrigation as a growing national issue. Some western authorities urge sharper plans as Montana civic boards lag in formal declarations to advance the cause.
Northwestern professor Charles W. Pearson, English literature, faces critique from peers for teaching at a Methodist college while disavowing faith. Dr. Charles J. Little of Garrett Biblical Institute calls Pearson’s Bible attack revolutionary and anarchistic, warranting dismissal and church expulsion.
Trustees warned Dr. Pearson may be denied resignation and forced out of Northwestern University mirroring a naval departure. He disputes Bible miracles in a Chicago interview and says he sought the storm leading to possible church dismissal. Evanston residents accuse him of seeking martyrdom while he asserts he means well.
The article notes Butte's council avoiding the police dispute, deferring to the mayor while police discipline reaches court. It then shifts to recount historic receptions of European royals, contrasting awkward demonstrations in New York with organized, official ceremony for Prince Henry of Prussia, viewed as properly controlled and tasteful.
The House discussed the urgent deficiency bill allocating half a million dollars for Manila barracks. Critics tied the funding to the administration’s Philippine policy, arguing barracks are needed but the broader strategy invites further costly posts and prolonged troops in the islands.
An 1860 visit by the Prince of Wales is recalled with satire and praise of the crowd’s enthusiasm. The piece notes incognito pretenses, the lack of landmarks, and visits to cemeteries jails and almshouses, and a grand ball organized by Peter Cooper.
Rep William Alden Smith and Sen Teller urged Britain to postpone Commandant Scheeper's execution, citing humane concern. Britain's decision to proceed was noted as Scheeper died last Saturday, with no protest in Congress or Senate. The piece also surveys a stream of political and cultural quips about figures and events of the era.
The article weighs Boer strength in 1901 based on British war department returns through May, estimating 4,887 actions this year and questioning Boer numbers. It notes still about 7,500 in arms after recent losses, and questions supply of suns ammunition horses and forage amid ongoing resistance.
A Minneapolis Times satire targets a new federal Indian policy by ridiculing land allotment fades and forced assimilation. It mocks ending feather and paint, urging adoption of Western dress, dances, and customs while joking about the loss of tribal prerogatives and a future of college life for the noble red man.
A collation of satirical notes mocks royal obsessions and political figures from Alderman O'Leary to Whitelaw Reid. It references coronation banter, Carnegie, Schwab, Gorman, and local misdeeds from Rochester to Leadville, noting absurdities and public curiosities in a wry tone.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Kitchener may end the Boer War to return for the coronation season and secure a prominent role in the royal celebrations.
The Washington Post reports on whether President Roosevelt plans to study the Battle of Santiago de Cuba in depth without summoning Captains Lemly or Potts, seeking clarity on strategic understanding and leadership decisions.
The Chicago Tribune recalls Captain Clark as one of the fighters who arrived promptly at the scene and was unable to claim prize money, noted among those who were on hand during the fight.
Chicago News notes Whitelaw Reid will act as our representative for the coronation. It mentions sending Tam Keer when a car is to be crowned and outlines the planned ceremonial duties.
A Memphs Commercial Appeal item records a writer quoting the poet Hay to attack Secretary May. The brief notes a political flap centered on the Hay quotation used in public criticism of May.
Ohio Governor Nash is sworn in amid ceremony as he assumes the governorship. The oath marks the start of Nash’s term and signals a new administrative direction for the state.
Report notes Monday office activity and notable private swearing by members of competing factions at Columbus. The event reflects heightened tensions and informal clashes amid local group dynamics.
The Denver Post notes that in applying the McKinley policy President Roosevelt strengthens weak areas with firm planks of his own policy, signaling a decisive shift in administration approach and emphasis on reform and national strength.
A campaign notion imagines Captain Chadwick traveling across the country to gauge public turnout by the number of people willing to shake his hand. The piece plays on civic engagement and public response.
The Philadelphia Times notes gossip that Governor Shaw once worked at sawing wood, suggesting his current reticence may stem from that earlier life. The item reflects local chatter about the governor's character and background.
In a brisk Detroit Tribune report, rye delivers decisive defeat to Corn King Phillips, asserting dominance in a high profile matchup. The outcome underscores rye’s continued strength and shocks onlookers with a swift, clear victory.
The Atlanta Constitution notes that Uncle Joe Cannon remained in control of the speaker's chair, reportedly with a shotgun resting on his knee, as tensions over surplus linger.
The Chicago Record Heralduke notes that Emperor Wilam's remaining tactic to win American favor is to publicly backing Schley, signaling a shift to a pro Schley stance.
Rathbone speaks in Washington as Neely is pinned on his back while unaware, with Washington rhetoric shaping the moment and the exchange catching attention in Atlanta.
From the Boston Herald, the piece suggests Hill and Harrison would form a strong ticket, with clear confidence about their viability and appeal in the political landscape.
New York City story recounts Major Woodbury, newly appointed commissioner of streets, leaping from a buggy to haul a chauffeur from the box after an automobile rider caused chaos. A police officer intervened as the Major defended himself, and the court later praised his self defense.
A Philadelphia restaurant owner distributed gaudy advertising cards misquoting a line with the phrase bete noire. The misprint suggests the proprietor was duped by a customer into thinking bere noir meant something refined, revealing a humorous linguistic error.
New York park authorities bought bushels of peanuts to feed the many squirrels living in park trees. Daily feeds are provided by volunteers who visit the park, helping the squirrels store food for winter amid a cold spell.
fragmentary OCR notes describe the Hotel Center of the VWorld as a concept about abundant hotels. The text hints at urban planning or development themes but provides few clear details or names.
The president of the Hotel Men's Association says New York surpasses London Paris and Berlin as a hotel hub. The city has more hotels than last year, with new properties rising by the dozens, scores and hundreds, making hotels a top investment.
Chicago's School of Domestic Arts and Sciences plans a laundry girls program as a department. Miss Isabel Bullard, head, says washing is an art comparable to pie making or bread baking and ironing is a fine art.
Major Lucas Slade, longtime head of the gram march for the Boston National Lapeers annual party for children, could not attend this year due to poor health. The absence was felt by the children and their parents and by Slade himself after 52 years of attendance.
Dec 2 marked Pudding Sunday at the London church of Bi Mary-at-Hill. Worshippers carried puddings to the sanctuary where an assistant received them and placed them beyond the chapel rails for distribution to poor families in Spitalfields and Whitechapel.
The Hon Lilah Constance Cavendish aged 17 daughter of Lord Chesham owns and manages a back farm near her father's Bucking hamshire estate. She keeps black cattle brick horses black sheep black goats a black dog a black cat a black rabbit and other black livestock.
Richmond correspondence reports Jesse Morris, an elderly Black woman, was attacked by three foxes in New Kent County as she walked home with a Christmas turkey. She narrowly escaped with her life after the predatory incident on a remote road.
An old man recalls a two hour struggle to rescue a woman found near death in the road. One fox pinned her, another grabbed the turkey, but he saved the bird’s tail feathers as a souvenir of the strangest clash known to local woodsmen.
A short obit notes John Lawrence a famed English fox hunter who died aged four, recalling he hunted twice weekly through the season until sixteen years prior. The piece also mentions various figures including Prof F Mertens of Russia, John Barrymore, Marie Corelli, and anecdotes about travels, lectures, and political observations.
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