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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard reports a larger daily circulation than city rivals for the six months ending June 3 1800. The note lists general business science and publishing details from Standard Publishing Company.
The Montana Miner warns readers that opponents of a gambling expansion risk a future morning discovering the state has effectively legalized gambling. It accuses lawmakers and a Clark-linked press network of pushing a repeal to open gambling, urging public opposition to deter the legislature from such an “outrage.” The piece laments a gambling-friendly element within the legislature and cautions that public opinion may be ignored if campaign funds buy votes.
The piece condemns open gambling despite law, criticizing officials who tolerate it for revenue. It notes Montana’s public stance against gambling and questions the so called progress and reform. It previews Senator Towne’s Philippine speech, forecasting a strong masterful address on imperialism and policy.
The text discusses reform and fusion in Montana's election laws, arguing for or against a one-cross clause and how it would affect voter education. It references Governor Toole, past election scandals, and calls attention to alleged repeaters and illegal voters, noting existing statutes to curb crooked voting.
Mr. Cannon argues history shows large naval spending, cites 27 million funded ships and 82 million contracts due since 1886, urges economy yet supports a strong navy. He asserts naval power must rise with other nations and warns against endless militarism while balancing civil priorities.
The Standard argues against rascality in the fusion ticket accusing them of offenses tied to election law. It contends the chief executive’s information based claims lack tangible proof while accusing fusionists of manipulating precincts with imported repeaters last year. The piece urges public confession of those acts.
An analysis notes Britain’s empire shows relative decline over 30 years of Queen Victoria’s reign while the United States Germany and other powers gain strength. The piece argues naval power binds the empire and that Holland and Portugal faded as Britain’s sea dominance waned. It concludes maintaining naval parity with continental Europe is impractical long term.
A collection of brief personal mentions and historical asides notes Captain 8. $. Brown of Pittsburg CMVIL War veteran, Alfred Belt said to be fabulously rich, Mrs. James A Garfield traveling in Florida, and various oblique references to politicians and authors. It recalls Brigadier General James Cavanaugh and Senator Chandler with noted anecdotes and career highlights.
Cape Durea Zul and other African languages will be regular subjects of instruction at King's College, London. Classes meet on Wednesdays and Saturdays to study primitive conversational media, as Southern Africa's links grow. Authorities foresee increased demand as young Bentisi men travel abroad for theft, trade, and other work, boosting need for Zulu, Swan, and related languages.
The text argues against acquiring distant territories for the United States. It warns such a move would demand a larger army and navy, drag the nation into costly defenses, and impose rule on peoples desiring freedom. It asserts U S strength lies in a well-centered republic and existing territorial extent.
The column quotes various papers critiquing government actions. It questions presidential patronage, senator approvals, and a push to insert new offices in the federal statute. It notes an international angle with Scorpion's Guam mission and Venezuela contingencies, plus domestic calls for secrecy in investigations and local reactions to expansionist policy.
A fragmented summary notes an insect that preys on other pests, arriving late from abroad likely with nursery stock. It spreads in France and Germany, while Toronto residents push for municipal gas works, and Arkansas plans a granite basement and marble upper floors. It mentions lynching cases in Indiana and Kansas, a peering incident in Port Huron, crude violence toward a man, and other varied items including saloon closures in North Dakota and newborn twins near Mount Vernon Illinois.
The Mining and Scientific Press cautions that experienced miners exaggerate copper ore deposits and prospects. It cites Copper World near Ivanpah California where surface exposure showed variable ore content, illustrating how promoters can inflate potential gains while actual value remains uncertain.
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