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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates and mailing costs for daily and weekly editions, with prices for 16 and 82 page editions. It notes main office in Standard Block Anaconda, telephone lines, and branch offices in Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates on request.
An Englishman observes Berlin's provincial stance toward foreigners. He notes Berliners longstanding suspicion of English and American methods, suggests growing world awareness may ease tensions, and asserts Americans remain broadly open despite past friction.
In Butte the city court handles four men charged with petty larceny for stealing coal to keep families from freezing. The judge is noted for a discriminating, lenient approach, reflecting on Solomon’s prudence and the era’s material conditions.
The text notes the strain of keeping up with expenses in below zero weather for someone on salary versus an unemployed man. It suggests the latter seeks payback, framing the hardship of cold as a driver of conflict.
A Montana press note discusses Mr. Grahams new book Schley and Santiago, praised for accuracy and bias clearing by Admiral Schley and others. It presents Schley as hero and notes the author, former Associated Press correspondent, offers an uncolored narrative of the 1898 campaign. The piece also touches Montana political clashes over federal appointments and the Carter machine.
The article argues for constitutional reform to elect U S senators by direct vote, noting many states favor it and Congress may report a favorable amendment though action this session is unlikely. It contrasts the Senate with the House, praising the Senate as the better, more competent body.
The article discusses Thomas Carter and factions seeking control of Montana's Republican machine. It notes a meeting at the White House last week where grievances were voiced to the president, who Carter says views it as a minor shower. The outcome relies on the president, with various machines competing for influence.
Ogden mayor William Glasmann promotes economy by assigning idle city workers to nontraditional tasks. Fire fighters would farm vacant city land and later serve as sanitary inspectors and clerical help. The plan follows his controversial health department discharge and quarantine incident.
A Denver report recalls President Roosevelt inviting Kaiser Wilhelm to hunt mountain lions in the United States. The Kaiser reportedly killed a whale off Norway, and may decide after his brother returns to Berlin with a launched yacht whether to visit the Rocky Mountains. The invitation remains unconfirmed.
Several ships appear on the overdue list including the French bark Oliver Dechison 140 days from Cayenne bound for San Francisco at 1 percent. Les Adelphes from Madagascar for Portland Oregon 14 days out at 10 percent. Ernest Legoure 116 days out from Mauritius for Oregon at 0 percent re insurance. The Alice McDonald raised to 20 percent.
Joseph N. Delph, 24, who claims to be the son of the late Oregon senator Delph, wed Miss Lillian Tut wile in San Francisco last Saturday. Preliminary consent was secured Friday and Rev. J. A. B. Wilson conducted the ceremony at the bride’s home the following evening.
Washington hearing explored removing the 10 cent tea tax from the Spanish war revenues act and delaying beer tax reductions. Tea advocates argued hardship and better tea quality without duty, while opponents warned removal would raise prices and hurt consumers. brewers pressed repeal as a wartime pledge.
The White Star liner Cymric will sail from Liverpool January 29 to New York with William H. Redmond MP for Clare and Joseph Devlin of Belfast among its passengers. They plan a U S tour to organize the United Irish league in America.
Denver district court judge overruled the demurrer of the fire and police board, forcing council to appropriate board estimated amounts for fire, police, and excise departments. Mayor and council had trimmed these estimates in the current year's appropriation. case to be appealed to the supreme court.
Denver January 27. The Colorado legislature convened a special session by governor order to enact a revenue law an employers liability bill and to discuss corporate legislation. Both chambers adjourned briefly in respect for members who had died since the regular session.
The House adopted a resolution demanding documents on the old training ship Vermont, decommissioned last summer, and passed a bill for compulsory witness attendance before land office registers. A separate measure to fund $190,000 for deaf children speech teaching homes was defeated. the House adjourned until Wednesday.
In Chillicothe Ohio on Sunday Joseph Cox shot and killed Howard Ratcliffe at Eagle Mills. Cox had been involved with Ratcliffe's sister and Ratcliffe objected. Cox, after taking Ratcliffe’s sister to church, confronted him and fired, the bullet passing through Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe died in the church aisle as Cox was arrested and taken to MacArthur.
Thomas Clark and James Burr were sentenced to four months board and lodging for stealing an overcoat from a dummy outside a store. Water officials plan a gasoline pumping engine at Riverside Park to improve Boston Heights water supply. George R. Bull’s $2,000 bond was filed with the county clerk. Miss Louisa Benton departs for Hardy to teach the district term. Deputy Madden sues three clients for unpaid licenses: Kate Crowley $44, W A Hoots $27.40, and Mrs J J Sullivan $19.80. Other locals unpaid plans to sue once papers are prepared. costs and interest to be demanded.
The article surveys royal and societal fashion focusing on Queen Alexandra's restrained elegance, evolving hair and ear jewelry issues, and the era's bold hat ornaments. It notes birds as hat accents, miniver fur details, hat pins with jewels, and the shift toward pearls and rhinestones in accessories.
An eccentric white quilted satin opera coat with long cloak and pearl white silk lining appears in a decorative season. Turquoise jewelry leads trends with inexpensive pins, gold rims, and blue brooches featured on belts and stock. the chour fold returns in modest embroidery accents.
A gown designed for early spring features blue broadcloth with a scroll pattern deep skirt flounce. The under bodice is blue chiffon and the ensemble is joined by silk cat stitching.
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