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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1901
Page
6
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Main Office in Anaconda with Advertising rates from branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls. Washington Bureau in Washington details and various news stands in Chicago San Francisco Denver Salt Lake for The Standard Publishing Co. All inquiries go to Anaconda Montana.
The Anaconda Standard declares a six month period ending June 30 1900 with a daily and Sunday average paid circulation of 11 722, claiming it is larger than all other Montana newspapers combined.
The Montana legislature opposes replacing the motto oro y plata on the state seal. Governor Toole, and supporters argue language matters little next to the sentiment of gold and silver, while the seventh assembly backs retaining the old territorial seal per a 1895 committee. The comparison likens a state seal to a family heirloom.
A historical critique argues President McKinley rushed into war and conquest in the Philippines and seeks a congressional role, noting the treaty of Paris limits and the dangers of claiming territory by conquest. It questions authority and legality in early actions and suggests a cautious view of executive power.
The article argues Congress should have acted after the treaty but instead funded the army and allowed the president to rule the Philippines. It dismisses talk of civil government, noting it would require 70,000 armed troops and that any shift depends on forced conditions, not presidential desire. The piece criticizes McKinley for using rhetoric to dodge responsibility.
In Helena a man received two years in the penitentiary and a $500 fine for perjury tied to government land in Deer Lodge county. The attorney argued mental imbalance and a non consummated deal, but the federal case imposed a deterrent penalty.
The piece argues that falling interest rates began before the surge in gold production, tied to monetary shifts since 1875. It notes money scarcity, trust-driven lending, and large capital combines lowering rates on selective securities, while government bonds and property incomes show divergent effects. It ends with a fragment about exchanges.
The passage argues that a healthier economy with strong demand for money can raise general interest rates even without nominal rate hikes. It explains that abundant money increases business activity and loan demand, so overall rates rise, while local excesses in specific markets lower rates where not profitable.
The piece critiques President McKinley and his Harlan appointment, noting Senator Spooner’s cautious stance and Republican leaders’ fear-driven support. It argues the president’s actions were indefensible and that party loyalty skewed foreign policy. Senator Towne’s long senate tenure yields the season’s best speech.
Kerr the fourth man linked to the Jennie Bosschieter murder argues in court that he was only an innocent bystander and not involved in the crime.
Rumors of a split between King Edward VII and Lord Salisbury carry peculiar significance. Observers note surface signals that Edward may adopt a bold, Mark Hanna style approach, signaling a consolidating, assertive leadership.
American society questions if the Duke of York will supersede his father as the world’s fashion setter, signaling interest in royal influence on style trends and public perception.
Ample evidence in Helena suggests Senator Clark’s victory undermined many local New Year resolutions, signaling a dramatic political shift and changed public mood.
Advices from Alaska note a brutal cold snap in the Klondike with temperatures pegged at 78 below zero. The author adds that cold spells of that magnitude occur in places like Helena’s Granite Block, making the forecast seem less remarkable.
Colorado reports note Colonel Roosevelt is wasting more time than mountain lions, highlighting a clash of endurance and endurance seeking in the wilderness.
The remark credits King Edward as a more expansive imperialist than William McKinley, highlighting a comparison of colonial ambitions and foreign policy tone.
Mrs Nation is assured of a cordial welcome if she travels to Montana to operate on saloons selling five-cent whiskey, aiming to curb the drink trade.
A note suggests Mrs Nation would star in Ten Nights in a Barroom and proposes a revised title Ten Barrooms in a Night reflecting a different emphasis for the stage.
A Friday Detroit Tribune cartoon mocks Senator Clark with a pointed portrayal.
Local Montana newspapers express surprise and concern over the victory of Senator Quay, noting unexpected results and the potential political impact. The coverage reflects a tense climate as readers digest the implications for state politics and policy direction.
Muskoge reports Marshal Bennett has arrested two Snake’s band light horsemen and holds them. Crazy Snake and three horsemen are detained by troops awaiting Bennett’s arrival. US court in northern district opened with Judge Thomas urging strong indictments for all involved. Chief Pleasant Porter may stay away until treaties pass. Indians flee Wetumka area with families as armed squads roam the nation.
A Creek leader Chitto Harjo is captured by Deputy Johnson and guarded in Henrietta Oklahoma Territory. Troops guard the camp and prepare for action as Harjo’s horsemen are rumored to approach for a council. Deputies arrest 11 mounted Indians, all disarmed and detained without statements.
Adjutant General Michie received a telegram from Lieutenant Dixon of troop A Eighth cavalry based in Henrietta J T saying he expected United States Marshal Bennett to arrive today for a meeting with Crazy Snake and that an early settlement of the so-called uprising was anticipated.
Helena June 28 Special dispatch reports the first meeting of the new land commission band. Members reviewed duties and adjourned to tomorrow while Moore announced John Schmidt as assistant after Randolph Thompson resigned to be Governor Toole's private secretary. An application by Emma Ingalls to buy 180 acres near Kalispell was approved. A Missoula land sale to the Catholic church for cemetery use was completed for a stated price.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Bishop Brendel of the Montana Catholic diocese will not return soon from New York and Philadelphia where he preaches for Catholic school maintenance funds. He plans to go to Boston and may not be back until late March or early April. Administrator Father Aken will depart next Monday for abroad. Father Victor Dey to be his successor after returning from Europe.
Dover January 28, the legislature in joint session voted for United States senator with no material change from the prior ballots. The result keeps the seat's status consistent with earlier counts and reflects ongoing political stalemate in the state.
On Wednesday, Helena officials will meet appropriations committees and tour the capitol to determine how large an appropriation is needed to furnish and equip the new building.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a shift toward extending pensions to dependents of powerful figures. It cites Rep Boutelle being kept as a retired navalist and the Senate granting a pension to the father of the late Senator Cushman K Davis. The piece laments that most workers gain no pension security.
The article argues that protective duties, when imposed or revised, are to spur competition in the United States. It contends that every protected industry that formed a trust breached the promise of tariff protection and should have it withdrawn.
The Fort Worth Register argues that an amendment excluding the canteen from army posts should also apply to the capitol building in Washington. It contends a soldier drinking liquor abroad is no more immoral than a congressman drinking liquor in the nation’s capitol.
The Wheeling Register argues that if the military academy cannot be run on more soldierly lines it is better to close the institution and hand the work to the states. It condemns officers training men to accept mean and cowardlyruffian conduct as proper.
The Philadelphia North American denounces Quay as leader of a corrupt machine. It calls the machine an enemy to public decency and honesty and accuses it of breeding dishonor and dis grace through purchased votes denied by voters at the polls.
The czartas recovered his health and walks daily. Dr. Furnivall, English scholar nearing 75, rows 15 miles on Sundays and recently won a race. Ex Governors Richards Smith and Toole attended the inaugural ball for the fourth governor. Painter Verestchagin will visit China to paint Pekin battles and Manila scenes. Rumors say Senator Chandler may run on an anti-railroad ticket for Governor. Lord Armstrong enjoyed angling with inventive tackle and a custom bait basket for minnows.
Governor Toole plans to telegram Capitol Commission members to attend a meeting in Helena on January 28. The note indicates last minute preparations and expected discussion of state capitol affairs.
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