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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1901
Page
8
The Anaconda Standard publishes daily and Sunday editions with subscription options. Rates include one year for $10.00, three months for $3.00, and one month for $1.00 for domestic readers, with postage details for international subscribers.
Main Office-Standard Block Anaconda Telephone numbers Business Office Editorial Rooms iat Aero No 48 The Standard has branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls where advertising rates will be furnished on application Washington Bureau-1415 Gst N W The Standard can be found at Chicago Postoffice Auditorium Annex San Francisco Palace Hotel Denver Glenarm Street Denver Seventeenth Salt Lake Second South Salt Lake News Co All general business letters and correspondence should be addressed to the Anaconda Mont
The Anaconda Standard states its six month average daily and Sunday paid circulation ending June 30, 1900, was 11,722, higher than all other Montana paid newspapers combined.
In a pointed editorial clash, the Standard and Butte Miner endorse a clear path against the gambling bill. The Miner asserts control over the legislature, praising its own influence while signaling firm opposition to the measure. Public worry is dismissed as the Miner vows to handle the issue decisively.
Senator Towne closed his term with a brilliant address on the Philippine islands policy. He notes President McKinley’s war-precipitating proclamation before treaty ratification and argues it violated the Spain protocol requiring a peace treaty to decide control and governance.
The article critiques a speech by Mr. Towne challenging the administration’s Manila policy. It argues the president broke a pledge of good faith and predicts little immediate effect, though the speech will enter public records to remind future generations as the conscience of the nation shifts away from conquest. Towne earns sincere congratulations.
A Montana discussion on the Australian ballot notes states using a circle to vote straight tickets, history of the circle since 1889, and critique from the Butte Miner. It mentions party influence in 1895, the repeal of alphabetic candidate lists, and alleged election irregularities including repeaters used for fusion tickets.
The piece argues Cleveland may host the 1904 Grand Army encampment to aid Mark Hanna's presidential bid. It notes Hanna was a Union soldier in a 100 day regiment and may have fought at Fort Stevens, finetuning the claim with questions about his actual service.
The passage argues Mr. Hanna, a Republican figure and Quaker, urged vigorous war effort yet avoided personal fighting. It questions whether his actions align with Quaker scruples about violence, noting his tolerance for army casualties while restraining his own combat participation. It discusses potential influence of parental Quaker beliefs on his political role.
A harsh critique of Austin's verse about Queen Victoria's death. The piece mocks the poet laureate for moving from sublime to ridiculous with lines lamenting mortality and a ceremonial autumnal mood, suggesting the parody outshines the original. It compares the gravitas of Tennyson to Austin's faltering, doubting Silas Wege could have bested him.
The Electrical Review reports no near term bargain sales or price cuts for horseless carriages due to high construction costs and demand exceeding supply. It notes the vehicle’s popularity for pleasure and business transport will likely keep prices from falling, even as wider use grows.
Carrie moves forward without awaiting help or approval from any other nation, signaling a unilateral path in her actions. The stance underscores independence and possible diplomatic friction with international partners.
A reader reports foolsamplers note advising sufferers of torpidity of the liver to try Wichita Kansas instead of Hot Springs Arkansas. The tip emphasizes seeking milder climates and kinder waters.
The emperor of India and the emperor of China will not exchange North Carolina and South Carolina courtesies at this time, signaling a cautious diplomatic stance amid regional considerations and ongoing talks.
The Philadelphia North American continues to target Senator Quay in its reporting. It contrasts its tone with the Standard, praising the latter for turning cucumbers into sunshine.
The New York Journal notes King Edward now has full permission to begin his reign after introductory remarks.
An author named Slenkiewize hints at a sequel to Quo Vadis. He notes Nero and most principal figures were killed in the first story, making continuation a challenge for the next installment.
The era's dawn brings King Edward, Theodore Roosevelt, Mrs Nation, Crazy Snake, Nikola Tesla, and Montana's legislature into focus. The century opens amid bold figures and political tension, signaling dramatic change ahead.
An intriguing preliminary set-to unfolds as Messie, Jeffries, and Ruhlin clash in Ohio court proceedings signaling upcoming legal contest and potential rulings.
The remark that King Edward and Lord Salisbury are the best of friends resembles recent announcements about Mesere, Clark, and Heinze.
The report notes ongoing hurdles delaying Cincinnati's boxing event with continued obstacles blocking progress and no clear resolution in sight.
A note suggests Mrs Nation might sober up by taking a large dose of bromo seltzer and holding her head under a cold water faucet for thirty minutes. The oddly specific remedy reflects the era's medical remedies and public curiosity.
A compact animal image contrasts with a budding term senate bid that ascends unaided, resisting restraint and hindrance as it seeks ascent in a political arena.
The statement arrives amid concern over the troubling car toons, offering Clark some relief as he prepares to take office. Details remain sparse on the full scope and impact of the news.
A 15 year sentence highlights how risky an innocent bystander can be. Mr Kerr notes the threat posed by a weak imitation of Prince Tuan from Mr Crazy Snake. Call grows for a $30 000 Pan American exposition fund. Boers stay quiet until the funeral passes.
A terse political quip questions Kansas leaders Jerry Simpson and Whiskers Peffer for not aiding the state's cause. The comment evokes the light brigade and counts scarce survivors, estimating only four or five hundred left for the queen's funeral seating.
Observers note that as successor to Senator Towne, Clapp may inherit not only the seat but the burden of Towne’s reputation. Critics doubt if he can prove a distinct record, while supporters urge resilience and new leadership for the Senate.
The piece urges King Edward to reveal his attitude toward the Boer war as a gauge of his reign. It also notes regret that Mrs Nation could not have been used against the Chinese Boxers, implying political maneuvering.
A note clarifies that Crazy Snake, a figure referenced in local history, was not a rattlesnake. The remark addresses a common misidentification and frames the distinction within regional folklore and historical record.
The article notes Roosevelt might pursue a lion tamer post in a high class menagerie if unemployed. It also observes recent events in England occurring without delays to consult William T. Stead.
Reportedly several women who opposed Mrs Nation plan to stand ready to challenge the winner in the Jeffries Ruhlin bout as tensions grow over potential rematch and public response.
A column urges ending factionalism within the Democratic party. It advocates adopting the label democrat for all and embracing justice as the broad platform. It notes Republicans oppose Democrats on all issues.
The Springfield Republican notes Secretary Root ascertains the army is not ruled by the president nor the commanding general nor the secretary of war. Instead power rests in subordinate officers from staff departments who have become bureaucrats through long service.
The Pittsburg Dispatch argues that 70,000 soldiers are needed in the Philippines and their deployment is beyond dispute. It questions the ante election claim that the rebellion would end within days after McKinley’s victory and seeks explanation for this discrepancy.
The Kansas City Times notes that Senator Lodge should understand protection does not rest on a standing army of 10,000 but on the knowledge that behind the president stand 75 4,000 brave and patriotic Americans ready to respond to any demand for defense against invasion or insult.
A column praises Iowa and criticizes the era of Clinton age politics mentioning corn production and supposed flaws in governance. It calls for fewer crops and hogs and better legislators while asserting Iowa’s enduring strengths despite faults.
Charles Farrell of Dublin has seven sons in the British army and Queen Victoria sent him 25. Congressman Brosius of Pennsylvania praised for a strong carry voice in the House. Charlies 8 Francis, US minister to Greece, is a Cornell graduate who learned printing in Troy. William Waldorf Astor's London office is the finest among the wealthy. Hiram Maxim knighted by Queen Victoria. Maxim and two others became British subjects. Emile Zola leads a Paris group opposing toy soldiers and military spirit. Rev Charles H Vail resigns Jersey City pastorate to run for New Jersey governor with the social democratic party.
Reuben C H Thompson of Albany Oregon, a Harvard student, won unanimous convention support and accepted the nomination. He works as a dining hall waiter, survives on three meals a day for about 15 cents, and has earned a scholarship through diligence. He expects to finish among the top graduates in June.
Walter C. McAlister William A Death and Andrew J Campbell were sentenced to 30 years at hard labor for second degree murder in the Jennie Bosschieter case. George Kerr received 15 years for criminal assault after pleading non vult. Judge Dixon urged virtue and warned of consequences. Corroborating families attended as the defendants were led away.
The Pall Mall Gazette notes the empire relies on ox transport for South Africa operations. Oxen, cheaper than mules, trek slowly but steadily, with the Zulu and Natal varieties favored. They require grazing, care, and rest, facing lung sickness, red water, and cold winters, with best work done at night.
The article describes ox wagon teams working up to eight hours daily in two four hour spurts with 4 span pulling a heavy back wagon about 6,409 pounds on rough veldt roads. It notes simple harness, precautions against lightning, convoy dispatch limits, and that wagons are spring-built with driver and leader role filled by Kaffirs. Large numbers are hired from colonists at £3 to £4 a day with the imperial government covering losses.
A new home for the New York state supreme court's appellate division rises in the citys center near Madison Avenue and Times Square. The building blends free classic architecture with large statues of force, wisdom, justice, peace, and the triumph of law over chaos.
The main entrance hall features mogale flooring and Biena marble wainscoting to 11 feet 4 inches with pilasters and bronze capitals. A gilded relief frieze, a stained glass dome, and a stained glass window illuminate the court room. Marble pilasters and gold bronze frieze work continue in the room, with high wainscoting and panel details framing the bench area.
An English soldier jokes about civilized warfare as the Boer captor robs him of weapons and personal items. The Boer returns the man to captivity after each capture, then explains he frees him as long as the “catch” remains good, flashing watches as proof.
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