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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
The Anaconda Standard lists daily and Sunday subscription rates, billing in advance, and general publication information. It outlines market addresses, editor and editorial room numbers, and branch offices in Butte and other cities, plus a long roster of newsstand and distribution points across the country.
A Washington dispatch denounces persistent rumors that President Roosevelt uses federal patronage to aid Taft. The piece notes Senate reversals on post office appointments and pension agents, denials from the White House, and rising public quarreling over patronage between the president and Senate Republicans.
Report from Fez notes multiple claimants to the Moroccan throne amid unrest. Ouled Hafid faces opposition from a rival Mujal backed by factions as France and Spain coordinate to maintain influence along the Atlantic coast. France urges calm while warning of wider regional tension and possible policing actions under the Algeciras framework.
The article surveys international views on Morocco sovereignty and notes efforts to standardize divorce laws across states. It highlights Rhode Island and Massachusetts moves to curb rapid marriages, calls clergy to join the reform, and mentions debates over uniform legislation and related political tensions. It also references economic and political events, including bank panics and currency debates, with various states and figures named.
The article discusses Portugal's political turmoil after the suspension of constitutional government. It notes King Carlos I’s troubled reign since accession, party corruption blocking governance, and rising opposition from conservatives, liberals, and republicans. It warns a new party alliance could form with military aid, risking further strife and reconciliation challenges.
Fragmented notes show Taft officials pressing to keep out of Wisconsin contests while La Follette faces opposition from Taft supporters. Wisconsin petitions and primary strategy dominate pressure from GOP factions as campaigns maneuver for control before the next state vote.
A New York designer creates a one fourth size model of a celebrated $1,000 cement house. Iron moulds and machines will produce a full sized home in twelve hours once the movable parts are in position. After days end, the iron maudits are removed and a complete house stands ready including mita partitions Montel and We Nike.
Mansfield Ont Jan 20 midnight bandits entered the express office of the Adama Express Co near New London seizing agent Willan Depew. About 50 passengers were at the station while robbers looted a box with 40 000 in gold. John McCue and Joseph Stevens were jailed in New London after Stevens confessed and McGinny, with a prior record, allegedly helped devise the plan. McGinly denied charges as suspects were arrested following the money's diversion.
San Francisco news reports Judge Frank H Dunay overruled the demurrer to the indictments charging embezzlement. Igalnet J Dalzel Brown, former general manager, and Walter J Bartnott, former vice president of the Call Faratt Safe Deposit and Trust Company, are in custody pending trial date. Both men were confined in county jail unable to post bail of 40 dollars.
A early 2 January blaze in Newton Kansas wiped out about half a dozen stores and caused an estimated loss of 60000 dollars. The Lohman Hardware and Implement company building and 35 horses perished at the Thompson Mary stable in the blaze.
An Irish government inquiry probes the 18th century theft of jewels from Dublin Castle yes the Order of St Patrick pieces valued around 250000. King Edward reportedly pressed for swift detection while a London based commission, led by an Irish judge and magistrates, gathers sworn testimony. A 6000 reward is rumored for return of the stolen regalia linked to the investiture of Lord Castletown.
A lengthy report, including a letter from Secretary Cortelyou, analyzes state of the U S financial system during a crisis. It reviews Panama Canal bond sales to national banks and individuals, noting allotments, eligibility, and the impact on currency in circulation. The document defends treasury decisions and explains why bids and awards favored banks in most states while addressing concerns of speculative bids and inflation risk.
Fragmentary note states a secretary confirms a year’s public funds distribution in Oshke Uloushunt with one recorded partisan shipment and no other inquiries received besides a fair and unpartial consigera Mon la, implying a neutral disposition.
Washington reports the inquiry into Apprentice Seaman Hartnett death after the Cumberland boxing bout at New York on January 18. The board states all precautions were taken to make the match safe and injury unlikely. heavy padded gloves were used, a surgeon attended ringside, and the fight lasted five rounds.
Haitian Minister Leger told Assistant Secretary Bacun that the island revolution is over. The Rayilan government seeks to capture greyok leaders led by General Tirnen, who seek asylum in a consulate to avoid arrest, though they will not be allowed to stay in the American consulate as officials plan to block it.
Jan 2 report from Bulings states Frank Larsen, awaiting trial for bribery of Miss Minnie Carlson, principal witness in the Br. Allen case, sought a continuance. Larsen is accused of bribing Carlson to leave jurisdiction, which he denies, claiming no involvement with the witness’s departure before the case.
Munich dispatch reports severe thaw floods disrupt rail traffic across the region. A large portion of tracks are underwater causing widespread service suspensions and delays for many rail branches.
In Huron on January 2, the Democratic state central committee voted to skip the first convention in Napleton City and the meeting in Minewell. The proposed Bryan ticket received endorsement.
A Chicago Association of Commerce release says a large, representative tariff committee will meet in Washington February to press for tariff reform free from presidential politics after the next election. Members from National Association of Manufacturers National Livestock Association Chicago Board of Trade and others will press Congress while forming a bipartisan expert panel to study merged tariff schedules.
In Portland Oregon January 2k United States District Attorney Bristol contradicts ex Commissioner Hendricks testimony in the Ball conspiracy trial. Bristol says his name was signed without authority for dispatch sent to Heney by Irwin Rittenhouse. Rifts with Henry show strain in former friendship as defense begins presenting Hall’s testimony through H Hall.
San Francisco officials and health leaders including Governor Gillott Mayor Taylor and Dr Rupert Blue pressured sanitation authorities to extend rat extermination and sanitation measures after two weeks of plague reports. A campaign to eradicate rats and improve city cleanliness was endorsed to prevent recurrence and boost public health.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports a funeral court in Pos against the Northern Pacific. Plaintiffs sought 8.60 dollars for stock shipping delays. Judge Dietleh ordered the jury to return an award of one dollar to the plaintiffs.
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