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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists publishing rules and rates with daily and Sunday editions priced yearly and monthly, plus postage rates for 9 to 16 page editions and international mail. It notes offices in Anaconda and branch offices in Butte Missoula Great Falls and Washington Bureau with various newsstand locations.
Watson E Gaily states the Anaconda Standard had a paid circulation of 4 080 478 copies in 1902 an average daily issue of 11 204 and a Sunday average of 14 007. Notary F W Peckover sworn January 1903.
In Butte the spring election field shows the socialist party adopting a platform that supports governing for the working class and endorses fusion with a labor party while opposing any broader alliances. The shift marks a radical departure from last year's no fusion stance and mirrors Montana's evolving socialist strategy.
The piece portrays Senator Quay as obsessed with omnibus admission and blocking smaller measures. Senator Beveridge leads a Republican faction backing territorial statehood, framing a broader push within the majority. The debate centers on how fully to admit territories rather than incremental steps.
The article discusses delays to statehood votes for territories, with Beveridge urging extended debate and postponement of related issues. It notes Congress may adjourn by February. a March advance is hoped, while Quay and Beveridge push for postponement of both the Cuban reciprocity plan and trust reforms amid Republican strategy.
East coast papers note J Pierpont Morgan keeps art in London while tariffs raise questions about their return to America. Critics argue the elaborate duties affect public welfare unevenly, given Morgan's ability to cover costs and keep treasures abroad.
In a reflective tone the piece argues prejudice grows like a rash, tracing President Roosevelt's stance on race to backlash from Republicans and southern leaders. It notes the White House reception for black federal officials and their spouses caused shock and anger among many guests and lawmakers.
The Philadelphia Inquirer questions whether Senator Teller will keep the senate seat after election. The piece suggests that, despite skepticism, he is expected to retain the position.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Colorado’s Teller election while doubting a Wolcott upset, as Eastern papers praise Teller’s character. It cites lobbying by Levi Ankeny, humor about Paradise county and the legislature, and hints at Sanity in the west amid a winter of rigid resolve.
Willis Il Moore of the United States weather bureau, former head here, is elected member of the Royal Meteorological Society of Great Britain. The late Francisque Sarcey’s youth diary is being prepared for publication by his son-in-law Adolph Brisson. Samuel Gruell of Indiana claims to originated the rooster emblem for the party. Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island ran short of coal and replenished from Centerville.
A Chicago Chronicle article argues pneumonia is unusually deadly in the city due to climate shifts and indoor overheating. It cites scorching interiors, crowded transit with sealed windows, and poor ventilation as key factors and urges the health department to require ventilation in public vehicles to curb spread and mortality.
A collage of legal and political notes includes: disbarment requests for J. A. Jaramillo over alleged past perjury, Fred W. Ames's denied new trial and appeal after corruption conviction, a pope and a newspaper exchange with Thomas B. Reed, a new army lieutenant's sword mishap described by Major General Corbin, reflections on Lord Rothschild by William T. Stead, California Congressman Kahn's thief sighting reply, Isabella Beecher Hooker's continued vitality, Booth Tarkington as a social figure in Indiana, and a humorous exchange about a $900 clerkship linked to a job concession for a voter.
The Chinese government orders investigations into officers who use dummies to inflate regimental rolls and pay. Generals must report fraud, with future violators facing decapitation. The note suggests many officers would have faced beheading years ago.
Convincing proof emerged in Washington that constituents are grateful to officials. The display followed days of voting and public praise, signaling broad approval of recent policy steps and leadership actions.
A Chicago item reports a literary purist visiting stores and condemning slang. Young workers insist on terms like patron section madame apartment residence and salesperson usher. Management asks disuse of colored stocks and bright neckties and quiet voices for callboys and ushers.
Louis Mente of the Star theater in New York has written a 300 to 490 page novel titled The Fatal Wedding retelling the play as prose. He seeks further plays to serialize in book form aiming for public sale.
D O Mills a New York millionaire owned a $1000 overcoat. The garment disappeared after a relative’s dinner as he prepared to go home. An expert hall thief is suspected and a $100 reward is offered for return.
Cupid of Hawaii plans a regal court in Washington with Hawaiian hospitality and feasts. He will surround himself with a retinue of ladies and gentlemen in waiting as he demonstrates his claim to being a prince and congressman.
King Edward's new German steward imposes strict economy stirring protests from tradesmen. He refuses to pay royal warrant holders 25 cents a pound for lard, able to buy at 16 cents elsewhere. Tradesmen offer a compromise of 20 cents.
The 22 year old Princess Marie Bonaparte, daughter of Mile Blane and Prince Roland Bonaparte, is described as Europe’s richest heiress. She resides in Paris with her father.
A six person party probes boulders in Riche Canyon three miles east of San Bernardino California seeking nine thousand dollars in silver bullion stolen years ago from the Silver Wave mine at Danby. The bullion was in the smelting room awaiting shipment to Los Angeles when thieves cut through the rear and rode away with the crates. Early the next morning the theft was found but the thief had cleverly guided the pack animals.
Tracks show officers tracing a suspected bullion robbery to Riche canyon where treasure seekers with a map dug a 70 foot hole north of a cut tree spot believed to conceal silver. A party member is said to be connected to the robber, suggesting the bullion is the target.
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