Publication details and regional newsstand listings
The Anaconda Standard lists publishing notes with headquarters in Anaconda and branch offices in Butte Missoula and other cities. It provides subscription rates and foreign advertising offices in New York Chicago and more, plus a nationwide network of newsstands and general correspondence addressed to Anaconda Mont.
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New York City
Hotaling’s
Broad Way
Thirty-eighth Street
Chicago
Auditorium Annex
News Co
Dearborn Street
Empire News
Jackson and
Dearborn
Kansas City
Yuma News Co
Minneapolis
Kavanaugh
South Third Street
San Francisco
van Ness Avenue
Los Angeles
Olive
Pasadena
Cal
Hornung’s
Denver
Seventeenth Street
Salt Lake City
Moon's
Rosenfeld & Hanson's
Church Street
Ogden
Kind's
Twenty-fifth Street
Spokane
North Howard Street
John W. Graham & Co
Tacoma
Pacific Avenue
Beattie
Seattle
International News Co
Portland
Oregon News Co
Sixth Street
Standard Publishing Company
Anaconda
Mont
Northern papers push Bryan talk cites South views
The piece notes a surge of northern Republican newspaper assurances that the South does not want Bryan as a candidate. It argues these claims are speculative and overconfident, with Democratic papers offering little Bryan coverage while northern editors repeatedly assert southern opposition.
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Bryan
South
North
Navy rift in Washington as battleship plans face friction
Washington talk signals a coming public show of naval strength without long Pacific trips. Rumors cite a clash between the general board and navy bureau chiefs over battleship specifications and bills to curb bureaus, risking friction with Secretary Metcalf.
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Washington
Pacific Ocean
Generis Board
Navy Department
General Board
Congress
Board of Construction
Metcalf
Navy Bureau Critics Fuel Hidden Prague Plot?
An internal dispute unfolds as General Board members publish sharp critiques of others plans for a battleship like design. The Board of Construction finds the concept heavy and impractical, accusing factional rivals of mischaracterizing proposals. Officials mull action against ongoing whistle blowing and backbiting.
Montana Methodist conference moved to Anaconda
The Montana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet in Anaconda on August 27 with Bishop Cranston presiding instead of the originally planned August 20. The change follows bishop illness and other reasons. Delegates to the 1908 general conference will be chosen, and a large attendance is expected, especially lay representatives.
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Montana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Anaconda
Spellmeyer
Episcopal Board
Bishop Cranston
Cranston
Hatless fashion for men unlikely soon, say observers
In eastern cities college youths push hatless wear, but most men resist. Women adopted bareheads years ago and adapted, yet men prefer hats, especially on hot days. The trend may spread slowly, but the hat remains a staple for steady, middle aged men in this region.
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Montana
Monorail at Jamestown Exposition Draws High Hopes
An exhibit shows a half mile single rail monorail with cars in daily use. Inventors claim it is a practical passenger system not a toy and predict elevated tracks will become standard. Experts compare its potential to subway innovations and expect a transportation revolution.
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New York Rapid Transit Commission
Monorail venture eyed for Newark to Jersey City link
A Newark to Jersey City monorail project promises 100 mph service with no stock offering. Led by H. H. Tunis of Baltimore, the system claims no vibration and quiet ride while surmounting steep grades. If a North River tunnel is secured, Newark could reach New York in ten minutes.
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Newark
Jersey City
Wall Street
Newark-Jersey City
H. H. Tunis
Baltimore
New York
Fall of a lighted lamp causes fatal fire in Troutdale
In Troutdale Oregon, fire from a lamp upset by W. J. Smith killed Rich ard Nicholson and left several others with minor injuries. The blaze started at the Troutdale hotel and spread to the Untoa house and nearby shops, causing $20.90 in losses and $11,000 in insured property. Smith, a meat packing plant employee, and Nicholson, a lumberjack, were the men who perished or were harmed.
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Portland
Ore
W. J. Smith
Richard Nicholson
Troutdale
Smith
Nicholson
Alabama
Hydraulic Engineer Sees Adequate Fort Harrison Water
Capt G S Edmonston, sent to Helena by the War Department, reports sufficient water at Fort Harrison to support a regimental or brigade post. He estimates necessary work at not more than ten thousand dollars, excluding water rights, after examining the area and sending details to Washington.
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Standard
Helena
G. Ss. Edmonston
War Department
Fort Harrison
Washington
Capetain Edmonston
Indians raid Richfield camp near Quero Babi
Yaqui Indians struck the Richfield Copper Mining camp north of Quero Babi pulling valuables from the site. A force of 200 mounted troops was sent to scour the area but expected little success.
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Hermosillo
Mexico
Richfield Copper Mining Company
Quero Babi
Returning as prisoners murder case linked in Clinton
Sheritt Campbell of De Witt county and Fred Magill with his wife were sent by train to face murder charges in Clinton. Miss Margaret Magill, daughter of the accused man, arrived in Clinton that afternoon after a secret departure from the city days earlier.
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San Diego
Cal
Sheritt Campbell
de Witt County
Cline Joy
Fred Magill
Pet Magill O- Clinton
Margaret Magill
Nan
Clinton
Politeness in Receipted Bills and the Simple Thank You
A discussion on the courteous practice of writing Thanks or Thank you after signing a receipted bill. An observer notes that even a routine C O D bill can merit a polite expression, equating it with the courtesy a salesman would show at purchase.
Eye color traits linked to character say meagher quote
A Meagher Republican note discusses eye color myths quoting an eminent eyeologist. It claims brown eyes signal gentleness generosity and kindness while blue eyes indicate intelligence firmness and quickness. It adds black eyes reflect pugilistic tendencies and strong talking ability.
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Meagher
Vandals in Mt Helena Rest House Deserving Jail Time
The Montana Record calls for mandatory punishment for those who destroyed the Mt Helena rest house. It argues no jury would excuse the vandals and suggests they receive the limit of penalties in jail.
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Montana
Mt. Helena
No Insanity Plea in Boise Trial, Defense Yet Silent
From the Billings Gazette report the friends of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone appear likely to be cleared as defense attorneys have not raised insanity as a defense yet.
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Billings Gazette
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Boise
Beef trust clash widens in cattle postmortem plan
Fort Benton River Press reports that the beef combine faced renewed pushback as a postmortem inspection rule for cow stock threatened to delay prices and disrupt business. Pack owners and cow shippers brace for broader application if upheld by federal authorities amid lingering disputes with commission men and livestock exchanges. Montana stockmen watch closely as Chicago reports hint at a final showdown.
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Fort Benton River
Chicago
Beef Trust
Combine
Dackers’ Combine
Commission
Movc
Bie
St. Livits
Kinsac City
St. Joseph
Stromy City
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Omaha
Come
Mission
Packers’ Combine
Montana
Great Falls Man Faces Misdemeanor for Dandelions
Helena reports Great Falls enforces an anti-dandelion law making it a misdemeanor for property owners to allow yellow pests to grow. On Monday W G Conrad with extensive property holdings in the city was brought into court on a charge of per.
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Great Falls
Helena
Mt Helena
W. G. Conrad
Natural Flavors and Dr Price's Favorings Endorsement
A promotional note states natural flavors are obtained by a new process yielding delicate taste. Dr Price's Favorings are commended as represented with perfection in every respect. A single trial is cited to prove their excellence.
Ravaili county valuation climbs over half a million
Stevensville Register notes Ravaili county see valuation rise by more than five hundred thousand dollars year over year. Credit for the gain partly goes to assessor F B Tanner for diligent canvassing and fair listing. Higher valuation means a lower tax rate while still raising a set revenue.
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Stevensville
Ravaili
F. B. Tanner
Haywood Trial Drifting Toward Hung Jury
Kalispel Journal notes the Haywood trial may end in a hung jury with a retrial likely, while mocking Harry Thaw's upcoming public spectacle in New York and his perceived immoral ideas.
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Kalispel
Haywood
Harry Thaw
Old New York
Theatrical Trust Proposes Investment in Helena Theaters
The article notes a plan to invest up to a hundred million in European theaters and suggests investing none in Helena. It also reports the Butte police force dispute settlement being ineffective in reducing officers, with Butte described as having more policemen than any city of its size.
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Montana
Theatrical Trust
Helena
Billings Gazette
Butte
Great Copper Camp
Press Notes from Dillon on Water Purity and Local Journalism
Dillon readers hear about pure water for the city as Birch creek and Morse dam issues persist. A proposed solution suggests a $150 filtering plant and pipeline to springs at the head of the stream to ensure clear water. The piece also notes Mose and his various newspaper ventures across Montana.
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The
Dillon Tribune
Dillon
Birch Creek
Morse
San Francisco Mayor Schmitz Receives Five Year Penitentiary
The Sanders County Ledger notes strong talk of gifts and penalties as Mayor Schmitz reportedly receives five years in prison following Judge Dunne's ruling. The column expands on the implications and public reaction to the case.
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Sanders County Ledger
San Francisco
Schmitz
Livingston Sees 20 Degree Chill After Fairbanks Visit
The Livingston Enterprise notes icy coldness persisted all Saturday with the day staying overcast after Vice President Fairbanks visited. Temperature in Livingston fell 20 degrees and stayed low throughout the day.
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Livingston Enterprise
Fairbanks
Livingston
Townsfolk Urged to End Gossip and Tattling
A Townsend Star reflection warns that talking about neighbors harms reputations and communities. The piece urges readers to pause, consider the harm from gossip, and stop spreading rumors permanently.
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The
Townsend Star
Tweed and Schmitz Compared in Crime and Politics
The Milee City Independent recalls Boss Tweed and his 1870s New York graft case, noting he won a state senate bid while jailed and could not take the seat. It argues San Francisco’s graft issue with Schmitz reflects a similar pattern, underscoring parallels in political crime and accountability.
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Milee City
Tweed
New York City
Boss Tweed
Schmitz
Durance Vile
Albany
San Francisco
Four methods to prevent seasickness from Dr Wolfe
The Missoulian reports Dr Eugene Wolfe claiming four ways to prevent mal de mer. Initial remedy has patient lie on back with unbuttoned clothing and a hot water compress around the head, easing the dizziness within minutes. A cooling bandage then relieves the next wave of nausea, with recovery allowing eating and smoking within two hours.
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Eugene Wolfe
Mal de Mer
Wolfe
What Is a Democrat As Seen By The New York World
The Meagher Republican notes the New York World answers the question What Is a Democrat by joking that a Democrat is a man who rarely loses his voice to a sore throat while cheering election returns.
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Meagher Republican
New York
Vacuum bottle promises long heat and cold retention
From the Great Falls Leader comes a note on a new sportsman's bottle featuring double walls with a sealed space from which air is withdrawn. It claims liquids stay hot 48 hours in extreme cold and iced beverages remain refreshingly cool for weeks in summer heat.
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Great Falls
Mrs Roosevelt Turns Reform Crusade On Corsets
A dispatch reports Mrs Theodore Roosevelt has decided to discard corsets and related feminine garments. She plans persistent campaigning to end their use, aiming to revive a natural waist and alter fashion norms, if successful.
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Great Falls
Theodore Roosevelt
Forsyth Times recounts grim depots and crowded choices
The Forsyth Times recalls a chaotic scene at a Montana depot on the Fourth when a year-old child was abandoned. Station attendants raced to involve police while locals cast lots to decide guardianship, a sobering portrait of human nature under stress.
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Forsyth
Montana
Sweet pea carnival returns to Bozeman in Aug 22
The Bozeman sweet pea carnival will repeat this year on a larger scale after its initial success last year in Gallatin city. Aug 22 is set with the Klks colors purple and white as predominant. Rogeman is noted for its beauty and fragrance of the flower, though Bozeman aims to extend its fame beyond Montana.
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Montana
Bozeman
Gallatin
Klks
Rogeman
Japanese seal poachers captured by U S authorities
In Madison County Monitor reporting, additional Japanese seal poachers have been taken into custody by United States authorities. The development follows recent enforcement actions and signals another fireworks display at Tokio.
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Madison County Monitor
United States
Tokio
Irrigation Boom Expands in Yellowstone Valley
From the Billings Journal it is noted with satisfaction that many new irrigation enterprises are being inaugurated in the Yellowstone and tributary valleys. They bring thousands of acres under irrigation, expanding Montana's productive resources and water management.
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Billings Journal
Yellowstone
Montana
Eighth Dawson County Fair Set for September Dates
The Glendive Independent notes the eighth annual Dawson county fair will run September 25 26 and 27 with premium books issued September 15. Interest grows as each fair outdoes the last and this installment is seen as a potential record breaker.
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Glendive
Dawson County
St Louis Doctor Survives 39 Days Amid Payment Question
A St. Louis physician endures 39 days of hardship while readers wonder why local patients neglect to pay their medical bills. The piece notes community sympathy and questions of financial duty in healthcare.
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Madison County Monitor
St. Louis
Nomadic Writer Pettigrew Gravitates to Red Lodge Picket
M. W. Pettigrew, a roving journalist known for sturdy prose, has drifted toward the Red Lodge Picket where his nimble pen aims to capture local life and evolving stories in a brisk, observant style.
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Red Lodge
M. W. Pettigrew
Diamonds Credit Diamonds Credit Plan Expands Hidden Accounts
A promotional note announces Diamonds Credit expanding numerous confidential diamond accounts. It claims daily growth and adherence to business principles, inviting readers to participate in ownership opportunities and promising potential gains.
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Sunday Standard
East Broadway
Missoula
Higgins Avenue
W. J. Morton
Brunswick Building
Firth Avenue
Washington Street
NAVY
Secretary Long
Dewey
Methodist Conference
Packers Combine
Gibbonsville
Big Hole
Z. W. Ballinger
Gibbonaville
Congressman French
Idaho
Wisdom
Post Office Department
Ballinger
Divide and Wisdom
Pray
Carter
Dixon
Zortman
Chouteau County
Little Rockies
Sea of Montana
Mose
Gardiner Wonderland
Havre
Hustler
Diamonds Credit
Wyoming
Northwestern Fuel Co
F. C. B. Montana
the Fair Drag and Assay Supply Co
BorTe, Montana
Gregson Hot Springs
Gregson Springs
M. P. Lavelle & CO
Schilling
Warner
Warners Safe Cure Co
Rochester
N. Y
Oak Hall
Backus
Holly Avenue
St. Paul
Minn
Mussic
Carrle Haskins Backus
Owsley Block
Montanez
Rice & Fulton
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