Anaconda Standard Information and Circulation Details
The Anaconda Standard lists publication details, offices, and distribution points. It includes daily and Sunday rates, branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls, a Washington bureau address, and several newsstand locations in Chicago San Francisco Denver Lake City Salt Lake Paris reading rooms.
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The
Standard
Butte
Missoula
Great Falls
Chicago
Postoffice
Auditorium Annex
San Francisco
Palace Hotel
Denver
Glenarm Street
Seventeenth Street
Lake
Anaconda Standard Promises Higher Paid Circulation Guarantee
The Anaconda Standard asserts bona fide paid circulation for daily and Sunday issues, claiming three times that of any Montana newspaper. Advertising contracts will be made subject to this guaranteed figure.
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The
Anaconda Standard
Montana
Disaffected Voters Weigh New Presidential Tickets
The article notes about a dozen tickets with more expected. It highlights a possible anti imperialist ticket appealing to independents and Republicans, backed by the Springfield Republican. A gold Democratic revival and Palmer Buckner faction plans emerge as another near reality, with a convention due in Indianapolis.
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Springfield Republican
New York
McKinleyites
Aguinaldists
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Omission in Republican Platform on Army Policy Highlighted
The piece notes the 1896 Republican platform lacks a clear stance on military expansion. After the convention, Bryan pointed out the silence on increasing the regular army, contrasting McKinley’s push for 100000 troops with a temporary war footing and volunteer enlistments.
President press on army growth over war zeal flagged
The author argues the president used war fever to boost the standing army well beyond immediate needs. He cites MacArthur saying sixty thousand is insufficient and warns a Republican victory in November would push armed forces toward one hundred thousand, signaling rising militarism and long term occupancy in the islands.
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Mr. McKinley
War Department
MacArthur
Republican Party
Annie Wright Seminary
Tacoma
Washington
Havana Loot Reveals Rathbone's High Rolling Crimes
Investigation into Major Rathbone's Cuban revenues shows lavish spending on a carriage, wardrobe, residence fittings and double salaries. Items include a $844.44 carriage bill, $3,582.47 in furnishings, and a $12,000 deposit error fix. The text notes carpetbagger corruption and hints at political punishment waiting.
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Major Rathbone
Wanamaker’s
Lord & Taylor
C. F E. W. Neely
Havana
Rathbone
Neely
Major Lathbone
Not at All Surprising McKinley’s War Hand in Cuba and Philippines
The piece argues President McKinley has governed Cuba and the Philippines by executive will rather than congressional action. It notes Congress acted only when forced by events, including the Maine disaster, after which it largely yielded to the executive in foreign policy. It laments long-standing tensions between executive power and legislative oversight.
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McKinley
Congress
White House
Spain
Maine
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Imperialist drift worries citizens over McKinley era policies
The passage argues that Congress may be convened or not and labels McKinley and his party as showing imperialist tendencies. It cautions readers to question how far the nation can safely travel on the current path and to consider the implications for the republic.
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Congress
McKinley
If Minister Conger Survives He Will Publish Reminiscences
The remark suggests that should Minister Conger survive, he plans to publish a book of reminiscences. The statement frames a future publication as a consequence of his survival.
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Conger
Mr. Wu
Situation risks turning Lt Hung Chang’s pigtail gray
Readable fragments describe a tense scene where Lt Hung Chang faces a difficult color metaphor. The line hints at pressure on the officer and a potential shift in demeanor under mounting strain.
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Lt Hung Chang
Political factions seek funds amid crises abroad at home
The republican national committee reports fundraising effort in New York and Chicago as it faces national finance needs. Kentucky’s Powers case signals domestic tension. A unified China is expected to complicate relations with allied nations.
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Republican National Committee
New York
Chicago
Doubts Rise Over Pekin Messages and Imperial Edicts
The piece questions the authenticity of a Conger message and suggests the Empress Dowager may issue decrees through a mere hat. It notes reactions from figures like Hay and Salisbury and predicts public weariness of Roosevelt by November. The text calls for clearer Pekin facts to settle who is misled.
Ministers Alive Tuang Assurance Gets Backing
Prince Tuang claimed all ministers were alive and well on the 18th but their official approval would boost credibility. The passage notes that public faith hinges on ministers also signing off.
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Prince Tuang
O. K
McKinley Surrounded by Secretary Hay Amid Long Odds
The article notes President McKinley backed by Secretary of the Treasury John J. Hay as he faces political pressure and uncertain prospects in a tough period. The piece emphasizes the influence of Hay on policy and cabinet alignment during a contested era.
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McKinley
Hay
Lord Roberts and Schurz Clash Over War Policy
The text cites Lord Roberts as reducing fat since March and quotes Carl Schurz labeling the Philippine war as a crime and blunder. It notes a possible link to William McKinley's view that forcible annexation is criminal aggression.
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Lord Roberts
Carl Schurz
Schurz
William McKinley
Safety of legationers in Pekin cited as paramount issue
The current report emphasizes the safety of the legationers in Pekin as the paramount concern, outlining tensions and potential implications for diplomatic operations.
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Pekin
Era of Rapid Promotion Nears Across Global Armies
Experts foresee a swift rise in ranks across military forces worldwide. The trend could reshape leadership pipelines and affect training, logistics, and strategic planning for many nations.
Shanghai Date Line Sparks Debate on Truth
A brief item notes that the Shanghai date line has gained a reputation for poor truthfulness and veracity, prompting readers to question the reliability of reports filed under that dateline.
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Shanghai
Director to visit China for investigational report
The director of the bureau of American republics will travel to China to study conditions and prepare a report. Questions arise about the prudence of purchasing a return ticket in advance.
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Bureau of American Republics
China
Current Comment on War Costs and U.S. Involvement
The piece notes Manila imports totaling 917.4 million, U S goods valued at 1 5 billion, and U S expenditures around 1 50 billion to secure a market for American goals. It claims over 2 00 American lives sacrificed, constitutional violations, and entanglement in European politics, affecting army size and soldier health.
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Omaha World-Herald
Manila
United States
Europe
Flag raised in China sparks Union concern
The Manchester Union notes with concern that the American flag has been raised in China. It states it can never be hauled down and contrasts the Chinese population with the Filipino count, referencing benevolent assimilation.
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Manchester Union
China
Enthusiasm in Kansas City Boosts Democratic Victory Hope
The Albany Argus notes the strong enthusiasm at Kansas City contrasts with Philadelphia's listlessness. It argues amateurs see enthusiasm as a key factor in winning party victories and that differences there focus on the best path to a sure Democratic win.
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Albany Argus
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Lodge’s Speech Omits Imperial Achievements
The Dubuque Herald notes Senator Lodge praised McKinley but should have mentioned his alleged acts including placing the stars and stripes over slavery and polygamy in the island of Bulu and granting a pension to a sultan. The piece mocks the emperor of expediency and questions omitted feats.
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Dubuque
Senator Lodge
McKinley
Bulu
Lodge
Republican leaders fear losing Congress in landslide
The Republican leaders, acting on party authority, worry about losing Congress though they may win other aims. The signs suggest a neck or nothing campaign. It would mark a clear triumph for trusts as they face defeat and burial under a popular landslide.
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Washington Times
Congress
Times
Be neficent influence of consolidation skips housewives
A Houston Post note observes that consolidation reducing prices seems to bypass the needs of good housewives who seek more sugar for canning and preserving. It hints that champions of consolidation may overlook practical consumer relief.
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The
Houston Post
Roosevelt the Ridiculous
The Washington Post ridicules Theodore Roosevelt noting his vanity and self promotion during the Spanish American War and his later vice presidential nomination. The piece contrasts his claimed role at San Juan Hill with contemporaneous accounts and cites his memoirs to doubt his asserted actions.
Chinese Gordon’s Prophecy on China’s Power and Future
The New York Sun recalls Colonel Gordon known as Chinese Gordon who helped quell the Taeping rebellion and warned of a Chinese army rising under foreign aid. He doubted mandarins could be trusted, predicted a future where China could field a strong modern army, and noted European meddling worsened tensions. Current events echo his cautious forecast about China’s potential and the limits of European dominance.
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New York Sun
Gordon
Khartoum
China
Li Hung Chang
India
Lord Riper
France
Russia
England
Trust Theory Explains Exceptions To The Rule
A legal scholar argues that trust principles can justify atypical interpretations of otherwise strict rules. The discussion centers on fiduciary duties and equitable relief in cases where rigid applications would produce unjust outcomes.
McKinley backs broad claim on territories in tariff push
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes President McKinley argues Congress can legislate for territories against the Constitution, a move seen by ex President Harrison as a serious departure from right principles in the Porto Rican tariff bill.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
McKinley
Congress
Harrison
Campaign issue in focus of the Republic piece
The article argues that imperialism and the contempt for the declaration and constitution drive the campaign. It contends that subjugation of foreign races, force by standing army, and imperial aims eclipse other political questions.
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St. Louis Republic
United States
Toledo Ree marks 1890s Empire debate and Messinley remark
The Toledo editorial argues on the paramount issue of republic or empire urging all patriotic Americans to unite. It asserts money and treasure cannot elect William Messinley president of the United States, emphasizing political distrust of imperial ambitions.
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Toledo
Republican bosses lament enthusiasm in presidential campaign
From the Atlanta Journal the republican bosses complain of a lack of enthusiasm in the presidential campaign. They suggest visiting Democratic leaders on a tour of inspection to find value in the article.
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Atlanta Journal
Personal notes on Li Hung Chang family and cultural tidbits
The text highlights Li Hung Chang's wife the Marchioness 14 as a famed beauty and clever woman in China, noting her age appearance and vast wardrobe. It also mentions Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein marrying an American, his London-born baroness mother, and ties to Governor Roosevelt. Parisian reactions to Bousa's music shift from praise to mockery. Grace Strachan is named associate superintendent of Brooklyn's department of education after meeting Hooper. Seven young women students of the...
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Li Hung Chang
Marchioness
China
Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein
von Ketteler
London
le Vinsen
Roosevelt
Washington
Grace (. Strachan
Department of Education
Brooklyn
Hooper
Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences
Massachusetts Normal School Girls Take Jobs in Patchogue Hotel
Report notes nine North Adams teachers left Massachusetts State Normal School to work as hotel servants in Patchogue. Reasons given include sea air, exercise, travel, society, women's rights, and financial need. Names cited are Miss Wood, Miss Southworth, Miss Haddow, Miss Conlon, Miss Case, and Miss Young.
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Massachusetts State Normal School of
North Adams
Patchogue
Breakfast chatter and social quips from old papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and vignette lines from early 20th century papers. Bits of domestic life, social norms, and playful banter feature characters like Maria and Jared, with snippets from city columns on etiquette and manners across Cleveland, Chicago, Indianapolis, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington society.
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William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Bryan
Andes
Gaiety
Mr. Powers
Kentucky
J. Bull
Thomas
Salisbury
Roosevelt the Ridiculous
Washington Post
Burton
Jefferson
San Juan Hill
Kettle Hill
Kent
San Juan
Pelipses
Bousa
Far West
Jared
Maria
Cleveland Plain Dealer
George
Clara
Chicago News
David
Indianapolis Journal
Mrs. Mann
Martha Young
Styles
Charles
Boston Transcript
Briggs
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Wea
Society For the
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia Press
Mazie
Papa
Express
M. J. Connell Company
Biele
Butte, Me
Schors
Rice, Fulton & Gold, Proprietors
Annie Weight Seminary
de Koven Hall
Lake Steilacoom
U. S Pulpord
Lake View
Wash
de Koven
Gonzaga College
Jesuit Fathers
U. S. Arm
Dr. Dodd
West Park St
Butte, Mont
Brownfield- Canty Carpet Co
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