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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
6
Publication details for The Anaconda Standard including publishing company, post office entry, subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, and office contact numbers. Lists main office in Standard Block Anaconda and editorial rooms and business lines.
Branch offices listed with addresses in Butte Missoula Great Falls New York Chicago and Washington. Telephones 422 118 and office managers named W. J. Morton HY Nasaan and others appear in foreign advertising contacts.
General business letters and correspondence should be addressed to the ANC PUBLISHING COMPANY Anaconda Montana. The Standard can be found at newsstands in New York City Brentano's Union Square Chicago Vanderslice 217 Dearborn Street Chicago Auditorium Annex Minneapolis Kavanaugh's 6 South Third Street San Francisco Palace Hotel Denver 906 Seventeenth Street Salt Lake City 1 West Second South Street Salt Lake City Salt Lake News Co Ogden Kings 4 Twenty-fifth Street Spokane 168 North Howard Tacoma 1121 Pacific Avenue Hanbury's 201 First Avenue Portland Hotel Portland Kansas City Missouri Ricksicker's Ninth and Walnut General note listing locations.
General Wood, once army surgeon, rose to brigadier general then major general largely due to influential backing. Critics say his advancement jumped many senior officers and reflect late scrutiny of the promotion process amid war-time needs and politics.
The Daily Standard notes Mr. Heinze again targets the Daly bank and estate with renewed attacks in printed circulars. The case now rests in court with the Supreme Court’s rules unclear, leaving the outcome uncertain as public discussion narrows to legal proceedings and Heinze’s persistent accusations.
The Daly bank along with Clark and First National saved State Savings bank in Butte during a recent run. The piece defends Daly against harm from Heinze and notes the banks can weather distrust while other entities face scrutiny. It laments political embarrassment and cites broader regional opinions on finance and leadership.
The auditor's annual treasury report lists many unremunerative custom houses across the country. It notes ports like Yaquina Oregon and York Maine show minimal revenues while costing vast sums to maintain. The piece cites Albermarle North Carolina Annapolis Maryland as examples and argues Congress should discontinue these ports of entry prevented by political influence.
London biologist Peter Mitchell endorses Professor Starr of Chicago in a theory that Americans are reverting to Indian type due to climate. He cites Scandinavian migrants who after two generations here become dark haired and lose fair skin.
The passage argues that intelligence cannot exist among them and that across the organic realm the only full expression of intelligence is found in humans, with discernible evidence of it at work everywhere.
London society debates footmen in wigs with five curls as a mark of rank. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt considered the style but did not adopt it. The trend alarmed traditionalists as new money and South African heiresses flaunt powdered attendants and crown regulations loom.
Ex Governor Horace Buies lives in retirement on a 1500 acre farm near Eldora Iowa. The former idol of Iowa democracy shows no wish to return to public life. The farm is well cultivated and valued at about 500000, and he has aged rapidly since his son's death.
John Barrett, a Vermont native and Dartmouth graduate, appointed minister to Argentina, previously served as minister to Siam where his studies of the East earned him recognition as an American authority. He is currently commissioner general of the St Louis world’s fair for Asia and Australasia.
Wilful desertion is alleged as the ground for divorce filed by rancher Charles E. Dent of five miles south of Great Falls against Alberta St. Dent in district court. Married March 18 and deserted June 190, the couple have no children. Alberta Dent is believed living in Chouteau.
In Helena on July 24 state Veterinarian Dr. M EB Knowles reported J W Darroch violated quarantine by driving 2 006 sheep from Yellowstone county toward his Park county home. The band had been quarantined for exposure to scale. Sheriff notified and legal action planned.
Havre notes that the Great Northern machinists baseball club will face the Maverick club in Great Falls on the first Sunday. The third annual North Montana Wool Growers association session starts in Great Falls tomorrow to discuss wool industry matters, led by Col. J. H. Rice of Fort Benton.
Kalispell Montana William J Frasier a palmist advertising himself as a palm reader appeared for a hear ing on forgery charges. He wrote a check payable to Professor Frasier signed James Allison and endorsed it with William Frasier. If the report is true he had posed as a reputable figure and was bound over to the district court.
John W. Wade reports the Dearborn canal progress unsatisfactory and fears the ditch cannot carry intended water flow. Specifications are missing, and Henry Semple Ames must provide copies. Wade notes 10 miles remain and June 1, 1904, deadline looms for completion and settlement.
A Meeteetse mass meeting endorses the Yellowstone forest reserve policy and Superintendent A. A. Anderson. Thirty six Big Horn county ranchers sign to back Anderson and Deputy Pearce, urging abolition of the idle mill limit and equal rights for local residents, addressed to the President and Interior Department.
Helena July 2 a colored woman named Lady Jane was arrested by Officer Mackey after the Great Northern train from Havre. J H Niberger accuses her of robbing him of money though only four dollars were found. She proclaims innocence and notes Niberger spent much on whiskey en route. She has prior trouble in Helena and Clare Street and was bound for Butte.
Thomas Balsick pleaded guilty before Justice Frank Reece to a third degree assault charge after arrest on Wednesday for beating his wife Dorothy Balsick. He had been released on the promise of good behavior but was re-arrested within minutes.
July 23 Deer Lodge reports a large crowd witnessed Rev P K Mancroft installed as pastor at the Presbyterian church. Rev F Richards of Great Falls preached the sermon with charges from Rev Winewright and Rev E J Groeneveld, as choirs pondered.
A Harvard professor argues that plant life and automata reveal intelligence as an illuminated sum of human nature. He notes intelligence is normally unconscious and only conscious after infancy, challenging the view that machines can possess true mind.
The body of Reuben Morton a young stockman from Melheur county Oregon has been recovered from the Oynhee river in Josse Idaho. He drowned two days earlier while swimming a herd of cattle across the stream.
Ernest Sands of Hawaii has passed his examinations for midshipman and received orders to report at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland in July.
Colonel McTagie says Governor Toole will visit Sunday for the United Irish picnic. Streets are being cleaned and preparations completed for the event with plans for an anticipated address.
In Fort Benton on July 23, preliminary hearing for James B Stapley and Frank Keene on horse stealing charges before Justice Sullivan concluded both men were bound over to district court. Bonds set at 800 each were unattainable. A branded colt about 15 months old, property of Martin Connelly, was found in their possession and identified when turned loose with its mother.
Slight earthquakes woke the city at 140 this morning with a southwest to northwest travel. Ogden 37 miles north reported the severest shock yet felt there lasting about 10 seconds in short quick vibrations. No damage reported in either location.
In New York on July 23, Mother Jones and 37 textile workers arrived from Hoboken. Acting Police Commissioner Ebstein denied a parade permit. a meeting formed in Washington Square Park proceeded with street addresses. Socialist governor candidate Benjamin Hanford attacked officials and urged vigilant action against capitalists.
New York July 23 The trial of Lawrence Murphy treasurer of the Journeymen Stonecutters association for embezzling 12000 was continued. His counsel argued a secret committee of conspirators formed to scapegoat Murphy amid strike settlements. John Boyle testified of a 15000 check from the Brooklyn Stone Dealers association and a 1608 payment to the committee.
Frederick W Hollis aged 66 of Yonkers New York died suddenly of heart failure. He served as secretary of the American delegation to The Hague peace conference and was a member of the International Court of Arbitration. Born July 21 1857 in Zellenople Pennsylvania he graduated Columbia College 1878 and studied at the University of Leipzig. He attended the 1882 New York constitutional convention and wrote extensively on political topics.
Granite County Montana area includes 47 459 acres surveyed 8048 unsurveyed 8 acres appropriated totaling 740 acres of land according to the Misowat land office report from Philipsburg July 23 after surveyors finished a week in Rock Creek sector
Baltimore July 23 The grand lodge meeting of Elks concluded regarded as the largest in history with 1604 delegates in attendance. Routine sessions dominated the day while ritual changes were carried over for later report. A confetti ban was adopted and officers were installed before adjournment. Grand Exalted Ruler Joseph T Fanning of Indianapolis declared the meeting adjourned sine die and announced Cincinnati will host next year.
Baltimore on July 23 reports 12 023 Elks attending a national reunion joined a Tel Chester Bay feast prepared by the local lodge as part of the four crab event.
The King Edward VII, largest battleship built, was launched by the Princess of Wales at Devonport. The 16 350 ton vessel cost 7 500 000 pounds, carries four 12 inch guns, four 9 3 inch guns, ten 6 inch guns and 24 smaller calibers, with two torpedo tubes and about 950 tons of coal.
London reports a Daily Mail Tokio dispatch detailing Russian Manchuria gains and fleet buildup. Alarm among Japanese grows as reinforcements move southward and Korea looms, with stores accumulated and ships sought as a Vladivostok squadron stands ready for action.
Helena reports Dr M Knowles, Montana state veterinarian, received a telegram from Major Scobey of Poplar about two cattle deaths on Tuesday. He plans to investigate on the first available train, but the message gives no details on the cause or disease.
The residence of James Coleman, about half a mile east of Nalispell, was burned early today and total losses were reported. Coleman was repairing the house for occupancy and it is believed tramps started the fire to cook a meal and stay warm.
Bedulla Missouri July 23 Colonel Charles H Zoll on Governor Dockery's staff circulated a petition after noon and quickly raised money to cover the fine and costs levied yesterday on John J Cundiff editor of the Sedalia Capital by the supreme court for criticizing the court decision in a railroad case.
Havre report states Maj. C. R. A. Beobey United States Indian agent at Fort Peck agency is ill with typhoid fever.
Salt Lake City July reports a disruptive incident rattling the community with unexpected events. Authorities investigate the disturbance as residents seek clarity on the cause and potential consequences for local security and daily life.
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