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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1901
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists publication details and rates for daily and Sunday editions, subscription prices, foreign and domestic mailing rates, and office locations. It notes branch offices in Butte, Missoula, and Great Falls and provides addresses for major cities and a Washington Bureau contact.
The Anaconda Standard proclaims a larger bona fide paid circulation than any other Montana daily or Sunday paper. Data shows a six month average through June 1901 with Daily at 11 872 and Sunday figures referenced.
A July 2 report details the ambush and killing of Jim Winter near San Dusky in Valley and Chateau counties. The piece blame corrupt local sentiment and Curry gang influence for hindering police and protecting criminals. calls for state intervention to restore safety and deter gang violence.
Alabama delegates in a constitutional convention favor substituting quadrennial sessions for biennial ones, widely supported and possibly making Alabama the first state to adopt the change. Today thirty nine states hold biennial sessions while New York and several others keep annual sessions. public sentiment has shifted since the early republic.
The article argues that frequent legislative tinkering harms the law. It notes that many nations moved to biennial sessions, few retain annual sessions, and Alabama will likely adopt the same plan as a proven reform.
Fighting Bob Evans asserts Captain McCalla devised a code with insurgents at Cienfuegos to signal fleet activity. The scheme used three horses or lights to indicate ships were present, and Evans says Schley and Cook failed to learn of it, costing 36 hours before heading to Santiago.
UST Minister Conger left for Pekin after assessing Iowa GOP support for his gubernatorial bid. Fewer than 1,234 delegates chosen, only 30 instructed for Conger versus Cummins’ 421. He concluded he had no real chance and returned to reflect on McKinleyism and political ingratitude.
A French doctor proposes using electricity to increase the height of women by several inches. The piece sarcastically links Napoleon to France’s perceived stunted stature, arguing his campaigns drained tall men and left a generation of shorter offspring. The narrative labels the plan as a Procrustean scheme.
A French physician claims electricity can enlarge bone growth to increase height. He asserts women and men could gain about two fifths of an inch monthly with no stated limit, predicting a future French race of giants to supply an army of tall soldiers. The piece notes potential social demand for taller people.
Reports reveal a widespread system of child slavery affecting Italian and French markets. Italian officials estimate hundreds of thousands of Italian children in servitude abroad and dangerous labor. poverty and heavy taxation drive peasants to sell children to fund a strong navy and army. The piece links this to social unrest and anarchist currents, noting harsh mortality and long term harm. Also included is a continuation note about a naval court of inquiry, detailing its scope and specific points to be examined regarding Admiral Schley and related actions in the Santiago campaign.
The article notes South Carolina's push for a straightforward democratic process without elaborate political maneuvers. It emphasizes a simple, direct path to governance and decision making.
Northern Montana expands its raw material supply for yellow literature production. Local mills increase pulp output and new presses are installed to meet rising demand from niche publishers.
The text questions Senator Mc Laurin’s profit in pursuing notoriety at the expense of reclaiming a U S Senate seat. It also notes that Young Mr Fosburg invites public attention to a high quality vindication offered in the market.
A fragment suggests a woman’s potential vote could influence Kansas to retain or relax Prohibition. The line implies she favors ending the dry status, presenting a local temperance political angle without broader context.
The fragment comments on historians senators and lawyers amid political strife. It mentions Maclay’s writings on Schley, the Curry gang and coroner, Tillman’s harpoon rhetoric, calls to subpoena Admiral Cervera, Fosburg family misfortunes, a Northern Montana terror rumor, strikers in a non presidential year, Ella Knowles Haskell’s mining congress speech, and Democratic opposition to McLaurin in South Carolina.
In Ohio the Curry gang shows renewed activity amid growing partisan strain. The article notes their persistent influence despite reduced visible presence and highlights tensions related to the Democratic opposition to Bryan.
The article recalls Fosburg facing a legal ordeal set in midsummer. It frames his experience as a troubling period full of strain and reflection.
Rain fell again this afternoon bringing eight inches since harvest time. Corn is in fine condition as showers improve fields and help the harvest outlook.
The past 24 hours brought scattered showers to Western Kansas Western Nebraska Southwestern Missouri Central Iowa and small amounts to Oklahoma with forecasts of more showers. Northern Illinois Indiana and other regions expected rain while drouth areas endured continued heat with slight temperature drops overall.
In El Reno Oklahoma July 26 arguments were heard before Judge C F Irwin on Lone Wolf and other Indians seeking to block the federal government from opening Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands to settlement. A decision is due Monday at 9 o clock with homestead drawings to begin then. Government officials say the case will not delay the opening.
A small tornado near Hatfield in Sedgewick county Kansas last night caused extensive farm property damage. No injuries reported. After the storm, one and a half inches of rain fell in two hours.
In St Louis on July 26 the daytime high reached 97 degrees. Officials report 16 deaths from heat and eight prostrations that day, part of a 23 day spell totaling 215 heat deaths and 1,000 prostrations.
Lincoln Neb July 26 prayers for rain were widespread across the state following the governor's proclamation. Aside from dust-laying showers at four points no rain is reported in Nebraska.
In Omaha Nebraska on July 26 acting on Governor Savage proclamation many city churches held prayers for rain.
Rain fell late last night over the entire Comanche reservation at Fort Sill Oklahoma as scattered showers moved through the area. Local reports indicate wet conditions lingering into the early morning with no significant damage but several mudded roads.
William Brown, a young married ranchman from Alkali creek, was arrested on a charge of criminal assault against Linzie Long, 16, at the corral on Long’s ranch last Wednesday at sundown. Long, milking alone, says Brown forcibly assaulted her. Brown denies the accusation and posted bond for a preliminary hearing next Tuesday.
Chicago on July 2 delegates of the Baptist Young People's union elected officers led by President John H. Chapman and treasurer H. R. Clis sold. Rev G Campbell Morgan of London delivered the day’s notable address with others by Prof C L Williams and Rev W W Weeks. Open parliament discussed the Young People’s Movement after a decade of efforts.
A Shoshone Idaho report says William Lile shot and killed James Wilson during a quarrel over a horse theft accusation. Both men were farmers and the incident occurred near Shoshone.
The Constitution was taken out on the marine railway at Bristol to inspect potential plating damage after striking a rock off New London on Thursday. No damage to plates was found.
London July 26 P P Gilpin's Mount Prospect Maher won the Liverpool Cup on the second racing day at the Liverpool July meeting. E Corrigan's Semper Vigilans Thorpe placed second and EB Bonner's Light Comedy finished third.
The interior secretary orders Special Agent J W Seevely from Montana to the Kiowa and Comanche reservation in Oklahoma. Beevely has done excellent work in Montana and will return there after the reservation opening controversy concludes.
In Bridgeport Joe Walcott defeats Jack Bonner after 15 rounds at the Royal Golf and Athletic Club. Walcott earns the decision in a closely contested boxing bout.
A rear barn fire at the Anaconda bakery on East Commercial Avenue at 12 45 this morning killed four horses and destroyed harness sets. Estimated loss is 1000 dollars. The cause remains a mystery.
Incorporators Charles Krauth and Hebron Hollist of Hebron North Dakota with L J Knapp and T L form the Clark's Fork Gold Mining company in Helena on July 26 according to the secretary of state.
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