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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
20
The Anaconda Standard lists publishing and proprietors, subscription rates, and main and branch offices in Anaconda, Butte, and other cities. It details sale locations, newspaper stands in major cities, and addresses for business and editorial offices.
The piece notes Taft’s lengthy anticipated acceptance speech. It argues the Chicago convention failed to specify campaign issues clearly and that Taft will need to address many topics. It complains about verbosity and contrasts Taft’s expected words with Lincoln’s crisis era rhetoric.
Mr Hearst will not run for president but will lead the Independence League in today’s convention sessions. He built the party machinery and aims to influence the campaign, potentially disrupting rival managers. Hisgen appears as a possible nominee, having previously polled significant votes in Massachusetts.
Curacao with about 30 000 people, under Dutch rule, faced protests against a Venezuela leader. A target was forced to apologize on his balcony while a crowd mocked him and demanded a hymn and cheers for Queen Wilhelmina. Militia bodies counted 25 officers and 356 men as tensions rose.
The text suggests the U S administration would aid the Dutch if clashes with Castro escalated, reflecting concern over possible international hostilities and the desire to prevent wider conflict.
In Chicago last Sunday Captain Hitchcock of Taft forces and Candidate Bryan of the national democracy discussed events calmly at the same hotel Hearst and Bryan visited separately. Hearst once backed Bryan and wrote for Hearst columns but now the two leaders seem distant. Whether Hearst should make the first move is a question for etiquette experts.
Philadelphia playgrounds debate girls games as too rough or undignified. Ban on leap frog and foot ball with soft ball compromise. tug of war and snap the whip also tabooed for girls. Critics fear lingering social harm and improper behavior from late night outings and eye flirtation.
Jerrey Murphy appears as editor and owner of the Montana Lookout, a weekly journal of life affairs and events in the Treasure state. The Helena dated first number pledges a non campaign mission and promises well written chat on live Montana topics.
Frank H Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican National Committee, with George R Sheldon’s approval, announced Frederick W Upham of Chicago as assistant treasurer. offices for Hitchcock and associates are in the Harvester building at 234 36 Michigan avenue, near the Auditorium Annex. Hitchcock will depart for Cincinnati tonight.
In New York on July 27 Judge Rosalsky faced a courtroom threat from an Italian prisoner who shouted the Mafia will get you for this and urged his friends to take care of the judge after the judge sentenced him for attempting to rob a bank messenger of 43006 dollars.
Editors discuss public concerns as young girls roam streets from sunset to nightfall. The piece laments minors out late, urges parental guidance, and notes the season's influence on social habits and safety.
Paris dispatch reports King Edward sent a letter to King Manuel expressing regret over being badly informed about Portugal under Premier Franco. Had he known the true condition, he might have advised to avert the Feb 1 tragedy. Diplomatic changes are expected following the letter.
Jamaica faces rising theft on the island as authorities, with London approval, move to a presumption of guilt for stolen property unless the accused proves legitimacy. The piece covers Governor Sir Sidney Olivier, social mixing goals, Panama labor migration, Obi and Myal belief systems, Maroon history, and demographic trends through 1908.
A description claims natural flavors are obtained through a new process yielding delicate taste. Dr Price’s Favorings are commended as represented with perfection in every respect, and one trial is cited as proof of excellence.
A Jackson dispatch reports the Mississippi farmers union has decided to keep cotton off the market. Meetings are secret, but the organization is well organized with a large majority of farmers as members. Warehouses will number near 150 to 200 for storage when the season begins.
Henry Farman, famed aeroplane inventor and navigator, declared the airship a safe conveyance. He arrived in New York aboard La Touraine from Europe for Brighton Beach flights and plans trips to Philadelphia Chicago Boston Pittsburgh and St Louis after two weeks in the city.
Oyster Bay July 27 The president received telegrams from James F B Sullivan United States commissioner at the Olympic games in London praising American participants. The president replied with heartiest congratulations and a wish to shake hands with each man.
Stone Webster of Boston starts first crew to repair Hauser Lake dam and build the Wolf Creek third dam. Hauser Lake project should deliver power in 6 to 8 months with about 15 000 horsepower. Wolf Creek dam will be a major facility, rivaling Hauser Lake and Canyon Ferry plants, with 30 000 horsepower and 18 months of construction. Up to 2000 workers to be employed when fully under way. Former Governor Hauser arranged finances in New York and plans to return home this week.
The Times comments on the Olympiad noting Americans lead in speed and strength while British field events show amateurs next to professionals. It argues British training is old fashioned and questions whether sport should become a business.
The steamship Magdalena arrived in Auckland New York from Newport News carrying coal for the American fleet.
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