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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
4
The note lists pricing for publications and mail matter options and mentions branch offices at Great Falls and Salt Lake City with contact addresses in Anaconda Mont. It notes a main office and branches for distribution and inquiries for订.
A broad wartime viaduct of sentiment spreads as official word of surrender reaches London. Crowds rejoice while imperialists debate the fate of Boer leaders and the future of the empire. The piece notes centuries of policy, Chamberlain’s role, and questions pride in victory.
The piece reflects heated press argument over General Chaffee and Major Waller findings after the Waller court. It cites Sherman’s Civil War logic and the wartime necessity claimed for killing officers, framing a partisan dispute over justice and policy.
The judgment states Waller's orders violated conduct of war and disobedience by a subordinate was warranted. General Chaffee's harsh rebuke underscores military seriousness toward disobedience. The imperialistic press struggles to defend or explain the fallen prop and General Order 100.
A KING account compares Boer War expenditures to Franco-Prussian War terms. It notes Germany spent about one thousand million dollars, with 140 million for old soldiers pensions and 80 million for army reorganization. The war chest of 30 million is kept in a vault in Spandau.
The article notes Oregon politics center on the federal senate race once held by Simon. It mentions GOP confidence in winning two congress seats while governor could swing to Democrats, and highlights George H. Williams as a notable Republican candidate for Portland mayor, a political comeback figure with ties to Grant era and a failed Supreme Court nomination.
The article contrasts religious interpretation of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions with scientific inquiry. It notes debates in France over Martinique isolation versus revival, arguing the island would be abandoned only if volcanic activity makes the region unusable, otherwise Martinique may recover and respond again.
A thoughtful editorial argues disasters like Mt Pelee, Martinique, and recent volcanic activity prompt questions about natural forces and human reaction. It rejects fatalistic punishment as cause and urges knowledge, aid, and examined causes over blame as the path to preparedness and resilience.
Crowds in Strand and Piccadilly cheer as peace is announced. Enthusiastic demonstrations, church bells, and public prayers mark the end of hostilities with Kitchener hailed and King Edward's realm rejoicing. Cabinet and leaders anticipate the terms of surrender and a national day of thanksgiving.
In the absence of peace terms the morning papers praise the end of the war and urge careful reconstruction of South Africa. They laud British troops and Boer valor, urge calm celebration, and note terms of surrender rather than a treaty, while highlighting Salisbury and Lansdowne diplomacy.
The strike over pump station staffing in idle mines may test whether stationary engineers will stay on shift or quit. Strikers believe mass resignation would force owners to concede to hours. Owners claim water protection can continue without pumping staff, making today pivotal.
New York papers report an $18000 racing car purchase and a $3125 verdict for a fatal automobile accident. Notes cover Russell B. Harrison’s burial plot pledge, Gavarni statue plans in Paris, a bear-driven prince Stourdza entry near Pau, Pittsfield literary ties, Miss Mayme Z. Bower’s 700 mile school walk, Chilean minister Joaquin Walker Martinez’s career, Harvard’s stance on Roosevelt’s degree, and Gen. Matt W. Ranson urging calm on race issues.
British embassy officials in Washington greet the signing of surrender terms with jubilation. A cable from the foreign office notified Mr Raikes, with formal communication expected to the United States tomorrow. Roosevelt received AP reports. officials deem surrender terms liberal aimed at ending the war before King Edward’s coronation.
Pretoria June 1 The proclamation issued after the peace terms signing states interest on the Transvaal republic bonds shall accrue beginning June 1 despite Mr Krugers earlier suspension. Public holidays are proclaimed for June 26 and 27 in honor of King Edward's coronation.
Berlin reporters note the British colony in the city is arranging a celebration to honor King with events and activities scheduled to underscore imperial ties and local participation.
Pongee silks are highlighted with attractive pongee effects and 43 cents a yard, a low price for brocaded pongee. Other silks are marked down in proportion.
Glove section highlights ladies lisle suede gloves resembling fine kid for summer wear in gray, model, black and white with special price. Misses pure silk mitts offered in all colors at 25 cents per pair. Superior lace lisle gloves described as cool stylish with colors gray black white and prices 65 cents or five dollar open with three pearl buttons.
Turnover collars in linen silk and batiste with hand embroidery offered in ecol orings 2de 35 and 50e each. Best quality white pique and Barathea stocks with long silk mercorized ends in colors to match summer waists. Wear as Ascot or four in hand.
Linen Regatta suits for ages 3 to 10 start at 1.25. Mannish madras blouse for 6 to 14 at 0.65. Boys hats 0.25. Dandy leather belts 0.50. About 25 Seatch tweed bicycle suits formerly 12.50 now 4.95, pick of lot 4.95.
Edward’s coronation observed with a dinner at a Swedish pavilion near Berlin to avoid anti British demonstrations. In Victoria B C June 1 news of peace treaty signed announced by fire bells. A large thanksgiving service followed with several thousand attendees.
Special correspondent reports Emil Timer’s dry goods and clothing business assigning to creditors, stock valued over 50000 placed with M M Freed, and Sheriff Padley transporting two inmates sentenced for second degree assault and burglary. A 14 year old girl and 19 year old boy sought a marriage license but were deterred by age and absent parents. The Dillon high school trustees met to appoint three teachers.
The Dillon school board retained Prof J Edgar Tyree and Miss Josephine Holt, added Miss Charlotte Herr from Chicago as English teacher, and budgeted raises from 85 to 100 dollars monthly. Heating and plumbing for the new building will cost about 1200 dollars. A Fourth of July meeting in the city hall approved a strong celebration plan with committees formed and funds to be raised.
Two Burlington trainloads of southern cattle arrived at Billings and were consigned to Sheldon & Co. for driving to a Missouri river ranch. Local Burlington officials anticipate a cattle rush within five days due to congestion from a washout on the Denver Alliance branch.
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