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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. Rates shown include daily and Sunday one year, six months, three months, and monthly options, with payment in advance. Subscriptions specify daily and Sunday editions and vary by term length.
Rates for editions range from one to three cents with page counts from 16 to 48. The Standard advertises Europe and foreign service rates and lists branch offices in Butte, Missoula, and Great Falls for Briston rate details.
Washington Bureau No 4 Post Building lists eastern offices in New York Chicago and other cities. It provides news stand locations in Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Seattle Portland and contact details for subscriptions and correspondence to The Standard publishing company in Raconda Montana.
The article argues the Boers lose everything under Britain's peace terms while Britain avoids war taxes and expands colonial gains. It contrasts England's restraint with US policy on arms, Cuba reciprocity, and sugar tariffs, and notes ongoing Boxer controversy and volcanic seismic context in Alaska.
An analysis questions the authenticity of a Boxer conspiracy after Pekin relief. It argues that alleged Boxers may be opium saturated Mongolians acted to disrupt families and prey on missionaries. The piece suggests killings reflect general Asiatic violence, not a concerted movement.
The article notes some Boers refuse surrender and plan to move north for new homes beyond the Transvaal. It cautions Africa is filling with British rule since 1836 and new boer colonies may face limited space and pressure from Cecil Rhodes’s successors.
Reports from the Associated Press note two Alaska eruptions Blackburn on April 11 and Redoubt on May could coincide with Mt Pelee's eruption. The two peaks lie over 500 miles apart with Blackburn on the mainland northwest of the Sitkan archipelago.
Amid a deadly shooting by Stevens, Anaconda’s public safety responds with immediate action. The piece notes officials justify swift suppression, while reflecting on the broader Transvaal and Mt Pelee references and political musings about Roosevelts era and regional politics.
The London Spectator discusses how great disasters like Lisbon and Mont Pelee test faith and spark calls for understanding. It argues suffering does not prove atheism, noting heroism and shared humanity arise as science seeks safeguards and people unite beyond conflict.
Western Labor Union names a committee to confer on consolidation plans. The move aims to streamline operations and unify leadership across local chapters. Negotiations will include representatives from key precincts and affiliated locals.
Two conventions in session pledge support to workingmen unions including Butte strike groups. Debates on socialism trigger clergy panel with Eugene Debs. Discussions cover federation consolidation, women’s suffrage, and Miners Magazine editorial work. Denver named headquarters for the year.
Robert Louis Stevenson's ward and step grandson Austin Strong emerges as a landscape architect of note at age twenty with the creation of Cromwell Park in Auckland New Zealand. The piece notes his lineage, including J D Strong and Iso Bel Strong. It then shifts to anecdotes about public figures and royalty, including Deputy Wilkinson of Vinita and Mark Twain misadventure, and comments on the Japanese court as a model of plain hosting and impartial favors.
This sale notes water damage to stock from roof repairs and offers discounts on rugs and mats. 6x9 foot rugs down to 6.50, 8 1 4 by 10 12 feet to 9.75, 9x12 feet to 11.75. Yard matting 19¢, remnant grain carpets 1 patterns 20 to 30 yards 1 Me, Wilton velvet 1. Me per yard. Curtains discounted from 1.00 to 25.00 a pair.
A brief ad describes white waists priced at 98 cents each, promising fine sheer lace Persian lawn and the Gibson effect. It claims usual price is $1.50 but today the sale brings cost down to 8 cents.
All wool cassimere home spuns and cheviots in navy blue black checks and stripes. Some have double seat knee patent waist bands riveted buttons. Usual price one dollar a pair. Today forty one percent off price shown as 49 cents per pair.
Splendid all wool knee pants suits for boys in plain colors and fancy effects. Two piece vestee and Norfolk styles, sizes 3 to 16 years. Regular price 5.50, sale price 3.89.
Secretary Moody has received cable from Admiral Crowninshield reporting the Venice court of inquiry findings. The department says it is wise not to publish conclusions now to avoid reflecting on Italian judges and police, while recognizing the king of Italy showed clemency to imprisoned officers.
Railroad employes in the area gathered to review the general strike situation. No action was taken. Firemen report broad compliance with the strike order and expect widespread participation within 24 hours if an eight hour day is not granted.
In Lemburg Galicia Austria on June 2 soldiers clashed with strikers at Schnelzen Platz after strikers began stoning troops. Soldiers wounded many workers with sabres and firearms. Three civilians later died at a hospital from their injuries.
Nevada Senator Stewart declares silver is dead and urges a stance seen as expert testimony. The remark signals a bold shift in metals policy and market expectations.
The Chicago Tribune notes Senator Morgan will struggle to respond to the crises at Mt Pelee and La Soufriere, highlighting political pressures and regional tensions amid volcanic events.
A Philadelphia newspaper claims that Funston cannot swim, provoking anticipated anger from the Chicago side. The report notes disputed athletic ability and potential public reaction.
The United States circuit court, Judge John F. Phillips, issued a temporary restraining order barring striking bakers from patrolling in front of the Grand Avenue Bakery and interfering with the employer. The action followed a six-firm lockout after union drive for wagon drivers to organize.
The couple Robert J. Roberts and Cora Flibotte, both of Billings, were married by Justice Mann at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
A business recently reincorporated under Colorado laws becomes a nonresident for federal court purposes. The move places the firm within a new jurisdiction and alters its legal standing and potential access to local courts and protections.
Tacoma workers walk out after union demands for wage upgrades. About 200 shingle weavers across Tacoma leave mills idle as Cedar Company remains open while others shut down. Mill management cites insufficient demand to justify higher pay.
In Pittsburg Kansas on June 2 the scheduled conference between miners and operators failed due to the operators absence. A new meeting is set for tomorrow with hopes to settle the dispute. The miners have issued demands and are preparing for a district strike if unmet. Labor Commissioner Johnson is on site aiding arbitration.
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