Newspapers Reach Readers Across the Nation
The Anaconda Standard notes its edition is sold beyond Montana, listing sales agents in New York Detroit San Francisco Denver Portland Rochester and more. It details subscription rates, contact offices in Anaconda and Butte, and directs correspondence to the Standard Publishing Company.
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Betty
Bell
Bell Phone
Sissies No
Siuine
New York
Hotaling
Park Row
Meartzeignin
Broniway
Detroit
Metropolitan News Cos
Woodward
Michigan and News
Kansas City
Yprand Main Streets
San Francisco
United
Los Angeles
Kemp News Agency
San Diego
E. M. Child's News
Denver
Western
Bart Lake City
McGillis & Ludw
Whitehouse Corner
Ogien—Lowe Brot
Bookane
John W. News Agents
Ney. Ham Co
Kekhiatts News Agency
Washington Street
Portland
Bowman News Company
Rochester, Minn
J. D. Kelly
Corner Main
Zumbeostrente
Meagher Death Theories Stir Montana Patriot’s Legacy
Discussion in Missoula and Butte recounts tales that General Thomas Francis Meagher was killed by vigilantes or by other means. The piece notes the enduring mystery and affirms his lasting fame for Civil War leadership and Montana territorial service.
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Thomas Francis Meagher
Territory of
Montana
Missoula
Meagher
Butte
Port Benton
General Meagher
Marshal Critiques Roosevelt Era Vice Presidency Role
The piece portrays Colonel Roosevelt as unlikely to have served effectively in the vice presidency, noting his brief tenure and restrained energy. It pairs this with Indiana Senator Marshall’s bold assertions that the vice president is not a senate figure, highlighting tensions over procedural authority and clashes with senators.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Marshall
Indiana
United States Senate
Washington
House
Washington Correspondents
Vice President Marshall upsets Senate with quorum count
In a heated executive session 16 day Republicans filibustered nominations. A quorum dispute led to several Republicans not answering their names, the clerk not recording presence. Marshall ordered a present-not-listed count, shocking many as the first such move in the Senate.
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Sally
Miso
Speaker Reed
Washington
Senate
Marshall
Dayton adopts mixed city government after flood
Dayton Ohio votes to adopt a five commissioner system with ward lines abolished, appointing an expert business manager for city operations. The shift mirrors reformist models used in Galveston and German cities, aiming for non partisan, efficient administration amid rebuilding after the flood.
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Dayton
Ohio
Wax
Galveston
Commission Pan
Senator Nelson proposes rider veto amendment to constitution
Minnesota Senator Nelson introduces a joint resolution to amend the U S Constitution allowing the president to veto parts of a bill while approving others. The move targets legislative riders often attached to bills to secure passage, a practice dating back years.
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Congres
Minnesota
Wilson
Nelson
United States
Fragmented reminiscence and elocution contest note
The piece mixes scattered remarks on sports and outings with a Sparta Georgia high school elocution contest. May 22 saw Jessica winning first prize for reciting When Bry Butte, and the writer hints at Jessica visiting Butte for favored treatment. General Meagher’s death is referenced in passing.
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Sparta
Mies Jessica
Jessica
Butte
Old-Fashioned Woman Reflects on Time and Change
An elderly figure, described as a mare and old fashion advocate, laments modern trends and clings to traditional life. She voices disdain for new writers and fashions while praising antique furniture, wine, and portraits, insisting she remains rooted in yesterday.
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Victor” Hugo
Lamartine
Chateau
Orland
Wedding gaffes and gendered fashion critiques in a Chicago preacher critique
A Louisville Journal excerpt parodies marriage and gender roles through a Chicago preacher’s remarks on wedding customs. It mocks male frugality and appetite for conflict while noting women repurpose a Paw coat after bearing five children.
German Sculptor Loses $30,000 St Louis Memorial
Wilhelm Wandschneider arrived in New York after learning a jury awarded him a $30,000 contract to create a city memorial statue in St Louis but the decision was annulled following objections by Adolphus Busch who contributed $20,000 toward the fund. He had traveled from Germany with his wife aboard the Red Star liner Lapland, and two days after sailing the decision was reversed.
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Germany
City of
St. Louis
Wilhelm Wandschneider
New York
Adolphus Busch
Lapland
Old Parr and the Car That Went Too Fast
The tale recounts Walt Mason's character Old Parr who buys a car and harbors slow caution then speeds up amid banter. He urges restraint but soon leads to danger and a fatal outcome as he jokes about the pace. The incident ends with Parr waking in bed, injured, and expressing mixed regret about the ride.
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John
Union and Indiana flood sparks self organizing act
A montage of brief clippings notes various headlines and snippets. The items reference floods organizing relief, resignations at Stanford, and public figures facing scrutiny. The pieces reflect a late era newspaper collage with multiple personalities and events.
Humor Exchange and Witty Jests Across Papers
A collage of quips and dialogue from multiple papers spreads humor through snippets on voting jokes about women, sergeants, and servants. It blends a London Opinion tone with domestic scenes: a boy Freddy in class, a grandpa, a fortune teller and a tall nobleman.
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Philadelphia Ledger
London
Hornbeck
Freddy
Mayme
Dallas
When the Sun Stops Shining and Life Goes On
Fragmentary lines express satire on love and change, noting a brokered match of a sandy haired bricklayer beloved by the speaker. The text then shifts to absurd maxims about nature ceasing to perform daily wonders, hinting at longing and dissolution in a coded, archaic voice.
Young Man Quits Adverts Amid Heaven's Drop
A poetic note describes a young man quitting, as sparking moments fade and old advisers fall silent, signaling an end to loud public advertising and a retreat from business chatter.
Toy cannon removed from boy’s stomach after celebration
In Chicago on June 2 physicians removed a toy cannon from the stomach of Coleman O'Shaughnessy, a young boy who swallowed it while celebrating Memorial Day. He laughed when shown the toy. its wheels were bent but the piece was otherwise undamaged. The cannon measured one and a half inches in length.
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Chicago
Coleman O'Shaughnessy
Coleman
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Standard Publishing Company
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Usine
Fifth Avenue
Gareage
Trivine Busine
Buwe
AM General Business
Anaconda, Mont
Davros
New York City
England
Senate Finance Committee
Talkan
Rangers
Keeley
Senators
Sui
DR. Frank Crane
Om-Fashioned
Luke M'Luke Says
The
Louisville Journal
Paw
Weinberg
Walt Mason
Spirit of the Press
Hi Johnson
St. Loui Times
Rom Unio
R. David Starr Jordan
Stanford
Chicago Record-Herald
Lipton
Philadelphia
Harry
Harry Haw
Washington Star
Mabel
Kaiser Wilhelm
George Phove
Frve Press
Norcross
DE Sinine
Tele
Meg
Owsley Bloc
Rice, Fulton & May, Props
George Ade
the Sunday Standard
Asan Republico
Yin Ho
Ach
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