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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard announces its publishing details including daily and Sunday editions, annual subscription rates, and postal information as part of the publication’s front matter. Prices are listed for various terms, with payments in advance and multiple term options.
The Standard lists postage for 10 to 16 page editions at one cent and 20 to 32 page editions at two cents, with double rates to Europe and inquiries to the Main Office in Anaconda. It notes office branches in Missoula and Great Falls for advertising rates and provides multiple U S and city newsstand locations and a Washington bureau address.
A young man set to graduate tomorrow by the school of mines in Butte becomes the sole surviving member of his class for life. The column recalls Harvard College's 1638 founding endowment and imagines Montana’s mining school someday achieving similar distinction.
Last night in Butte the city council rejected the mayor’s chief of police nominee and blocked further proposals. Rumors spoke of a split in the “solid nine” with ten now, as aldermen tighten control and keep loyal appointees off the payroll. The mayor learns running city requires a working majority to govern.
The piece highlights Indiana roles in a postal service misuse inquiry. Perry Heath is noted as an Indiana contributor to restoring Republican strength after Cleveland's departure and McKinley's ascent. Tyner, also from Indiana, is mentioned in a fragment about safe rifling and a Washington perspective.
The article traces Indiana ties to key players in the case including Harrison J. Barrett, Miller, Johns, Dudley, and Tracewell while noting the mother’s accompaniment during the safe gutting episode. It contrasts Indiana’s prominence with Ohio in coverage of the affair.
The former New York policy king Albert J. Adams began a five year term at Sing Sing Prison. Doctors say his health depends on exercise and work, while Adams claims he cannot work. Friends seek transfer to a more congenial institution, while supporters speculated on the social dynamics of his wealth.
President Roosevelt attended the unveiling of a monument marking the site of one of the Lincoln Douglas debates in Illinois. The Freeport confrontation defined the slavery issue, with Lincoln and Douglas debating on whether a territory could bar slavery before statehood.
A historical sketch recounts Stephen A. Douglas’s political fortunes from the Freeport speech to the Baltimore convention, the split in the Democratic Party with Breckinridge, Lincoln’s election, and Douglas’s death. It notes his Union stance during the Civil War and a commemorative monument on Lake Michigan. President Roosevelt attended the unveiling service yesterday, linking past events to present ceremony.
Ohio Republicans show differences on minor ticket items while major issues avoid open conflict. Foraker aims to pressure Hanna who seeks to secure election by the next legislature, after Roosevelt support shifts Ohio’s pledge for next year.
Ex Governor Scofield of Minnesota describes his first dress suit at inauguration eve. He notes standing on a small platform while the crowd greeted him and Mrs Scofield, recalling his frail frame and her response as laughter rippled through the procession.
General Miles recounts a stormy night during pursuit of Chief Joseph in the Bear Paw mountains. Woodsmen shelter the marching column but demand beds for safety, forcing Miles to share a bunk with a stern Irish boss. The Irishman fires back a sharp quip about becoming a general.
Frank Baum the author of fairy tales charms a crowd at a southern winter resort where a young girl aged seven proclaims he is a wonderful man. She explains she was told to say so, prompting amused laughter as her mother hurriedly withdraws.
John Cusson aged 85 from Paterson New Jersey attended the dedication of the world's fair in St Louis. Born in England he began locomotive work in 1838 on the Morris and Essex line and spent fifty years as an engineer on the New York and write before retiring in 1888 due to frail health.
On May 4 the Crown Prince of Prussia reached adulthood. The future German emperor’s second son Prince Eitel Frederick turns 21 on July 7, 1904. Third son Prince Auguste William will be 18 in January. Oscar is a year younger, the sixth son is 8 next December, and the Kaiser's daughter is 11.
Russian opera singer Mile Sarkisova was traveling on the Transcaucasian railway when the train ran off the line, causing injuries and prompting inquiries into the incident. The report notes the drama and cautious investigations surrounding the crash and its victims.
In St. Petersburg Mile and Sarkisova win heavy damages after five front teeth loss hinders singing, awarded 50 000 dollars. Meanwhile in Washington a private presidential entrance is planned at the new station, as Mr. Cleveland once escaped crowds by train-ends access now impractical.
The Countess of Warwick adds management of a licensed public house to her duties in Essex to aid workers near her country home. A judge said no gentleman can be a publican, and she plans to prove an English lady can. Mt. Airy estate near Washington, founded by Lord Baltimore, 800 acres, has been sold to Mrs Frances Gibson of Ohio for 11000 dollars with Secretary Hay among bidders.
The son Justin Huntly McCarthy, a historian and novelist, left Parliament after Parnell's defeat and turned to literature. He is frequently confused with his father Justin McCarthy, who shared similar pursuits in history and letters.
A miscellany traces public hospitality in a North Adams invitation for President Roosevelt to unveil McKinley’s statue, Bowdoin honors with a window to Dr. Jewett, and New Haven inviting Lord Roberts to visit Yale. It notes Zola on youth and writing, Governor Bailey’s cautious stance, the Duke of Rutland’s cabinet jubilees, and New Mexico statehood optimism.
Barry faced a rowdy crowd who urged him to entertain. He offered a handspring but refused to speak a piece, then, with a quick gesture, grabbed his hat and left, ending his appearance on the scene.
Wentworth Rice, superintendent of construction, submits the final report on Cascade’s new courthouse. He states the building surpasses average public structures and will make citizens proud. Rice will be relieved from duty as finishing touches remain and the work nears completion.
Portland reports fires burning across the state with thousands of dollars in property and timber losses. At least 20 fires were active with hours of destruction and little relief until rain soaks ground and woods. The Remis and Tunningly Lake line stretches one to two miles.
Judge Carter overruled the defendants demurrer in the Indianapolis case seeking an injunction to stop professional Sunday baseball. The anti Sunday baseball complaint seeks the injunction and the case will be decided on its merits.
The steamer Indravelli cleared from Portland for Hongkong with a cargo of 48 011 banprels of flour.
New York June 3 Edward H Harriman remains confined to bed at the Hotel Netherlands following a recent operation. Doctors say the condition is grave as family petitions for discreet medical updates.
A patient who underwent an operation 14 days ago can now walk in his room today and says he will sail for Europe next Tuesday aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm.
A large gamble of loss to the Hull suburb area as a June fire consumes 28 houses opposite Ottawa. The blaze causes 40000 dollars in damage with no insurance, and the city provides care for about 100 homeless residents.
Two levees broke on the Illinois side flooding the area between Warsaw and Quincy. The deluge covers the low country and causes an estimated loss of 750000 dollars.
London dispatch reports 36,000 workers at Oporto halted work in a strike over excessive hours and meager wages, signaling growing labor unrest in Portugal.
In the new stock exchange building the Luncheon club on the eighth floor gains popularity with daily overflow crowds. Membership is limited, initiation fees and annual dues total modest sums, and the income supports eatables priced near cost. The main dining room features a grand fireplace and mahogany finishes with decorative fruit and flower motifs.
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