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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
17
The Anaconda Standard announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. Rates shown include yearly, six months, three months, and monthly terms.
Rates for 10 to 16 page editions are one to three cents, with double rates to Europe and higher to other countries. Main Office in Anaconda lists telephone and branch offices in Butte Missoula Great Falls for advertising. Numerous newsstands and eastern offices listed. all correspondence to Standard Publishing Company, Anaconda Montana.
The Columbus convention featured Senator Hanna steering the agenda with a strong endorsement of Roosevelt, while a platform plank praised Governor General Taft of the Philippines. Analysts note Hanna may be signaling Taft for a future role and consider the vice presidential angle in 1904.
The account highlights Roosevelt's Wyoming journey with cowboy flavor and allied attractions. Enthusiast papers praise the feat as unmatched by modern presidents, while regional readers scoff at comparing a president to a horseman.
The text argues George Washington and Ulysses Grant were exceptional riders, contrasting Roosevelt's riding with Grant's prowess. It notes Washington’s lifelong horsemanship, Grant’s reputation as a superb Army horseman, and Roosevelt’s age relative to Grant’s noted feats.
A socialist alderman introduced a resolution denouncing city authorities for collecting licenses and fees in ways the state bans. The measure calls for punishment of officials involved, arguing that tacit endorsement is still illegal and grafting must be halted. The debate centers on lawful versus lawless city practices.
The city of Pittsburg plans to ban any explosives on the Fourth except gunpowder. Officials say fatalities rise with dynamite and dangerous devices. Other cities consider quieter observances as celebrations shift from patriotic programs to loud, unsafe displays. There is room for reform.
At meetings UWarhart offered to share platform time with any Earhart partisan while vowing to stay in the race. Larhart was badly defeated at the nominating convention, and Tom Johnson is described as capable in politics. An appellate court in Cincinnati ruled the eight democrats’ curative clause retirement plan as un institutional, a decision likely to be upheld by the supreme court.
A dense survey of 1903 political chatter touches James K. Jones, former senator and Democratic chairman, who denounces Grover Cleveland as not a regular Democrat and predicts no Dem support for certain policies. It notes Senator Gorman's cautious London stance, Kansas flood humor, Hanna and Roosevelt nudges, and a wary view of Ohio and national political momentum as summer approaches.
Columbus June 4 1904 The Ohio Republican state convention nominated a ticket headed by Myron T Herrick for governor with Warren M Harding for lieutenant governor and Wade Hampton Ellis for attorney general. The platform endorsed Roosevelt and praised Senators Hanna and Foraker for unity and leadership in Ohio politics.
President Roosevelt delivered the last scheduled speech of his long trip at Danville Illinois, greeted by about 5,000 despite drizzling rain. He spoke from a stand by the tracks, praised Congressman Cannon and his public services, then left for Indianapolis at 6. Gilsey dining car hosted dinner for the president, Secretary Wilson, Secretary Loeb, Senator Beveridge, and Surgeon General Rixey.
Secret Service officers surrounded the private train as President Roosevelt arrived, though police found no plot. He received a hearty welcome while authorities guarded the train and track following yesterday's dynamite discovery near the railroad route.
President Roosevelt spent four hours in Springfield dedicating the new state arsenal at a cost of 150000 dollars donated by citizens and addressing the Lincoln monument Veterans association. He praised colored troops from the eighth regiment I N G and said a guardian at Lincoln's tomb should be colored soldiers while recalling service at Santiago. The event drew about 10000 attendees in the arsenal hall.
A Cleveland to Richland county tour highlights Tom Johnson's hard line against eight Democratic lawmakers who backed a curative clause to validate a street railway monopoly contract. Johnson campaigned against them, denying nominations, with one candidate defeated and another, William H. Farhart, facing strong local support before a three day speech trip.
In Decatur the President addressed about 10,000 at the James Miliken University dedication. He shook hands with benefactor James Miliken who gave $450,000 to the university. He praised contributions to education, telling Miliken and others that Americans honor such support for education nationwide.
President Roosevelt arrived in Indianapolis tonight amid light drizzle and a 5000 strong crowd. Marion club led by Mayor Hookwalter served as reception committee as Governor Durbin and Mayor Bookwalter attended. Roosevelt spoke briefly on expansion foreign policy and navy while noting cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln, June 4. A fragment notes an arrival involving President Roosevelt in Lincoln. Details are unclear due to truncated text.
Denver June 4 The Western Federation of Miners sanctioned wage increases for Anaconda smelter workers after debate. It reaffirmed socialist policies, condemned child labor in mines, and limited union membership to those over 16. Union cards were abolished, dues books stamped for standing, and conventions set to be annual or biennial. Funds aided flood relief, a hospital loan was granted, and a new safety signal code was adopted.
In Denver on June 4 the American Labor Union convention wrestles with a socialist resolution proposing personal tax support for the American Labor Union Journal. The debate continues with Boyd F. Dickinson of Butte leading the opposition as the question is argued today.
A fire swept the Midland Manufacturing plant in Tarkio Missouri on June 4 causing an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze through the day and damage is confined to the plant facilities with no reports of injuries.
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