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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
16
Publishing company notices list subscription rates for Patty and Sunday with monthly and annual options and mention mailing details. The text references offices in Anaconda and standard block addresses with several unreadable phone lines.
A directory of office addresses and newsstand locations for The Standard Publishing Company in multiple cities. Entries include New York Chicago Detroit Indianapolis Minneapolis Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle Portland and others with specific street addresses and retailer names.
A 1911 report describes an inventor offering a method to engulf ships and aircraft in a dirigible fog to confuse enemies. The plan, reviewed by Postmaster General Hitchcock, would let US fleets target foes while fog limits navigation. Possible drawbacks include unreliable fog delivery and literary novelty.
The dedication of a grand New York City library places the metropolis second only to Washington's Congressional Library in total volumes. Astor Lenox and Tilden's house of books rivals the Bibliotheque Nationale of France and the British Museum, while Russia's capital reportedly houses a vast tally in its archives.
The article notes the New York Public Library surpasses rivals with 1 594 240 volumes, plans a vast system of 32 branches soon to reach 60, and a half mile access for cardholders. John Bigelow directs the project backed by Samu J Thiden’s trust fund and Astor Lenox resources.
The state press backs better roads while questioning legislative action but urges continued local organization. The editorial notes some progress despite a tough legislature, cites Deer Lodge county as newly organized, and advocates broader local groups to push a state-wide highway program.
The piece discusses the risk of a third party winning electoral votes and causing a contested presidency. It recalls historic cases and explains that if no candidate gains a majority, the House votes by states, needing a majority of states. The current House composition favors Democrats in overall numbers but not in state delegations.
The article discusses the dynamics of electing a president where the House with a Democratic majority cannot choose a Democrat, implying the electoral college will decide. It notes potential scenarios if an insurrectionary movement gains House support next year and explains the sequence of electing president and vice president via House and Senate.
Vancouver June 4 The street railway and electric light and power workers voted against joining the general strike planned for tomorrow. Only about 200 building trades workers are expected to walk out as printers and street car men declined to join. The car men cited a three year agreement requiring 80 days notice to strike. Police expect no trouble tomorrow.
Tokyo June 4 The Japanese government adopts emigration policy after a prefectural secretaries conference. Emigration to the United States Hawaii and Canada remains restricted. The sending for a wife practice will be investigated stricter due to deceits abroad. For now 100 to 150 men per steamer may go to the Philippines. Mexican emigration will be allowed within a time limit.
Fairbanks Alaska June 4 a new gold strike on Indian creek a tributary of the Kovo river 300 miles up the stream triggers a stampede as pay is found in two places a large area is being prospected miners rush in. Gold also found on Long creek south side of the Yukon opposite Melozi with dirt yielding up to 15 cents per pan an English syndicate buys a Dawson dredge to operate on Fairbanks creek while a large Klondike group expands options to dredge the grounds though hand work declines.
Special dispatch reports the death of A. R. Reser at Chinook. A former member of the last Montana legislature from Chouteau County, he was about 57 years old and long active in public affairs, notably with the Milk River irrigation project. He left a wife and three children.
A. Jette, a roundup employee, was found unconscious beside a road on the Proctor reservation near Kalispell. He had drank from a water pitcher in a Proctor hotel on Thursday and is in a comatose state at MacDonald hospital.
Washington reports a slight fall in corporation tax collected in the Montana Idaho district for the current year. Assessments through May total 2,798 dollars, down from 293,444 dollars last year. Taxes are due by June 20. penalties of 1 percent per month apply to late payments.
Great Falls reports soaking rain on June 4 leaving soil in excellent condition for a bumper grain crop. Steady rain throughout the day with a heavy downpour at early evening. weather observer records 0.48 inches between 6 and 7 PM.
The wife of Representative John Hayes, a Cascade county legislator in the last two sessions, died in Great Falls this morning. Funeral arrangements are set for Tuesday afternoon.
A government ruling bans dunning postal cards that threaten legal action or defame debtors. Cards that merely seek settlement or warn of due dates remain mailable. Violators face fines or up to five years imprisonment. sealed notices replace open cards to reflect court intent.
Washington date line reports Knox probes missing 2450 voucher tied to Day portrait. 1905 actions by Elihu Root and Chief Clerk Denby flagged misplacement and concealment of funds used for a portrait and a confidential service. Unresolved inquiry notes juggled records and limited public accounting.
Washington reports generally fair weather statewide with thunder showers predicted tomorrow in northern sections. Government weather experts predict hot temperatures to persist in the South and central West and rising readings in the East after tomorrow.
Stanford California June 4 William Russell Dudley professor of botany at Land Stanford University died today in Stanford from tuberculosis aged 62.
The visit of the German emperor and empress to London drew interest from English society including their daughter Princess Victoria Louise. Gossip swirled about a possible alliance with Britain as Prince of Wales weighs a potential marriage.
The page mixes Billings Fourth of July coverage with a satirical take on Custer massacre imagery. It notes Lavina farming shifts to tiller of the soil amid steady rain and green pastures. It also reports carpenters bargaining over wages and a Standard subscription offer with a wool bunting flag prize.
The Red Lodge Picket notes that President Lincoln signed the Montana territory bill in 1864 creating Montana from Idaho. It reflects on Montana then and now aging 47 years, praised as one of the best healthiest wealthiest and most promising states in the Union.
The Hamilton Republican urges the amusements committee to add a hobble-skirt race to the Fourth of July programme hoping for a large crowd and railroad excursion rate support.
A clipped note mentions a Deer Judge in the Silver State with a dubious claim about a fish licence. The fragment hints at mistrust and scrutiny of a supposed license holder amid abroad chatter.
Special Dispatch reports from Miles City on June 4 that carpenters walked off the job as contractors announced efforts to resume work at the site.
Arrangements have been perfected with the Curtiss Exhibition company of Chicago by the Yellowstone Fair association for aeronautical displays and aerial demonstrations. The partnership aims to feature aviation exhibits at the fair with plans underway for schedule and participation.
Planes will host fights during the fair in the third week of September. The contract states four bouts daily and no charge if unsuccessful. Solid gold glasses cost five dollars this month. Dr Dedd Hirhour block.
In Bozeman Judge Stewart granted a divorce to Dertha lv Vries on the grounds of desertion and non support. Defendant Harry De Vries did not appear. The petitioner testified she married De Vries in Minneapolis about sixteen months ago and they lived together three months.
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