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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
8
Publishing information for The Anaconda Standard includes publishers and proprietors, mail matter status, and subscription rates. Rates listed cover daily and Sunday editions for various terms from one year to three months, with prices indicated in dollars.
Postage rates listed for 10 to 18 page editions one cent, 20 to 32 pages two cents, 48 pages three cents. International rates noted for Europe and other countries. Main office in Anaconda with regional Western and Eastern bureaus and multiple newsstands.
The report describes vast forest fires across New England and the Mid Atlantic states. Dense smoke darkened New York City lighting and shipping, while Maine to Pennsylvania endure millions in property losses as flames engulf resorts towns and forests.
A New York paper notes a hidden urban trend with fifteen thousand concealed weapon holders in the city, equating one licensed gun killer for every two hundred residents. It explains permit fees and police verifications, while signaling rise in shootings and stricter permit issuance.
An article argues investigations on gun permits are superficial and rely on captain findings. It notes pension fraud, improper holders, and frequent tragedies. Authorities now revoke about half permits and apply stricter scrutiny to applications to reduce concealed weapon incidents to western levels.
The piece notes Thomas B. Reed left Congress poor but rose to an estate of more than $400,000 in personal property and about half a million with real estate. It mentions a law partnership in New York with a $40,000 yearly guaranty, later success in practice, and possible political comeback discussions. It also covers Hanna Roosevelt ties, Medill McCormick lineage, and marriage notes with Ruth Hanna and Chicago, plus assorted political jabs and regional comments.
The Brooklyn Eagle promotes Grover Cleveland for a third term, claiming global debate and international papers endorse the idea. The piece mocks the paper’s own enthusiasm while predicting mixed reception at the Democratic National Convention and noting past McKinley support and Bryan opposition.
An elaborate noon ceremony at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Cleveland will unite Miss Ruth Hanna youngest daughter of Senator Marcus A Hanna with Joseph Medill McCormick of Chicago. The wedding gathers distinguished guests and newsworthy attention in a grand national event.
Official programme listings show the week of June busiest for weddings and college commencements. Organizers highlight multiple ceremonies across venues, with prominent graduates and families making final preparations.
Flooding covers Venice Madison Granite City with 25 000 homeless and 20 known dead. River at 37.5 feet halting freight and passenger traffic. Levees strained as Mark Twain and Annie Russell assist rescue while looters threaten and Mayor Cook calls all male citizens to aid levee building.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Daniel Fisk died in Brooklyn from skull inflammation that formed abscesses. A. J. Fisk, his brother and Helena postmaster, learns of the death as funeral plans are not yet made. Captain Fisk helped found the Helena Herald with his brothers.
Captain Fisk, famed Montana writer and Herald stalwart, died after a long illness. He married Julia Walker, niece of James G. Blaine, in Brooklyn years ago and left no children. He had many Helena relatives, and his brother R. E. Fisk lives in California. He was a leading Montana journalist known for sharp political insight and humorous style.
Lottie Carter yesterday swore to a complaint before Justice of the Peace Murphy charging Ed Johnson with a serious crime. If the complaint is true, Carter herself could be implicated and face a heavy penalty. Johnson will be arraigned this morning and Carter posted bond to prosecute the case.
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