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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard announces publication terms and subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, lists prices for various time frames, and notes locations of branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls. It also provides contact points including Washington and eastern offices and several newsstand locations.
The Anaconda Standard states it has the largest bona fide paid circulation in Montana, with daily and Sunday averages for 198: daily 11,891 and Sunday 14,184, exceeding all other Montana dailies.
In remarks on June 10 1901 Grosvenor argues no unwritten law forbids a third McKinley term and notes fear of defeat shaped Washingtons and Grants decisions. He predicts 1904 convention will likely bar a third nomination. He cites Grant clashes and the 1876 1880 contests to illustrate party nerves.
Gen Horatio C King F argues for an original national anthem with easy to sing words and a strong chorus. He notes My Country Tis of Thee and The Star Spangled Banner have English tunes and laments the difficulty of memorizing the latter.
General King argues that America can craft a genuine national anthem as musical growth and New York’s rising status as a world musical center push American art forward. He notes traditions like My Country, ’Tis of Thee and The Star Spangled Banner may endure, but believes Yankee originality will yield a worthy national song.
The piece argues against overzealous reform groups while recounting a Gerry society incident in New York. A 1-year-old boy named Joe Phillips supported himself and his two sisters after his father died and mother was jailed. He worked for a blind man earning three dollars weekly plus extra and sent the girls to school. The Gerry society and magistrate refused aid despite public pleas, breaking up Joe's home.
A small ceremony on a lake near Akron Ohio marked the opening of a boating season. Three men struggled after an overturned boat, one man crawled free while two drowned including the boat rocker. The incident underscores the enduring condemnation of rocking the boat.
Dr Beal an early Montana settler and host to many left a generous legacy. He practiced medicine while mining and traveled long distances to aid the sick, serving the community with kindness and loyalty until his death at seventy five.
A young man in New York attempted to prove his theory that mind can override physical laws by jumping from a bridge into the East River. He planned to land unharmed and boat to the water, but the text ends before any arrangements or outcome are described.
A young man jumped from a boat under a bridge and died, illustrating the peril of overestimating personal will. The article notes credulity in fortune telling, Christian Scientists, and various public figures while commenting on politics and the press.
Toronto machinists move toward a nine hour workday and a 12½ percent wage increase. President O'Connell said the convention has practically disposed the matter. A date for action will be fixed by the executive committee and then voted on by the association. The strike remains costly and no new trouble is desired. No further developments expected after the June 1 manufacturers meeting.
Amalgamated Wood Workers union members in saloon, store and office fixture factories meet and threaten a July strike if a two cent hourly minimum and a nine hour day are not granted. Manufacturers propose 2 for cabinet makers and machine hands and 1.80 for finishers for nine hours affecting about 2,000 workers.
Local officials of the labor assembly that represents three four ths of the United States window glass blowers announced tonight that there will be a full factory resume about September 15 in Minel Indiana.
Elise H. Palmer wife of Eugene B. Palmer a former Chicago newspaper man died in Salt Lake City. She was daughter of Judge Lysander Houck and wrote under the pen name Snow Houk.
Richard Griffith, a renowned press telegraph operator, died in New Orleans today. He was one of the country’s best known figures in the field and his passing ends a long era of rapid dispatch and reliability.
Prominent marine and landscape painter Edward Moran died this afternoon in his Fifth Avenue studio from araemic poison superinduced by a long illness. Born in England in 1828, he moved to Maryland at age 12, later lived in Philadelphia, and about 25 years ago settled in New York where he remained.
Denver officials report the Western Federation of Miners has hired John H. Murphy as attorney. The Miners Magazine will be enlarged and issued from Denver. New organizers will begin work immediately with postings on the Pacific coast and in Colorado, with Charles Moyer named among the organizers.
A mob in Belfast rioted this afternoon, shouting at a Corpus Christi procession of 8,000. Seven charges were made, police used force, several people were injured and many arrests followed as unrest persisted for hours.
Daily Mail Petersburg correspondent reports Senator Beveridge will likely secure a Russian concession for a steamship line from the United States to Vladivostock or Port Arthur, easing potential navigation links.
Butte yesterday buzzed with amateur baseball as crowds filled Athletic park. The highlight saw Hennessy’s butcher team defeat grocers 21 to 19 in a fierce clash amid cold winds. Plumbers beat CO D laundry 15 to 10. Fitch starred with a nine-ball burst in the final inning. Parrot mine team beat Little Minna near Ranchero park by a neat margin.
Sag Harbor received high praise in Butte as the Grand hosted its first local performance. The production featured strong acting by Frank Monroe Forrest Robinson and a capable cast, delivering pathos, humor and refined scenes centering on love, sacrifice and a foster father. The company drew warm applause throughout and the show runs tonight and tomorrow.
The annual convention of the Train Dispatchers Association of America will convene in San Francisco on Tuesday. Carloads of delegates from across the country are due to arrive from Los Angeles tomorrow after traveling via the Santa Fe. Delegates have spent the last days sightseeing in southern California.
Elder, Dempster & Co. will pay the traveling expenses of official delegates from British trades unions who are prepared to travel to the United States to study American trade methods.
The Woodmen of the World held annual memorial services at the Catholic cemetery for deceased members. Rev. George H. Whiteman delivered an oration emphasizing remembrance, virtues, and mutual aid, with about 300 attendees including 125 from the Ladies' circle. The ceremony featured ritual acts, flowers, and a procession from West Broadway through Montana to the graves.
J. M. Settle, founder and manager of St. Pauls hospital for about two years, resigned to take effect at 10 this morning. He cites lack of harmony with the board, disagreement with board policy, doubt anyone could succeed under the policy, and unwillingness to incur further expenses.
In New York on June 9 the Walsbure bicycle meet featured a 10 mile professional race with 25 starters. Special prizes were offered at each mile as Floyd McFarland sprinted on the final lap to hold the lead. Walthour Newhouse and Kramer made a late bid to overtake him.
Mece Farland and a rival rider finished neck and neck with Farland edging ahead by a few inches at the tape. Farland clocked 25 48 to claim the win in a photo finish.
The Pekin public greets a court ruling to return to Pekin in September as foreign troops narrow down their presence. Most forces except the legation guards will withdraw by mid month with Japan's relief request pending. Voyron plans to keep one French brigade in China while transports move, and Britain aims to finish by September end with two trips to India.
Count von Waldersee arrived in Yokohama aboard the German cruiser Hertha today and went ashore at once before continuing to Tokio.
A fishing party of five aboard a boat overturned in a gale three miles north of Dubuque Iowa on the Mississippi River. Julius Guderian his wife and Mrs Nicholas Kale drowned. The ferry crew rescued two boys who clung to the skiff for an hour and narrowly survived.
In San Francisco on June 9 leading Jewish citizens formed a Pacific coast directors committee for the Denver hospital for consumptives turning it into a national institution. An appeal for funds to enlarge and maintain the hospital will be issued.
London dispatch says Pietro Vascogni the Italian composer has signed with an Italian orchestra for an eight week tour of the United States starting two months hence. He will be paid six thousand dollars.
The Odessa correspondent of the Standard reports plentiful rains in South Russia. A splendid harvest is anticipated as the wet weather nourishes crops across the region.
Russian exiles in London are reported on June 9 with details about their status and the ongoing displacement. The brief notes describe evacuation and international responses to the refugee situation.
Moscow correspondent reports arrests and exile of prominent figures for revolutionary activity. Among those targeted is Count Brobinski, a descendant of Catherine the Great, indicating a renewed crackdown by the government.
Fire destroyed the Menasha Wood Split Pulley company works in Menasha Wisconsin causing estimated losses of 50000 dollars. No injuries reported. Fire investigators traced cause to unknown origin with surrounding mill districts spared.
The Hancock arrived from Manila at San Francisco tonight bringing 31 officers and 1 042 enlisted men of the 31st Volunteer Infantry.
Two aging rivals in Detroit debate life choices and virtue, contrasting frugality with generosity. Rumley laments wishing to live again while Brown teases him, noting their enduring friendship despite sharp clashes over philosophy. They part after a final banter and a shared cigar.
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