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Publishers and Proprietors listed for the Pontofice in Anaconda with second class mail matter designation.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
12
Publishers and Proprietors listed for the Pontofice in Anaconda with second class mail matter designation.
Detey end Senter per month one dollar Datty Sunde Sund Salndard one year Main Office Standard Block Ana conds no Mo 115
Independent phone service listing shows Nora J Morton as manager. New York office at Fifth Avenue building, Fifth Avenue address. Hartford building at corner Madison and Dearborn streets.
A catalog of newspapers and news agencies with office addresses across major U S cities is shown, including New York Detroit Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City San Francisco San Diego Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and Anaconda Mont. The notice notes standard publishing company correspondence to the STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY in Anaconda Mont.
Butte people prepare warm welcome for state federation delegates in the annual convention. Local women's clubs organize hospitality with citywide support. Delegates will discuss topics from pure food to child labor and motion pictures, with social events and tours planned. Sessions run Wednesday through Friday night.
The June issue discusses a potential Electoral College deadlock in selecting the next U S president. A split between Taft and Roosevelt factions could elevate a strong third candidate. If no candidate wins a majority, the House would choose from the top three by electoral votes with each state casting one vote.
The article outlines a near tie in electoral votes by states with Democrats holding 22, Republicans 22, plus four delegations tied Maine Nebraska New Mexico and Rhode Island. It discusses possible constitutional moves if the House cannot elect a president and the Senate cannot elect a vice president, plus echoes Hayes Tilden 1876 as a potential parallel.
The Butte chamber of commerce will lead a special train to Boise next Monday. Boise businessmen promise full entertainment for Montana visitors, showcasing Southern Idaho’s June gardens and orchards. Aimed at mutual benefit, organizers expect broad attendance from Butte merchants.
The 1908 and 1912 delegate patterns show Roosevelt trailing in several states while stronger in others. New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois shift reveal allies fared differently across regions. The Mississippi River states and western strongholds Oregon California Minnesota Kansas and Nebraska illustrate broader contest dynamics.
The piece notes Roosevelt faces a delegate split with New York and Indiana totaling about 101 for Taft, while Roosevelt must gain southern delegates to avoid a contested convention. It recalls Frank H Hitchcock's steam roller tactic used to secure southern Taft delegates and defeat allied candidates in 1908.
In Seattle police guarded Emma Goldman during a week of lectures on anarchy and socialism. Officers stationed two patrol squads and detectives in the audience to deter any disruption while Ben Reitman clashed with police over a sidewalk announcement. Large crowds formed as agitation rose and ticket sales were halted before she arrived.
Seattle hosts the thirty fifth convention of the National Electric Light association opening tomorrow night. Five special trains from the East arrive with large delegations. 1,090 delegates have registered to date.
George Arnold Brown, an Englishman, arrived in Phoenix after fleeing Tepic where rebels burned his home and killed or drove off his livestock. He plans to seek help from the British consul in Los Angeles describing his wife and two infants as dead. Brown reported horrible conditions around Tepic and the state of Nayarit.
Chicago June 9 undaunted by past defeat women suffragists will again seek insertion of an equal suffrage plank in the Republican national convention platform. Miss Jane Addams and Miss Sophientska Breckinridge are expected to speak for the National Suffrage association.
Great Falls Montana June 9 Unless the date proves unsatisfactory the Montana State Firemen’s Association annual convention will be held in Great Falls on August 28 29 and 30 announced today by James E Jewell chief of the local department who is in charge of local arrangements and fixing the dates
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls reports that after builders' exchange committee refused the 50 cent daily wage rise, the city teamsters' union decided to strike tomorrow. Some members already earn the higher scale.
Great Falls delegates held a special meeting for 58 new members. Visitors from outside points attended and an elaborate program was carried out this evening.
From the London Chronicle the anecdote notes Gladstone mixed port with champagne. An enthusiastic water drinker wondered what his doctor would say. Gladstone replied that ten to fifteen minutes between wines avoids any harmful mix, showing him as a careful drinker aided by medical advice.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Madison county wool set for later sale as sheep shearers move in from Iron Rod and nearby camps. Quality wool and high wheat prospects accompany a note on a mourning loss of longtime resident John J. Marshall, with his family and frontier legacy described. A new grain elevator project progresses with a revised site and underway foundations, signaling broader agricultural activity.
The Rev Rexroad at St Pauls Methodist preached on the three essential relations in life God to the Creator fellow man and self. He argued worship and service to God, kindness to others, and proper self relation are needed. He warned against holier than thou attitudes, urged patience, and cautioned against ego and harshness in social welfare.
General Superintendent R F Rapelje and Division Superintendent B O Johnson concluded an inspection of the Ruby valley branch Friday afternoon. They met with local business leaders to discuss conditions and regional prospects. Also noted are Bruner heading to Missoula summer school and Glacier travel, Ida Kinkle’s reappointment as Pageville teacher, Blaine district’s special election for a new schoolhouse, and a 17 car cattle train passed through Sunday unloading at Alder with cattle bought near Columbus by Frank Metzel of the upper Ruby.
Chicago Tribune notes systematic censuses show world population around 1.7 billion with 1,038,006,000 known for sex ratio of 1,000 males to 990 females. Ratios vary by region from Europe 1,027 women per 1,000 men to Africa 1,045 and America 964. Uganda has the highest female proportion. Alaska gold fields and Malay states the lowest.
A reflective piece urges strong self respect and confidence as keys to success in any calling. It contrasts the driven achiever with the humble deceiver Uriah Heep and cautions readers to trust prospects, avoid apologies for living, and be fair and true to others while mindful of others' difficulties.
James Clark and J Wieser were arrested in Livingston on attempted robbery charges. Park County road work this summer costs about 10000 and 40 convicts are expected to be sent to Livingston to start the project on the road to Yellowstone park. German professor Soethe arrived and will lecture on Yellowstone upon return. University of Washington staff and students will spend the summer near Livingston and Yellowstone park. Local lodge memorial services were held for Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. Various locals, visitors, and delegations arrived or departed for summer plans and conventions.
Larry Duggan notes Kane has an excellent chance of election as president. If chosen, it would mark the first time in the state’s history that such an honor has been achieved.
The Standard offers new all wool punting 8x6 flag premiums to subscribers who pay $10 for a year in advance. The daily and Sunday Standard can be delivered to any address in the country for 365 days at ten dollars, with a flag included as a bonus.
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