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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
6
The notice lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions at Anaconda's newspaper, with annual and shorter-term options. Rates include one year at 10.00 and six months at 5.00, three months at 3.00, and monthly terms as shown.
The notice outlines postage rates for various page editions, requests inquiries for international rates, and lists multiple office addresses and telephone numbers. It announces branch offers in Missoula Great Falls and Kotte and provides newsstand locations and contact details for The Standard in Araconda Montana.
In a congressional session the military affairs committee discussed elevating General Brook to lieutenant general, but the public tone doubted the prestige and necessity of such lofty titles. The article critiques promotion patterns and stresses familiar, proven service as the benchmark.
Montana eyes migration trends from Canada as Manitoba and British Columbia attract settlers via rail lines. The Great Northern reports 2600 US immigrants to Manitoba by June, with many destined West. overall US migration to Canada climbs since 1898 to 1900. Americans settling north may improve cross border relations and trade, while Montana lags in agricultural population growth.
The text argues that Montana and its capital should benefit from Northwest Territory growth and rail trade. It notes Spokane's large trade with Eastern British Columbia mining towns and suggests Montana towns could gain similar benefits due to geographic position and tariffs. It emphasizes regional population growth creating opportunity for Montana cities.
Seventy six business men in Anaconda sign a pledge to refrain from buying ball tickets, giving prizes, or advertising in church and lodge event programs. They argue union gives strength to resist solicitations, seeking to end the perceived tax on trade from society fundraisers and festivities.
The dispatches from London praise Kitchener while relegating General Roberts to a secondary role after his early return. The piece notes earlier British defeats, Roberts stabilizing the war, and public sympathy shifting to Kitchener with Roberts lamenting being left out of glory. It also touches on American baseball pennant races and various political and cultural asides.
The article notes General Gomez repudiating a suggested pension placement in Cuba. It argues the new republic lacks funds for running expenses and Gomez’s decline may reflect broader financial realities. He also remarks that the pension was not formally offered.
The piece notes General Gomez plans to submit to the Cuban Congress a bill for services rendered as commander in the field. It criticizes the effort as an operatic army and doubts the bill will advance. It reflects that war claims are unpopular and Gomez may die before reimbursement.
The piece notes Montana's anti gambling law as a taxpayer burden and hints Alfred Austin will speak once he finds a rhyme for Kitchener. It warns Pennsylvania Republican factions may trigger rough-house tactics at the state convention and muses editorial writers shifting from Boer War lessons to modern history. A Harrisburg funeral procession is possible, but the carried body is unlikely to be Matthew Stanley Quay.
A tornado in Minnesota left two men dead and several injured as it struck rural communities near Manane. Emergency crews worked overnight to secure the area and remove debris while awaiting weather clearance for further assessments. Local officials urged residents to stay indoors as storms moved through the region.
A severe tornado struck Clay and Becker counties and areas of the White Earth Indian reservation on Monday night. Five deaths are confirmed including Mrs. C. A. Berg and four Horn children. 15 more may be fatalities. The path was about a mile wide and up to 30 miles long, with Atlanta church and other buildings demolished. Damage is around $100,000.
John Skypak remains in critical condition at St James hospital with brain concussion and high fever. Police suspect an assault after he was found injured on South Arizona street last Wednesday night and jailed for drunkenness before his hospital admission. Skypak, from 4 Sivans street Meaderville, worked at Minnie Healey mine.
Miss Mary C. May head of the kindergarten department at Utah State Normal School Salt Lake City arrived in Butte and spoke to public school teachers at the high school. She tours Montana and the Northwest promoting normal school work and aims to recruit high school graduates as future teachers highlighting their preparedness and proficiency.
Abilene Texas June 10 Jessie Nicklen Peter Fucher and Wyatt Hanks brothers of O C Hanks the alleged train robber killed in San Antonio were jailed for disposing of bank notes from the Great Northern express robbery at Wagner Montana Jan 3 1918 Some notes found in their possession Nicklen reportedly confessed he was to receive half the proceeds.
Secretary Root has not yet reviewed General J H Smith's Manila court martial for alleged war rule violations in Samar. He may await Maj L W T Waller's record, expected in weeks, before deciding. The president could order a reconsideration, but the acquittal would stand if the president disagrees.
Vintage ad copy listing corsets at 25c for the day, plus percales coats, lotions, fragrances, and soaps. Hudnut perfumes and Florida water offered, with assorted toiletry items and brushes discounted, highlighting special daily values and low prices.
Secretary Irwin Mahon announces a special invitation to all state and territorial governors to attend the fifth international mining congress in Butte, September 1 to 5. Governors are urged to appoint 30 delegates. ex-officio delegates include respective state governors. Governor Toole emphasizes the event’s significance.
President Craig will leave in a day or two for Livingston to be present at the Park County High School graduation exercises. The doctor will deliver an address before the class on Friday evening.
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