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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
6
The notice lists daily and Sunday subscription options for the Anaconda Standard. Rates shown include yearly, six months, three months, and one month terms with separate pricing for daily and Sunday editions.
The Standard outlines foreign and domestic rate structures for 10 to 16 page editions and smaller formats, with two and three cent papers for Europe and other countries. It also lists editorial rooms, contact numbers, and branch offices in Butte, Missoula, Great Falls, and several U S cities.
The Butte Miners' union marks a quarter century since its June 13 founding to fix wages at 3.50 a day, a policy that has endured with fewer hours and no major employer conflicts. The piece praises conservatism, community benefits, and support for members, citing memorials and aid for injured miners as proof of lasting impact.
The union now disburses 50000 annually for sick and burial benefits and has spurred western miners to organize for eight hour work. Its officers and members enjoy broad community respect as the celebration marks a quarter century of achievement and goodwill.
The piece questions the Karageorgevitch heir’s fitness and motives while noting acknowledged plotting and the suggests that Russia and Austria may absolve his bloodstained ascent. It observes the Servian army’s role in the recent killings and warns that statecraft often sanctifies unrighteous deeds.
The Postal company launches a pension system inspired by John W. Mackay. Employees with 15 years of service may retire on 20 percent of current pay, plus 3 percent for each additional year up to 5 percent, ensuring support after long careers in telegraph service. The scheme, conceived by Mackay, is now enacted posthumously.
The world produced about 542 470 tons of copper last year, with over 294 600 tons drawn from U S mines. U S output rose by about 27 000 tons from 1901 to 1902, while global gains were mainly American. Spain and Portugal trailed with around 60 000 tons in 1903, a figure not exceeding the U S total.
The text lists 1902 copper outputs by country led by Spain Mexico Japan Chile Australasia and Germany with Mexico at 35785 tons Japan 29775 tons and Chile 28980 tons Prices show 1902 average at £52 18s 5d with 1888 peak £76 and 1894 low £40 2s 6d. It notes long term average near a pound above last year. It also mentions Belgrade officials offering no large rewards for murder arrests.
A chaotic column reflects on Belgrade jurors slowing true bills against John Docovitch and Richard Roesky while noting weather, floods, and public events. The piece jumbles references to Miners Union, Servian regicides, and St. Louis fairs with a satirical tone about Roosevelt and Midway exhibits.
The piece argues the Missouri male survives amid upheaval and suggests the Servian revolution, while not as extreme as the French reign of terror, mirrors a South American styled fake in its drama.
The assassination in Servia has already served to acquaint many Americans with the existence of a country named Servia.
Europe’s other crowned heads face uncertainty about attending King Karageorgvic’s coronation festivities amid political sensitivities and regional tensions.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the Malta shearers strike is called off with employees returning to work at cents per day. Strikers say they remain in the fight and that only half the crews are working despite the halt.
London reports the final levee with numerous attendees from the United States including Captain Stockton naval attaché Bishop Lawrence J Pierpont Morgan and U S internal commissioner C A Conant and Professor J W Jenks among others.
New Orleans June 12 Governor Heard signed the death warrant for A Bateson of Missouri convicted of killing seven members of the Earl family and fixed August 1 as the execution date.
Boulder Colorado June 12 Dr Rudolph Baird tried for murdering his wife with poison was found not guilty by the jury and discharged.
In Hangas City on June 12 the Exchange elevator in the east bottoms burned down. The blaze destroyed around 7,000 bushels of wheat and caused an estimated loss of seventy thousand dollars.
Edward Roy Jones, property man for the Overland minstrels of Butte, was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Evan J. Harris after a swift trial in Judge Smith's court. The jury deliberated about three hours, deciding Harris acted as aggressor and that Jones slapped him only after Harris struck first.
Helena June 12 Governor Toole pardoned W Clark who was convicted of criminal assault in Yellowstone county on March 21 1902 and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary at Deer Lodge Judge Loud who tried the case urged mercy noting no violence or force was used A petition from Yellowstone citizens supported clemency and the pardon will be considered at the board of pardons next meeting.
Great Falls on June 12 reports the county will pay $1 a day for a steam launch to drag the river with grappling trows to recover the bodies of Han Anstad and Frank Okerman after a boat overturned in Broadwater bay Tuesday. Fire Chief French Chief of Police Cook and the Nelson brothers will conduct the operation, expected to take about two days, then boats will continue dragging the river below the wagon bridge.
Peoria June 12 Dr W T Boat one of the oldest practicing physicians in the West and grandfather of Senator Fort of Lacon died at his home in La con this morning aged 8 He was prominent in Illinois politics during war times and as a state legislator was a steadfast Lincoln supporter for the U S senate
Judge Horton delivered an opinion finding members of the Northern Illinois Coal Dealers association guilty of conspiracy in restraint of trade. Retail coal dealers of Michigan were denied a new trial and fined $100 each.
Great Falls reports that the decorations in the recently finished courthouse have been completed, marking a milestone in the building’s opening preparations.
W T Watson Tremain arrested on burglary charge for Berg Hardware Townsend theft. Jewelry found in a Helena cigar shop and a mailed package said to have Watson’s signature. Package weighed by Gus O’Brien showed short weight. found items include pins cuff buttons and various gems. Watson, Canadian by birth, was taken to Townsend for filing.
Great Falls reports the funeral of Apprentice George Roberts who died at Mare Island navy yard hospital from spinal meningitis after a two week illness. He was 15, served only a few months after enlisting in this city, and was buried in the naval grounds following services attended by his mother Mrs. H. A. Chamberlain.
Rev. A. Lunde of the Scandinavian Lutheran church travels to Decorah Iowa for the United States church synod annual meeting. The gathering, from June 18 to June 20, marks the jubilee th anniversary of the church in America with bishops and ministers from across the country.
Dr. James Chappelle reports A. L. Webster is recovering from injuries after being kicked in the side by a bucking horse in Bull Mountain country. He was knocked senseless, later moved to a camp, then returned home. Several ribs were broken and his body badly bruised.
Big Timber June 12 It was necessary to perform another operation on Ed Everett s leg to remove a gathering of pits above the previous sites. Though very weak after the procedure he rallied and is reported better this morning. He had a knee bruise weeks earlier that caused a gathering and raised fears of amputation.
Reginald Brown of the Great Falls Meat company received a telegram from Collingwood Ontario announcing the death of his seven year old brother Howard Brown. The message said another boy fired the shot causing instant death.
State Examiner Hud nall finishes reviews in Beaverhead and Madison counties auditing officials accounts after weeks on site.
Sadie L. Howe, 84, files for divorce from Daniel R. Howe in Helena district court this afternoon. The couple wed in Sibley, Iowa, in November 189, and the action cites non support as the grounds for separation.
Senator Paris Gibson returned this afternoon from Missoula where he delivered the commencement address at the state university graduation ceremonies.
Cayor Lang and Mrs Annie Lang were married last evening in Havre. Judge Meijle officiated. Both residents of Havre are well known locally.
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