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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
2
The Anaconda Standard lists the publisher and proprietor as STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY with daily and Sunday editions, subscription rates, and main offices in Anaconda Montana. It includes advertising offices, contact numbers, and newsstand locations in multiple cities across the United States.
Miners union day is declared a holiday in Butte and across Montana as the 28th anniversary of the Butte Miners union is celebrated. The piece lauds the union as conservative, well governed, and free of strikes, noting widespread labor organization growth and local business closures in its honor.
Dr Nessau, a Presbyterian missionary with forty five years service on the African coast, says the brutality of King Leopold's rubber gatherers is not exaggerated. He cites villagers driven to supply rubber under threat, with soldiers seizing wives and daughters if demands are unmet.
An extended narrative traces brutal suppression in frontier regions and critiques King Leopold’s rule while examining the horse trade’s social impact. It reviews church history, crusades, and nineteenth century temptations, then shifts to Iowa pastor Koster’s legal battles, Du Pont and Addicks senatorial contest, and broader political currents shaping national discourse.
A. J. Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania system, publishes an inventory of his stock holdings and a supplementary statement of coal stocks before his presidency. He invites full investigation of the company’s methods and relieves two subordinate officers after learning they received allowances from coal traders. He maintains his innocence.
From Peking June 12 Chinese media report worsening cash shortages as collections grow and revenue stagnates. The dowager empress issues an edict urging officials and people to economize, justifying measures to fund the throne while taxes rise to meet indemnity and new government projects amid drought and taxation pressures.
Hale and Sons of Rochester report that about half the village of Sodus burned today with damage estimated at more than 100000 dollars. Fire officials say several blocks were destroyed and several homes were left uninhabitable.
In Butte several obituaries note the loss of residents and mourners at services. Mrs. William Guthrie’s funeral was held at 10 Southdale Street with a requiem mass at St Patrick’s Church, followed by burial in the Catholic cemetery. Captain James H. Glover’s funeral was held at the family home with military honors and emotional tributes from veterans. The Kopald family mourns Sarah Kopald of West Broadway, with no local services planned. The community honors include floral tributes and attendance by many friends and relatives.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports several defendants with indictments returned by no grand jury have entered pleas in federal court. Thomas Doyle pleaded guilty to introducing untaxed items on the Ute Crow reservation. John Caber pleaded guilty to grand larceny. The document outlines a range of cases including unlawful cutting of timber and other federal charges. names and dates appear in list form.
Bozeman notes report Regenian Odd Fellows attend memorial services for 800 members in Livhtwistom. Delegates to state Hashon Helena convention named including GW Hittite and McCarthy. Past President Charles A. Gackes named delegate at large. Memorial services for Knights of Pythias held. Helena funeral directors prepare for annual meeting. Mrs A Stubblefield of Big Timber visits with daughters Minnie and Nellie. Frank W Traphagen of Denver renews acquaintances. now with Colorado police college faculty, summers in Anaconda. Mrs W O Sanders of Helena visits General and Mrs Lester Willson. Willson plans eastward travel.
A flutter of mining work expands in the neighboring county with Silver Star and Green Campbell properties in action. Operators like LT Howell lead a modernized mill setup at Silver Star while Carnes and other districts report shipping ore, leases, and new equipment purchases. Prospect and Fortune groups push development as Kirchoff and Kearsarge plans advance. Local yields show gold and silver moving through Helena offices, indicating sustained activity and investment.
The article details dredging and mining activity near Lanein and Liveonr California, noting large no 3 dredge power by Madison River Power Co and two active dredges. It mentions Blamarck Conser Mining group near Howth Boulder creek, with a tunnel developing toward 1700 feet, and quotes Alexander Mackel of Ruth as secretary, predicting major future production. A Minnesota East capitalists group purchased stock, and local projects include Garnet Clipper Boss Tweed mines in Pony district with state finances moving toward bonds.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a financial instrument and trustees in a location likely Wrerse berg or similar. Details are incomplete, with possible mentions of 1,006 dollars, bands, and a distring act. No verifiable event, people, or organization can be confirmed from the legible portion.
The Park County Racing Association announced two races with a $1,000 purse, one a 2:10 pace and the other a mile event for three year olds. George Cowman of California to manage selling, with George Kuffaker of Helena as presiding judge. Park County fair set for the second week of September after shifting the Livingston dates to early September.
Sacramento reports the June special session adjourned after noon with 5 bills passed by both houses. Fifty await the governor's approval, and a San Francisco state building measure for $500,000 signed this morning has become law. Most laws aid San Francisco, others share in relief. Orton Bros advertises at 219 North Main Street, Butte.
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