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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY as publishers and proprietors. It notes daily printing and post office entry as second-class mail matter.
Daily and Sunday rates listed, including six month and one year options, with payment terms noted as advance. Main Office located in Standard Block, Anaconda. Business and Editorial office numbers indicated for contact.
Branch offices listed for Butte Missoula New York and other cities with telephone contacts. Newsstands in major cities include Brentano's Union Square Chicago Auditorium Annex Minneapolis Kavanaugh's Palace Hotel and more. All correspondence directed to The Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana.
The peace conference floats a Washington venue with Paris and Chefoo discussed. Rumors center on Count Cassini versus Baron Rosen and Russia's stance, amid Roosevelt's Hague nod and Japan's position, sparking questions about Russian peace motives and ambassadorial roles.
Current opinion favors a republic over a new monarchy in Norway. The crown was offered to a Swedish royal, but King Oscar rejected it. Parliament in Christiania seeks a suitable sovereign or royal family, noting Norway has no present royal claimant or royal Mary.
The text argues that no impostor can claim rightful royal status in Norway as the dynasty vanished centuries ago. It notes Norway's history of unions with Denmark or Sweden and suggests Norwegians are fit for republican self government, though a Norwegian republic would displease several major European powers.
At a New York banquet honoring former Ambassador Joseph Choate Bishop Potter spoke on the lack of permanent homes for U S ambassadors in European capitals. Choate praised a plan to raise funds for a London residence but argued that Congress should appropriate money for such homes rather than private subscriptions.
If you boast for Montana this June keep an eye on Billings for Saturday June 24. The Montana Commercial association holds a state convention to discuss building up the state's business interests. A strong representative turnout is urged.
Washington sources now say the proposed November extra session is off as reports from Philadelphia echo a prominent Republican paper. The move aimed to address railroad rate regulation and Interstate Commerce Commission powers, but President Roosevelt’s push may be diverted by routine December sessions and GOP strategy.
The piece argues Congress and the Senate fail to act wisely on the railroad rate bill and tariff revision. It contends the president backs tariff reform but party bosses oppose it and Roosevelt may avoid a proposed extra session. Windsor hosts a peace plenipotentiaries meeting with dramatic Windsor guests.
The current month sees unusual activity from birds and weddings as white-winged doves and June brides figure prominently in social life. Their concurrent presence marks a lively season of romance and natural behavior.
In seventh place, Washington should hasten to strengthen both its fielding and batting to entertain the plenipotentiaries and improve its standing.
Dramatic casualty figures describe a sweeping plague in India with reports of about 50 000 deaths weekly. The line emphasizes the devastating toll on the population and conveys urgent public health concern.
A collage of notes from distant events and personalities speaks of political strife in Chicago and Kentucky, a Portland murder sentence for John T. Coleman, and playful asides on European royals. References to peace talks, Manchuria weather, Yale China plans, and Prince Gustavus Adolphus’ honeymoon route color a restless regional wire service snapshot.
Bozeman hosts the undertakers convention with a morning session led by president Jacob Opp and secretary treasurer Thomas Sullivan reporting a 49 member society. A special meeting elected officers and set a next year’s meeting place. An afternoon excursion will visit Bozeman’s agricultural college and the U S fish hatchery.
A 20 man surveying party led by O M Lel and left Seattle to mark the division line between the United States and Canadian possessions near Chilcoot pass and Kotzina river. Three northern teams will share the work, coordinating with Canadian government surveyors to mark the boundary as decided by the London tribunal of 1803.
Washington reports that Japan and Russia will present plenipotentiaries for peace talks. Japan may name two, with a possible third, while the terms are anticipated to be reasonable and acceptable to Russia. Officials note Japan’s aim to avoid naval expansion beyond wartime needs and focus on internal development.
Vienna observers believe peace negotiations between Russia and Japan will succeed, driven by Japan's willingness to compromise. Supposed terms include Korea under Japanese protectorate, Manchuria returned to China, international rail control, limited Port Arthur dispute, no demolition of Vladivostok fortifications, no Sakhalin demand, and possible war cost indemnity. The Japanese minister said Russia could have peace if it truly desired.
In Tokio on June 16, A. E. Bouguoin a French citizen was remanded for trial on charges of furnishing military information to the Russian government. His English stepson M. Strang was discharged for lack of evidence. They were arrested May 10. Bouguoin had been a prominent social figure and represented a French commercial company. He served as a military attache.
London June 15 the German steamer Tetarus was sunk by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Don on May 30. The vessel was en route from Otaru Japan to Tien Tsin with railroad ties. The Tetarus belonged to the Elensburg Steam Shipping Co. Crew were landed at Batavia Java yesterday.
Berlin reports the sinking of the German steamer Tetarus in the China sea by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Don. The item notes no contraband was aboard and no immediate Russian explanation is expected, with a diplomatic protest possible from Berlin.
Paris reaction notes satisfaction with Washington as the meeting place for peace plenipotentiaries. Diplomats call it a diplomatic victory for Japan, contrasting Russian European influence. Baron Rosen, soon Russian ambassador in Washington, heard the bulletin but declined comment.
In Paris the secretary of the Japanese legation expresses confidence that Russia and Japan will meet plenipotentiaries to seek peace. He notes Russia knows the main outlines and warns against spurning Roosevelt's mediation, calling such a move an affront.
London dispatch reports the Russian cruiser Rion left June 14 for Odessa causing great uneasiness over the safety of British shipping. The Daily Mail notebook cites Singapore for the update and notes ongoing naval tension in the region.
Paul Reichert brings the body of Harry Fraser to Bozeman after Fraser, later identified as Owen Fraser, was found dead in his bunk at Cooper tie camp. Authorities ruled natural causes pending autopsy, with no immediate inquest. Fraser, formerly of Belgrade and Salesville, had vanished about ten years ago amid unspecified trouble and has a brother Sidney Fraser awaiting identification.
James Mansergh past president of the Institution of Civil Engineers and council member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers died in London. He was linked to engineering projects in the United States and Canada.
In Columbus Ohio on June 15 the United Professional Teachers of Dancing formed amid disputes between two national groups. G R Puckett of San Francisco was elected president as the new association began operations.
Philadelphia reports J Edward Addicks adjudged in contempt of court for not appearing before master Henry B Robb in the Bay State gaslight litigation linked construction case. The decision is part of broader ramifications in the gaslight dispute.
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