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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions with prices in advance. Rates shown include one year 10.90, six months 5.00, three months 2.00, one month 1.00, plus Sunday one year.
Postage rates listed for newspaper editions vary by size. Two cents for 32 page editions, three cents for 48 page editions. Europe rates double the above. other foreign destinations require inquiry. One cent base noted.
The Standard lists main and business office numbers and editorial room locations. It notes branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls where advertising rates are available on request.
Washington Bureau lists office addresses and newsstand locations for The Standard in major US cities. It details contact points, distribution outlets in New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Seattle Portland Kansas City and mailing address in Anaconda Montana.
The essay notes Roosevelt's Charlottesville visit and the University of Virginia's history and future under a president rather than a dean. It discusses Grover Cleveland being floated for the post, his claimed unfit status, and the campus charm with Monticello nearby.
Debates over Chief Devery's mayoral bid split New York papers and politicians. Some see humor in a candidacy while others consider Devery a genuine political force likely to draw votes in the city.
The article argues Devery ran a corrupt police force and has a strong following in New York politics. It contends Tammany Hall may invite him into the fold if he proves dangerous, implying his influence is real and not to be dismissed.
Belgrade notes say Servia envisions a king who must bow to military rule or face the same fate as his predecessor. The comparison to Louis Napoleon echoes fears that King Peter’s strength will decide whether the army holds ultimate sway or the throne asserts independence.
The town of Heppner endures a devastating flood with over a hundred funerals yesterday and more than 150 bodies recovered. Officials warn the death toll may reach around two hundred as survivors recount a merciless wall of water and crude last rites amid widespread destruction.
The trial of Col. Robert A. Ammon in Brooklyn centers on William M. Miller of a 520 per cent scheme that swindled many poor and middle‑income people out of their money. Miller admits a single “sure thing” at his operation as Ammon’s defense shows possible guilty knowledge and aiding Miller’s escape to Canada. Miller remains in state prison while prosecutors press for Ammon’s culpability.
The passage riffs on political figures and events with satirical tone. It mentions Miller and the Franklin syndicate fraud, Pennsylvania politics and the anthracite strike, cyclones and various global crises, Beveridge as vice president, Johnstown flood records, Alec versus Pete, the Obrenovitch dynasty, Butte baseball, Montana in June, and remarks on Bryan and Cleveland with cherries in season.
An alarming performance evokes the tragedy of Harry Tracy without naming him. The piece draws a parallel to the famed outlaw while noting Oregon bears the sympathy, as Kansas and Missouri already felt the shock.
The narrator portrays Queen Draga as decisive and dangerous, upsetting a fragile balance and driving events toward disaster with swift, unflinching certainty. The comparison to Marie Antoinette underscores dramatic aloofness and impact.
In passing, it may be said that King Peter at the Servian capital will never excite anything like the passing interest taken in Saint Peter at the gate.
The text hints at political maneuvering around Beveridge and Hanna, notes about June's appearance, acknowledges Kentucky feud dynamics with Alexander, and mentions Montana crime and hold ups. Read as a compact collage of political and criminal references with no single coherent event.
The Hon Abdul Hamid of Constantinople reportedly increased his night shift bodyguards and now sleeps under a bullet proof bed quilt.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Bozeman reports Prof. F. B. Linfield and Director A. Fortier of the U S experiment station returning from Great Falls to study dry land farming. They note alfalfa already yields well in some areas and plan trials of forage crops and grain varieties suited to arid regions. Experiments will begin this season on Cascade county land to test paying crops in Montana.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Livingston reports the park season in full swing with three chartered Pullman trains sidetracked. All trains originate in Pennsylvania and bring about 650 tourists touring the park.
Treasury statement from Washington on June 16 reports available cash balance of 226,601,883 dollars and gold holdings of 104,295,002 dollars.
Mrs J R Wharton hosted a garden party for the Woman's club current topic department. The outing included a Butte Tacoma baseball game and supper at the Gardens pavilion with ornate floral decor. Also reports on recent weddings and social events of local residents.
W T Jones a Meaderville blacksmith at 154 Cherry street was struck with a controller handle by motor man William W Tracy on street car No 28. Jones was charged with assault and battery and abusive language. Tracy says Jones struck first after a dispute over a cigar. The case goes before Judge Boyle.
Manager Orini of the Mary Mannering company arrived in Butte to arrange for Miss Mannering and her company at the Broadway theater on June 4 in The Stubbornness of Geraldine. Mannering will close her season in Butte and then sail from New York to Europe on July 2. E. H. Sothern is booked for Broadway before the next season opens in July.
In Bozeman on June 16 two men named Arthur W. Wapell as the man found dead in Bertlesen's saloon yesterday. Coroner Trent has not heard from Baraboo Wisconsin yet but will telegraph for the correct name and ask if anyone there is interested.
Big Timber on June 16 reports the district court proceedings for the case against Gugier charged with stealing a calf last October.
Mrs. Mary Close Pew wife of G W Pew died at 12 15 this morning at her home 1008 Ninth avenue Helena. She was years old and was lingering in illness.
Well known in Helena where she had many friends who held her in high esteem. Besides her husband, seven sons, three daughters, one brother and one sister survive her.
Miles City June 16 Sheriff Frank Webb of Natrona County Wyoming and Sheriff Mather of Cook County arrived and were taken to the county jail by Sheriff Bavage for a loan at the men arrested on Saturday evening on a horse stealing charge. Two were released Ed Marsh and Louis Smith. The other two Joe Messersmith and Pete Knutson were held and are wanted. There are three other men in the gang suspected of stealing six horses in Natrona and several more in the area.
Dr. B. L. Pampel travels to Billings for the marriage to Miss Fagaily tomorrow. After the ceremony the couple will take a two weeks trip to Seattle Victoria and other coast points.
Helena June 16 Henry Schrader of Howie appointed by the governor as a member of the stock commissioners board representing Sweet Grass county to succeed J N Kelly.
Chicago June 16 The hotel and restaurant strike begun last week looks set to end by arbitration with strikers returning to work Thursday morning. Outside labor pressure pushed the joint board to a proposition aligning with the union’s readjustment demand. Hotel keepers consider the plan and restaurant keepers say they will follow.
A Montana Home Statesman dispatch reports the 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs A I Mouser of Boise Idaho was accidentally shot near Soldier. Authorities fear the injuries will be fatal.
Rome reports Dr. Lapponi visited the pope today and adjusted treatment. The physician says the pope is better after the consultation and care provided.
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