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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
2
An itemized notice lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, with annual prepaid rates and a price for the Sunday Standard. It includes publishing offices and telephone contacts for the Independent, Butte branch, and foreign and Chicago offices. The text is a fragmented directory-like advertisement from a newspaper.
A listing of multiple city news agencies and addresses shows Standard Publishing Company in Anaconda Montana as the mail address for general business letters and correspondence. The item catalogs various agents including New York and Detroit outlets with locations at Park Row Broadway Woodward Michigan Fifth Avenue and other streets.
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt caused his own political downfall by pursuing a third term. It insists the country sought a calm presidential campaign with Taft La Follette and Curmains as nominees, and condemns Roosevelt's ambition as disgraceful and self-inflicted.
The Ballimore Sun predicts New York mayor James Gaynor as a leading factor in the convention with an expected push from New York's ninety delegates and a potential coalition of unpledged or misaligned delegates. Clark leads polling with about 407 votes, Wilson 262, Harmon 93, Underwood and Marshall in scattered roles.
The Baltimore paper argues Hearst backed platform control and praises Cynar as a potential, independent figure. it notes Gaynor’s appeal across party factions though some call him Murphy’s man. Delegates debate whether Gaynor could unite the party if nominated and dismiss any Tammany pressure signals.
The article notes a four man field for the Democratic nomination led by Clark with Woodrow Wilson Harman and Oscar W.Une derwood, Montana’s Clark preference, and the risk of clashes with opposition from Bryan to Parker as temporary chairman. It recalls past running mates and party unity aims as Baltimore approaches.
Fragmented OCR notes recount early American presidents Madison Adams Jackson and Monroe with mentions of Jefferson, Calhoun, and Adams Jr. amid party shifts and election details. The garbled text notes key figures and events across 18th and early 19th centuries, referencing the House of Representatives and evolving political alignments.
The piece critiques Roosevelt era propaganda and party theatrics, accusing the Roosevelt program of backing from big interests like the steel trust and detailing the rising commercialization of politics. It contends leaders exploit public sentiment for price and power, lamenting decay in dignity and grace of the presidency amid partisan spectacle.
Fragmented text attacks political figures and parties, questions about incumbents Roosevelt and Watt, and laments on democracy and virtue. Mentions chief magistracy, national peace, and domestic issues amid a clouded argument.
Montana Federation of Labor President M M Donoghue sparked animated debate over the Lexic book at the Silver Low Trades and Labor assembly. He had returned from Great Falls where he urged wage increases for teamsters, who held firm for 3.50 per day. arbitration ended a strike as 190 workers resumed work. The session also discussed school book selections and changed meeting hours from 7 40 to 6 90 o'clock.
A telegram says L W Smith, about 50, longtime Butte resident and owner of a horseshoe ing and blacksmith shop at 162 West Mercury, died yesterday in Idaho Falls after moving there a year ago. Details are scarce but suspected natural causes.
From the Jondon Chronicle the article notes famous left handed figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Nelson. It recounts J R Green’s tale of Mel son’s freedom ceremony in Yurenuth where a star blocked the transfer yet the freemen’s oath proceeded. The town clerk remarks on the hero’s left hand upon the desk.
Reported factions argued over who should preside as temporary chair at the Democratic convention. Bryan, Parker, and Clark forces clash as Murphy and others pushing for or against certain candidates weigh possible outcomes. Delegation loyalties and future voting on collateral issues remained unsettled amid claims of strategy and unity goals.
The Democratic readers in Chicago express satisfaction with the convention outcome. They say a strong progressive candidate could draw Republican votes but fear is directed at Republican damage. Some support Harmon for 1920 nomination, while Wilson supporters urge harmony.
Baltimore streets overflow with crowds as carnival spirit fills downtown. Navy ships anchor offshore while city officials deploy police and detectives for convention security. Ban on liquor and crowd control measures loom as planners brace for vast attendance and potential disturbances.
Fragmentary report describes events in Baltimore with unclear details. Names and actions are garbled, with references to Bryan, Bullmere, and a possible division and China. Unable to determine clear outcome or context from the visible text.
Mr Bryan announced opposition to replacing the temporary chairman with anyone but a Pepurensiya nominee. He said he has no objection to Judge Darker. After arriving, he shook hands with several hundred people before reaching his hotel. He noted no plans to address any crowd during his stay.
A vast drainage and irrigation program in the Egyptian delta aims to reclaim 1.4 million acres of land for cotton cultivation. The plan, split into West Behera and Gharbia systems, includes draining Lake Marion, transforming 35,000 acres into fertile fields. Estimated cost around 14,000,000 with completion by 1918, boosting land value by about 200,000,000. Government-owned land makes up 40 percent.
Jemées Hamilton Lewin of Chicago waits in Baltimore for the Democratic National Convention. The veteran Democrat predicts a strong year for the party with fellow Windy City leaders poised to influence the proceedings and outcomes.
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