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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1902
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions. Rates shown include six months, three months, one year, and monthly options for various publication schedules.
An archived rate card lists edition sizes from 10 to 32 pages with prices from one to three cents and notes Europe rates at double. It directs inquiries to the Main Office in the Standard Block, Anaconda, with separate business and editorial telephone lines.
The Standard lists branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls where advertising rates will be furnished on application.
Washington Bureau lists newsstands where The Standard can be bought in Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland with corresponding street addresses and hotel names. General correspondence should be sent to The Standard Publishing Company in Anaconda Montana.
The Montana Democratic press rejects Cleveland and Hill as unfit for national leadership. It states Montana Democrats supported Bryan in 1896 and 1900, denounces Cleveland Hill maneuvers, and predicts real leadership will replace them before the next campaign begins.
The piece mocks brained prophecies spread by astrologists and fools about King Edward. It cites white coronation robes as bad omens and notes wild tales of a planned procession including the Duke of Aosta and others from Austria and Russia.
Government assay office in Helena reports Montana produced gold 232,331,454 fine ounces silver 14,180,545.19 silver value 18,334,442.26 copper 228,031,503 pounds lead 11,504,892 pounds total value 60,387,619.01 dollars.
The London prophecies about King Edward's crown fade as doctors warn his frail health and a predicted fate for his coronation proves unfounded. New York crime parallels spark debate on liberty and tragedy as a young woman with two married men drowns with one lover charged with murder.
Montana cities prepare for a broad Independence Day celebration led by Helena with the dedication of the state house. Parades speeches and decorations are planned as communities rally, promising a statewide, unifying observance despite political tensions and royal news.
The article argues Montana’s adoption of quadrometallism is justified, claiming Utah’s resources, though magnificent, cannot compare to Oregon’s strawberries in quality. The tone favors Montana’s metal standard while contrasting regional abundance and agricultural produce.
Large daily shipments of pure silver bars pass through Laredo Texas bound for the Mexican government mint in Mexico City. A total of 616 bars arrived since last Saturday averaging 75 pounds each, totaling about 46200 pounds, with no entrance duty. The American Smelting & Refining Co has rights to import 5,000,000 ounces of Mexican silver bullion coined free in government mints, under favorable exchange rates.
Brig. Gen. Jacob H. Smith, once in command on Samar, left Manila today for San Francisco aboard the US transport Thomas. A large crowd bid him goodbye as newspapers praise him, while Filipino papers remark that harsh methods may shorten a war. The 24th Infantry also sailed on the Thomas.
Results from the 18th annual trap shoot in Portland show Multnomah club cup won by Frank Howe with 47 of 59 targets. Lefever shotgun went to Ellis of Seattle and Ray cycle won by F. W. Waite of Pendleton.
George Meyer a horse trainer living in a tent near Zang's Brewery with Cornelius Daley a peddler was found dead today with his head beaten. Daley is missing and police theorize the peddler killed Meyer. Meyer was last seen alive Thursday.
John D Blood a prominent Amsterdam manufacturer died age 71 years. He for years ran the largest broom factory in the United States, which he sold in 1895 to the American Broom company. Since then he produced knit goods and broome.
Salt Lake City June 29 Alexander A Robertson council member and Wells Fargo paying teller who vanished yesterday morning turned himself in to police late tonight and is held in the county jail.
Work has started on the Bozeman courthouse with painters decorators and carpenters tearing down canvas and preparing interiors for renovation amid early cleanup efforts.
Paris June 29. The jockey club’s investigation into American riders on the French turf, accused of trying to block English jockeys from winning races, has resulted in the exoneration of the Americans.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Queen Alexandra has invited a Danish hussars deputation to return to London at the end of September for the king's coronation. The invitation signals continued royal ties and ceremonial participation in the upcoming event.
In San Francisco on June 29 Mrs Ignasa Gerardi an elderly fisher family woman burned herself to death after pouring kerosene on her clothes. Her daughter Mrs Maria Gillotti tried to save her and was badly burned. the family of nine children faced sorrow as the Portland steamer crisis weighed on them.
Special dispatch notes twenty five machinists and ten boiler makers out on strike in Havre as of June 29. machinists helpers stayed at work per promise not to handle machinists tasks pending settlement. A Spokane delegation sought compromise but failed. One worker tried to return but was sent away after a few hours.
A strike guidance issued from Wilkes Barre strike headquarters warns all union miners to stay clear of Fernie British Columbia where a strike is reported. Agents from British Columbia have been in the anthracite region several days trying to hire men to go to Fernie.
In Boulder on June 29 the Helena Juniors lost 17 to 6 to Boulder. Mason and Carleton pitched for Helena while Skelton went for Boulder. Errors and muddy grounds largely contributed to the lopsided score.
A New York Sun piece discusses embezzling cashiers who “open wine” by buying champagne. The term labels petty theft as a habit among poor or marginal earners and extends to barrooms, offices, and even politicians. The piece portrays the “wine opener” as a doomed, disease-like behavior tied to financial strain.
The article praises America’s education lead from colonial times to the modern era, stressing widespread access and practical study. It cites George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, notes the London school of economics adopting American ideas, and urges self-education through home study and reading to gain practical knowledge for business and life.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania June 29 The eighth week of the anthracite strike shows no change in the stalemate. National Board member John Fallon in Mitchells absence says the miners remain determined absent arbitration and foresee ongoing stoppage. Operators expect possible breakage in strikers ranks and report families in want. Three washeries may start in Wyoming region. current washery output exceeds any period since the strike began. Wilkesbarre lace mill employing 1100 mostly female workers resumes after temporary halt. union committee yields temporary return to work with a view to a permanent settlement.
L icemen guarding the Nottingham mine of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company at Plymouth were cleaning firearms when a gun discharged, hitting Officer Benjamin A. Kerr in the leg. He was rushed to Wilkes-Barre Hospital in critical condition.
Kiel June 29 King Edward telegrammed Emperor William expressing regret over the torpedo boat No 2 accident near the Elbe on June 24 and noting the commander’s last order to save Englishmen first. The emperor replied that the fleet is touched and thanks him, wishing health restoration.
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