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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
18
The Anaconda Standard publishes a daily rate card listing subscription prices and distribution points. It includes domestic rates for daily and Sunday editions, contact details for offices, and a wide network of newsstands across major cities, with mailing addresses and partner locations.
Governor Toole’s remarks on bond obligations draw state attention as debates focus on nonresident holders and a potential Supreme Court action to affirm or challenge the Montana bond issue. The Standard notes the public interest and calls the course a major test for state finances.
The article notes Senator Foraker opposed the Esch-Townsend measure and later the Hepburn bill, arguing that key provisions clash with the federal constitution. It highlights Republican senators leaning toward amendments, while suggesting the Senate may not be swayed by his legal case. The piece frames the issue as a matter for lawmakers to decide.
Seventy years since Texas declared independence and today observes observances in cities and towns. Sam Houston’s birthday adds significance as Texans honor the memory of the famed defender of liberty and the struggle against Mexican rule. The narrative recalls the brave volunteers who fought for freedom and home.
Fragmentary notes reflect nostalgic praise for Texas heroism tied to the Alamo and broader independence, alongside discussion of policing gambling reforms in Butte. The text cites Civil League efforts, county attorney actions, and a high level inquiry into public corruption, linking national figures and legal exposure to local governance.
A year of reforming zeal by magazine writers prompts a heated exchange in Washington. Lincoln Steffens, after exposing state and city corruption, travels to the capital to critique national lawmakers. Speaker Joseph Cannon replies with a sharp, biting taunt about Steffens studying law and the Constitution.
Two Afghan men, Kushal Khan and Sadir Shir, fought in a Butte saloon near the Anacomia Pacific railway station. Khan allegedly struck Shir with a hot tamale can, causing serious injuries. both men were under scrutiny as witnesses and authorities probed conflicting accounts and possible plotting to harm rivals. Officer Weir intervened and separated them.
A man identified as Ake Stones of 70 North Wyoming Street was struck by a corner and battered during a fall at the LSD foot level of the Bt Lawrence mine. He was bruised and nearly unconscious before a companion dragged him away and he is now hospitalized at St James Hospital with a wounded shoulder, head injury, and concussion. The accident occurred late at night and involves a man around fifty years old.
Charles Wigren and Edgar Laurin fought in Charlie Miller s Stockholm saloon at midnight overflowing with drunkenness. They smashed window panes and were taken to jail charged with disturbance and destruction of property. Both men bore facial and head wounds as they staggered to the station.
In Chicago on March 1 Judge Water of the county circuit court appointed the Title and Trust Company receiver for the assets of the detunct Weare Commission company at creditors' request.
The farewell sermon to be delivered tonight in Butte reflects a hopeful view of the city’s future. The speaker credits local churches and papers for support, urges moral reform, and praises schools and ministries while urging citizens to uphold civic righteousness amid demographic changes.
Barnes, known health official at the Butte, was arrested on a charge of devs aggault on Witten Parton. He was found unconscious in his room by the landlady with wounds and blood noted on his hands and clothing. A doctor suggested injuries could have been inflicted by a tool. Barnes denied the charge. The arrest followed this morning.
The New York Sun reports United States Judge Lacombe issued a writ authorizing Abraham White, president of the American Deforest Wireless Telegraphy Company, to testify before Commissioner Shields in a proceeding to appraise damages for infringement of the Marconi patent. The writ becomes operative unless White appears within hours.
Lawson accuses major insurance firms of large scale theft while smaller crimes are exposed. He urges voters in the upcoming annual election to uncover looted dollars, demand restitution and a clean, honest organization. If not acted, insolvency of the big three could occur within five years.
Testimony in a case centers on a ranch owner Elliott who says his property was mortgaged before the 1902 smoke and remains so. Attorneys question the mortgage amount and the prior sale offers while noting land valuations and damages claimed. Bletenberg of Dempsey Creek testifies about valley conditions linked to the smoke.
A farmer testifies about damages from a case where companies paid more than 325000, his share totaling 1052. He describes poisonous grasses wild red top and wire grass he cut, noting cattle would not eat them and could be killed if they did. Attorneys clash over grass analyses. master marks grasses as exhibits.
The late Associate Justice Gray of the supreme court despised typewriters. He preferred longhand for motions and papers, writing his letters and opinions himself and forbidding any typewritten submissions. His stenographer was unused as he avoided the machine, claiming it increased others’ workload.
Discussion argues that a special session is unnecessary as bondholders expect payment through upcoming legislature and potential appeals to the U S Supreme Court. The exchange notes possible federal court actions by nonresident bondholders challenging other bond validity.
Deputy Sheriff Lavelle arrested H. Riley in Billings on March 1, pending requisition. Riley is wanted in Sheridan for grand larceny in Wyoming. He was at a young woman’s home when officers arrived and attempted to mislead them. he fled toward a saloon before being taken. He will be sent back to Wyoming.
Billings March 1 D Boyle assistant general superintendent J H Valentine superintendent of buildings and other officials of the Northern Pacific and Burlington were here today connected with the erection of a new passenger station promised for Billings this year. Aside from Butte this city furnishes the Northern Pacific and Burlington companies the largest passenger revenues monthly between St Paul and Spokane.
March 1 report from the Standard Billings shows the school board awarding the contract for the erection of the north side high school in Foster's addition to FE J Jagon & Co at its bid. Two other bids were in, covering plumbing and heating.
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