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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1913
Page
8
The Anaconda Standard announces subscription terms and rates including Key and Sunday at $1.00 per month, Sunday yearly at $10.00 in advance, and annual rates for Day Standard at $2.50. Office locations and phone numbers listed. regional agents and branches named.
The Montana legislature debates a boxing bill that began with ten rounds, expanded to twelve, and now faces a senate amendment doubling to twenty rounds. The bill may return to the house for concurrence before final action by the governor. Proponents insist it is mere supervised exercise, while critics warn against prize fighting.
In Washington, Let Elin Root of New York argued against granting women the vote, saying suffrage is a government tool not a natural right. He warned it may harm both women and men and that the nation must choose whether universal suffrage would improve governance. The piece notes many women have not yet expressed a definitive view.
The article argues William J. Bryan would likely be secretary of state under Wilson and credits Bryan's influence at Baltimore to Wilson's rise. It notes East Coast prejudice against Bryan, rooted in the 1896 campaign, and contends Bryan is the foremost Democrat and highly capable for the secretary post.
Monday report hails a fusion committee chosen slate for Butte city offices. Barker for mayor OConnor for treasurer and Kelly for police magistrate praised for experience and sensible governance. Aldermen nominees deemed carefully selected and broadly acceptable to citizens.
The New York state highway department plans 3000 miles of uniform state roads this year funded by last fall's 10 million dollar bonds. Upon completion, highways will line both sides of the Hudson from New York to Albany and onward to Rouse’s Point and Binghamton to Niagara Falls, with systematic patrolling to enable prompt repairs as in France and Germany.
The Montana house moves toward enacting a bill to raise Butte mayor's pay from 2000 to 4000 dollars annually. The measure passed the third reading and now awaits Senate action in four days. In a separate note, Woodrow Wilson declines social invitations until taking office, vows to focus on national duties for six months.
The text argues that William Jennings Bryan is the proper choice for Secretary of State under Wilson, noting prejudice against him and the belief his appointment would bolster the administration. It discusses the potential impact on 1916 nominating prospects and the administration’s prospects for success.
A jumble of municipal planning notes describes the mayor council pursuit of funds to restore or demolish a historic Philadelphia home. The article references efforts by local figures to preserve the structure while planning a modern building, and notes failed fundraising for the project amid civic debate.
A collage of brief, unnamed clippings from diverse newspapers cites political figures like Wilson and Huerta, commentary on Canada and Mexico, divorce and marriage humor, and a note on a Maryland or Philadelphia portrayal of a first woman to hold a pork ton post in a city. The items read like stray lines across editorials and headlines.
A jumbled fusion of comic vignettes and schoolroom missteps unfolds from a Detroit drug shop soda fountain mishap to a Philadelphia Telegraph joke about a cat and a governor’s audience. The fragments present quirky scenes of mistaken identities and absurd propriety across urban settings.
A fragmented letter warns a new official of the burdens of public service. It cautions against excess spending and bureaucratic red tape, urges prudent reforms, and stresses focus on real improvements over mere bookkeeping. The author reflects on duties, time limits, and the need to balance economy with effective governance.
A collage of light quotes and quick quips from papers including Life Transcript Washington Star and Baltimore American. The humor ranges from romance to finances and everyday caution with snippets about love schemes and prudent saving.
John Nicholson Anbat, a New York lawyer, is accused by Dr. John W. Russell, superintendent at Matteawan State Hospital for the Insane, of attempting to bribe for the release of Harry K. Thaw, the man who killed Stanford White.
The partial letter discusses presidential challenges and international issues, noting a focus on the Mexican situation. The remainder of the letter is lost, leaving the writer’s name and further points unrecoverable, described as vexatious by the editor.
A fashion note from Maison Tenny describes a satin evening gown with shoulder drapery of bold lace and bands of skunk fur. The dress features long strands of gold and jet beads, highlighting opulent detailing for a formal event.
Washington dispatch notes Taft preparing to quit the White House amid popular regard and small regrets for missteps. The piece praises his courage and party loyalty, predicts Wilson's success for the nation's good, and envisions a ceremonial, cowboy-era inauguration led by strength rather than quiet scholarship.
At a national conference held in Peking the government was urged to provide China with a phonetic alphabet to replace the current writing system. The appeal emphasized simplifying literacy and standardizing pronunciation for educational advancement.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly cure for headache biliousness indigestion sour stomach and foul gases. It claims the product cleanses and regulates the stomach removes sour fermenting food and excess bile from the liver and promotes bowel action by morning. A 10 cent box supposedly provides months of relief and tastes good without griping.
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