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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard announces reception details and subscription rates with a broad list of office addresses and newsstand locations across major cities. It lists Main Office in Anaconda and Branchncia offices with contact numbers, and notes foreign representatives in New York Chicago and Washington. It also provides subscriptions prices and sale points for the standard edition.
The March session in Butte focuses on preliminary matters of a gambling case. The Civic league pushed a formal complaint, while the county attorney and defense counsel debated involvement and the course of prosecution. The court will decide essential features as the case moves forward.
A dramatic dispatch describes a mutiny aboard the Massachusetts with armed force needed to quell it. The account questions provocation and cites the American navy spirit, noting crew stood with officers amid perceived unwarranted actions. The tale implies severe measures were deemed necessary to maintain discipline on an American vessel.
Senates at a crucial juncture as the statehood measure nears a vote after days of wrangling and delay. Beveridge suggests a direct vote today as forecasts from Washington indicate likely defeat for the pending measure despite administration approval.
The Armstrong committee schedules public hearings to debate the administration’s railroad bill after passage of tariff plans. Hearings will explore restriction of expenses limits on business, and proposed prohibition of stock and collateral trust bond ownership as part of an ongoing investigation into instrument management.
Henry Billings Brown, associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, retires by resignation at seventy. Born March 2, 1806 in Lee Massachusetts, he studied at Yale and practiced law in Michigan before being appointed by President Harrison in 1889. His tenure includes major admiralty reports and a cautious, conservative record.
The new French president confronts a troubled period following the sudden overthrow of the Rouvier ministry. The Algeciras conference looms as a potential turning point, with France’s cabinet allies uncertain and the chamber of deputies under pressure for hasty action.
Senator Carter and Representative Dixon protest a plan to relocate about five hundred Sioux families from North Dakota onto one hundred thousand acres in Montana. Indian Bureau plan, backed by Interior suggestions, could impede Valley County development and the Dixon river reclamation effort. Local residents in Valley County oppose Turtle Mountain Indians as new neighbors as federal action faces criticism.
The text discusses land being partitioned into an Indian reservation on a tract that could become highly productive in Montana. It notes protests by Valley County residents and mentions Senator Cure and Mr. Dixon, with distrust of a single agency’s relief efforts in Japan. A religious editor has raised funds for Japan’s famine relief, led by Doctor Klopfeh, favoring direct government-backed aid over cash handouts.
A collage of anecdotes on notable figures from science, religion, and industry. Mentions William Weldman Bands, A. M., 670 former mathematician at Dickinson College, and the exclusive mathematician society in Portugal. Describes bishops, kings, and engineers with humorous or telling remarks. Also notes ex-Speaker Keifer, ex-Senator Frye, and Joe Milburn H. Smith as prominent contemporaries in politics and railroads.
Reports from multiple papers describe mounting debate over direct primary adoption and anti gambling laws. Citizens urged to study the issue themselves amid political maneuvering, with mentions of Butta, Sanders county, Missoula, and upcoming local celebrations and elections.
A petition circulated by residents asks trustees to fund the school district for a new room, two additional departments, and two more grades to accommodate a growing student population.
Paris reports indicate President Fallieres seeks a cabinet while M. Bourgeoisie declines premiership citing health. M. Sarrien and M. Doumer propose others. PoincarePossible lead eyed. six to eight days for a strong candidate amid calls for Rouvier's firm stance and potential Franco German agreement.
Washington March 9 senators debate the interstate commerce bill with earnest informal discussion. The main issue remains judicial review of the commission orders, while factions push for specific terms and various amendments including Spooner plan and Barley proposal addressing court involvement and injunction powers.
J D King aged about 45 years and long connected with the postal service for 45 years died today in Washington. He was chairman of the rural carriers examination board and served in civil service. The death ends a lengthy public service career in mail delivery and examinations.
The trial of Richard Tying for the murder of Mrs Beasie Hallister resumed today in Chicago. Witnesses testified about the defendant Ivins confessions and the movements of Mrs Hallister the day she disappeared. Coroner Dr Warren Hunter testified death came from strangulation and the heart and brain were normal. cross examination followed before the court adjourned.
United States Circuit Judge Morrow entered the defence to appear on March 25 to show cause why a temporary injunction should not issue against the Gils Hievaler company and others in a suit filed in San Francisco.
Washington March One of the era’s fiercest contests for place in the army closed as Secretary Taft announced Col J W Bubb of the Twelfth Infantry chosen by Brig Gen to fill a vacancy from General Carr's retirement. Bubb, a Pennsylvania native, began as a private in the Civil War and retired in 1907, with four lieutenant colonels to be promoted to brigadier general upon immediate retirement.
In a Commons session London March 8 War Secretary Halldane discussed army estimates totaling about 150 million dollars. He said Liberals do not seek to destroy the army but to increase efficiency at lower cost. He affirmed the blue water principle that Britain’s navy can defend against invasion and that stores are unnecessary and can be reduced to save funds.
Shreveport editor Mure Ty Btuckey of the People s manda was killed in Colfax Iowa by Colfax Chronicle editor A A Godwin after Btuckey published an article attacking Godwin s character. Authorities report the fatal shooting occurred this morning and stemmed from the published piece.
Representatives from across the United States gather in Albany to participate in the hearing before the special legislative Insurance investigating committee. The discussion centers on measures to perfect the state insurance law, address evils in company management uncovered by the Deceus Inquiry, and protect policyholders.
Vienna March. The Neu Frei Presse says Germany sent an official note to Vienna to keep Austria informed of instructions given to its representatives at Sigcrs as a result of discussions there. Austria has sent corresponding instructions to its delegates at the conference.
Princess, formerly Princess Carberini, died this evening when an automobile overturned. She was with her husband, King Victor, who serves as master of horse, at the time of the fatal crash.
A severe avalanche on Lofoten Island yesterday buried several men from Mahers and Tesenera, causing injuries. Rescue teams report numerous casualties and ongoing efforts to locate additional victims as authorities coordinate responses.
Gallatin county finances reveal rising property valuations nearly doubling over nine years and steady tax receipts. In 1906 total disbursements nearly doubled since 1896, while school funding rose from 40,395 to 100,111 for county schools and high school. County indebtedness totals 262,000 with school districts at 1,034,30. Cash on hand February 28, 1906 stood at 111,708.96.
Jury acquits ex State Attorney George Green of New York on a piracy charge tied to a sale of recording clocks to the post office department. The case centered on defrauding the government and involved a jury verdict announced in the afternoon.
In Albany the Mutual Life Insurance Company reports a year with new insurance totaling 56,663,645 dollars and a decrease noted in the annual fee part at 229,102.40 dollars per 100 dollars of insurance.
Secretary Hirchcock submits a joint resolution delaying the Wind River reservation opening from June 13 to August 1. A letter explains the postponement due to climatic conditions and unfinished railways near the area.
Governor Johnson agrees to act with the Stuyvesant Fish commission in Minneapolis in March. The move involves the FIA and outlines cooperation with the agency on unspecified matters. Further details remain unclear from the fragmented text.
Eugene Hildebrand regains Jockey license after stewards lifts ban for untalied riding last year. Racing officials announced reinstatement following review of conduct and compliance with rules. Hildebrand returns to race riding duties at upcoming meets.
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