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The Anaconda Standard announces daily publication from its presses with postal entry as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard announces daily publication from its presses with postal entry as second class mail matter.
Rates listed for various daily and Sunday editions with durations from one year to one month. Foreign copies to Europe require double the local rates and readers are advised to affix sufficient postage.
The Standard lists branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls where advertising rates will be furnished on application.
Washington Bureau No 4 Post Building lists eastern offices at 14 Nassau Street and Washington Street with W J Morton in charge.
The Standard identifies newsstands in Chicago at Postoffice and Auditorium Annex San Francisco at Palance Hotel Denver at 806 Seventeenth Street Salt Lake at 1 W Second South Street and Salt Lake News Co. General business letters and correspondence should be addressed to Anaconda Montana.
The piece lauds General Miles for push to improve soldiers fire accuracy over parade drills and orders. It notes a forthcoming general order requiring two months of rifle training for recruits with skilled instructors and revival of sharpshooter competition. It also recalls the blind millionaire Charles B. Rouss dying in New York after failed cures.
The article notes President Roosevelt’s Southern lineage and the sentiment he feels as half a Southerner. It says his Charleston visit will fit national interests, with strong hopes for Southern industrial expansion over the next decade and a narrative to be shared upon the president’s arrival.
The first cotton mill in South Carolina, the state’s only prewar operation, was guarded by troops for wartime continuity. The proprietor now ships 60 tons of cotton cloth to the Far East, with more orders to follow. Other mills in the region are producing for China Philippines and Japan, signaling a growing Southern export trade.
The piece condemns souvenir hunters who overcharge for items from Prince Henry’s stay in Washington. It argues the craze distorts American hospitality, mocks the nation, and calls for public rebuke of snobbery while praising genuine cordiality shown by officials and citizens. It warns that such behavior damages US standing abroad.
HWE men and Captain Oberlin M Carter face trial in Savannah for conspiring to defraud the United States government in harbor improvements. Defendants BD Greene and the Gaynors, aided by wealth and influence, allegedly caused nearly 2 million dollars in losses. Carter was dismissed from the army and sentenced to five years at hard labor, now serving at Leavenworth. Eminent lawyers defend Greene and the Gaynors in what is described as a notable case.
Indications point to a protracted trial of J C Hunter at Philipsburg for the murder of his son in law Hiram Otis Walbridge. A new panel of fifty jurors is to be drawn after an adjournment to Wednesday, with testimony unlikely before Thursday or Friday and a conclusion not expected until next week. The case hinges on a chain of circumstantial evidence including clothing linked to Walbridge and bones of uncertain identity. Walbridge’s wife, the prisoner’s daughter, is central to the state’s argument, expected to testify about threats and the men’s camp departure for a hunt.
The article notes Hunter's defense may rely on English precedents where circumstantial evidence led to wrongful convictions. It cites a potential Victor witness claiming a man named Walbridge resembled the murdered Walbridge, aiming to sow jurors' doubt. It compares the strength of this case to McArthur and Dotson, and reports broad doubt on proving the crime. Carrie Nation’s Kansas crusade mocked as a costly nuisance across towns.
The New York Sun notes a class of educated independent young women who avoid marriage becoming content with self development. They pursue their own paths seeking celibacy and a narrower life, contrasting with married women's broader lot and the pity of some.
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues against a ship subsidy bill, claiming it lacks justification even for protection. It cites U S shipbuilding as cheaper and better domestically, noting a growing industry without subsidies and warning the measure would favor wealthy shipping interests.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat magazine writer argues senses are grossly inadequate. He cites a microphone making a fly's tread resemble cavalry tramping, noting such devices would not enhance a summer morning nap.
Chicago Post notes official British army reports say the American mule is causing minor commotion among transports in the Transvaal with no kicks observed yet. The line emphasizes cautious military reporting and the unusual focus on animal performance rather than combat.
The Baltimore Herald notes that a compromise with South Carolina senators may allow time to address justice for Cuba, suggesting political bargaining could free capacity for this issue. The piece emphasizes the need for action despite congressional negotiations.
The Washington Post contends Simpson should not be labeled a crank, arguing he merely exploited a broader crank epidemic rather than embodying its worst excesses. The piece defends his stance and challenges oversimplified characterizations.
Hannis Taylor, minister to Spain under Cleveland, accepts LL D from University of Dublin. Judge Thomas G Jones to deliver Memorial Day address at Grant's Tomb. Gen Eugene Griffin holds the American flag made by sailors in Gilmore’s party after Luzon rescue. Capt William Driver, Salem skipper, linked to naming the flag Old Glory. The brig Charles Doggett carried that flag worldwide and now rests at Essex Institute Salem. Hugo Raussendorff marks his 70th birthday by gifting works to the Academy of Arts.
The essay argues Germany supplies the largest share of American roots, noting Germans as over one fifth of the population. It credits German influence on education with kindergarten roots and university methods, and highlights Sunday observance disputes while praising cultural ties fostered by Prince Henry's visit.
A jumble of trivia notes reports lavish mail volumes for monarchs and papal offices. It cites annual endowments for students, vast daily letter counts, a polar glacier rumor, and odd health anecdotes including Frank Bemis’s extreme cold endurance and a heavy wardrobe.
A London paper notes the long standing Shrove custom at Westminister School where scholars scramble for a tossed pancake. At noon the bar, silver pan, dean’s verger, and headmaster accompany the event, with Logan winning the prize guinea after a brief scramble.
A Chicago man who lives on Goethe street walks two extra blocks to Schiller street because no conductor can understand his pronunciation. He describes attempts with umlaut and mispronunciations by conductors and locals who render the name as Go-the, Go-eeth, Ge-tay, Gertie street, Gaytie, Gaytub, and Goth street.
Rev. Mr. Schoonmaker a young Platilield New Jersey minister recently ordained was assaulted by a large man. He dropped bundles faced the attacker and delivered a crisp boxing counter while explaining he acted to defend a seat for a lady. He said the incident may aid his preparation for Africa.
A New York writer notes Prince Henry quickly adopts American slang during a noon visit to Grant's tomb. The observed ease with language and humor is described as a cultural bridge, contrasting with Teutonic formality and highlighting a lighter diplomatic tone in civic rituals.
The text notes an English influence appearing in the prince, showing itself in a distinctive manner. The passage centers on linguistic or cultural traits as observed in the prince's conduct.
Police Magistrate Pool refused to recognize a Dakota divorce granted five years ago to William C. Haskins, a mining engineer, ordering him to pay weekly alimony. The wife was not notified of the divorce. If appealed, new legal questions may arise.
The most populous street in the world is described as the stretch in New York from Amsterdam Avenue to West End Avenue and from Sixty first to Sixty second Street. Eight thousand seven hundred people from 26 nationalities live in five and six story tenements in this crowded area.
The first engine built by Bald win locomotive works seven years ago weighed about ten tons and served on the Reading road area. It was advertised as useful in rough weather but horses were used in storms. At that time nine percent miles of railroad existed in the United States when Baldwin took the order for the first locomotive.
Executors of Nehemiah Candee sue the New Haven street car company for damages claiming Candee, knocked from an open car last summer, gave up his seat to a woman and voluntarily placed himself in a risky position, arguing the company bears no responsibility.
Two lawyers in Charleston South Carolina traded sharp language in a court session. Magistrate Memminger admonished them, noting the case was not the United States Senate and warning against unruly conduct.
The imperial public library reading room in St. Petersburg opened recently and soap pieces in the lavatory vanished. To prevent more loss a wire rod is passed through an egg shaped soap piece, which is then hung near the basin.
A collage of light humor items and quips from Chicago Philadelphia New York and Detroit cartoonish lines and banter about dogs marriages spankings and society with brief jokes and conversational gags.
Queen Dowager Margherita of Italy, widow of King Humbert, intends to visit America by regular Atlantic liner. Her aim is a study of the American woman at home and she seeks incognito travel with Countess Stupinigi if possible.
The new blouses are attractive and shown in three distinct types. The dressy class uses satin silk chiffon and lace over boned linine for a smart contour. The unlined class uses various fabrics with white tailor effects and shirt waist outlines. The third class presents a real shirt with negligee style effects.
A fashion note highlights jeweled stockings paired with low shoes as new sheer silk hosiery graces ladies wardrobes. The shimmering interwoven threads promise a gleaming, elegant appearance beneath stylish skirts in this period style update.
The article explains made to order lamps from treasured bowls or jars to match rooms, noting lamps from Satsuma and terra cotta stands can be customized. It highlights unique studio lamps and how lighting can harmonize with decor, then shifts to affordable summer sewing with dimity wash bodices, elbow sleeves, lace inserts, and simple fastenings.
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