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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
12
The Anaconda Standard lists publication details subscription rates and office locations. It enumerates daily and Sunday rates, office addresses in Anaconda and branch offices in Butte Missoula and other cities, plus foreign and domestic advertising contacts and a mail address in Anaconda Montana.
The Montana representative Mr. Pray faces pressure to break his pledge not to vote for Joe Cannon for speaker. Supporters warned of party discipline while Pray wonders if abstaining or breaking the promise will cost him committee assignments. The piece suggests Pray will likely back Cannon today.
The extra session begins with a new Sixty-first Congress composed of November-electees. The Ways and Means Committee remains central as tariff revision is pursued, guided by Taft's inaugural call for a swift focus on tariffs. Internal GOP divides threaten drastic changes yet aim to shield Republican credibility.
The text argues that aggressive action by the breastworks will harm popularity and prosperity. It predicts industrial powers will ensure dull times until tariff legislation preferred by Wat is achieved, shaping economic and political pressures.
The Democratic convention in Butte confronts eight mayoral hopefuls with ballots likely needed to choose a single nominee. Delegates face choosing a widely accepted, capable leader who can unite Democrats and attract independent support for a spring victory.
Edward Payson Weston at seventy plans a cross country trek from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon and then to San Francisco starting today. He aims to set a continental walking record not a timecard pace and expects a warm reception in the Rocky Mountain region along a route via Boston Albany Buffalo Chicago St Paul Yellowstone Park and Portland.
The piece recounts a dramatic insurgent bid against Cannon for speaker and a push to rewrite House rules. It notes talks of a Democratic-insurgent majority and President Taft's intervention within the first days of his administration.
President Taft seeks tariff reform to fix the federal deficit and stabilize the treasury. He devalues speakership influence, saying rules can wait to the next regular session. The house organizes today with an expected caucus program.
A collage of quips and snippets from Life Exchange Browning's Magazine and other papers. It catalogues satirical lines about politics marriage music education and social mores with playful misquotes and lampooned lines.
Joseph Alberts of Silver Star died after weeks of illness and was buried in Silver Star cemetery. The Twin Bridges election is set for April 5 with a quiet race for mayor and three aldermen. County funding includes 800 for fair expenses and 500 for Helena exhibit, plus a state fair appointment for Patrick Carney and local stage line activity. Other items: land purchases, new telephone poles, a Silver Star marriage, and local officials making rounds.
A historical survey tracing tariff policy from colonial disputes to modern debates. It compares high and low tariff arguments, cites Garfield and Lloyd figures on wealth and trade, notes reciprocity ideas, and illustrates how tariffs shaped revenue and national wealth.
An 80 year old Lewistown woman says Vinci cod liver preparation rebuilt her strength after long feebleness and lung troubles. She now walks a quarter mile and urges other weak persons to try Vinci, with a money back offer if unsatisfied. Sold by Smith Drug Co in Anaconda and Newbro Drug Co in Butte.
Mrs. Charles W. Morse, wife of the former bank and ice company promoter, confirms his fortune was entirely dissipated and that she sold furniture and jewels to meet obligations from his recent trial in New York on March 14.
Roy Waben shue and brother in law J M Bakestraw completed a record airship flight from Chutes park Los Angeles to Tournament park Pasadena covering over 15 miles in just under an hour. The route was curved to favor time rather than distance and Kwabenshu plans a later ascent to Mt Lowe from the city.
Former Gov. Henry T. Gage and W. I. Foley admitted they were engaged by the widow of E. J. Baldwin to contest his will. The disclosure came in a morning newspaper report from Los Angeles dated March 14.
Madison Ill March 14 Robert Nicholls died by his own hand at home. He will be buried beside his brother John who killed himself March 38 two days after Miss Beryl Somers, John Nicholls intended bride, took her own life. Parental objections blocked John and Miss Somers and it emerges Robert was also in love with Miss Somers.
Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry declared the Atlantic fleet voyage around the world a genuine war cruise during a Lambs' club banquet remarks relayed by Augustus Thomas. Reporters were barred from the event, but Thomas provided the substance of the speech.
Emma Pernofli an 11 year old daughter of a widow residing at 430 East Park street accidentally fired a .38 caliber bullet through her left hand while playing with a gun in the presence of friends The bullet narrowly missed her aunt The hand was badly shattered and the index finger and part of the bone down into the palm were amputated Dr P H McCarthy performed the operation The child believed the gun to be unloaded
Boston reports confirm actress Ethel Barrymore will marry Russell Griswold Colt next Sunday. Colt, eldest son of Col. Samuel Pomeroy Colt, heads United States Rubber Co and Industrial Trust Co of Providence.
Maj. H. L. Lord overseas tariff chief says uncertainty over duties tops priorities for lawmakers. He notes the tariff commission would supply needed information the Ways and Means committee lacked while drafting a revenue bill. He cites pre hearings data, foreign reports, and 39 000 communications shaping the proposed measure.
Bozeman March 14 The Montana State College team defeated Billings 26 to 12 in the college gym. Sloan was absent due to appendicitis, with Hartman and Kirscher substituting. Referee Du Bridge of Billings received high praise for fair officiating. The locals led 6 to 8 at halftime as both teams played a fast, foul-prone second half.
The article notes a Metz el funeral in progress with Mrs Moetuel awaiting a preliminary examination after the tragedy. W W Payne justice of the peace acts as coroner though dates for that step are set after the service. Attending are Miss Fannie Cahill Miss Alberta Metzel of Liillon and many friends from Butte.
In Ann Arbor on March 14 Mrs. Harry Miller aged 65 seated in the balcony collapsed and died from heart disease while William J. Bryan spoke on The Pope in University hall.
San Antonio reports former Kansas governor Needham Morrill aged 85 died in a local hospital today. Morrill, who served as governor from 1895 to 1897 and also was a former Kansas congressman, passed away in the Texas city.
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