Anaconda Standard advertising and postal details
The Anaconda Standard publishes daily and Sunday editions with rates for one year ten dollars and other durations listed. It notes post office entry, mailing zones, foreign postage, main office in Anaconda, branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls, and distribution at several newsstands.
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Standard Publishing Company
Anaconda
The
Standard
Butte
Missoula
Great Falls
Local Election Ticket Remains Unchanged
The document lists candidates for city offices led by Mayor William H. Davey and City Treasurer Marco J. Medin with Police Magistrate Thomas Boyle. Aldermen appear for wards one through seven, including a Highth ward. Names include P. J. McArthur Dan O'Brien William Page Abe Cohen R. P. Kelley James Coombs P. Petersen M. Fried.
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William Page
Abe Cohen
R. P. Kelley
James Coombs
P. Petersen
Butte Politicking Splits on McKinley Policy in Municipal Race
In Butte both major parties push national affairs in the spring campaign. Republicans tout McKinleyism while Democrats denounce the administration, yet the vote hinges on local work. The convention lauds public service, endorses Davey, Media, Boyle for city offices, and notes strong aldermanic nominations.
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Ats
Butte
Montana
McKinley
McCarthy
Benjamin Harrison
Davey
Sec
Media
Standard
Boyle
Butte City
Duel humor as size matters in Pistols duel
SUNT BONI CASTELLANE is a 4 diminutive fellow, while De Ro days, his antagonist in the re cent duel, is very stout. This difference in size has led to much humorous com ment upon the disadvantage of the stout man in a duel with pistols, presenting as he did so much the larger mark to be shot at. This serves as a reminder of the duel.
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Sunt Boni Castellane
de Rodays
Curran and Egan Fight Off With Witty Chalk-Line Reply
The proposed bout between Curran the Irish lawyer and a stout man named Egan ended when Egan mocked their size difference. Curran retorted with chalking his size on Egan, saying hits outside the lines would not count, and the fight was called off.
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Curran
Egan
Maryland Illiterate Ballot Rule Sparks Disfranchisement Debate
The Maryland legislature passed a change to the Australian ballot format rather than an educational literacy test. All candidate names for an office are now printed together alphabetically, forcing voters to locate preferred names scattered across the ballot. Critics warn illiterates, especially black voters, will be deterred from voting, while supporters say it merely restores the older ballot form. The piece notes parallel actions by the U S in Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
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Maryland
North Carolina
Republican Party
Porto Rico
Philippines
Sultan of
Sulu
Crowding Carnegie at Southampton Seething Delegations Wait
Crowds fill Southampton as Mr Andrew Carnegie arrives by steamer, swelling with colleges schools hospitals libraries and charities hoping for a grant or audience. The scene echoes Lourdes with eager hopefuls but promises little charity and risks rough handling by a restless throng.
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Andrew Carnegie
Southampton
England
St. Louis
Carnegie
Zola
Lourdes
Mr. Carnegie
London
Newspapermail Calls for Unyielding Boer War Policy
The London Mail denounces any British concessions to the Boers, arguing Lord Kitchener should crush them in the Transvaal. It questions Boer rights in the region and condemns negotiations as weakness, urging firm military victory over the insurgents.
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London Mail
World
Lord Kitchener
Mail
Transvaal
Imperialism and Boer War Reflections on Rights and Power
The author argues that British imperialism disrespects Boer and Filipino rights, condemning England’s land grab in South Africa and the US role in the Philippines. It condemns forcing natives to accept foreign rule and questions claims of civilization used to justify conquest. The piece warns against imperial opportunism and highlights the suffering of those displaced by war.
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Britain
South Africa
Botha
London
Daly County Representation Crisis in Montana Legislation
Readable fragments describe apportionment changes creating Daly county and shifting Deer Lodge and Powell counties. Questions arise whether Daly county will have legislative representation if the bill passes. Mentions Governor Toole, Helena solons, and a possible court ruling on constitutional constraints. Ends with notes on Rosewater, Schwab salary rumor, and H. L. Frank reference amid Nebraska deadlock.
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Daly County
Deer Lodge County
Powell County
Deer Lodge
Daly
Old Deer Lodge
Toole
Helena
Legislative Assembly
Hadley speech spurs Heinze bid at blushing stop
Since the president's pledge of an imperial future within 25 years, the modest Mr. Heinze has been trying to curb his tendency to blush. The remark set off political chatter about ambitions and decorum in national leadership.
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Hadley
Heinze
Debating Insanity of Carnegie and Sage Sparks Debate
In a sharp exchange, Andrew Carnegie and Russell Sage insist the other is incurably insane. The piece also notes pressure to publicly acknowledge Alfred Austin for maintaining silence on General Harrison’s death, urging formal national recognition of obligations.
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Andrew Carnegie
Russell Sage
Alfred Austin
Harrison
King Edward Likens Court Etiquette to Social Equality
The king’s decree that no Englishman may appear at court except in court dress signals a push for social parity with Admiral Sampson. President Hadley quips that this is not a republic, and adds that neither is it.
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Edward
England
Sampson
King Edward
Republic
Hadley
Turbulent East Asia Scene Shapes Von Waldersee’s Prominence
The scene around Tientsin offers Count von Waldersee a rare chance to display status as tensions rise in the far eastern theater. Local observers note his presence signals growing influence amid shifting regional power dynamics.
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Count von Waldersee
Tientsin
Carnegie Faces Lingering Wealth Shadow
The spring style of Chinese crises are not so acute as those worn last season. Although he still has a few millions clinging to him Mr. Carnegie may feel.
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Mr. Carnegie
Bold stand urged for Edward to meet William standard
In sharp parliamentary mood the article argues Edward must adopt a firm divine right stance to avoid disgrace. It contrasts his path with William and hints Boni de Castellane should pursue a dime museum job to recoup fortunes. It mentions Thompson of Nebraska losing a nomination after a caucus.
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William
Edward
Boni de Castellane
Mr. Thompson
Nebraska
General De Wet Seeks Spring Move From Present Quarters
Among those dissatisfied with their current quarters and determined to move this spring is General De Wet. The terse note places a notable officer in a housing displacement context, signaling a possible relocation plan during the season.
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General de Wet
Carnegie and the fate of public campaigns in Chicago
The text argues the familiar line about evil deeds outlasting individuals does not fit Mr. Carnegie. It notes ongoing Chicago municipal campaign chatter in recent papers and suggests Cuba and Manchuria might send condolences while awaiting more news.
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Cuba
Manchuria
Li Hung Chang's Death Condition Not Announced in Regular Briefing
Telegraph wires from Pekin and Tientsin carried rushed news yesterday and crowded out the usual daily notice on Li Hung Chang's dying condition.
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Pekin
Tientsin
Li Hung Chang
American Competition Rising in Global Markets
Consul General Guenther in Frankfurt cites a Frankfort chamber of commerce report noting growing American competition worldwide. Calcutta harbor bids favored an American locomotive supplier over British and German rivals, with faster delivery and lower costs. American firms also won large pipe and rail orders, signaling strong U S advantages in price and speed, especially in the Chinese market after hostilities end.
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Washington
State Department
Guenther
Frankfort
Germany
Holland
Fatal Fence Quarrel Ends in Kent Rancher’s Death
Seattle March 20 W R Ross a rancher near Kent about 16 miles south of Seattle was shot and killed by Alex Simpson another rancher in a long running dispute over a fence on an unused county road. Simpson fired from about 30 feet with a Winchester wounding Ross who died later this evening. The shooting was witnessed only by Simpson’s 14 year old son. Ross was the son of Mrs Mary Ross a county pioneer.
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Seattle
Wash
W. R. Ross
Kent
Alex Simpson
Ross
Simpson
Rosas
Mary Ross
John Pondier Dies After Wall Street Career
New York March 2 John Pondier a famed Wall Street figure and influential operator for T W Park and in Jay Goulds Union Pacific affairs is dead at his residence. He joined the exchange on arrival from California and helped launch the Sutro tunnel scheme. A pending suit for 1909000 by Adolph Sutro looms as his fortunes declined in recent years.
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New York
John Pondier
Wall Street
T. W. Park
Jay Gould
Union Pacific Railroad
the Stock Exchange
California
Pendler
Sutro
Adolph Sutro
Pondier
Ottawa MPs Clash Over Lumber import Duty
In the House of Commons W H Bennett proposed harmonizing Canada’s lumber import duty with the higher U S rate. Manitoba and Northwest Territories opposed, British Columbia supported. John Charlton urged the duty as sentiment to confront American measures. debate continues tomorrow.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
W. H. Bennett
East Simco
Canada
United States
Manitoba
Northwest Territory
British Columbia
John Charlton
Joint High Commission
Time Extended Ninety Percent Stock Subscribed
J P Morgan and Co announce the United States Steel syndicate has secured about ninety percent subscriptions for its stock. A letter dated March 21 was sent to shareholders of the constituent companies. The move signals strong support for the new structure and outlines next steps for completion and distribution. The announcement underscores continued confidence in the steel industry and the merger plan.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Stock Deposit Extension Granted to April First
Companies inform holders that the window for depositing common and preferred stock certificates, which expired today, is extended to April 1. The circular notes over 90 percent of each stock issue has been deposited so far, and the extension follows difficulty in physically delivering certificates within the original deadline.
King Edward Receives Deputations at St James Palace
At St James Palace King Edward in field marshal's uniform received 40 to 50 deputations from across the kingdom bearing condolence and congratulatory addresses. He acknowledged the body and sent replies to Free Masons and Trinity College Dublin. The king noted future dress standards and contrasted with a republic.
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London
St. James Palace
Edward
Tade
Free Masons
Trinity College
Dublin
Duke of Connaught
Ireland
Republic
San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake railroad charter filed
Salt Lake March 20. Incorporation papers for the San Pedro Los Angeles & Salt Lake railroad filed with the secretary of state. Capital stock set at 25 million dollars, corporate existence ten years. Officers include W. A. Clark as president and J. Ross Clark as vp. Directors named from Salt Lake and Butte. First board meeting tomorrow to adopt bylaws and appoint manager and chief engineer. Construction to begin at once from Los Angeles end. surveyors to locate the northern end from Salt Lake. Transfer deeds for the Los Angeles Terminal Railway show 5000 dollars in revenue stamps plus 2509 dollars filing fees. Charter issued in the afternoon.
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Salt Lake
San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad
W. A. Clark
Butte
Mont
R. C. Kerens
St. Louis
J. Ross Clark
T. F E. Gebbon
Los Angeles
Ty. F. Miller
F. K. Rule
G. B. Leighton
Perry
Heath
Washington
Thomas Kearns
McCornick
Reed Smoot
Los Angeles Terminal Railway Company
Prussian diet backs bill against Rhine signboards
Berlin notes report the Prussian diet adopting a resolution to push a bill banning sign boards along the Rhine and other scenic spots in Prussia. The Vossische Zeitung praises Prince Herbert Bismarck’s critique of imperial policy. Reichsbank directors plan to issue a new imperial loan in April at 3 percent, starting with 174 million marks and rising to 200 million after credits.
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Berlin
Rhine
Prussia
Vossische Zeitung
Count von Buelow
Reichstag
Herbert Bismarck
Reichsbank
Russian sugar protest heads to board for classification
Gustav A. Jahn & Co. protest the countervailing duty on 3088 bags of Russian sugar, refined in Russia and shipped to Hamburg. The dispute, valued at 15389 with duties of 13016 regular and 4827 countervailing, seeks to determine if the export payment by the Russian government was a bounty or a tax rebate, with a hearing before the board of classification to follow.
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New York
Gustav A. Jahn & Co
Custom House
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Board of Classification of
General Appraisers
Russia
Hamburg
Board of Classification
Wolcott Likely Named Interior Secretary by President
Pueblo reports that Senator Edward Wolcott of Colorado is expected to be appointed secretary of the interior to succeed Hitchcock. A local friend says the announcement will be made in Washington tomorrow, confirming the report.
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Pueblo
Colo
Chieftian
Edward ©. Wolcott
Colorado
Interior
Hitchcock
Wolcott
Washington
Pillsbury Will Names Large Bequests to Institutions
The will of Margaret Pillsbury widow of former Mayor George A. Pillsbury has not yet been opened. It reportedly leaves $20,000 to Pillsbury academy at Owatonna Minnesota $25,000 to Margaret Pillsbury hospital at Concord New Hampshire and $10,000 to the Northwestern hospital of Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Margaret Pillsbury
George A. Pillsbury
Pilsbury Academy
Owatonna
Minn
Margaret Pillsbury Hospital
Concord
N. H
Northwestern Hospital
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