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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists publication information for STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY and the daily and Sunday edition rates. It notes entry at the Anaconda post office and subscription terms from one month to one year.
The Standard lists postage for 16 page editions at one cent, 32 page at two cents, and 36 to 48 page at three cents with double rates to Europe. Main office in Anaconda invites inquiries, plus branch ads rates in Butte Missoula Great Falls. Washington and Eastern offices shown with multiple newsstand locations in major cities. Correspondence to Anaconda Montana.
The House of Commons erupts in a riotous session with sharp exchanges and banned words as John Dillon rises amid the uproar. The clash centers on criticisms of the war in the Transvaal and dominates world attention on parliament’s harsh rhetoric.
A London dispatch via the Associated Press reports King Edward VII has resumed taking snuff, reviving a habit once common among Britain’s elite. The king’s sanction is seen as likely to spur public uptake, with observers noting snuff’s renewed presence amid broader tobacco use trends.
Article questions if acceptance of Kitchener's proclamation by British forces will mirror Boer restraint. It notes Methuen's release and Scheepers execution under the same edict, asking whether Kruitzinger may face a similar fate and whether British will act as chivalrous as the Boers.
In a spirited reply the Butte editors challenge the Inter Mountain for presuming democratic incompetence. They defend the current administration by noting reduced city debt, new fire equipment, a rebuilt library and city hall, a patrol system, and a free municipal employment office, arguing these deeds prove sincerity and competence.
The report that Boers masqueraded in English uniforms has stirred public interest though its truth is unproven. Critics note that even if true it is minor compared with General Kitchener’s earlier move to label Boer resistance as guerrilla warfare and threaten harsh penalties.
Congress considers a federal measure to criminalize train robbery as an auxiliary law when state statutes fail to swiftly reach robbers. The House judiciary committee favors it, noting it targets sparse regions like Montana where robbers may flee across state lines.
Opinion piece notes Los Angeles seeks the Jeffries Fitzsimmons prize bout for May 15 as a major attraction. It discusses civic support, tourism impact, and competing events, while weaving in political and literary asides about figures such as Roosevelt and Funston.
Dotted Curtain Swiss 5c WE PLACE on tale in lace curtain dept. 100 remnants dotted curtain swiss 1 to 6 yards each at Sea yard. 600 PATTS Nottingham lace curtains 66 inches wide 31 yards long at RL5 a pair. Sample lace curtains suited for sash curtains bought from manufacturers for a song measure thy yards. Today only B55. Only 25 at this price. Come early.
The store offers boys shoes in all sizes at 1.50 and 2.50 per pair and men’s shoes in broken sizes for 1.00 per pair, with some pairs including Tanan’s among standard makes. Several sizes are sold out and prices reflect future use value rather than current stock.
The store touts new spring clothing hats and shirts in the men’s department with featured Oxford gray overcoats for 12.50 and new derby and soft hats at 3.50. Spring shirts madras and percale go for 1.50, Shawknit socks priced 25e, box of six pairs for 1.00, reflecting nearly 30 years of local service.
Bargains for the boys describe knee pants made of wool cheviots worsteds and cassimeres in blue and black with patent waistbands taped seams double seat and riveted buttons. The regular 39 cent price is reduced to a few cents per day for a pair and shirt waists in dark blue shades with Mother’s Friend band.
Store promotes wash goods nainsook silks and novelties with vivid descriptions. Highlights include silk bands lace effects French kid gloves at $1.50 and $1.00, discounted ribbons, embroidery, and toiletry items, all offered with low prices and display in the silk counter area.
Household necessaries listed include sheets 1x90 inches 474gc each pillow cases full size 10e each bedspreads three-quarter size at Me each with description noting torn and ironed fabric fully free from dressing.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Great Falls March 20 The populists of Great Falls nominated aldermen in three of four wards with little voter interest No primaries were held in the Fourth ward in the First ward only one aldermanic candidate was named though two are to be elected The nominees and the committeemen elected are First ward alderman W F Wertz teamster committee men to be selected Wednesday Second ward alderman R Jorgenson engineer committee men J E Williams and J C Crowley Third ward alderman Harry Shephard contractor committee men Jacob Schmidt and John Carr
Fred Ohmstead captured at Whitehall and brought to Boulder faced a Justice court for killing beaver. State Game Warden and deputy found beaver skins. He waived examination and was held to district court with bonds set at $600. Next district term begins April first.
Big Timber report from March 19 notes the big ditch carrying water from the Boulder. The brief item mentions a hydraulic feature affecting local water flow and infrastructure. No further details are provided in the fragment.
River overflow flooded the West Side causing bridge blockages from anchor ice and March-like thaw. L Conway, a section hand near Grey Cliff, suffered a crushed left foot while loading ties and was taken to Missoula hospital. H E Cook narrowly escaped drowning when water washed away well curbing and he clung to planks until rescued.
Special Dispatch reports the capitol building commission visited the new state house tonight and inspected the illuminated structure, noting the lighting display as work progressed.
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