This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1901
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard announces daily and Sunday publication details, subscription rates, and postage terms. It lists main and branch offices in Anaconda Butte Missoula and Great Falls and provides Washington and Eastern office addresses and newsstand locations.
Butte voters see slate headed by Mayor William H. Davey and City Treasurer Marco J. Medin with Police Magistrate Thomas Boyle as part of the Democratic ticket. Alderman candidates appear as a follow up in the listing.
The emperor laments declining respect for authorities among Germans and the public, blaming the youth after William I’s death. A Prussian delegation’s greeting was met with a tirade, and even Goldwin Smith’s Toronto remarks about Chinese violence are cited to illustrate fading respect for rulers.
The article cites a $109,000,000 rise in bank circulation since the new gold standard banking law passed about a year ago. It argues that this inflates the currency four times faster than the Brand-Allison act and twice as fast as the Sherman law, noting silver notes as legal tender versus bank promises with no solid base.
The excerpt argues that new banknotes do not empower the government and increase treasury silver, labeling these enlarged issues as inflationary. It claims inflation harms the economy, opposing inflation against silver legislation, while noting banks favor inflation if they profit from it.
The article portrays J Sterling Morton as a persistent bolter and disruptor in Nebraska politics. It notes his past notoriety as secretary of cabbages under Cleveland and reports a recent meeting in Nebraska City aimed at reorganizing the state Democratic Party to oppose Chicago and Kansas City platforms. Morton attended and allegedly led efforts to down Bryanism, then bolted again when his faction lost. The public awaits his next move.
The author of Spartacus Elijah Kellogg died in a Maine village after years of poverty and obscurity. Once a popular New England preacher and writer, Kellogg's works for boys faded from favor as he aged, though his Spartacus address remains a lasting classic in English literature.
The piece by a London Economist correspondent analyzes Transvaal mining finance and government spending. It argues taxes were not excessive and notes shifts from indirect to direct taxation under a new government, with emphasis on how taxation affects miners and investment.
The article argues British policy would push war costs onto the Transvaal by forcing mine owners to cut native wages from 2 10s a month to 30 shillings plus board, saving about 400,000 dollars monthly. With 85,000 natives, profits would stay high while dividends are protected. The piece warns of deepening exploitation tied to uitlander tensions.
A Payne Ohio farmer Samuel Haggerty after losing his wife used dynamite in a field to end his life. He sat on a stump with a lit fuse and was killed instantly. The writer notes the plan spared expenses of funeral arrangements and mocks the act as a drastic but thorough self destruction.
New York newspapers publish citizen proposals on spending the Carnegie library gift. Suggestions range from gymnasium annexes to side rooms for harmless games and soft drinks, with critics warning against turning libraries into social clubs.
Amid alleged plots to assassinate the czar experts say the ruler should rest easy until Paterson New Jersey arrives. The fragment notes ongoing concerns but presents no concrete threat or action and focuses on unease about circumstantial danger.
The czar weighs alternatives to ending Nihilism and considers summoning Tom Carter for a lengthy thirteen hour address. The plan targets destabilizing rhetoric and seeks a decisive public message to quell unrest.
Mr Russell Sage has decided not to commence a $5 million library endowment gift now. He will continue talks before any donation is made, signaling a cautious approach to funding public libraries.
A witty roundup notes Mrs. Nation failed to smash in Leavenworth while suggesting local beer seasons. It mentions Attorney General Griggs resigning, Mee Cormick as a promising Butte mayoral candidate, and Chicago’s hot municipal race. It riffs on Lord Roberts, Arthur P. Gorman and a Maryland reference, and contrasts Russia and England in bluffing.
Mr. Addicks declares he is a stayer and plans to attempt another effort at the forthcoming session, signaling continued plans and persistence in his pursuit.
The piece traces the loosening of religious disabilities in Victoria era Britain, the Catholic revival led by Newman, the rise of free churches, and the impact of Oxford and agnosticism. It highlights philanthropic movements, tractarian decline, and the emergence of female-led faith organizations like the Salvation Army and Theosophical Society, ending with praise of notable Victorian women.
The text cites Mr Addicks and Mr Clark with long odds to influence policy. Mrs Nation discusses timing for reforms while California debates Presidents Hadley and McKinley. It notes Mrs Nation shifting responsibility to Mr Nation amid political commentary.
Young men not yet West Point adopt a riot narrative while locals debate weather and shirt waist topics, signaling a cautious public mood without renewed controversy.
The text reports Mr. Bryan telling Nebraska fusionists not to vote for the Republican senatorial candidate. It suggests a test of persuasive influence and hints that Lord Kitchener would be convinced that General Boe tha is insane.
The text notes Count Boni de Castellane renewing attempts to contact George Gould after success with the de Rodays. It also mentions the Sunday closing movement at the Pan-American Exposition appearing to have been Buffaloed.
The Indianapolis Press portrays Hanna as a blunt plutocrat whose political power stems from wealth. It condemns his public office goals as sordid and self serving and asserts the nation views him as an agent of plutocrats wielding concentrated capital in politics.
A Berlo correspondent cites a German wire wall syndicate annual report showing foreign buyers paid 213 marks per ton while German buyers were charged 326 marks. The gap illustrates protectionist tariffs favoring foreign markets under the trust regime.
The new Bishop of London Rev Dr Ingram says palatial residences repel him yet he must reside there to fulfill his role. He spoke apologetically to a Whitechapel audience of working men about balancing democratic leanings with episcopal duties.
The Atlanta Journal warns that money power in politics has surged in this generation and endangers government. It argues that when top offices like U S senatorships are visibly purchased, smaller offices cannot stay free from bribery’s grasp and pollution.
The New York Journal reports Rear Admiral Sampson will gain nearly $1 in prize money for the Santiago battle compared to Dewey’s Manila victory. The piece urges action beyond mere contemplation.
The Kansas City Times urges St Louis to fix its dilapidated condition and use outside readers criticisms as motivation to revive municipal spirit and activity.
Marvin Hughitt marks 47 years in tail roading begun at 17 as telegraph operator. Amos Cummings recovers from bicycle accident on crutches with leg nearly healed. France’s President Loubet awards Chief George Haile a gold medal for Paris 1900 fire brigade exhibitions. Austria’s Emperor Francis Joseph appoints Prince Khevenhuller Metsch to Queretaro memorial dedication. Thomas Eckert oversaw John Wilkes Booth burial and may know Lincoln assassin remains. San Francisco judges lament idle work under new charter, fewer prosecutions. Private John Allen of Mississippi repeats retirement tale about a preacher death verdict. McKinley to attend Wesleyan and Harvard commencements. Columbia to establish public speaking and death lectureship. Lucy C Coolidge elected to Portlist Me school board with record votes. Carol Beck receives Carnegie commission to copy William Penn portrait. Charles F Johnson named supreme judge in the Philippines, longtime Michigan figure.
The text notes a man as secretary of the law department and as president of the Michigan state board of education. It recalls a prior life in Ohio where at 22 he was elected to the legislature by Republicans in a Democratic district.
A collage of humorous exchanges and social foibles from several papers, discusses sarcasm at a party, patient doctor chats, and a cook’s misdirections. It shifts to engineering feats on the Tyne with a 270 foot suspension bridge and a 640 foot span, plus the Celtic steamer’s 33 000 ton capacity and 2 500 passenger capacity.
A detective hired by a London west end club investigates a pilferer who stole cigars and items from overcoat pockets. Holmesian clues surface as cigars are found stained with aniline dye, placed in pockets to mislead investigators.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.