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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY as publishers and proprietors with daily and Sunday editions. It notes postal entry as second class main matter and provides subscription options for various durations.
The note outlines page edition pricing from 16 to 48 pages and states that Three Cent Papers sent to Europe pay double the listed rates. It also directs inquiries for other foreign destinations.
The article notes steamers once carried most Montana supplies and suggests modern fuel-saving methods might revive profitable river freight operations. It argues existing rail rates hinder new schemes but a revived river service could ease high freight costs, even if Fort Benton’s levee would look crowded again.
A long editorial criticizes the Republican management in Anaconda, urging voters to register and repent. It details the council’s Republican dominance, calls for accountability, and warns Democrats are not to blame for obstruction. The piece then describes smelter tailings management plans near Anaconda, including settling ponds, dam construction, and water channeling to prevent downstream damage.
The Standard publishes office locations include Main Office in Anaconda with branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls for advertising rates. Washington Bureau at No 41 Post Building Eastern Offices listed in Nassau Street New York. News stands and city addresses in Chicago San Francisco Denver Salt Lake Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland. Correspondence to Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana.
St Louis leaders report the Missouri River is navigable to Fort Benton despite a House Rivers and Harbors committee recommendation against current-year funding. Pioneer captains, including Capt. Willam R. Massie and Capt. George Keith, argue water volume not reduced and rail competition plus insurance withdrawals hampering upper river traffic.
The piece mocks critics of shipping American mules to the British army in South Africa. It argues mules thwart Boer aims, cites reports of mutinies aiding British columns, and urges sending more mules to Lord Kitchener to aid the war effort.
President elect Thomas Etsiana Palma of Cuba after meeting with President Roosevelt and officials left for New York to return by April 6. He expressed confidence in a peaceful, prosperous Cuban future and praised the United States for aiding Cuba's independence and transition. Palma outlined plans for a Cuban minister to Washington, a Platt amendment based treaty, and mutual agreements on a naval station and coal stations. He commended U.S. good faith and sacrifice in freeing Cuba from Spanish rule.
The treasury department monograph shows global sugar output rising from 1.15 million tons in 1840 to 8.8 million in 1900 while population grows 950 million to 1.5 billion. US per capita use climbs from 22 to over 68 pounds, and beets supply 67 percent of consumption in 1900, up from under 5 percent in 1840. Cane share falls from 95 to 38 percent.
The Chicago Chronicle reports Martin A. Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission argues for government ownership of railroads, suggesting the state should build operate and control transportation to prevent favoritism and extortion. Opposing cost debt and constitutional concerns, the piece critiques a full monopoly and calls for thorough government regulation before any drastic step.
The passage praises the United States for acting beyond self interest and fulfilling its declared independence. It credits the nation with displaying a rare spirit of good will, offering the world substantial evidence of benevolence rather than mere advantage.
Coroner county attorney and Sheriff Crawford left Harlem for Coburn's ranch to learn details after Perry shot and killed Allen Sunday evening. Perry is under arrest at the ranch and Major Bridgman went to the scene. Allen, nearly a full-blooded Indian, was unarmed when shot as he entered the door. the two men were brothers-in-law with a long hostility.
Maj. Gen. Otis ends active service by age and retires from the army. He will be succeeded at the Department of the Lakes in Chicago by Maj. Gen. MacArthur. The War Department praises his Civil War and Manila leadership with Secretary Root stressing duty and meritorious service.
London March 25 The chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach retires to a deputation of West India sugar men and says there will be no special budget provision to aid the industry before the abolition of the bounties in September 1903.
Philadelphia North American reports Major Waller of the marine corps faces a court martial for executing three Filipinos without trial under the Sampson Schley regulations. The piece notes silence from army and navy officers about the case and cites General Funston's Chicago banquet remark “Bully for Waller” prompting questions for Secretary Root.
The piece argues no ambitious second-term president can pursue true justice, needing to bend to a biased, selfish, or corrupt Congress and fear public opinion. It contends only a one-term president with a Jacksonian backbone can do his best.
The Dallas News argues the Republican majority faces trouble as the Cuban tariff issue exposes limits of protection. It predicts a coming shift in tariff policy and urges the Democratic party to reestablish itself as the tariff reform party among voters.
President Mitchell and fellow leaders of the United Mine Workers arrived in New York to urge the Civic federation to mediate and avert a strike in the anthracite region. Mitchell and three district presidents will present a plan to form a 14 member conference to settle grievances with operators. Senator Hanna joined the delegation and will preside over a federation conciliation meeting.
A Phoenix dispatch reports strikers at the Congress gold mine threaten trouble as deputies are sworn in. A demonstration aimed at intimidating Mexican workers replacing the strikers occurred, with union men marching around the mine city accompanied by camp women and an Italian band.
Five unions affiliated with the textile council met to decide on strike action. The beamers and weavers voted for a strike, while the nappers and knitters chose to send delegates with instructions to be governed by the majority. Outlook tonight indicates a strike is inevitable.
Spokane reports the Spokane Trades Council defeated the American Federation of Labor efforts tonight. Twenty four international unions were represented and 15 voted in favor of a state federation, with the council again deciding in favor of affiliation with the AFL.
A compulsory arbitration act has been established in Sydney New South Wales with representatives of both employers and employees participating in the proceedings.
Chicago March 25 200 members of the Commercial Artists' association who voted to strike last night walked out today joining a work stoppage across the group and halting normal duties.
Acting President Schalkburg er and party traveled by train from Wolvehoek to Kroonstad with Captain Marker and Lord Kitchener's staff. The visit signals growing indication that Transvaal government officials favor a general surrender by Boer forces.
A moral on finishing tasks to avoid waste praises thoroughness and the habit of completing work. It contrasts luxury with minding clothes and comments on fashion, especially blouses and shirts. It then surveys superstition about babies in various regions and ends with a brief note on Indian beauty and photography challenges.
From England comes the information that bronze gold and black and white shoes are to occupy the premier position this season gold shoes for evening wear being especially favored on account of the approaching coronation. The directoire coat shows off the handsome buttons embroidered flaps to the pockets are beautifully embroidered generally in fine silk. The coats fit the figure closely and have deep turnback collars heavily embroidered.
Trenton New Jersey March 25 a bill to prevent live bird matches passed the house today.
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