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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1906
Page
20
The piece notes Yale connections of Taft's supporters and a critic's jab at Senator Depew, then shifts to Texas where an election code blunder triggers an extra session call. Legislators may serve without pay, sparking skepticism about patriotic promises amid political strain and delays.
A Times correspondent notes pressure by others after Ambassador White helped advance a scheme to end quarrels at Algeciras, with debate over credit. The piece also questions coal industry concessions and Yale trustee politics as Depew nears retirement and Taft is proposed as his successor.
The article disputes a Samar Island massacre tale as possibly partisan, notes war treachery has long been debated from Caesar to modern conflicts, and likens it to Aguinaldo’s capture by Funston. It argues war is inherently ugly and examines moral lines drawn in deception during hostilities.
The article surveys religious outreach by English evangelist Smith heading to Gypsy America, noting his educated, polished approach. It contrasts beliefs with remarks from Professor Fisher of Wesleyan on municipal government and references various political and educational figures and events across New York and Indiana.
Washington forecasters warn that any move toward advancing the Panama project may keep Congress in session through summer and possibly next winter with little canal progress. Rumors say Hepburn seeks a House investigation into how the revolution and switch from Nicaragua to Panama arose, a tale detached from current steam shovel work. The president supposedly has power to act if Congress stalls, but this force is limited without broader support.
The empire census declares 400 million under King Edward with Asia 300 million Africa 400000 America 42000000 Australia 5 million. It notes a decennial population growth slowdown across Britain’s realms including the Isles, Indian famine and earthquakes cited. It highlights a relatively small Christian population among subjects.
A jumble of anecdotes and vignettes spans voting mishaps in England, a Rayleigh case exposing improper registration, a hungry man’s desert choice, and a parish pastor’s opinion on donations. It also references Prof Charles Zealan back from the Northwest lecturing, Portland vs Seattle prestige, Roosevelt’s western ally seeking a job, and a French postman in rural duties along with an Englishman receiving a letter from the Gold Coast.
A brief, early 19th century style note asks for a catalogue and promises polite regards. The writer urges sending the catalogue quickly and mentions eagerness to hear back, closing with formal compliments and a faithful signoff.
A traveler reports a religious rite among the Cancamis termed Chucksee Wucksee. Followers allegedly cut themselves with a Kinja held high then struck downward on the head, with blood described as spurting and participants becoming blood soaked as the sequence continued.
The text notes enormous prices paid for eggs of the aepyornis or elephant bird, a flightless creature up to 12 to 14 feet tall that was already dying out in Madagascar about 290 years ago. The first specimen reached Europe in Paris brought by a French merchant, causing great public interest due to the egg and bird’s size.
An odd Paris case centers on a woman obsessed with sa Bnd coloring meerschaum pipes. For years she stole pipes from shops, amassing about 2,000 items, none of which she paid for. Authorities describe it as a rare Klento mania case.
Herbert Nagerman of Milwaukee has just become the governor of New Mexico. He is described as the youngest in the country, unmarried, wealth, and with a pleasing personality. He has attracted many letters from young women in society.
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