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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1902
Page
4
Subscription rates for The Anaconda Standard are listed: daily and Sunday options across various term lengths with prices in advance. The record notes publication practice and post office classification.
The Standard lists postage rates for editions from one to 32 pages with Europe rates double the domestic amounts and asks inquiries at Main Office Standard Block Anaconda. It notes branch offices in Butte Missoula Great Falls with ad rates on application and provides East Coast and other office addresses and news stands in major cities.
At the constitutional convention the town representation prevailed and the old system pleased most, while cities gained more power than deserved. The town rule pushed by farmers and common sense factions drew limits on urban influence. Repeal of blue laws appears unlikely, and rural sentiment resists city growth as a source of crime. Connecticut’s political alignment resembles a satire of municipal power dynamics.
Governor Toole's arbor day proclamation in Montana blends poetry with policy urging widespread observance May 13. The editorial notes trees support patient growth and warn against unreliable nurseries while urging communities to plant and cherish shade trees across the state.
The Anaconda Democrats unite to redeem the city from misrule while Butte Democrats back Mayor Davey for another term. The Standard argues voters should support Davey and co operating aldermen to avoid partisan gridlock and ensure capable city government.
The piece argues Connecticut clings to its old system of town based representation despite a constitutional convention aiming to modernize it. It notes the rural towns hold disproportionate legislative power, with the population spread making urban influence limited in a showdown over tax property values.
Pyromaniacs and other news fill the column from Billings to New York. Three men sentenced at Billings for stealing silk underwear, soap, tobacco, and cigarette papers from a freight car, shown as hoboes unworthy of society.
The New York police theorize a single individual caused a virus incident. A watch led to four arrests including a young girl. Reports claim many women have harmed lovers since Florence Burns was accused of murdering her partner.
The article muses on the China rebellion, General Miles seeking a safe retreat, and Kentucky tensions over the Hatfield feud. It notes Senator Jones may retire late to miss a $5,000 expositions post in St Louis while linking winter’s grip to ongoing South African war concerns.
The British steamer Holyrood of 1735 tons net, captained by Benton, sank 20 minutes after a collision with the Bernard Hall off Fastnet while 28 crew escaped to lifeboats. Bernard Hall, under Captain Cassentine, aided at Queenstown after the incident.
The Navy Department reviews Chinamen and Japanese enlisted in the Navy charged with violations. Officials consider using an old statute to discharge undesirable aliens rather than court martial, aiming to discourage enlistment of foreigners in the U S Navy.
Warden McClaughrey faces habeas corpus writs in cases of ex-Captain Michael J. Spellman and ex-Lieutenant Delbert R. Jones. They seek release from prison, arguing court martial members were not regular officers. Spellman and Jones arrived from Manila after a court martial for commissary frauds in the Philippines.
The reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds its world conference in Lamoni Iowa starting April 6 with all 12 apostles present including Gomer T Griffiths R C Evans and Joseph Luff. The first presidency consists of Joseph Smith A H Smith and E J Kelly with A H Smith patriarch and EB J Kelly bishop. Zion's Religio Literary society and Genicval Sunday School society meet April 3 to 5.
Three freight equipment wrecks report in Great Falls Montana within the day. Rail spreading suspected as cause. No injuries reported. Several freight cars derailed with two turned on their sides beside the tracks.
Manila reports editor Senor Valdez sued for libel by two Filipino members of the United States Philippine Commission. Valdez will subpoena Aguinaldo to testify with General Chaffee's permission obtained.
The Lake Superior from Liverpool, with about 10 immigrants aboard, dragged anchor and swung onto a reef while coming to anchor in upper quarantine. If the ship cannot be floated tomorrow, the passengers will be taken ashore to Sand Point immigration building.
A coalition of socialist union labor and reform groups from Ohio St. Louis and elsewhere will meet in Louisville on April 2 to form an allied party aimed at uniting reform forces against plutocracy. National Chairman Joel A. Parker expects about 500 delegates with figures from Illinois Nebraska Colorado Kansas Texas Indiana Massachusetts New Hampshire Georgia and others attending.
Chicago club women form a committee to seek Attorney General Knox guidance on whether federation plans to reorganize and allow race and color factors in membership. The issue hinges on constitutional provisions and Congressional charter terms for philanthropic clubs.
Trustees Bannack lodge bought land above the Central hotel for a two story brick building with a lodge hall on top and a public hall below. J C Kennedy sold the meat market and two lots to Edmund De Celles. Kawahara, a Japanese worker, crushed foot requiring two toe amputations after being struck between freight cars. to Pacatello by evening train. A new Melrose daughter joins J B Moe family and Rev Walter Mitchell plans to relocate with his family from Moravia New York to live in the Hardisty house on Montana street. E H Harvey’s family moved from Glendive to Melrose where he will manage the Hecla Mercantile and Banking store. Edith Mcintosh, clerk for Louis S Kohn wholesale in Butte, visited her parents here for three days.
The Kilpatrick arrived from Manila with the 17th Infantry discharging nearly 1000 soldiers. Five deaths occurred on the voyage including Mrs. B F Pope widow of B F Pope who died after leaving Manila while returning her husband’s remains. Also deceased were Corporal W Thompson Private Wilbur I Leake Private M Stuart and civilian J J Riley.
Berlin reports 1901 foreign trade totals with imports at 5.709 billion marks and exports at 4.512 billion marks, both down from 1900. Imports from the United States rise by 21.5 million marks while exports to the United States fall by 54 million marks.
Fire in the forward hold of the steamer Pretoria forced an emergency return to New York from Hamilton Bermuda. Passengers were transferred at sea to the Noordland, then landed as fireboats responded. Hay and petroleum in the forward compartments fueled the blaze.
Nearly 1,000 immigrants were detained aboard the American liner St due to a holiday granted to Ellis Island immigration inspectors by Commissioner Fitchie on Easter. The delay affected arrivals at New York's port.
Paul and the Cunarder Umbria arrived today to a dockside scene of dissatisfaction as detained passengers were given care by ship staff. The immigrants will be landed at Ellis Island tomorrow to begin formal processing and clearance.
Rufino, who spent 10000 to spur a rebel movement in Misamis on Mindanao, says he is tired of rebellion and offers to surrender with 75 rifles to the native constabulary. General Chaffee will leave Manila April 10 for an inspection tour of Samar and witness Guevarra’s surrender on April 15.
Altoona report says United Mine Workers national board sanctioned a strike of Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron miners on April 1 if the company president does not sign the Altoona scale by then. The firm employs 10 000 miners and many other workers would be affected by mine closings.
The chamber of deputies and senate labored through the night to reconcile budget differences. The deputies approved all senate amendments and passed the budget 367 to 80, adjourned at 5 this morning. Formal ratifications set for April 27. reassemblies planned for June 1 and June 3.
Madrid March 30 The United States Spain treaty of friendship will be signed as soon as Bellamy Storer the U S minister returns to Madrid Mr Storer is currently in the United States.
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