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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1903
Page
4
Daily newspaper advertising and subscription details from The Anaconda Standard list prices for daily and Sunday editions, with rates for one year six months three months and one month plus an indication of postal handling and publication origin in Anaconda Montana.
The Standard lists postage for editions from 10 to 16 pages and rates for Europe and other countries. It provides main office in Anaconda, Montana, telephone numbers, and branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates. It also catalogs New York Chicago Denver Seattle Spokane Tacoma and Portland newsstands and addresses for general correspondence.
Reported talks at St Paul between General Manager Ward and Great Northern trainmen may avert a strike that would halt the railroad main line and harm mining districts from Butte to Basin. An Associated Press dispatch says a conference today could yield a compromise on the double header issue.
A Georgia editor receives Grover Cleveland’s letter denying immediate bid for the presidency while implying possible future action. The Georgia publication is framed as a staged move by New York Republicans to bolster Cleveland nationwide, with the letter read as a noncommittal confession benefiting Cleveland supporters.
The piece discusses Charles A. Cleveland pursuing a bid again if he gains a fair chance while William Jennings Bryan predicts Cleveland will not be a contender next year. Bryan’s stance reflects Democratic distrust of Cleveland’s loyalty to presidential candidates other than his own.
The Anaconda editorial argues the city’s transition should proceed smoothly to those most recently elected. It dismisses loud criticism, supports Frinke supporters, and asserts legal lapses can be corrected without upheaval as the city remains on course with current officials in power.
The article notes President Roosevelt attracted public interest during his Southern California visit last week. It mentions Del Monte as a scenic stop and predicts renewed attention in San Francisco and Montana with a reference to a one Dollar all around subscription.
Mayor Mulline told the Butte council he will live on his city salary and enforce the same for all officials. He pledged no grafting and that all funds collected go to the city, signaling belief grafting exists in municipal circles and calling for punishment of wrongdoers. He urged citizen support for accountability during his administration.
Citizens demand strict action against any city officers who violated law for personal gain. The editorial argues enforcers must uncover graft, punish guilty parties, and exonerate the innocent, urging mayor and aldermen to unite in a thorough investigation.
An article describes Old Home Week as a festival movement aimed at country-born residents who left for cities. Towns hope to lure back former residents for summer celebrations, rekindle old ties, and boost local pride while also benefiting from visiting spenders.
A runaway horse and light wagon on South Montana street near the old St. Paul hospital threw Michael Davey and Joseph Hicks, injuring them and scattering two Hicks children who escaped uninjured. The horse and two blooded greyhounds were distressed but survived, with police officer Gray firing attempts to halt the animal before it struck a telegraph pole.
The West Side park hosted the season opener for Butte coursing with a large crowd, lively betting, and intense dog owner rivalries. Blake Tonkin & Smith's Confidence won first prize $50 after close races, with Quicksand second and Northern Express third as spectators enjoyed a renovated grand stand and paddock views.
In Anaconda the Parrott lodging house on Fast Park avenue reported a robbery of a lady's gold watch. Assistant Chief Frank O'Brien arrested James Frey after locating the watch pawned at All Nations saloon. Frey’s case is set before Police Judge R J Hayes.
Frank P. Beslin, a Colorado blind editor, spoke at the Auditorium on how smell and other senses compensate for blindness. He described building three houses and identifying people, occupations, and even a colored woman cook by scent, with humorous incidents and a touring schedule through Anaconda Blackfoot Idaho and Washington.
Beaufort, May 10. The Portuguese bark Vera Crag wrecked 60 miles north at Portsmouth. 233 passengers all saved by the Portsmouth life saving crew but one died soon after rescue. Vessel struck outer bar and stranded near the life saving station in a gale. may be total loss.
The death report for Joaquin Miller is without foundation. He told an Associated Press representative he had spent the day mowing hay, denying any fatal illness.
A prison fire at Fiat Top, near Birmingham, Alabama, last night allowed nine convicts to escape. At a nearby railroad station they bound and robbed a telegraph operator. one convict has been captured.
Secretary Hitchcock and his party inspected the government reservation at Sulphur Springs in I T today.
A local ad promotes men's genuine all wool black clay worsted sack suits with round or square cut and serge lining. Hand made collar and button holes are highlighted as quality details and a value price of 18 dollars is offered.
The blue book prepared by Herbert Bowen shows Venezuela’s claims negotiator at Washington, Bowen, obtained powers to settle with all nations. The document details his note to Sir Michael Herbert opposing preferential treatment for allies and proposing Hague mediation. Roosevelt declined arbitration initially and Bowen’s role continues with Caracas posting likely promotion.
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