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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard publishes daily with proprietors listed. It is entered as second class mail matter. Subscription rates payable in advance for weekly and Sunday editions, with prices for one year six months three months and one month.
The Standard publishes postage rate scales for 20 to 16 page editions at one cent, 30 to 32 pages at two cents, 36 to 48 pages at three cents, and Europe twice the rates. It lists Main Office in Anaconda Montana, branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls, miscellaneous telephone numbers, and multiple Eastern and West Coast newsstand locations for delivery.
In a May edition, the article notes Nixon’s struggle with Tammany bosses led by Croker and Kelly. It argues Nixon failed to curb graft and questions who among his rivals will rise to the graft and purse, as internal pressure grows.
The Manila Critic piece from February 1 is cited to show General Smith blamed for the Samar unrest. It argues he shifted from gentle, cooperative governance to a fire and sword policy, dismantling local trust and turning Samar into a “howling wilderness.”
The text questions General Smith’s responsibility for the mass upheavals and American casualties in the Philippines. It notes his notoriety in the army as Hell Roaring Jake and asks why calls grow to discharge him. It implies ongoing fighting and renewed clashes in the Philippines.
The article contrasts Spain's coming coronation of Alfonso the thirteenth with Cuba's inaugural of President Palma. It notes anxieties about Spain's future, Cuban enthusiasm for the new republic, and Havana residents torn between loyalty to Spain and support for Cuba's governmental shift.
The article notes Whitelaw Reid's appointment to head a U S procession to the London coronation and says his wealth funds the honors. It recalls past political nominating failures, including the Harrison vice presidential ticket in 1892, and suggests Reid thrives after appointive posts when costs aren’t publicly charged.
The article notes political upheaval in Hayti amid long standing instability. It explains Hayti’s shift from a French colony to a republic, with a seven year term for the president, yet a history of revolts and assassinations.
News from Hayti notes a transition after President Simon Lam resigns with a salary of 22 800 dollars. An ambitious contender claims control of the navy and the guard, while the army numbers about six and a half thousand, and the guard lists 659 men under ten generals.
Dispatches report the Boer and Orange Free State leaders meet at Vreningining to pursue peace terms while Lord Kitchener eases passage for field generals. The world watches as each side weighs terms for peace with honor amid ongoing conflict.
This selection features cambric corset covers showing fine workmanship and daintiness typically found in high priced undergarments. Styles include gathered fronts, low necklines with hemstitched lace, and Valenciennes lace trims. Each piece offered at 6 cents.
Several items offered at sale include black mercerized glace silk petticoats with eight inch accordion plaited flounce and ruched bottom, dust ruffle, eight rows of tailor stitching, and generous full hang. Also featured are blue red and black percale wrappers with flounce and braid, value $1.00, and Swiss ribbed knit vests trimmed with lace and silk ribbon, value 35c. Today only.
Advertisement offers 100 dozen ladies fast black cotton stockings at 7 cents a pair, 100 dozen boys and misses stockings, 20 cents regular now 7 cents, 250 dozen ladies Irish lawn handkerchiefs at 4 cents each, Torchon lace 2 to 4 inches wide at 4 cents a yard.
One thousand pairs of stockinet dress shields in sizes 2 3 and 4 made of pure rubber offered at reduced price. Regularly 20 cents per pair now sold at 6 cents per pair to clear stock.
Standard patterns for June are in with seams. The Designer for June is highlighted. Shoes priced to clear include 10¢ copy price, $250 spring shoes at $1.25, PATPNT leather shoes now $2.35, oxford ties at $1.00, and boys and girls school shoes at 95c.
36 inch Madras cloth offered in neat patterns with a durable wash quality. Suitable for summer waists and children's dresses. Was 20c per yard, today 9c. Printed challies and calicoes in various patterns and colors offered at 8c and 3c per yard.
Unbleached bath towels 20 by 40 inches priced at five cents each as part of a special purchase. French kid gloves offered at 1.25 a pair, down from 1.50. Over 2000 silk and dress remnants on sale, with spring stock a third off, including waist and skirt lengths.
Four matchless men s bargains advertise Wayne socks at 10 cents a pair 500 dozen in stock with spliced heels and double soles. Men's suspenders at 10 cents. Shirts 25 cents and buckskin twilled shirts 25 cents. Bal Briggan shirts drawers 60 cents each.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Thomas Carter river and harbor appropriation bill and Mark Hanna but lacks clear events or outcomes to summarize into a valid newspaper item.
The report notes the peace conference shows no rush to quick agreements. It questions whether President Palma will avoid a fate like President Sam and suggests cautious optimism for stable leadership.
Mr. Nixon abandons Tammany leadership citing lack of support as he pushes reforms or a change in direction. The move highlights discord within the political group over aligning with current leader Trump and his agenda.
Professor von Kraff Ebing relocates his home and collection to Graz in a noted shift. In a recent interview he denounces Christian Scientists as duped by hysterical women. Carroll D. Wright, president of the ...
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