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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1902
Page
4
Public notice text appears in this fragment from The Anaconda Standard, listing advertising rates and mail classifications. The readable portion references daily and Sunday subscriptions, rates in advance, and publication details.
Rates listed for 10 to 16 page editions and 20 to 32 page editions and 3 to 48 page editions. Europe-bound papers incur double these rates. For other foreign destinations, readers should inquire locally.
The piece lists main office in Anaconda and branch offices at Butte, Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates on application. Washington Bureau is at No 41 Post Building with eastern offices at 150 Nassau Street Chicago and 87 Washington Street with W J Morton in charge.
The Standard is available at multiple news stands including Chicago Postoffice News Stand Auditorium Annex San Francisco Palace Hotel and Los Angeles 422 S Mail Street Also listed are Salt Lake 51 W Second South Street Sst Lake Salt Lake News Co Spokane 1% North Howard Tacoma 1203 Pacific Avenue Seattle Tié s Pike Portland Hotel Correspondence should go to Standard Publishing Company Mconda Montana.
Madrid police nipped a plot to assassinate the young Spanish king with one prisoner in custody. The writer notes Spain’s conditions breed anarchists and praises prompt police action, warning the king to remain vigilant as threats persist.
The Presbyterian general assembly debates whether to finalize creed revision focusing on election, original sin, and Biblical inerrancy. Disputes arise as ministers face allegiance to Westminster, with some denying candidates for allegorical readings. Authority strains threaten unity and potential broader relaxation of strict orthodoxy.
Washington announces June cadet examinations in Montana towns for the Revenue Cutter Service. Eight to ten appointments will be made this summer, offering education and honorable service. Cadets train two years at New Bedford, then serve as third lieutenants with pay starting at $500 annually plus ration. Retirement at 64 with three quarters pay. highest rank is captain.
The service, typically limited to under ten yearly appointments, now orders general examinations nationwide for candidates. Previously, examinees traveled to a seaport town for testing, a standard practice before this broader rule.
The article discusses Queen Regent Marie Christina guiding young Alfonso XII since 1886. It notes internal foes and a costly U S war as Spain’s distressing backdrop. It warns royal dangers lie within the palace and among subjects rather than abroad.
The piece profiles Attorney General Elkin pushing for the governorship as he claims Quay abandoned him. It notes Elkin's campaign rhetoric portraying himself as a loyal insider wronged by Quay and appealing to public sympathy while canvassing the state.
The passage describes Quay and Elkin amid Pennsylvania politics with Quay backing a preferred nominee, while Elkin faces ridicule for his role. It notes broad belief that the Republican nomination will favor the man Quay names and suggests no rush on naming the candidate.
Ralph M. Easley secretary of the National Civic Federation met with United Mine Workers President Mitchell at Hazleton and denied plans for a settlement. Despite denials, federation backers and operators suggest readiness to receive any proposal. Mitchell will base at Hotel Hart in Wilkes Barre. strike enters its second week with no mining in the region.
In Winsted Connecticut last Tuesday a man named Dauchy attempted suicide with laudanum during divorce proceedings. Ten hours of public spanking by a team of eight to ten men on a lawn near Main Street kept him awake, revived him, and he survived.
Louis Royolo of Nice developed a gambling system that allegedly beat the Monte Carlo bank. After borrowing $3,000 from a friend in Monaco, Royolo vanished for New York. Police hold him awaiting possible extradition. officials doubt French action.
A compilation of editorial sentiments about the Saint Pierre disaster and related international issues. It notes humanity as its bright side amid calamity, mocks debates over May customs and sports rivals, and comments on Alfonso, Cuba, Yale-Harvard decisions, and English literary taste.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports in Washington on May 18 that Speaker Henderson pledged to set a day for irrigation bill consideration. Supporters, including the St. Marys canal plan, anticipate passage despite eastern opposition as the Democratic vote grows solid and Montana delegation pushes education efforts.
Earthquakes reported in southern Portugal with no fatalities. Seism disturbances linked to upheavals in the West Indies, as Lisbon notes tremors on May 18.
Davenport Washington May 18 Dr. Kelly and Frank Thompson among several men arrested by Indian police for trespassing on the Spokane Indian reservation after warnings to stay off. Police have driven off the sooners from the reserve as a large crowd camps along the border awaiting a signal that land is open for entry.
Neche North Dakota May 18 William Jim mington a prominent Pem bina county farmer attempted a river crossing in a scow with four sons. The boat capsized and three of the sons drowned leaving one survivor and the father uninjured.
Robert A. Williams former Chicago fire chief during the gear fire of October 1871 died today at age 77. The long-serving official led the department during a pivotal blaze in the city’s history.
Havana reports Palma began work on his inaugural address but produced little prose. Officials warn the message may not be ready by Wednesday and could be delayed.
The British ambassador after a late night hour was reported to be fairly satisfactory. He had a good day and was sleeping soundly.
Cholera in Manila and surrounding provinces remains unchanged with rising cases and fatalities around eighty percent. Officials report the same pattern as prior days with persistent health concerns across the region.
A collage of light jests and cartoons is presented with quips about beauty eroding pride and silly debates. Exchange snippets include a wry exchange about love and engagement and playful lines on servants and class. The tone is breezy, magazine style collage.
Mixed quotes and captions from a 19th century column show a judge verdict about a fatal act within two weeks after a ceremony. Wary voices discuss water cure brutality and jail myths. Humorous exchanges involve a drive, horses, and a beer mug gift.
Senator Hale displays a personal bathtub in Washington while The Conservative plans a memorial issue for J Sterling Morton's weekly paper. Baron Iwasaki begins world cruise and Miss Mary Morton aids New York children. Indiana brigadier general Pleasant A Hackleman memorialized. Emperor William archives clippings for Hohenzollern family. Dr J Wortman leads Yale West expedition through the Bad Lands. Col William F Cody gifts 1% acres on Shoshone River to Capt Charles Christy near the National Park. Sultan of Turkey seeks only state papers. Bentley Warren joins Williams College as trustee. Irvin Garfield, Garfield’s son, is a Williams alumnus. Parker Memorial remarks reference Theodore Parker’s life and first book earned by berry picking.
In a dramatic monologue the character Macbeth frets about a dagger before him. The Presence quips about weapons of the era. The scene blends superstition with pragmatic observation as Macbeth contemplates the ensuing fatal moment.
Special Dispatch reports in Helena that scalp bounty claims are piling up at about 3000 dollars weekly. The outstanding total two days ago reached 7155 dollars with only 11000 dollars in the fund. Since fiscal year start, claims accumulate as wild animal slaughter continues.
A dispatch from Pretoria reports Boer leaders gathered at Vreenizing may vote for continuation of hostilities by ballot. The correspondent suggests a peace tilt is possible but notes the conference could trigger widespread surrenders, freeing large British forces for the front.
Manila May 18 The United States Philippine Commission approves an act giving its courts of first instance marine jurisdiction to punish crimes on waters and related offenses, expanding legal authority in the territory.
The act passed by the commission repeals military orders and acts of provost courts that previously endorsed such crimes.
Atlanta May 18 perfect order and peace prevailed today in Pittsburg the negro settlement south of the city where yesterday a violent clash occurred between law officers and armed outlaws. ashes mark the spot where buildings once stood sheltering Richard and his companions as military patrols guard the scene of disturbance
Belgrade May 18 King Alexander accepts the Servian cabinet resignation and entrusts M Pasios, formerly a radical, with forming a new ministry.
Karl Simmons, North Pacific railroad sales agent, says land demand in Montana exceeded all previous records. He travels to Butte to close deals around that city and Anaconda and has pending sales south of Miles City.
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