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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
18
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The Main Office in Anaconda lists telephone and business office details and notes branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates available on application.
The fragment lists distribution points and newsstands for The Standard in multiple cities including New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Lake City Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Seattle Portland and Kansas City with addresses and agents. It directs all business letters to The Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana and credits J Morton as in charge.
In May 1903 the Hague tribunal is described as a high world court born from a 1899 peace conference. The United States joined as party in the first case, involving the pious fund of the Californias, with Mexico ordered to pay $1 120 6k after last year’s verdict.
A sweep of conservative and radical papers denounces Governor Pennypacker over the Ubel law. Critics accuse him of deception and stifling the press, with Philadelphia Press leading the charge, calling the measure a scheme by plunderers and urging the governor to resist the assault he invited.
The Press notes that cartoons will sustain the Pennypacker administration while Philadelphia papers say they will handle their own affairs without help. The speaker warns a dishonorable cause will leave him defenseless as the cartoons endure in memory.
In California President Roosevelt spoke of the Pacific must pass under American influence, provoking European alarm. The discussion notes that the statement may be rhetorical and urges caution not to overinterpret, warning against aims to dominate the Pacific.
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen banners its sixth biennial convention in Denver as the largest rail worker union. Founded in Oneonta in 1882, it models the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and offers mutual aid and an insurance order for members and their families after accidents. Last fiscal year added about 9,000 members, reaching roughly 60,000 nationwide and Canada.
R COPE WHITEHOUSE argues in Middle Egypt that there is no true Rocky mountain range. He claims older US maps exaggerate a continuous chain and that the West consists of distinct mountain groups with peaks like Pike’s Peak rising above six thousand feet in a limited area.
The text lists major mountain systems including the Pyrenees the Apennines and the Ural mountains as key world boundaries and geographical features. It references their location spans across Europe and Asia shaping climate and travel routes.
An assorted pane of political chatter weighs Myron T. Herrick of Ohio as a potential vice presidential pick. Senator Hanna remains a decisive influence, while President Roosevelt’s choice could tilt the ticket. Nearby notes cover weather, strikes, and other political barbs across states.
Artistic and musical circles attended the New York wedding of Alice Virginia Nye niece of Bill Nye and Edwin Harvey Lockart held Tuesday. The bride was given away by cousin William Benjamin Nye with Marion Littlefield of Boston as maid of honor. Best man Frederick Settle and ushers G Newell Crossmond Kay Crawford Horace Kinney Leon White Elderson. The bride wore pale gray crepe de chine over white taffeta with a gray chiffon hat. She carried a white bound prayer book.
A tense report describes Moros in the Philippines becoming hostile toward American forces, with threats against troops and concerns over security measures as tensions rise in the region.
Armed Moros from Bacolod Taraca and Mindanao threaten American troops near Pantar north of the lake. Major Bullard commands a strong force at Pantar ready to strike. Ninety percent of lake Moros reportedly accept American sovereignty.
The record notes alleged discrimination against La Grange on freight charges from New Orleans versus to Atlanta, with a higher rate claimed for goods from New Orleans to Atlanta despite a shorter haul. The court found the Atlanta rate justified by competition at that point.
Chief Justice Fuller ordered the permanent release of two Louisville attorneys W. W. Watts and David A. Sachs who were jailed in Indianapolis for contempt of court in bankruptcy matters involving M. Zer Co. The court found no evidence to sustain contempt convictions and noted the conspiracy charge between the lawyers and the state court was invalid.
Shuster was fined five hundred dollars for contempt of court of first instance in Madla. He attempted to fine the British steamer Loong Shang and, after the court injunction, refused to comply. The collector will appeal.
Manila reports on May 18 that Taylor with a force of constabulary defeated several bands of fanatics in the interior of Cebu on May 14. Twenty fanatics killed, others wounded. some constabulary hurt and Lieutenant Walker missing after repeated charges to the line.
A May hurricane battered Santa Maria Bulacan and nearby Lauzon on Saturday. Perth shocks were reported as the storm progressed, and the Stone barracks collapsed, killing one and wounding seven native scouts.
Manila reports the high court affirmed the conviction of proprietor Dorr and editor Sgrien for selling Benito le Garcia, a Philippine commission member. The ruling maintains the prior judgment in the case.
Press reports from May 1 describe Venezuelan revolutionists gaining ground in Coro Harquisimeto and Tucacas on the west, Ciudad Bolivar on the Orinoco, and nearby areas. The government reports loss of over 1,600 men and 300 wounded at La Guaira after a two day battle, while government forces number about 3,000 under arms.
More than 22 percent of men who enlisted for the Spanish American War have applied for pensions, says Commissioner of War. He blames pension attorneys and notes few saw actual fighting. Daily new applications pour in and nearly 50 percent of war lists may file by year end.
Washington on May 18 reports the general fund holdings with an available cash balance of 222,060,166 dollars and a gold reserve of 105,748,115 dollars excluding the 150 million dollar gold reserve in the division of redemption.
The U.S. Supreme Court today reversed the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling in the case against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and other lines forming a continuous route between New Orleans and Atlanta. The decision stems from a charge related to this arrangement.
A new heating apparatus on trial at the Potsdam palace caused a fire in Crown Princess Frederick Wilhelm’s apartments. It destroyed silk hangings carpets and furniture but flames did not spread due to fireproof walls.
Sofia reports a new government in Bulgaria as Premier General Petroff forms a cabinet. Petroff serves as premier and foreign minister, M Petroff as interior minister, with all other ministers from the Stambulof party.
In New York May 18 Senator Platt denied Tulloch's claim that Bevers sought influence for bonding business for a company tied to Platt's son. Bevers and Tulloch are at the center of a Post Office Department inquiry into charges and possible resignations.
The fragment presents a respondent asserting certainty that a person will not be asked or permitted to resign. It conveys confidence in the非action regarding resignation with mentions of safety and expectation. The context remains ambiguous due to incomplete surrounding text.
Deer Lodge May 18 The case of William Wallace against J Hendrickson concluded with a general verdict for the defendant after a week in court. The jury also filed 23 special findings all favorable to the defendant. The plaintiff sought 300 damages over ditch overflow and water on land and asked for an injunction. Attorneys Napton Winston and Duffy for the plaintiff. Rodgers and Rodgers for the defendant.
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