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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1903
Page
4
Public notice from the Anaconda Standard listing publishers and proprietors and subscription rates. Daily and Sunday options include one year ten dollars ninety cents and six months five ninety with other durations noted. Also lists Sunday and Meadeines pricing.
The article lists postage rates for editions of 10 to 48 pages with one to three cents, notes double rates for Europe and foreign inquiries at the Main Office in Anaconda Montana, and details multiple Standard Publishing Company offices and news stands in major cities. It also provides contact addresses for advertising, editorial rooms, and the Washington Bureau.
Yesterday unfounded talk circulated claiming anarchists planned to make Butte the operation’s center during Roosevelt’s visit. Named foreigners were misidentified as insignificant tin horn tours. The Standard denounces the rumor as false and harmful to public influence in Butte.
In Los Angeles the Presbyterian General Assembly discussed sending a greeting to President Roosevelt with the Numbers blessing. A delegate moved to refer the resolution to the committee on correspondence, blocking the effort and drawing criticism of the member’s conduct and patriotism.
A compact between the Audubon Society and the Mil Liners' Protective Association marks a rare agreement amid efforts by women’s groups and other organizations to advance common causes. The article notes broad participation and a shift toward cooperative action in advocacy.
The Millinery Merchants' Protective Association and the Audubon Society announce a three year agreement to ban the use and trade of gulls, terns, grebes, humming birds and song birds in trimming. Starting January 1, egret, heron and American pelican plumage join the prohibited list. The Audubon Society pledges to curb illegal wardens’ interference and resist broader feather legislation.
An editorial criticizes Butte for funding entertainment and collecting illegal revenues. It condemns slot machine payments, licensing of gambling, and payments from women, arguing city funds should only cover corporate purposes and condemning lawbreaking receipts. The piece questions an alderman's selective objection to illegal spending versus unlawful receipts.
The Anaconda FY election faces court action with preliminaries today. Observers expect formal issues to be clarified quickly and a prompt path to conclusions. Meanwhile, critics fear payroll appointments and debate over local government continuity linger. Officials hope the municipal house will be set in order without delay.
The statement explains that titles will be made clear through the procedures established by law. It emphasizes that legal mechanisms govern how title clarity is achieved and verified.
Ohio senator and Republican national committee chair Hanna signals he will not back Roosevelt for another term if the state convention meets now. He notes his interest in Ohio politics due to re election concerns and warns Foraker to stop pushing Roosevelt talk. Hanna hints the 1912 style clash with Foraker shapes the upcoming state convention.
The president will arrive in Montana this week with visits planned in Helena and Butte. The schedule shows daybreak departures, travel through the mountains near the Mullan tunnel, and a swift western Montana tour ending near the southwestern border. Officials anticipate no incidents and expect memorable events for Helena and Butte.
A Lawrence mob of farmers pursued Louis Everson on suspicion of killing Rosa Kaiser and assaulting her father. An unknown construction worker allegedly attacked George Smith’s two young daughters. the second suspect eluded capture as the mob hunted him.
President Samuel Gompers addressed about 4000 strikers in Lowell Massachusetts urging them to target mill owners by striking at their finances. He urged support from organized labor nationwide and advised workers to leave Lowell if returning would cost them self respect.
Police allowed a car striker parade in Montreal on May 24. Paraders blocked traffic at Empire hall, assaulted motormen and conductors, and ill treated officers. Two conductors were seriously injured and hospitalized. The mob controlled the street at the corner throughout the day.
Rev. H K Robbins addressed about 20 G A R members at St Mark's Episcopal Church the last Sunday before Memorial Day. He urged remembering war’s heroism while condemning civil strife, praising soldiers as virtuous and the Grand Army as grand glorious good and God’s army.
In a near old park exhibition yesterday afternoon Gosnell Logan’s New Works Juniors beat Fred Frinke’s Frinkes 15 to 6 over nine innings. Both sides feature players under 18 with notable two ages present. Mort Gosnell and Walker starred for the Frinkes while Finnegan Connors and Barich led the New Works lineup. Louis Booseley umpired the game to satisfaction.
Mrs Mary Campbell died at midnight of dropsy of the heart at her son John Campbell's home in Anaconda after months of illness. A native of Lathrum Ireland she had lived in Anaconda 15 years and leaves son John and daughters Mrs Harry McManus and Mrs Jerry Smith. Funeral at 9 am tomorrow at St Peter's Catholic Church with high mass. burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Rev Walter M Jordan pastor of the First Christian church in Helena is named transportation manager in Montana for the International Christian Endeavor convention to be held in Denver July 9 to July 14. He will arrange special rates for Montana attendees and several prominent workers in Anaconda are involved.
Michael Duffy of Anaconda reported his horse and buggy stolen last Tuesday after lending them to John Lynch for a funeral. Deputies Petelin and Quinn recovered the rig near Silver Bow, with the horse at T. D. Morris ranch. Authorities now suspect Martin Gilligan, once linked to Halloran, as the culprit and plan pursuit to Butte.
Sohn Rees owner of the Three Mile House returns from Butte delighted with his two 15 month old pups Caradog and Darkie winning heats in the puppy stake race. He believes they will take the money in final heats. Rees bred Dexter B., winner of the championship from Great Northern Surprise.
Iver E Norquist 11 months died at 1 a m after three days of cholera infantum at 516 Alder street. Parents Mr and Mrs Edward Norquist prepare for a funeral likely the day after tomorrow with arrangements not yet definite.
Frank Yamer, an assistant chief of police, was arrested after a gun threat against Herbert Lucia a mining man at French Gulch near the B A P Station. A 38 caliber Colt revolver and a new pocket knife were found on Yamer linking him to the Guilbault second hand store burglary. Lucia identifies Yamer as the man who pointed a pistol at him. Yamer faces assault with a deadly weapon charges and further investigation to identify the actual burglar.
Morning Leader dispatch cites a Macedonian committee report that Turks burned the village of Banitz near Beres. Only 48 of 300 inhabitants escaped. Women and girls were outraged and murdered and their bodies cast into the water.
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