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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
6
Public notice of newspaper publishing details lists owners and operating notes. Rates, postage terms, and mailing classifications are provided for daily and Sunday editions with pricing for various service periods.
Rates announced for newspaper editions vary by size from one to three cents per issue. Europe and other foreign countries pay double the domestic prices. Inquiries directed to the Main Office at Standard Block in Anaconda via the listed telephone numbers for business inquiries.
The Standard lists branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls where advertising rates are furnished on application.
Washington Bureau lists office locations and distribution newsstands for the Standard Publishing Company The notes specify Eastern offices in New York Nassau Street Chicago Stow Avenue Morton in charge and various city stands including Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Spokane Seattle Denver Portland and Salt Lake City The notice also provides mailing address in Anaconda Montana for general correspondence.
The Kansas Republican convention signals strong support for Roosevelt in 1904, with Kansas likely to back the president’s renomination unless party views shift. The piece notes Roosevelt’s cross‑state appeal and contrasts Kansas with Ohio where nomination moves differ. It mentions Funston and hints at Ohio’s sentiments.
Washington issued a formal flag protocol for Memorial Day. Hoist to top of staff in the morning, lower to half mast, raise to full staff at noon and keep until sunset. The rule emphasizes exact procedures governing flag display.
San Francisco newspapers allege warden cedes control to convict Raymond and his cabinet at Folcom. A prisoner named Deer faces a brutal torture after defying an order, receiving a tight straightjacket binding and drugs to disrupt digestion amid alleged abuse by prison staff.
A prisoner named Deer died after being removed from his cell with the door locked. The coroner's jury ruled accidental death from a bed fall while torture allegations are raised by complainants. They claim California's prison supervision is inadequate and scandalous for a state of its size and supposed reform.
The piece argues for a Steuben statue near the Rochambeau monument honoring the German general who organized American forces at Valley Forge. It also critiques irrigation bills and speculates on land grabs, pending reforms, and political commentaries about figures like Hanna and Roosevelt amid broader public issues.
The lower house plans to discuss the irrigation bill in the first week of June while deferring major action on the Pacific cable bill. Supporters expect favorable action before adjournment, which is anticipated to run into July amid ongoing debates over the Philippine canal and Cuban reciprocity bills.
Amid lively streets in South Africa, shop windows glow with royal dressmaking and millinery displays. Customers throng boutiques as designers showcase gowns and hats, reflecting a zestful mix of fashion and pageantry in the city.
Senator Hanna received a thunderous reception as Ohio Republicans nominated their ticket including Lavglin for secretary of state and Crew for supreme judge. Hanna urged unity and praised McKinley while condemning Democratic attacks, stressing reciprocity with Cuba and the triumph of American ideals in a new era of industry and labor cooperation.
New York reports a 50 cent per ton rise in soft coal to 5.60 dollars at retail. An additional 1.60 per ton increase is announced for anthracite coal, signaling broader price gains in the energy market.
At Denver and May 28 the Western Federation of Miners voted 3000 for Fernie relief and debated independent political action. Edward Young of Great Falls was named likely successor to President Boyce if he declines re election. The convention reported 62 unions added, total membership 76000 across 14 unions and six districts. Debates on Australian tax amendment and official publication plans continued with unresolved outcome.
Florence Cooper seven is abducted by her father C F E Cooper from Salt Lake City where the parents had lived apart for three years under an agreement the mother would retain custody. The father boarded the eastbound Union Pacific at Bonneville en route to Pueblo Colorado as authorities seek to locate mother Minner Cooper and recover the child.
At a May meeting in Montreal J. T. Tarte, Liberal figure and minister of public works, said J. P. Morgan would never be allowed to control Canada’s transport means. He claimed the government would build another trans continental line at any cost if Morgan acquired Canadian Pacific.
Rev. R. M. Palmer, a prominent Southern Presbyterian preacher and Civil War figure, died this afternoon in New Orleans at over 80 years old. He had been injured several weeks earlier when struck by a street car.
New York May 28 John Rosenfeld San Francisco ship owner and coal mine operator died here today of pulmonary troubles contracted on a Liverpool to New York trip less than three weeks ago He was over 70 years old The body will be taken to California for interment
Paul J. Sorg a former congressman and major tobacco manufacturer died at his Middletown Ohio home after several days illness He was 62 years old and had been a prominent business and political figure.
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