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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
14
The text lists the Anaconda Standard masthead, publisher details, and various subscription rates. Includes statements on publication status, post office classification, and office contact numbers for the Daily and Sunday edition.
The notice lists branch offices with addresses in Butte Missoula New York Chicago Kansas City Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Pasadena Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Beattie Portland and more. It also provides numerous news stand distribution points including Hotel St Francis Hotel Seattles news stand Oregon News Co. and several city venues. All general business correspondence should be addressed to the same name COMPANY a Mont.
As veterans of the Civil War age, Memorial day gains sacred meaning. The piece notes veteran concern over public sports and urges citizens to honor the day properly, avoiding its secular excesses and misuses.
A close 93 to 92 vote in the Massachusetts House defeats a bill to abolish the death penalty. Supporters say momentum builds for next session while opponents applaud wildly and defenders weep. The debate turns acrimonious over a life or death issue.
An exchange grows from Theodore Roosevelt’s critique of animal fiction in Everybody’s Magazine, naming William J Long as the worst offender. Long, a retired Congregational clergyman and nature author, defends his writings with sworn evidence and notes Burroughs’ counterattack.
The piece notes Longe alleging Burroughs is wrong and discusses uncertainty over scientific authority. It cites an Indian source from Newfoundland and an Evening Post interview where Dr. Long argues deer chest anatomy permits wolves to strike easily, contrasting with Roosevelt's views.
Missouri enacts a reform limiting liquor sales by banning owners agents or employees of breweries from holding saloon licenses. Violations trigger license and bond forfeiture with costs paid from the bond. The law, urged by Governor Folk, aims to curb brewery influence in St Louis and Kansas City and could shut many city saloons.
Leaders of major railroads announce a reduction in speeds on long distance routes in the West and Middle West. They cite expense and safety concerns amid rising accidents, arguing slower schedules will improve reliability and align trains with published time cards. Travelers may welcome steadier service even if miles per hour drop.
The Michigan senate passed a concurrent resolution urging President Roosevelt to be elected for a second term, signaling support for a non third term interpretation while noting Roosevelt’s historic stance after McKinley’s death and the GOP’s cautious stance on a third term.
A torrent of light verse and opinion jabs politics and public life. References range from third term talk to the G A R, labor strikes, weddings, and June observances, all delivered in a brisk, satirical style. The piece riffs on current events, society rituals, and national mood with playful asides and pointed humor.
Frank W. Hill former secretary to E. H. Harriman admitted guilt in a New York case for releasing confidential documents. On district attorney recommendation and Harriman’s request, the court suspended sentence.
North Sydney May 29 officials of St. Pierre Miquelon list forty French fishermen as lost from the schooners Eli Girardin and Lefleme. The vessels left for the Grand banks two months ago and no word since. Officials fear wreck in the easterly hurricane that swept the banks in April.
Southern Pacific passenger train No 1 derailed and ditched three miles east of Bradley after leaving San Francisco. Engineer James Bybee and a man riding without a ticket were killed and the fireman severely burned. An investigation into the wreck is under way.
Ed Dwyer was released by a Butte court from a 90 day jail term after being offered a Dillon ball team position. Dwyer played for Dillon last season but Manager Barry has not offered him a contract and says no offer will be made.
The United States Marine Hospital Service established quarantine against Havana Cuba. All vessels must stay five full days away from the infected port before entering Mobile harbor and undergoing inspection at the government quarantine station.
Billings jury returns a not guilty verdict after about five hours of deliberation in the case of the state versus Daniel Watts charged with first degree assault on Richard Roberts.
Judge Dupuy of the superior court may dismiss Mrs. M. A. Babcock's suit seeking an accounting against John V. Farwell and others tied to Capitol Freehold Land and Investment Co. The case alleges funds diverted from the Capitol company. Demurrers were sustained as the complaint lacks sufficient allegations and many witnesses are dead.
Lieut. Gov. Edwin Norris received a silver dinner service from members of the Tenth assembly in appreciation of his service in the last legislature. He exhibited the set at his Bannack street law office and thanked the senators for their esteem in a May 28 1907 letter from Dillon, praising their fairness and friendship.
Journeymen bakers walkout last night affecting about 2,000 bakeries and over 6,000 workers. They demand a minimum wage of 6.75 dollars per week, 10 to 12 hour days, and one rest day per week.
The scout cruiser Birmingham was launched at Quincy Massachusetts May 29 as Miss Mary Campbell of Birmingham Alabama broke a bottle of champagne on the prow. The fast warship marks a new type in naval design and construction.
In New Castle Pennsylvania on May 29 President Roosevelt greeted machinists at the shops. He insisted a soiled hand was as good as any and clasped the dirtiest hand among the crowd, drawing cheers as the presidential train lapsed through town.
The Montana Agricultural College at Bozeman outlines a week of events starting with the alumni banquet at the Bozeman hotel Saturday at 8. The Sunday evening baccalaureate service is at 8 in the opera house with Rev. Frank Powell of Helena as the preacher. Graduation events run Monday to Wednesday at 8:30 in the college assembly hall with class day, preparatory graduation Tuesday, and the main commencement Wednesday with address by Lieutenant Governor Edwin Norris. Eighteen candidates receive bachelor degrees and one graduate earns civil engineering after three years.
A Swatow Huh revolutionary society proclamation says the uprising aims to attack yamen and exterminate officials to overthrow the government. Missions in the area largely unmolested except German at Lien Chow, with missionaries seeking refuge. Local officials urge Canton to send troops.
In Jefferson City on May 29 the supreme court heard demurrers to the information filed by Attorney General Hadley seeking dissolution of the Gould interests merger in the state railroad system. A decision was expected within 30 days.
Memorial day events fill Dillon with a busy schedule. Dillon and Idaho Falls baseball teams meet in the afternoon while a Woodmen excursion brings visitors to town for a Sunday game against Dillon and the Butte Woodmen. The Golden West Amusement company arrives with a brass band for a ball game, then carnival fun to benefit the Dillon fire department for a week starting Monday. The Sells & Floto circus comes June 18 and normal college commencement runs that week, followed by the Fourth of July celebration.
William Hunnewell a young rancher of Chouteau county was convicted in district court of grand larceny and sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary. He was accused of stealing a horse from Thomas King a rancher south of Great Falls in May last year.
Hiram H. Leonard former confidential man and cashier for Evans-Snyder-Buel is suspected of embezzling 15000 dollars. An indictment for 8023 dollars has been returned and detectives pursue him east after his departure from Chicago. He reportedly admitted the shortage and blamed mining investments. He was active in church work.
At the Mil lers National federation convention in St Louis W W Finley president of the Southern railway argued for frank talks between shippers and railroad managers to resolve issues rather than rely on legislation or government action.
Thomas D. Jordan former comptroller of the Equitable Life Assurance society pleaded not guilty today to forgery in the third degree and perjury. Bail was set at 10000 dollars on one count and he was released. Bath was furnished by Eugene C. Potter.
Pana Illinois May 29 Dr. W L Lynn longtime local physician marked his 102d birthday by hosting a dinner for about 500 guests का. He appeared hale and hearty amid the celebration in town.
State Savings Bank Butte Montana lists capital stock 300000, surplus, deposits 4250000, and total capital ability. Officers include M S Largey president C R Leonard VP, R B Nuckolls VP, Ai Bowles cashier, G P Bowles assistant cashier. Directors: M S Largey C R Leonard E D Leavitt R B Nuckolls John H Curtis F A Heinze Ed Hickey and B E Chapman. Bank transacts general banking, offers 4 percent interest on savings, and serves as registrar trustee receiver administrator and guarantor as state examiner approved reserve agent for Montana banks.
Daly Bank and Trust Co established 1882 proclaims capital and surplus with officers John C. Lalor president A C Swinborne vice president cashiers A Kunkel and B W Place. The bank transacts general banking, issues letters of credit and drafts payable in the United States and abroad, inviting customers with stable terms.
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