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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard publishes daily and Sunday editions with various subscription options. It lists main and branch offices in Butte, Missoula, and Great Falls, plus a Washington Bureau and multiple newsstand locations across major cities.
The Anaconda Standard assures advertisers of a bona fide paid circulation. It states daily and Sunday circulation is three times larger than any other Montana newspaper. Advertising contracts will reflect this guarantee.
The Montana state central committee calls a democratic convention in Butte for June 20 1900 at 122 m to select six delegates and six alternates for the national convention on July 4 1900. Counties are apportioned delegates and alternates. rules require democratic residency, delegate votes, and unit rule exemption.
Anaconda defeated Butte in a showcase game on the Anaconda field drawing the season’s largest crowd. The article notes the Putte club’s strengthening and predicts renewed league interest and better contests, boosting public support for Montana baseball.
The text stresses that financial success and performance success are essential for the season. It frames financial results as a cornerstone of overall season achievement.
A long-winded critique accuses the steel and wire trust of price manipulation and plant shutdowns led by Gates, and labels the ice trust in New York as an unlawful restraint on trade. The piece cites stock holdings of Mayor Van Wyck and officials, dock privileges, and alleged favoritism amid a broader note on a potential economic downturn and political accountability.
A financial essay argues against a quick return to 1890s panic, citing rising gold output and shifts toward gold standards in Japan and British India. It notes Russia’s potential moves to reclaim gold, France loans, and heavier gold reserves to back non legal tender banknotes amid rising global demand.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes a law against fortune telling in Pennsylvania is unevenly enforced and fakirs prosper in open view. It questions the extent of patronage and warns superstition endures despite an era of reason and intelligence.
The Tuesday middleweight bout in Chicago between Kid McCoy and Otto Ryan drew attention as much for ethics as for action. McCoy won on a disputed decision and Ryan openly admitted a draw rule could have favored both if kept, prompting anger toward the referee and broader debate about sporting integrity.
A young debutante complains she eats little at luncheons and teas and is ravenous by dinner, longing for substantial food. She recalls buttered bread from childhood while social engagements leave her malnourished and fearing a ruined digestion by Lent.
A Florida farmer and his two sons cleared about $3000 this season from a three acre strawberry patch. The family plans to reinvest profits into the operation and expand their fruit stand offerings.
The Clark of Montana controversy heats as critics urge blocking his reappointment to the U S Senate. Critics accuse bribery and trickery in securing the seat and call for rapid reform to bring the senate closer to the people.
The Montana millionaire, famed as a witty actor and trickster, resigns to pursue a governor’s appointment. In a dramatic Senate farewell, he bids a tearful goodbye amid sympathetic senators, while planning to fill his own vacancy. His coup appears to be the intended return.
Members of all parties in the United States senate denounce the trick that robbed the Montana governor of the power of appointment and forced Mr Park back into the body without any appeal to his constituency. The method to nullify this sharp practice and remove a man elected through bribery is a difficult problem.
The Pittsburg Post notes the Montana claimant’s chances of being seated have diminished amid criticism of the underhand appointment and alleged bribery, labeling the action as disreputable.
Milwaukee Sentinel notes that keeping Mr. Mark of Montana from the senate may require charging the police force and boosting the capitol night watch, signaling a security approach over campaigning.
Kansas City Journal notes banking statistics show a large rise in Montagna bank depositors with many new accounts opened by ceitigans and others besides meritors of the legislature.
Governor Smith of Montana concedes that to ensure proper results one must take action personally, aligning with the old advice that if you want anything well done you must do it yourself. The remark highlights his belief in hands on governance and direct involvement.
The Pittsburg Dispatch recalls Governor Smith of Montana and a poker player who never turned to spit during a game as a remembered lesson. The Nashville papers echo a critical view of Clark as audacious in Montana politics.
The St Louis Dispatch notes the Senate’s stance that it cannot admit a man denied for a crime against the state and republic. It argues the Senate, as sole judge of elections, should not certify a tainted candidate. The piece contrasts a Blaireville Courier remark and hints at a push by Colonel Quay and Lt Governor Spriggs in Montana.
The Democrats in Doylestown report rising opposition to Senator Clark's bid to succeed himself and to present new credentials from the lieutenant governor. The senate would not seat a man “convicted of bribery before the world,” and voters urge decisive action against him.
In Montana the Republican side denounced lawmakers who voted for Clark as traitors after branding them as yielding to the slush fund. One convention member faced expulsion while others were denounced in resolutions.
A dramatic portrayal of a man driven by revenge as he cycles through wealth and indulgence. He refuses to yield until he exhausts every resource or nature ends his quest. The narrative follows his tormented hours and relentless pursuit of vengeance.
The piece recalls a Senate realization of being duped stirring pity and regret, warning of a coming violent reaction as Clark supporters and opponents clash openly next week.
The Lowell Courier notes Clark of Montana is condemned by the senate,likely to secure fewer votes in the next round. The statement suggests his past trick will hurt him unless Montana's brass content is unusually high in support.
The St. Louis Republic notes that without swift action by the Senate on summer screens, Mr. Clark of Montana may still manage to form an entrance by a trick of the tinest description.
The Scranton Tribune notes that if Clark's election is invalid, his appointment becomes invalid as well. The paper suggests the senate must declare the original election void to provide a way out.
The Littleton republic calls the senate manipulation by a Weet man a clear case. The Grand Forks Herald notes Senator Clark sits in a position akin to a burglar who, faced with a shotgun, flees the scene.
The Hon. W. A. Clark of Montana appears checkmated as his plans for a United States senate seat seem unlikely to succeed by any means.
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