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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1900
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard details its publishing house, offices and distribution. It lists main office in Anaconda with branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls and notes Washington Bureau address, newsstand locations and international availability for readers and advertisers.
Anaconda Standard reports higher bona fide paid circulation than all Montana daily newspapers combined for six months ending June 20 10. Daily and Sunday average circulation listed at 11 722.
The piece critiques optimistic party forecasts for the campaign, noting wide disparities and unverified claims from both parties. It argues that while Bryan might win, a clean sweep is unlikely, and identifies a core set of likely states with electoral votes, totaling 166, needing 58 more to reach 224. It names Maine, Vermont, West Virginia, Maryland, and several others as barometers and key targets.
The article reports Donovan accusing the Clark faction of backing William J. Bryan and the sixteen to one ratio while Montana delegates and the Democratic-Populist-Labor outfit show loyalty to Clark. It details committee debates over sixteen to one, potential delegate loyalties, and a critique of Clark’s influence and boodle.
The piece notes that states like California, Washington, Wyoming, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota and South Dakota show mixed support for Bryan and McKinley. It argues no state is a sure outcome, and a third group of battlegrounds dominates uncertainty. Final college votes may yet swing decisively.
The Clark camp debates the paramount issue for their campaign with W A Clark. J K Toole and other supporters clash over topics while Amalgamated Copper becomes a suggested focal point. In Silver Bow county and nearby areas Clark supporters push for aggressive tactics to attack H H Rogers and Marcus Daly, hoping to salvage influence at Big Sandy Roundup Bear in the election.
The Montana Independent Democrats push a platform attacking W A Clark, accusing Marcus Daly’s death claims and Clark’s career of debauchery and bribery. With four weeks to election, no defense has appeared in print, while the charges form the key plank of the ticket.
The analysis shows Mr Roosevelt gaining influence in Republican circles while Mr Hanna's campaign falters. Hanna's blunt tactics backfire as he relies on abundant contributions, yet fails to inspire voters. Roosevelt, sent west to curb Hanna, may be the key to sustaining the ticket amid reformist shifts.
A Butte fountain-head hints at a statewide boodle bureau operation. The street team claims Clark's agents visit nearly all of the twenty counties and recruit new branches across the state.
A general court martial will convene at the Naval Academy tomorrow to try six cadets now under arrest for hazing cadets. The act of congress provides dismissal if convicted. Accused are Merlin G. Cook William G. Giles John B Abbott George S Radford and William P Reid. Ensign Walter Bookwalter reported the incident during inspection. The court members are all United States Navy officers.
William K. Van derbilt announces Jockey MeJaint will ride his horses in France. MeJaint’s pay is undisclosed but likely at least ten thousand dollars yearly. Vanderbilt plans a French turf string, relying on mares bought from Lorillard shipped overseas.
Special Dispath to the Standard reports Fred W. Morrow was found guilty of a night burglary and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. He previously served as night operator and led the office when a $5,000 express shipment to the First National bank went missing. Evidence remains weak for prosecution and no trace of the money. The conviction cited breaking into a hats case shipped to Likin Westfall & Co. in Miles City and taking several hats.
Toledo scene as nearly nine of the lead employees of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad meet with other railroad men to discuss a plan to create a system wide fund. They propose setting aside one fourth of one percent of all wages with the company already pledging a start toward the fund.
Proceedings resumed before Commissioner Shields with the examination of Edwin Johnston a national bank examiner who prepared access tables for the government in this case No new information was developed
The first batch of 1000 Jamaican laborers, hired by contractor J. P. McDonald for the Guayaquil Unita railroad in Ecuador, arrived in transit via Laredo Junction escorted by a Jamaican government representative. They are employed for two years at 60 cents per day with free lodging and medical care.
The Brisbane letter in the Vosische Zeitung claims the meat improvement law and its canned meat ban have dealt a heavy blow to the Australian packing industry, in which many Germans have substantial financial interests.
Reading Pennsylvania October 8 Reading company puddlers accepted a $34 ton price cut from $4 causing mills to resume today after a brief strike.
Members of Anaconda's colored clubs issue a statement protesting a police closure on Oct 4 and defend their operation as orderly and lawful. They accuse Alderman Gangner of misstatements and argue white venues surpass them in disorder. They emphasize social needs and thank the mayor for reopening the clubs pending action.
The Hi bernian fair opens at the A H hall at 7 30 pm and pledges to be the largest in the state. Main events include contests for the most popular young man and woman with gold watches as prizes. Contestants are Thomas Phalen and Dennis Bonner of Anaconda for the men and Miss Nelile Dorian and Miss Julia Gartland for the women. The Butte Hibernians plan a trip by special train around mid month, with Helena Great Falls and Butte backing the event.
A well attended Republican rally was held at Cottonwood hall Deer Lodge Oct 8 Judge O B O Ban presiding Speakers were T J Porter candidate for attorney general Alden J Bennett candidate for lieutenant governor and J R Grice of Butte Porter and Grice spoke on state issues Bennett on national issues Grice delivered a fiery rebuke of Clarkism.
At a Deer Lodge Trades and Labor meeting last evening 8 G Gosnell was chosen to represent the body at the state convention of the Trades and Labor council to be held in Butte on October 1. The convention will consider legislation to establish a state printing house for public school textbooks and other public printing.
The Montana state board of pharmacy will hold its semi annual meeting at the Montana hotel today. Examinations for registration will be held tomorrow. A large number of applicants is expected to attend.
X D McLeod a machinist at the upper works caught his hand in a tension block late last night. One finger was crushed and ground to a pulp while another finger was broken in several places.
J C O'Neill arrives from Philipsburg and M and Cook visit from Martina. H F Ruger comes from Helena. Sheriff Conley visits from Anaconda. J B Collins returns from Helena. Officer Larson resumes beat after illness. Captain James Leighton of Butte Police is in town. FE B and Ward Peppard come from Lothrop. Firemen hold well attended meeting. J H McKnight arrives from Helmville, registered at Rankin. James Sweeney, nurse at Sisters hospital, suffers tonsillitis. Robert L Reick, steward at the
Northern Pacific hospital iv tit with tonesilitis Born to Mr and Mrs J W Alderman of Low's addition a boy first in the family. G T Talmadge claim agent visits Missoula from Helena. Robert Johnson NP contractor from Helena visiting family. A Finlander admitted at Sisters hospital unable to speak English. President Craig to Phil ipsburg for Granite county institute. President D E Sanders en route to Ravalli county institute. W Harper of West Superior Wis visiting cousin Tyler Thompson departed for coast. A Herbert of Woerverder & Herbert Florence to home. Theodore Johnston family from La Grande Ore en route to Gold Creek future home. Local physician returning from Stevensville for scarlet fever case. Wample family child ill.
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