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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1901
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists publication facts including daily and Sunday rates, office locations in Anaconda plus branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls, Eastern and Washington bureaus, and newsstand locations. It notes postage requirements and advertising rate information.
The notice proclaims the paper as Montana’s leading daily and Sunday paper in paid deviation, stating the six month average begins June 30, 1901 with Daily and Sunday figures reported.
A Montana committee pressuring county clerks to raise a $100,000 fund for a St Louis exposition argues early action is essential and funds could be reimbursed by a future legislature. The Standard notes mixed public interest and questions Governor Toole's role in directing the response.
Pan American exposition figure W F Cushing drew ire by stating there is a need for marriageable women in North Dakota citing census data that shows a large male surplus. Dakota women and Sara Andrews rebutted accusing him of inaccuracy while sharing her own experience.
A woman living in Fargo laments scarce marriage prospects after fourteen years in North Dakota. She notes only one marriage offer from a nonresident and claims three other local women near her age share similar unmarried status. She challenges North Dakota men to pursue marriage, as the prairie replies with a simple “why.”
An article criticizes Sir Redvers Buller for a string of strategic errors in the Boer War. It portrays his Cape Town voyage in 1899 as doomed, notes reckless overconfidence, and condemns surrendering Ladysmith while calling England to reevaluate the war effort and leadership.
Newspaper suggests a possible American tour by King Leopold II of Belgium. The piece notes his age about sixty six, a controversial reign, and a cautious Belgian front while acknowledging limited substance to the rumor. It recalls Leopold’s family ties and the international scrutiny of his travels.
Fragmentary line shows a figure planning travel through New York and Washington to glimpse royalty during a time away, hinting at a demi-world experience as the trip unfolds.
The Cleveland Postal Telegraph replaces most male messengers with a fleet of female runners. The switch improves promptness and service, though some customers complain. Officials note a few top boys remain for special duties while most staff are now women.
A jumble of remarks touches on Senator Depew and orange blossoms, Bulgarian ransom talk, Episcopal convention, Cape Nome reports, Mrs. Tesi An, Miss Helen M. Stone, Mr. George Kennan, Rev. W. Z. Easter’s Great Falls sermon, Rudyard Kipling’s poem on The Reformers, and South Africa related themes.
A Washington Times note argues that even with falling birth rates the average life span rises. It contends the idea of a weakened succeeding generation fails to reflect recent improvements in physique and longevity across societies.
Citizens reply to four questions on public vs private funding for Montana's St Louis show. Opinions favor a $75,000 private expenditure or governor called convention to raise funds, with county apportionment based on valuation and commercial bodies assigning delegates.
Paul A. Fusz president of Granite-Bimetallic Mining answers questions on Montana representation at the St Louis exposition. He urges private subscription for at least 75 000 to 100 000 and says subscribers should not expect legislative reimbursement. He supports public funding via county boards with each county paying by assessed valuation and governor appointed commissioners.
Special Dispatch from Great Falls quotes R S Ford, a Northern Montana banker, arguing Montana should be represented at the St Louis exposition with no less than 100000. He favors subscription funding with later legislative reimbursement and cites a signaled plan from the Great Falls Business Men's association.
Commission member Martin Martin urged Montana to represent the state at the St Louis exposition. He argued public funding would showcase Montana's diversified industries for the benefit of the state, though he stopped short of a final plan.
Due mainly to improvements in medical and surgical science and to a higher scale of living.
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes that St Louis only asked the U S Treasury last week for 300000 to finance moving crops, a sign that interior financial independence has grown. In prior years the Treasury shipped currency in mid to late July and August, with large drains. The observation suggests Western and Southern banks now fund crop finance from their own cash reserves.
The Des Moines Leader notes that Britain controls sign sizes and posters while America allows pervasive billboard and poster advertising, criticizing the ubiquitous ugliness across cities like London Glasgow Manchester Dover and Belgium prizes artistic signs.
William Waldorf Astor donates $50,000 to the London Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to fund new offices. Mme Labori, wife of Dreyfus defender M Labori, plans winter stay in Montclair New Jersey with American relatives. MM Labori offered $150,000 for 100 lectures in the United States. Captain Bernier seeks $120,000 for a North Pole expedition with a $5,000 latest gift from Lord Strathcona. An Italian biographer notes Gioacchino Pecci, young, climbed peaks and hunted in Italy. Andrew Comstock McKennie continues in the record.
Dr. James Reid urges a Montana exhibit for the Louisiana Purchase exposition with a roughly $100,000 target. He favors private subscriptions since the state legislature will be out of session for a while and doubts repayment by lawmakers. He prefers private funding over county-commissioned public funds and says appointed representative citizens, named by Governor Toole, should manage the Montana representation.
Butte mayor W H Davey calls for private subscriptions to raise at least 100000 for Montana’s St Louis exposition exhibit. He says the legislature will not meet until 1903 and urges state aid to sustain the display after preparation. He notes city and county authorities lack power to fund the effort.
A well known Boston newspaper man heads an Ecuador expedition backed by the republic’s president to study life, people, and economic conditions. The four Darwin brothers excel in science, including George, Horace, Leonard, and Francis. In court news, Admiral Dewey’s lunch habit is noted, and ex Queen Liliuokalani’s 63rd birthday includes a grand luau with Judge Estee present and poi and raw fish served on mats.
A collage of quips and legends from period papers. Odd lines from Philadelphia Press Life and Atlanta Constitution reflect playful wordplay and social commentary of the era. The fragmentary text hints at humor and political double meanings.
An obituary fragment from Greenwich street in an English town notes Mr Edward Jones died recently at his shop. Described as amiable and upright, he leaves a widow and a large stock to be sold cheaply for his family.
In Georgetown Kentucky on October 14 the defense challenged the completed jury alleging political bias and court packing. Judge Cantrill overruled disqualification and demurrer objections as witnesses were sworn. Prosecutor read the indictment and D Meade Woodson testified that measurements place the fatal bullet at Caleb Powers’s office. Court adjourned to tomorrow.
Judge Cantrill today announced that at future Powers trial sessions all persons including lawyers jurors and spectators will be searched for arms before entering the courtroom to ensure security.
Charles Delone, a former Great Falls brakeman, had his damage suit against Great Northern and Montana Central railroad companies moved to the United States court. He alleges a life altering accident last July due to lack of a guard rail and seeks 18,500 dollars in judgment.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Kh. S. Richards was appointed acting general agent in the city replacing A. D. Edgar who went on indefinite leave due to ill health Edgar is at Hot Springs Ark Richards had acted as general agent during Edgar illness and continues in that role during his absence.
The United States circuit court of appeals reversed a Montana court ruling in the case of Home Land and Cattle Co and National Bank of Commerce versus Cornelius J. McNamara and Thomas J. Marlon. The suit sought $30,000 for cattle contracted or supplied.
A general strike began in Seville Spain on October 14 with tobacco workers and some groups not joining. Rioting forced cafes and shops to close as protests spread through the city.
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