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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard announces its daily and Sunday editions with subscription rates and postal information. It lists main offices in Anaconda and branch offices in Butte, Missoula, and Great Falls, plus a Washington Bureau and multiple newsstand locations.
The Anaconda Standard advertises its position as Montena’s largest paid daily and Sunday paper with a six month average circulation of 11,722 ending June 30, 1900.
In Bozeman and Gallatin County a wave of support for the independent democracy grows as voters recoil from Clark and his alleged colonizing schemes. The night rally here matched the statewide push for official integrity and honesty.
The text notes political maneuvering in Butte with the Heinzes fading early while newspapers discuss district bench matters in Silver Bow county. It references J J McHatton, once Heinze’s attorney, and implies a shifting campaign dynamic as coverage remains cautious.
The piece recounts a feud between the Inter Mountain and the Standard over Judge Clancy. It notes McHatton’s influence, a cited mining decision, and alleged attempts to sway public opinion toward or against Clancy while questioning the Inter Mountain’s motive in reprinting the past criticisms.
In Covington, Governor Roosevelt argues for civil liberty and negro rights to show discrimination in Southern laws. The piece contrasts Republican views on Filipino self government and flags that disfranchisement varies by state with education, property, and residency requirements.
The discussion argues that local laws protecting civil rights are just, while conquest denies rights to a whole people. It asserts justice for Filipinos is needed and challenges the Republican portrayal as champions of liberty, noting their two years of bloodshed in the islands and at home.
The piece argues W A Clark should favor kerosene advocacy over costly vaudeville acts in Montana politics. It compares campaign spending on stage performances to a 35 cent kerosene pitch and predicts consequences for Clark and Heinze as election day nears.
The piece surveys campaign figures with Bryan and Roosevelt drawing the most attention while others like Depew Hannah and Croker fail to energize the effort. It laments scarce striking cartoons and praises Opper while noting Davenport and Judge show uneven work.
Over the next two weeks the campaign is seen shrinking toward a dignified close with less hot air. The Baltimore American noted the only entertainment is W A Clark and his vaudeville acts, marking a lighter note in the race.
Impecunious pulpit pounders and barn stormers may gain financially by addressing W. A. Clark seeking assistance or patronage for their causes or ventures. The note implies potential funds or support via Clark's generosity.
The text notes tension between constitutional constraints and laws pursued by boodlers. It hints at clashes where official rulemaking battles with corrupt influences while avoiding explicit details or direct charges.
The Clark sideshow still seeks performers including bearded ladies two headed boys living skeletons and sword swallowers with several spots open. Apathy toward registration urged to act and “jump in the creek.”
The Helena Record voices disappointment that Edgar A. Poe was not elected to the hall of fame. The note acknowledges Poe's fame and his known jags as a factual aside.
The article notes Russia faces a severe money shortage and weighs options to secure cash. It questions whether authorities can exploit a man named Clark to gain leverage, implying possible coercive avenues.
In a list of signs favoring Bryan, the text notes Mr. Cleveland's firm refusal to flop as a favorable omen.
A satirical remark imagines Nero 2000 years ahead, saying he would abandon the fiddle and perform a vaudeville act during Rome's great fire. The quip reflects humorous anachronism about ancient events and entertainment.
Vague threats emerge as boodlers pressure Clark for cash before any contract to be issued. The controversy centers on the toole election plan and its viability if Toole fails to gain office.
A newspaper quote notes Mr. Croker praising all kinds of money while contrasting Clark’s boodlers claiming they are making money. The remark highlights campaign fund influence and alleged corruption in political circles.
W A Clark may aim to gain a senate seat and also secure a place in the hall of fame, seeking lasting recognition beyond political office.
Fragmentary notice describes an incident involving a kitchen fire sparked by kerosene. No fatalities or injuries are confirmed, and limited details are available in the readable text.
Jesse, General Grant’s youngest son, shows support for Bryan rival, closely resembles his father compared with Fred.
Dom Paul Kruger remains a devout Christian though his belief in the inspiration of the 83rd Psalm has been severely shaken, signaling a crisis of confidence within his spiritual outlook and religious interpretation.
A fragment notes a sign urging registration by residents, with the line if you don’t register you can’t boodie. The readable text hints at a civic reminder amid local concerns.
The piece dismisses a dedicated hall of fame for newspaper work, noting that the trade’s reputation isn’t dependent on accolades and that personal reputation travels beyond formal honors.
The Clark circus could attract bigger audiences by offering afternoon performances. There are always men and women who attend specifically to see the children, and organizers note this as a potential draw.
Senator Hanna's train halted at eight towns in Minnesota and South Dakota with Watertown as a key stop. He spoke brief messages amid large crowds, with farmers prominent in attendance. The tour focused on trust and prosperity, with expectations of strong McKinley support in the region.
Colfax Washington October 16 Judge William McDonald of Washingtons supreme court was arrested on warrants for attempted subornation of perjury. He was to be brought before Justice Kirkland the next day. The complaints say in 18% he tried to coerce H P Harrington a jail inmate awaiting burglary trial to testify Nessly aided in burglary. He also allegedly urged Willam Reech to falsely claim Nessly joined a cattle and horse theft gang.
The Hague October 4 Queen Wilhelmina announces her engagement to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin in the Duc at Gagette. The royal proclamation confirms the betrothal and outlines the forthcoming marriage plans.
Library officials in Hawick Roxburgh County Scotland announce Andrew Carnegie has donated 19006 pounds for a new public library building. The gift marks a major cultural patronage aimed at expanding local educational resources and community access to literature.
Reports from Kodik and surrounding areas describe 27 tremors felt October 9 lasting six hours. Damage included a sunken bark Meron with 12,500 salmon cases lost and one drowned sailor among storm impacts. Alaska Commercial and North American companies reported losses, with wharf destruction and goods damaged.
Seattle reports Alexander King hanged on October 2 for the murder of Herbert Davenport on the Yukon River carved by a lifelong prospector. He faced the gallows calmly, joked with the hangman, and died without a quiver in miner’s garb. He had no known relatives or property.
Edward C. Alphone of East Orange New Jersey died today. He was a grandson of a member of Napoleon's staff. A California pioneer of 1849 and former resident of Greeley Colorado he served in the Civil War.
A schedule lists speakers for the Independent Democratic group with events in Helena Marysville Anaconda Granite Philipsburg Missoula Centerville Stockett Great Falls and Centerville across dates from October 19 to October 30. The items include specific days and cities with some entries noting noon or evening times.
Messy OCR fragment lists event dates for East Helena Garnet Neihart and CUMNECY shows in October. Details are unclear but indicate a Wednesday and Monday listings across multiple towns.
Fragmentary OCR lists events around October with names C F Kelley Townsend and Bonne Dts iaisnes centers. Dates shown include Wednesday October 17 Thursday October and Monday October with scattered weekday mentions. The legible items suggest a local schedule or notices but clear details are missing.
Local notices list names and dates with Philipsburg and Butte references. Entries include E D Matts October 7 and C Hartman along with W BR Stewart and C Stewart. Additional item notes a Wednesday October 17 event in the Great Fairy context.
A garbled local schedule lists towns such as Fort Benton Sheridan Twin Bridges Whitehall Plains Victor Corvallis Hamilton Missoula Deer Lodge with scattered dates in October and November. The readable items show varied times and locations but lack complete context or a clear pattern.
C B Nolan Townsend with C P Kelley schedules political events in White Sulphur Springs on Wednesday October 17 and Lewistown on Thursday October 18 with FL Kelley. Gilt Edge hosts Monday October 22.
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