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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1900
Page
4
The text lists publishing company details for The Anaconda Standard with address and contact numbers, office locations in Butte Missoula and Great Falls, Washington Bureau, and newsstand placements across major cities. It specifies subscription rates and postal information for the United States Canada Mexico and abroad.
The Anaconda Standard reports its six months ending June 30, 1900 circulation at 11,722, claiming a larger paid daily and Sunday audience than all other Montana dailies combined.
A ticket featuring William J. Bryan of Nebraska for president and Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois for vice president emerges as a potential alignment in the 1900s era party discussions. The pairing signals a bid to unite populist and reformist constituencies behind a distinct platform.
Law breakers target Mr W A Clark and aides over violations of the Monteath corrupt practices act of 1895. The senate committee reports Clark admitted to breaching campaign spending limits in his 1898-9 bid for the United States Senate, claiming ignorance of the law. The text details allowable personal expenses and prohibitions on bribery or gifts to electors on voting day.
The piece portrays Mr. Clark as openly pursuing a saloon campaign and violating Montana anti bribery laws. It argues he ignores campaign finance limits claiming unqualified support from fusion party backers while publicly courting voters with barroom hospitality. It condemns the conduct as unsuitable for a U.S. Senate candidate.
In Anaconda tonight Mr. Thomas Hogan the independent democrat candidate for governor and the Hon C F Kelley the independent democratic candidate for congress speak to engaged audiences. The Standard predicts Deer Lodge county will back the ticket and the visit inspires further party activity. Both speakers are noted for ability and knowledge of Montana issues.
The piece argues that colored voters are increasingly splitting from the Republican Party due to disapproval of its policies toward Porto Ricans and Filipinos and a belief that division of the vote serves black interests. It cites reactions at Bryan rallies, debates party loyalty, and notes long-standing enfranchisement by Republicans.
The piece argues alignment with white supremacy fuels discrimination and legal barriers, claiming the core issue is ensuring blacks can read the state constitution. It asserts ignorance is surmountable and urges blacks to vote as individuals rather than as a collective group for progress.
A Montana political column analyzes R W A Clark defending his record amid bribery convictions in 1883 and a 1880s charge, noting Toole’s reluctance to defend Clark and urging scrutiny of endorsements. The piece recalls Clark’s 40 000 at the state treasury visit and questions the honor of endorsements.
In Chicago yesterday Mr Hanna claimed Roosevelt favors rough treatment over jeers in Baltimore and hinted Hanna himself might have taken a bit of something else amid the uproar about South Dakota beauty.
The fragment hints at Indiana manipulating a situation to gain advantage, but lacks specifics on side, event, date, or actors to establish a concrete news item.
After five years Mark Twain comes home to find a gentle man named Dooley occupying his old office. A Louisiana judge who opposed Lincoln and Webster’s hall of fame names now appears to seek honor in a different hall.
Fragmentary text notes doubt about Clark's top ticket yielding a plurality of the vote. The statement hints at a challenging electoral result without specifying candidates or dates. The source reflects tentative sentiment rather than confirmed outcomes.
The Chicago American and Chicago Journal trade compliments and brickbats this season. If seen in the New York Sun these days, it is a mud fling at Bryan.
The fragment references June rare days and October Indian summer, noting Messrs. Bryan and Roosevelt moving in similar political paths. It hints that Lark possesses something and wants it clearly understood as not dreams material. The text blends weather imagery with early 20th century political figures and a cryptic object.
In Butte a busy registration scene unfolds as people engage with the registry agent during a period of active civic participation. The local supreme court mention suggests people seek official channels beyond the judiciary for business or civic processes.
Ex Secretary Sherman showed a decisive turn for the worse today and is not expected to survive the night. He failed to recognize anyone at his bedside last night as doctors and relatives tended him through a frail, enfeebled illness.
A report from Agassiz, B C, says 200 Indians are starving at Pemberton Meadows, 150 miles north of Agassiz. Fifty Indian families face likely death without swift supplies as salmon runs failed and crops were damaged by floods. Supplies are being rushed from Vancouver to the starving community.
Former Senator Warner Miller of New York secured a permit for a railroad across the north half of the Collidan reservation after appealing to Washington. The Grand Forks and Republic company laid prior surveys and appealed, but its right to the right of way remains unresolved as an attorney searches for legal grounds.
Manila reports a letter claimed to be from Aguinaldo ordering ex-leaders from Manila to distant islands. It hints at plans among armed rebels and urges them to seek obscure islands to form a government, but the note is vague with little concrete information.
Count Zeppelin and Herr Eugene Wolff piloted the airship from Freiderichafen Württemberg reaching 5000 feet at 5 pm. It executed various maneuvers before a controlled descent to the point of departure at 5:25 pm. The king and queen witnessed the event.
In Nashville Tennessee the 25th anniversary ceremonies opened with a sermon by Bishop B R Hendrix of Kansas City. Bishop Hargrove, president of Vanderbilt’s board of trustees, spoke as part of the program. Exercises continue tomorrow.
Paducah Ky October fire gutted Morton's Opera House and five adjoining structures. The largest dry goods store in the city, owned by L. G. Ogilbee & Co., was lost, along with several offices and smaller shops. Total damage estimated at significant sums.
An audacious burglar blew open the Great Northern depot safe at Cavalier North Dakota last night and fled the scene. The amount stolen is unknown as investigators report the depot tally was destroyed.
A. F. Levy of San Antonio sold Baden the pacer to A. E. Hubinger of New Haven for $5,000. The deal was concluded by telegraph.
Advices from Hayti report the Santo Domingo rebellion continuing in a desultory fashion with uncertain momentum.
Funeral for Mr. Warner will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Second Congregational church in Hartford Connecticut.
Anaconda theatergoers tire of the old acts and lack of newness in A Breezy Time at Margaret J night. The show relies on past routines with few fresh elements though the dancing and singing of the merry girls earns mild praise. The male performers are seen as wearisome and audiences preferred A Hot Old Time for its sparkle despite aged parts.
Tomorrow evening the opera Ef Capitan will be presented at the Margaret theater. The modern preagent praises Sousa as march king for Stars and Stripes Forever and a brilliant melodic work.
The Neill company presents An American Citizen at the Margaret theater Wednesday evening. Robert Morris, noted for fine direction and management since Augustin Daly's death, leads a troupe renowned for lavish properties. The company ships an entire car of tapestries draperies furniture and bric a brac for authentic productions and uses none of the local theater’s scenery.
The International Sunday School association urged all auxiliary units to observe yesterday and today as days of prayer in evangelical Sabbath schools. Anaconda declined due to late notice for united action. Auxiliary branches include state, district, county and township groups. Montana units are organized.
Postmaster A Devine notifies that letters remain unclaimed at the Anaconda office for the week ending October 20, 1900. The list includes men and women with many names such as W H Amoureux Frank Blaze vik Patrick Boyle O A Brown George Connors Peter Connors Andre Dudek P J Geary E A Gibbs Dan Griffin Mrs Ed Anderson Lena Lee and John J Smith. Foreign names Rowland F Allen Alfred Johnson David Later John G McLaren Jakob Vegselic. Callers are asked to say advertised.
One night each week the Standard building hall is available for rent. Inquiries directed to the Standard office for details and scheduling.
Fragmented OCR shows dates and places including Missoula Anaconda Centerville Great Falls with multiple October days and odd spellings. Content reads as a scattered listing likely of events or deliveries across several cities with inconsistent day labels and typos.
A fragmented list shows transport or event dates for Thompson Falls Helena Marysville Livingston Billings Red Lodge Granite Philipsburg with days of week and October dates, indicating a regional travel or service timetable.
Community notices list Robert B. Smith in Twin Bridges and various locations including Whitehall Victor Corvallis Stevensville and Frenchtown with event times across October and November. The fragmented OCR cites multiple days and times from Monday to Sunday for meetings and appearances in towns statewide.
The notice lists dates and stops for a race circuit including Chinook Shelby Junction Chateau Dupuyer and Dupuyer with events spanning Monday October 22 to Saturday October 31. Names H. L. Meyers and Alex J. McKowan appear as organizers or participants.
Fragmentary OCR shows H. L. Meyers Belt senate event dates in October and November with partial mentions of speakers Hon. c. FP Kelley and Hon. Co. F. Kelley, listing Missoula and Basin as locations and unclear days.
In Neihart on Monday October 2 Alex J McGowan appears with Hon Hogan. A follow up on Wednesday October 4 Clancy also with Hon Hogan is noted.
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