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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
15
The Anaconda Standard lists publication details including rates for daily and Sunday editions, circulation terms, and office locations. It notes branches in Butte, Missoula, and Great Falls, along with contact addresses and international distribution options.
The Anacondi Standard reports an astounding circulation lead among Montana papers with ongoing six month totals ending June 30, 1901. Daily average 11,872 and Sunday figures indicate a dominant market position.
In Washington civil service clerks over age 50 face calls to trim ranks or pension themselves. Critics warn against harsh dismissals while noting the lifelong safeguards of government jobs and political influence in obtaining posts. A voluntary internal fund is proposed but opposed by younger clerks.
United States consul general at Cartagena Clifford Smyth warns that US troops might again threaten Colombia. He recalls a bygone campaign noted as the only North American expedition outside the continent until 1698. Mount Vernon is linked to the expedition’s commander. Cartagena is described as the treasure capital.
The article recounts British efforts to capture Cartagena and control of South America in the 18th century. Admiral Vernon led 15,000 sailors and 12,000 soldiers with 120 ships, while 5,600 American volunteers under Laurence Washington aided attacks that failed after fierce resistance and heavy casualties.
The piece surveys upcoming contests on the first Tuesday in November across Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and others. It notes key battles in Pennsylvania over Quayism, Ohio Governor Nash's bid, Maryland German-led struggles, and Nebraska Bryanism versus regular Republican lines, with past 1900 party margins cited.
A Pittsburgh referee in bankruptcy argues that a man should not be barred from bankruptcy benefits for playing poker or seven-up. The piece contends Congress created favorable measures, praising poker and seven-up as civilization’s precursors. It notes Western pioneers carried cards, teaching self-control and skills for survival, while hinting at graveyards along the western frontier.
The article discusses poker and seven-up as long standing social tools, noting their role in virtue rewards and vice penalties. It recounts how these games have touched diplomacy and law, and reports a referee dismissing a Pittsburg lawyer's arguments on debt evasion as a closed incident in Montana.
The piece argues that Australia has moved toward federation with free trade internally while protecting imperial ties to England. It notes that independence sentiment grew as the empire faced debates over imperial federation, citing England’s navy and the Duke of York visit as symbols of lingering ties. It also touches on American tariff lessons, the Sampson Schley affair aftermath, and expected canteen controversy in Congress.
The fragment evokes brigands in mountains and a splash of historical rivalries with General Buker and Schley as we ponder bonds between military fame and a poet laureate. It hints at Morgan returning to New York to pursue magnate business amid a city campaign and Depew's imagined romantic letters.
The passage argues that Schley will struggle to justify remarks from the battle of Santiago that could be deemed unfit for Sunday school mottoes. It frames the charge as damaging to his reputation and questions the propriety of his statements.
A brief notice honors Express Messenger Charles and notes his growing prominence, likening his influence to the famed poet Abou Ben Adhem and suggesting a wider recognition ahead.
The passage notes a trend in the South toward starkly polarized opinions of President Roosevelt, with strong contrasts between supporters and opponents. It highlights regional attitudes shaping national political discourse and suggests growing partisan clarity among Southern voices.
The passage questions if Bulgarian murders indicate brigandage for revenue and casts doubt on a Roosevelt-Washington 1904 ticket. It notes Governor Adams of Colorado quipping about party conflicts and references General Buller’s retirement.
The passage notes Mark Twain with a Yale PhD planning to attend Tammany Hall's autopsy if possible. It contrasts Twain as learned and philanthropic with not universally beloved status. It adds Pat Crowe and Omaha police remain distant despite efforts to reconcile.
The passage suggests that General Buller would deserve respect if he declines to publish an account of the events. It frames the stance as a matter of national gratitude and moral consideration rather than a formal decision.
The Springfield Republican discusses whether industrial opportunities for young men are as great as in the past. It notes wealth concentration and capital grouping expand avenues to high positions even without money as management drifts toward non ownership.
The Albany Argus notes Mr. Hanna and President Roosevelt formed a partnership in the republican party but predicts dissolution by mutual consent soon. It suggests Hanna may be forced to declare he has no say in patronage, a move that would mortify a proud man.
A Richmond Dispatch note laments Buller’s missed chance at a peerage after Ladysmith, praising his courage but blaming missteps for criticism. An Atlanta Constitution opinion argues race policy depends on favorable surroundings for weaker groups, proposing outsourcing to self‑proclaimed fit experts. The Washington Times contends McKinley era treaties could frame a reciprocity policy if the president’s party supports it.
The Atlanta Journal notes President Roosevelt’s insistence on naming only the best men to public office, a policy that has prompted doubt about his Republicanism among some party newspapers.
The article notes Iowa Senator Allison nearing 30 years in office by 1903 and highlights political shifts with Georgia figures switching to the Republican party. It mentions street condemnation refunds in Wilmington, prominent racehorse figures, and federal judicial appointments under Hayes and Harrison. It adds that the Persian shah, after Paris, stays indoors with his educated son managing affairs.
The article notes the arrival of machinery imported from Germany reflecting the latest patterns in industrial design. It highlights anticipated improvements in efficiency and productivity tied to this import wave and profiles key manufacturers involved in the transition.
A patchwork of clippings notes Carnegie gifting 350 organs to Scotch churches and Rev Talmage offering 1000 for Miss Stone ransom. It cites Niagara Falls rubber ball plans, a wheel accident tally, Most’s sentence critique, Alger’s bookmaking flop, and Miss Stone with her Bible awaiting ransom.
A collage of brief quotes notes varied sensational topics from poultry profits to church leadership changes. It mentions the Smith family appointing Joseph F to head the Mormon church and references figures, crimes, and social contrasts across major cities, illustrating tabloid style chatter.
The Edelweiss, Europe’s rarest flower, grows in dwindling numbers each year. Unless protective measures stop indiscriminate gathering, its future remains perilous.
The passage notes edelweiss grows at 2,500 to 3,000 yards above sea level under special climate. It also states the flower has become fashionable in Germany after the emperor began wearing it.
The Journal of New York reports Paris Cable plans a permanent Temple of Beauty where the handsomest women from many nations will be paid salaries and exhibited in costumes under famous artists. The venue aims to educate public taste and challenge fashion dictates while offering ongoing recruitment as marriages may lure exhibitors away.
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