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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
8
The Anaconda Standard announces subscription prices and office locations including Anaconda, Butte, Missoula, Great Falls, and Washington and eastern bureaus. It lists rates for daily and Sunday editions, international and domestic postage, and nearby newsstands for pickup.
The Anaconda Standard reports a larger born fide paid circulation than all other Montana dailies combined. For the six months ending June 1901 the Daily average is 11,872 and Sunday figures are listed.
At Philadelphia's Clover Club a dinner for newspaper men and politicians ended poorly for candidate Stevenson who blamed newspapers for blocking his election. The crowd fell silent as he claimed papers no longer serve the public will, prompting mixed post event coverage the next day.
The resignation of Assistant Secretary Hackett is viewed as a tactic to avoid ties to a Navy Department reorganization. Hackett, a spokesman for a faction opposing Schley, faces renewed scrutiny as perjury questions loom over other witnesses. Evidence suggests the Texas chief mechanic denied that engines were stopped during a key maneuver, complicating prior testimonies.
The article reports that torpedo boat evidence collection at navy yards was ordered for Sehley’s case and that witnesses were pressured to testify. It claims unprecedented conduct in courts martial and hints at department retaliation against Schley supporters. Yet testimony reinforces Schley’s bravery and Santiago victory credit remains his.
The piece argues that James J. Hill, J. Pierpont Morgan and rail promoters overstate a coming all auto transport era. It asserts land autos will not displace railways soon, noting Americans favor train travel, rail networks remain entrenched, and mountain routes will keep rail monopolies until substantial changes occur.
Estimates show global wheat production at about 2.699 to 2.711 billion bushels with the US at 650 million and a 50 million bushel carryover. Export demand is rising as European crops falter, leaving roughly 230 million bushels for sale and potential price support amid tight reserves.
The four year downturn in Europe signals hardship abroad and as the United States grows as a major trading power its prosperity remains closely tied to European conditions. The article argues Europe’s financial health is a key barometer for U S trade prospects and warrants attention.
The piece notes Roosevelt's affection for racial equality yet distances cartoonist Opper from minstrel business. It laments difficult reporting from Bulgarian camps tied to Miss Stone. It questions Yale's Litt. D. honor and the South's view of the President naming his residence. It mentions British War Office guidance to the US Senate on the Wellington question.
Testimony in the court proceedings recounts gunner IF. T. Applegate on the Brooklyn’s ammunition use at Santiago and Admiral Schley’s calm bearing. Lieutenants Eberle Johnston and others describe moves of the Oregon and Brooklyn, signals, ranges, and ship conduct during the July 2–3 actions. The day ends with Commander Harlow’s testimony on the Vixen’s patrols and reconnaissance before adjourning.
Great Falls, Oct 28. Percy De Wolfe found guilty in cascade county horse theft case. He attempted suicide with cyanide of potassium after the verdict. doctors revived him. De Wolfe, known for a 20 year Montana crime record, faced a complex case linking him to an underground gang. He was cautioned by a northwestern police officer and faced multiple warrants in northern counties.
A Brussels dispatch reports a rumor that Commandant General Botha is encamped with about 4000 men between Wakkerstroom and Ermelio. The claim comes from a Brussels source and is unconfirmed.
A St. Petersburg dispatch to Echo de Paris says Count Tolstoi suffered a sudden relapse and is in very serious condition.
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