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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
4
Publication pricing details for subscriptions appear with errors and garbled text. The notice lists daily and Sunday options, periods from one month to one year, and varying rates prior to corruption in the OCR. It reflects standard publishing terms for the Anaconda Standard.
Postage rates list for 52 page editions at .66 and 48 page editions at .66 with Europe double. Other foreign countries require inquiry. Main Office in Anaconda lists telephone numbers and branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls for advertising rate information.
Washington bureau No 41 Post Building Eastern offices New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Seattle Portland The Standard distribution details include locations and newsstand points with various street addresses and a note to address correspondence to Andar Publishing Company Anaconda Mont dated Monday September 1 12
The Mining Congress begins its annual session in Butte with Governor Toole to welcome delegates. Papers will discuss mining industry measures and national congress actions while visitors enjoy city hospitality and tours of large scale mining and smelting operations.
The article traces Labor Day origins from 1882 New York demonstrations led by P. J. Maguire and the Central Labor Union. It notes Oregon's 1887 law establishing the first Saturday in June, followed by the September date adoption and early state actions by New Jersey, New York, Colorado, and Massachusetts, with others joining through 1899. It describes a 1882 parade in New York with Knights of Labor observing Union Square.
The piece traces labor movement efforts to establish Labor Day the first Monday in September. It notes 1883 parades, 1884 proposals by George B. Lloyd, state-law adoption by 1900, and widespread union activity with parades and public meetings across Montana and other states.
Vermont sees a high stakes election as a bolting Republican faction backs a local-option ticket led by P. W. Clement against the regular GOP slate headed by General J. G. McCullough. Democrats foresee a split aiding a stronger showing, though no governor from their party has ever won.
A New York Central Railroad order, effective September 1, bans kissing in station sheds and in waiting rooms or streets, not on platforms. The notice, seen as formal but met with amused comment, contrasts with Montana customs where bridal parties enjoy broader access around trains and yards.
The South resists Roosevelt's plan to reorganize the Republican base as federal offices are challenged. Northerners hold most posts, creating tensions with local leaders who fear loss of prestige and jobs. The campaign targets district by district as reform faces stiff resistance.
The piece notes a political evolution in the South with increased Republican leadership from southern elites and reduced emphasis on the race question in campaigns. It cites Latimer as the likely South Carolina senator winner and frames Roosevelt era politics as reshaping the regional party alignment and the long life of the solid South.
Great Falls division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians names Bernard Joyce as delegate to the Thomas Francis Meagher Memorial Association meeting in Butte. The event at Miners' Union hall will elect officers and plan fundraising to build a monument for Gen Thomas Francis Meagher.
A six year old boy Louis Sell narrowly escapes being torn by a Great Falls passenger train after his foot gets caught in a switch frog. His sister Clara, about nineteen, frees him by unthreading his shoe as Engineer James Rogers sounds the danger signal. the engine cannot stop and crushes the shoe moments later.
Under Sheriff Lyons investigated the Aug 21 shooting of G. O. Gardes by John Willis in Nye City. Willis claims Gardes waved a gun and insulted him. Willis fired in self defense, wounding Gardes in the arm. Gardes may lose use of the arm. Witness John Dunbar saw Willis flee. Willis was bound over to the district court with $750 bond.
At Fort Rodman Massachusetts on August 31 the camp bustled with training as Colonel Frye focused on drilling green militia artillery units. Batteries D B K A C I engaged big guns and small ordnance while signal corps coordinated messages with Mishaum and Cuttyhunk observing posts. Admiral Higginson’s fleet remained near Menemesha light with ships at anchor as officials visited aboard the Kearsarge and press crews witnessed the event.
Rebels harass and defeat government troops seeking to restore traffic to the German railroad from Caracas to Valencia. 550 Venezuelan soldiers defect with General Castillo to the insurgents, who now hold Los Tequas. Miraflores Palace remains under insurgent influence as Caracas residents fear the city.
Newport Rhode Island August 31 troops manning coastal defenses stayed busy as Imag inary War neared. Massachusetts gunners at Fort Adams and Greble trained amid crowds while shore stations A at Cattle Rock B at Bateman's Point and C at Price's Neck drew many visitors. Assistant Secretary of War Sanger toured aboard the Nourmahal before the Gloucester carried mails and early fleet sightings faded into dusk.
Exceeding its design, the coast defense monitor Wyoming completed its first trial spin yesterday off San Francisco. The vessel reached 9.7 knots, surpassing the intended 7.5 knot speed.
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