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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
6
Publication imprint for The Anaconda Standard. STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY publishers and proprietors printed daily year round. post office filing as second class mail matter.
Fragment discusses subscription rates payable in advance for a year and shorter terms including diurnal and Sunday editions. Mentions amounts like 3.00 and 1.00 with unclear currency and dates.
Rates listed for domestic editions from one to three cents per page by edition size. Foreign mailing to Europe noted as double the rate in effect for other destinations. No clear dates or specific outlets provided.
Fragmentary text lists a business office in Anaconda with telephone lines and incomplete cataloging. Reads like an old directory snippet for contact numbers and office blocks.
The Standard notes branch offices at Butte Missoula and Great Falls where advertising rates will be furnished on application. The brief item lists locations and directs inquiry for rate details.
The item lists addresses for the Washington Bureau and New York offices with a note of Morton in charge as CW at 87 Washington Street and 180 Nassau Street.
The Standard can be found at various news stands including Chicago Postoffice News Stand and Auditorium Annex, Minneapolis by R G Hearsey & C, San Francisco Palace Hotel, Los Angeles 422 South Main, Denver 906 Seventeenth Street, Salt Lake 6 1 West Second South, Salt Lake Salt Lake News Co, Spokane 108 North Howard, Tacoma 1208 Pacific Avenue, Seattle 21st Pike Street, Portland Portland Hotel. General business letters should be addressed to the Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Montana.
A collision on a country road near the president's party results in two deaths among observers while Roosevelt and his companion survive. The incident raises questions of who bore responsibility and whether speed regulations were violated. The coachman and detective faced near catastrophic peril, but the president narrowly escaped serious harm.
The document notes the death of Mr Roosevelt and explains the 49th Congress law on presidential succession. It states the secretary of state would act as president if both the president and vice president are unable to serve, followed by the secretary of the treasury and other cabinet officers. It also mentions creation dates of departments and eligibility conditions for cabinet members.
William K. Vanderbilt Jr announces he will abandon automobiling. Some friends attribute the move to the recent fatal accident involving his brother and sister in law, Charles Fair, while others say personal prejudice against the machines influenced his decision.
The article describes Cornelius Vanderbilt’s final years in automobiling, noting his collection of fast cars built in France Germany and the United States. It cites his two world records near Chartres France early last month the kilometre in 29 35 seconds and the mile in 48 25 seconds both from flying starts. It also discusses public concern over automobilising and the backlash against reckless speeding in large cities.
In Butte the attendance at the mining congress disappointed many with predictions of thousands of visitors from out of state. Delegates numbered about 120 excluding Montana members, and while Butte supplied ample hotel space the value of the congress lies in technical papers for mining engineers rather than large crowds. Some sessions may spark changes in the congress’s organization, though opinions differ on the merit of the proposed restructuring. The piece also cites lively debates and remarks about municipal politics and rail employment figures.
Palma, elected with Republican and Nationalist support, faces sharp criticism for allowing the Casterada concession for Havana’s electric plant. Critics say his actions betray both parties and threaten impeachment as Republicans reportedly offer him a party affiliation to secure a majority. His position remains precarious and uncertain.
The piece quotes Devery criticizing New York upstate politician Mr Guire as overly fresh and unaware, likening his views to Dooley's humor. It notes Devery’s frankness about Tammany enemies and reliance on rank and file support.
The Standard withdraws its previous assertion that the state committee conduct violated rights and proprieties. Editorials from Senator Clark’s Helena paper say Silver Bow county was not misrepresented and the governor’s course may have disadvantaged Silver Bow. The Standard amends its earlier estimate of Governor Toole’s relation to the issue.
Yale President Hadley denounces betting on college athletics as damaging to students and athletes. He warns it fosters professionalism and corrupt market manipulation, though eliminating the practice proves difficult, as Montana shows. He notes bets are often faith-driven by college spirit rather than winning chances.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports rail travel safer than staying home with passenger fatality odds at 1 in 2 153 469 and injury 1 in 121 748. Rail workers face higher risk about 1 in 400 killed and 1 in 261 injured, with 8 454 deaths and 63 339 injuries overall.
English business manager in India receives a note from a worker explaining a vow to perform sea bathing ceremonies on wash days. The employee fears divine anger and possible bodily harm if he misses the rites, delaying his return to work.
On coronation day every man in the navy either drinks a tot of rum or receives the equivalent in savings. An estimated 100000 men will pour out rations in honor of the king. The ration value is a halfpenny and a half farthing. non drinkers get a penny farthing every two days. The cost of 100000 rum rations is about £325.
In parts of Brittany marriageable girls wear red petticoats with white or yellow borders on fate days. Each white band signals 100 francs per year, each yellow band 1,000 francs a year, indicating the portion the father will provide to his daughter.
A historical Tandon weekly article uncovers an old army directive for certain volunteer corps. It advocates using mules to draw machine guns where possible and states that if no mule is available, any intelligent non-commissioned officer may perform the task.
General Alger argues that the senate contains members worse than he was ever said to be. The Chicago Journal notes alarm over a rumor that Hon Billy Mason will begin a coming tour of the states on the water Wisgon.
From the Atlanta Constitution, the note warns that ongoing southern outrages in Ohio may force Foraker into a painful, sorrowful act of ringing a sad alarm.
Galveston News reports Geston pursues the Democratic nomination for governor of Massachusetts. The effort centers on securing party support and rallying voters ahead of the primary.
The article notes W Stefanson the Democratic candidate for state superintendent in North Dakota is 22, has five years of teaching in public schools including Kindred high school, and also writes poetry. It also mentions various literary figures and events of the era in a broader notes section.
Not trash but well made garments offered in 25 muslin and cambric styles including drawers gowns and corset covers. Many items worth double and treble priced previously. Broken lots closing out at 45 cents each. Children's dresses priced at 1.19. Remainder wash dresses up to 3.00, suitable for school wear.
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