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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, payable in advance. Rates shown include one year ten dollars, six months five dollars, three months three dollars and ninety cents, and one month one dollar six cents.
The Standard lists postage rates for 16 to 32 page editions and foreign mail. It notes double rates for Europe and other countries, with inquiries through the Main Office at Standard Block. The paper also mentions branch offices in Butte, Missoula and Great Falls for advertising rate information.
Washington bureau No 4 Post Building EASTERN OFFICES New York Nassau street Chicago Washington street W J Morton in charge The Standard available at news stands in Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Coma Portland Anaconda Montana mail address for Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Mont
The Inter Mountain urges concrete action at the Mining Congress, while the Standard argues against expanding the cabinet for a mining department. It contends real progress lies in a location law and relief from extra lateral rights, urging Montana groups to unite for practical mining legislation.
A London burglary case hinges on fingerprint evidence found on a dusty window sill. The scene points to a criminal whose prints were identified, illustrating once again the power of fingerprinting as a detection tool.
A police photographer enlarged a print of marks found at a house, confirming a criminal’s identity from a bureau photo. England’s London bureau holds about 26 000 records while Paris stores around 800 000 cards. As an auxiliary to Bertillon measurement it proves invaluable despite early skepticism sparked by Pudd nhead Wilson.
The Hague tribunal opens on the pious fund case, the first under the peace conference accord. Archbishop Riordan seeks interest dating to 1869 after Mexico halted payments in 1868, following a long history from 1697 origins to transfer to Mexico and later the United States.
The New York Sun criticizes the highball as vulgar and barbarous while admitting its rise as a national institution. The piece traces the term's slang origins,梧 exposes esthetic and moral objections, but notes the drink’s popular staying power alongside cocktails.
Stories celebrate Surgeon General William H. Forwood who will retire under the age limit after leading the army medical department for three months. He earned fame for daring acts in the Civil War notably rescuing Lieut. James F. McElhone at Gaines Mill, crossing enemy lines with two volunteers to retrieve a wounded comrade.
Surgeon Forwood and Lt Col Cram with two orderlies were surrounded by about 30 Mosby guerrillas while en route to General Burford's quarters. After surrender and parole denial, Forwood escaped a midnight pursuit through pine woods despite fusillades. Col Robert Maitland O'Reilly named new surgeon general, replacing the retiring officer. President Roosevelt plans a Southward tour including Chattanooga and Asheville before returning to Oyster Bay.
The Minneapolis mayor A A Ames resigns effective tomorrow after months of exposure of city administration scandals. He is in broken health and plans to stay away from Minnesota, likely never returning unless court action compels him.
The passage praises a Clark man while questioning President Roosevelt's anti trust rhetoric at Pittsfield Mass. The tone hints Roosevelt was on the wrong track out of deference to the president despite sincerity in anti trust speeches.
An advertisement lists toilet goods with marked deals including almond meal skin nourisher at 25¢ per jar, sachet powders, vaseline, rose water, borax, ammonia, sea salt, and multiple brushes and soaps. It promotes Cascarilla skin soaps and facial products, along with Hudnut's and Pinaud's perfumes.
Hosiery sale highlights single and double ribbed children’s hose in fast black with high elasticity. Specials offer two pairs for boys and misses’ ribbed hose. Irish linen knee socks for school. ladies cotton hose at four pairs for 25 cents. Connells Special features silk finished fast black cotton hose with spliced sole and heel at 25 cents per pair.
A Butte store advertises discounts on sewing and haberdashery items including frilled elastic garter belts, pins, buttons, thimbles, needles, thread, hooks and eyes, and baby bibs. They tout low prices and stock for mending, with over 100 waists remaining from summer sales and the promise of value for money.
An old newspaper item advertises ladies neckwear at special close prices. It lists fancy wash stock with colored polka dot edges in all colors priced at 35e, 106 each for close sale. hand made tailored stock in colors and materials at 25e each. Barathea stocks in white at Poe each. transparent lace stock and tie described as dainty with regular price 50e, to close.
Butte shoppers learn of a closing out sale offering 25 styles of muslin and cambric drawers gowns and corset covers. Each piece priced at 45 cents, with many items described as worth more.
The text notes the Grand Duke Paris avoids painting Oyster Bay in his preferred color. It suggests Idaho Democrats face numerous troubles of their own. It mentions President Baer and coal strike actions, with the automobile accident rapidly approaching Mount Pelee’s fatality record.
The Denver Republican notes Shaw’s stance against clerks who play poker and bet on horse races and questions his future judgment on appointing a ping-ponger to government service while the Chicago News warns Russell Sage will face hard times from his own talk, including a 5-cent lunch reference.
The article identifies a New York leader, Mr. Hill, as the gentleman who served as a cushion for Richard Croker during the Kansas City convention. The description highlights Hill's role and proximity to Croker in the political event.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes expectations that a forthcoming work by Generals Botha, Dewet, and Delarey will outsell Webster Davis’s $80,000 venture, signaling high interest in the South African conflict narratives.
The Atlanta Journal notes that President Theodore Roosevelt's comments directed at trusts are seen as necessary within the current campaign stage, reflecting the political dynamics between the administration and business interests.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes that Platt Hanna Quay Beveridge and Lodge head the trust champions, suggesting the octopus will not be rapidly curtailed in its influence.
The Washington Post notes Mr. Schwab has an $18,000,000 fortune to show for his present indisposition. The report frames his wealth as a contrast to his health status and public absence.
D B Hill has been named the Democratic leader in Chicago, according to the Chicago Record-Herald report. The appointment positions Hill as a key figure in party leadership within the city.
From the Philadelphia Ledger, the senator named Hanna shows disapproval at being addressed as the next president of the United States, noted for his notable cool demeanor in reaction.
A poem-like line from the Houston Post recalls a lone lamb straying from the fold amid bulls and bears on Wall Street. The free agent fleece and harsh wind symbolize a perilous day for the lone investor.
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