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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists daily and Sunday subscription costs and office locations. It notes rates for 10 to 16 page editions and mentions foreign postage and multiple branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with pricing for copies and postal requirements.
The Anaconda Standard proclaims a larger bona fide paid circulation than all four Montana city panspeers combined with a six month average across June 1901. It reports a daily figure of 11,872 and a Sunday total for the period.
A September 7 1901 report reviews the assassination attempt on President William McKinley after yesterday's shock and fear. It notes public anger at the would be assassin while expressing hope for the president's recovery and prayers for his safety. Leaders promise justice and national resolve.
An official voice forecasts the next English parliament will redistribute seats with Ireland losing thirty votes. Proponents argue Ireland, Scotland, and London show anomalous representation given population sizes, noting Ireland’s 103 MPs versus Scotland 72 and London 62.
The Times criticizes the plan to reduce Irish MPs as anomalous and unfair arguing that Irish representation is already disproportionate. Irish leaders warn such measures violate the act of union and blame English misgovernment for depopulation. The conservative program may press ahead despite opposition.
Telegrams from Buffalo describe the severe wound to President McKinley as narrowly avoided fatality. The article lauds Dr Roswell Parke as among the top surgeons and expresses confidence in the president's survival with expert care and modern surgical treatment.
The Forty ninth Congress standardized presidential and vice presidential succession, placing the secretary of state first to act as president in vacancy or disability, followed by the secretary of the treasury and other top cabinet officers. Acting president must convene Congress within twenty days if not in session. The text notes the current vice presidency is vacant with Mr Roosevelt as potential successor. Senator Frye holds the senate presidency pro tempore.
Professor Holden, esteemed in science, asserts no basis for human life on Mars. He argues the planet remains far below freezing, lacks proven water and air, with polar regions likely carbon dioxide. The claim challenges Tesla’s views and dispels a celebrated pseudo science bubble.
The article reports Nikola Tesla saying he received a pink message from Mars and promising faster progress on even more marvelous projects. It notes his Mars puzzle remains unresolved, his silence that followed, and likens his pledge to McKinley’s plain duty and Cuba independence.
A fanciful tale claims Duchess Jutta of Mecklenburg Strelitz owned a golden pig stuffed with banknotes in Montenegro. The pig vanished from Cettinge palace, and the father in law allegedly stole it to fund gambling, amid court circles and royal intrigue.
The New Orleans States reports fresh advertisements promoting a lotion that allegedly lightens black or brown skin and a kink remover that straightens hair. The piece recalls postwar swindles where bleaches caused uneven complexions and hair damage, noting educated Black readers resisted such schemes, while warning the revival aims to exploit racial vanity once more.
Admiral Schley demands a list of witnesses to be summoned in Washington with Acting Secretary Hackett ready to bring them promptly. Admiral Barker arrives as a listed witness while Judge Advocate General Lemly restricts civilian summons to the court’s formal process. Captain Levily issues notices to civilians and pilot Nunez is on the list for the opening day.
In New Haven Connecticut a 25 year old woman identified as Mrs Charles Snyder is reported shot and killed in a fatal incident. Local authorities have not released further details about the shooting or the circumstances surrounding the death.
A woman was killed at her home in the city and her husband was arrested on murder charges. The husband had sustained a wrist wound in the incident and is being treated as a suspect.
Berlin Sept 6 German papers largely note President McKinleys Buffalo address while mostly avoiding direct commentary. The Post highlights his push for broader American markets and tariff reform, the Dingley tariff era nearing end. Vossische Zeitung sees hints of a shift toward commercial treaties, and Deutsche Tages Zeitung doubts a move away from protectionism. Lokal Anzeiger praises Yankee pragmatism as McKinley leans toward free trade.
Hippolite Lambert, a naturalized American active in South American socialist circles, arrives in New York aboard the Clyde line ship New York and reveals alleged abuse in Caracas. He says guards beat him, bound him with a wooden stave across the knees, and held rifles on his back until unconscious, then jailed and later expelled to Santo Domingo. His case will be taken to the state department in Washington.
Rev Father Phelan of Deer Lodge acted as spiritual adviser to Fleming before his execution. He baptized the condemned man and said Fleming died a good Catholic after confessing twice. The priest recounted Fleming’s innocence claim and his bravery, promising Catholic burial. Fleming’s brothers thanked Lodge residents for their kindness during the ordeal.
At the September meeting Dillon’s city council fixed the year tax levy at 24 mills with 18 for streets and 4 for library. Mayor White urged a water works system and said the only feasible option is a pumping station drawing from wells or nearby springs. A committee of three will study feasibility and report next meeting as city wide support grows. Current wells risk drying and contamination, health officials warn.
The season's first snowstorm reported at Lethbridge causes heavy snowfall at Lethbridge and postpones the agricultural fair in progress. The extent southward of the storm remains unknown.
Miss Grace Cook of Missoula underwent an operation this morning at the Sisters Hospital performed by Doctors Mills Crosby and Ellsworth of St Louis. The procedure was reported as apparently successful.
In Sea Girl, Ulster beat the New Jersey rifle association representatives by 62 points with final scores Ulster 1620 to New Jersey 1558. The match occurred on Sept 6 in New York.
The article recounts James Fleming meeting his death as an innocent man should with grief and despair evident as the speaker describes the scene and his emotions.
Reverend Edward Cattermole of the Methodist church in Anaconda was honored with a farewell reception before his move to Independence Iowa. Speakers praised his tireless church building and growth, and he thanked the congregation while outlining plans for his future in a university town. Music and refreshments followed the event.
Word arrived stating Mary McLaughlin county superintendent of schools is seriously ill in Butte. She went to attend the Silver Bow county teachers institute and fell ill Tuesday. At Sisters' hospital an appendicitis operation was performed Thursday and was successful. She rests easily and full recovery is strongly expected.
At about 11 30 last night a refinery watchman fired several shots toward supposed thieves attempting to steal silver bullion from the A M company plant in the city. No injuries reported and investigation underway.
The phrase notes that the measure did not go into effect and failed to deter the suspects, with no immediate pause in the alleged criminal activity. The text suggests ongoing concern over the robbers’ actions and the lack of a responsive remedy.
Dunn&Co reports a holiday shortened week that dampened legitimate business while speculative activity fell due to exchanges closing. Despite softer overall volume, iron and steel sales show material gains and the market tone remains firm as spring footwear orders hint at early deliveries and contracted demand.
Market activity remains subdued across cotton goods and government contracts with little trend change in cereals. August commercial failures total 803 with liabilities of 9.46 million, worse than August last year when 735 failures and 7.32 million liabilities were recorded.
A Lokal Anzeiger report from Dantzie states Emperor William invites Prince Chan to witness the autumn maneuvers in Berlin. The invitation highlights diplomatic ties and military displays during the season.
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