Anaconda Standard advertising and subscription rates
The Anaconda Standard lists daily and Sunday subscription prices and rates for different edition sizes, plus foreign mailing costs and office locations. It notes branch offices in Butte, Missoula, and Great Falls and provides contact details for the Washington Bureau and eastern offices.
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The
Standard
Butte
Missoula
Great Falls
Washington
N. W
Nassau Street
Chicago
Washington Street
W. J. Morton
Advertisement Claim Stated for Anaconda Standard Circulation
The Anaconda Standard proclaims a larger bona fide paid circulation than all Montana newspapers combined, citing six month averages through June 30, 1901. Daily and Sunday figures are given, with daily at 11,872 and Sunday totals noted.
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Montana
Anarchy fears and calls for firm government action
A editorial stance denounces anarchists as a menace following Buffalo, urging strong immigration controls and legal measures to curb revolutionary violence. It argues freedom of speech is not license and warns public opinion may waver while calling out the spoils system as a separate evil.
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Buffalo
Russia
Turgenef
Congress
Steamship Company
Guiteau
Garfield
Aftermath of McKinley Shooting Stirs Public Debate
The piece argues that the McKinley assassination moralized reform rhetoric faded after his wounding and calls for a practical solution to guard the republic. It notes the danger of spoils habits, contrasts living recovery with a martyr, and warns against anarchist rhetoric as the nation seeks stability.
Newcomb questions practical flying machines
Dr. Simon Newcomb of the Smithsonian says flying machines are unlikely with current science and materials. He believes large scale flight remains far off though inventive effort may eventually produce small demonstrations. Edison has not pursued flying machines and once said he had no plans to do so.
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Simon Newcomb
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Newcomb
Dr. Newcomb
Edison
Southern Pacific to switch locomotives to oil fuel
The Southern Pacific general manager announced plans to equip all locomotives with oil burners after tests on California and Texas oil fields. Oil offers economy and security against supply depletion, with Southern California hopeful others will follow. The main traveler concern remains smoke from oil burning locomotives, which would reduce coal soot.
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Southern Pacific
California
Texas
Southern California
Aerial Flight and the Quest to Master the Air
Aerial navigation remains a long fought battle between man and nature with inventors worldwide pursuing dirigible airships. The article notes widespread activity, including a claimant in Montana, amid a century of optimism followed by repeated failures.
Newcomb Doubts Practicality of Dirigible Airships
Dr Simon Newcomb argues that aerial navigation is mathematically impossible with current knowledge. He says a functioning dirigible is unlikely until gravity and ether matter interactions are understood. He notes most experimenters lack scientific training, yet a breakthrough could still come from an unlikely source.
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Simon Newcomb
Washington
Newcomb
Grand Army of the Republic Session and McKinley Era Reflections
The piece reflects on the Grand Army of the Republic's annual session in Cleveland with President McKinley’s expected presence and the broader pension debate. It notes Garfield's pension cap proposals, rising rolls, and posts, plus contemporary events from the McKinley recovery to anarchist incidents and public sentiment on justice and policy.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Garfield
Congress
Decatur
Cleveland
McKinley
President Resting Easily Amid Schley-Sampson Debate
The message from Buffalo is reassuring and the Schley-Sampson controversy seems emboldened to resume. The president’s constitution will not be felled. he remains resting easily and bears no resemblance to the anarchists.
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Buffalo
Promoted Porto Rico Governor Seen as Civil Service Precedent
News notes from across papers discuss William H. Hunt of Montana rising to governor of Porto Rico after Alen’s resignation, framed as a civil service promotion precedent and a caution against spoils systems. Also covered are J J Hill’s Nebraska to South Dakota rail link plans and criticisms, plus observations on the Washingtons senate chamber finishings and the Congressional library.
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Boise Statesman
William H. Hunt
Montana
Porto Rico
Alen
Islands
Omaha Bee
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Road
Nebraska
Omaha
South Dakota
Beans
Boston Advertiser
Senate Chamber
Washington
D. C
Congressional Library
Congressional
Court Considers Grand Jury Probe Under Judge Mullins
A court opened discussion on calling a grand jury to investigate charges of attempted jury bribing and to probe the conduct of every department of the court under Judge Mullins' jurisdiction. Judge Johnson took the matter under advisement and will announce his decision tomorrow.
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Cuit Court
Mullins
Johnson
Sealskins Abound on West Coast Cruise
Victoria B C Sept 10 The schooner Saucy Lass returned with 704 skins from a cruise off the Oregon coast to the Copper Islands and a brief stay in Bering Sea She reports seals plentiful and shed a note on others taking over 150 skins to Aug 16 Four bodies found on Akutan Island are linked to the Pelican wreck last seen after leaving Port Townsend for Taku years ago.
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Victoria
B. C
Oregon Coast
Copper Islands
Bering Sea
Unalaska
Akutatan Island
Port Townsend
Flinn Defeats Trodick in Helena Thriller
Doc Flinn from the Pacific coast defeated Al Trodick of Wolf Creek in the Helena theater in the 13th round of a planned 20 round bout. Dunc McDonald refereed before a fair crowd as Trodick’s handlers threw in the sponge. Flinn, a clever, quick fighter, had outclassed his rival from the opening bell.
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Standard
Helena
Doc" Flinn
Pacific Coast
al Trodick
Wolf Creek
Dunc McDonald
Trodick
Flinn
Wade
Butte
Oglesby
Constitution Arrives at Bristol to be dismantled
Bare of flags and sails the ship Constitution arrived from Newport in tow of Mount Morris. She is to be dismantled at Bristol before being towed to New London.
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Bristol
R. I
Constitution
Newport
New London
Break Up of Yacht Independence to Begin Tomorrow
In Boston on September 10, the work to dismantle the yacht Independence starts tomorrow after Mr. Lawson issued the order tonight. The prior delay was for efforts in Boston to arrange a race with the Shamrock.
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Boston
Independence
Lawson
Shamrock
Pennsylvania General Injured Misses Cleveland Encampment
Adj Gen Thomas J. Stewart of Pennsylvania faced a painful accident while driving, preventing attendance at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Cleveland. Still, comrades plan to present his name and urge his election as commander in chief with full zeal. Leading aspirants include Gen Sewart Gen Daniel E. Sickles and Judge E Torrance of Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Adj
Thomas J. Stewart
Grand Army of the Republic
Cleveland
Sewart
Daniel E. Sickles
E. Torrance
Minneapolis
Wealthy Des Moines Contractor Dies at 7 This Morning
Des Moines Iowa September 10 Mr Youngerman a wealthy contractor and pioneer of the city died this morning at 7 o clock His estate is valued at 2000000 Plans for his funeral and settlement of affairs are not yet announced.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Youngerman
Nashville Arrives at Suez from Colombia
Nashville the United States gun boat arrived at Suez from Colombia today signaling a naval movement in the region.
Hull Enthusiasm for Philippine lumber and troops policy
From the Springfield Republican: Congressman Hull, returning from the Philippines, leads the Philippine Development and Lumber Company. He predicts vast lumber resources, urges mills to start, and as chair of military affairs says 40 000 troops may be needed for years. He notes civil government would fail without troops, while Stull of the Philippine lumber firm seeks access for boat-saws.
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Springfield Republican
Hull
Phillippines
Philippine Development and Lumber Company
House Committee of Military Affairs
Stull
Philippine Lumber Company
Congress
Mr. Hull
The American Man and His Physical Condition
An overview from the International Monthly arguing that the American man is physically robust compared with Europeans and Native Americans. Citing Civil War soldier statistics, endurance to wounds, head and chest size, and higher life expectancy for American whites, the piece emphasizes continental fitness and adaptation.
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International Monthly
Rio Grande
Dr. Brown- Sequard
Travis Leads After First Round Of American Amateur Championship
Atlantic City hosts the opening round of the American amateur golf championship on the Northfield links. Travis shot 77 to lead at the 18th hole, with Porter challenging early. Perrin, Pyne, Holabird, Egan and Ward posted scores as 32 players began 36-hole medal play.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Northfield Links
Travis
Porter
Oliver Perrin
Pyne
W. Holabird, Jr
Chicago
Kennedy
Mont Clair
Holabird
W. Egan
John M. Ward
Insular Crisis Deemed Safe By U S Navy Telegram
Washington reports Commander Sargent of the Machias states from Colon on Sept 10 that American lives and property are not in danger after returning from Bocas del Toro. Insurgents remain isolated on Provision Island three miles from town, with over 200 national forces controlling the area.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sargent
Machias
Bocas del Toro
Colon
Provision
Consul Slow Arrives in New York from Europe
From Europe, New York, Sept 10 James G Slow United States consul at Cape Town South Africa arrived here today from Bremen and Southampton. Other passengers were C C Tiffany Baron Wengell Hamilton W Mabie and Victor Lawton of Chicago.
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New York
James G. Slow
United States
Cape Town
South Africa
Bremen
Southampton
C. C. Tiffany
Baron Weingell
Hamilton W. Mabie
Victor Lawton
Chicago
Denver Bar Association petition before criminal court judge
Platt Rogers president of the Colorado Bar Association presented a petition to Judge Johnson in the criminal division, succeeding Judge Mullins. The document seeks action on sweeping charges outlined by the association.
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Denver
Platt Rogers
Colorado Bar Association
Johnson
Mullins
Cir
Roof Gardens at Ellis Island Offer New Oasis for Immigrants
New York Sun notes bold roof gardens atop the Ellis Island building. The north roof serves officials while the south roof opens to immigrants, improving conditions though heat remains harsh in summer. Indoor detention rooms are comfortable, breezes carry scents, and future awnings will extend usefulness.
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New York Sun
New York
Ellis Island
Immigration Bureau
Railway plans for Mont Blanc rail link to summit shaft
The Mont Blanc railway proposal envisions an elevating shaft reaching near the summit. Authorities discuss feasibility and engineering challenges for a high altitude mountain route.
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New York Sun
Mont Blanc
Alpine rail line to pass through Tacomey and glacier
The plan details a three section electric cog railway from Sallanches Chamounix along the Arve valley to Tacomey 1,100 meters up. It includes a 3.5 mile lower tunnel to 3,843 meters and a two part upper tunnel to 4,580 meters with an elevator to the Petits Mulets summit. Cost about 21 million francs and July 1902 expected landing at Aiguille du Gouter.
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Sallanches Chamounix
Arve
Tacomey
Gros Buchar
Aiguille du Gouter
Dome du Gouter
Rochers Des Bosses
Petits Rochers Rouges
Petits Mulets
Great Shipwrecks From Tit Bits
The Royal George 108 guns wrecked off Portsmouth on August 29 1782 with nearly 1000 lives lost, among the greatest maritime disasters recorded.
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Royal George
Portsmouth
Ship Disasters and Fatal Wrecks Across History
The records recount the Queen Charlotte fire of March 11 1800 near Leghorn with 703 fatalities, the 1811 Jutland wrecks of St George Defense and Hero with about 2000 deaths, the Princess Alice collision at Woolwich sinking with 600-700 dead, and the White Star Atlantic Meagher Rock disaster with 560 perished and 442 saved.
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Leghorn
St. George
Defense
Jutland
Bywell Castile
Thames
Woolwich
White Star Company
Atlantic
Meagher Rock
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Europe
Standard Block
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Postoffice
Auditorium Annex
Ancisco
Palace Hotel
Glenarm Street
Seventeenth Street
Salt Lake
Second South Street
Assaesia
Goldman
Niagara
Fred Funston
Emma Goldman
Czolgosz
Altgeld
Kentucky
David B. Hill
Zolgosz
Pat Crowe
Miss Goldman
Grim Reaper
Governor Hunt
Hill
Boxer
Wolf Creek Man
G. Alr
Nashville
Suez
Colombia
Mustin Underwear
Satin Duchesse
M. J. Connell Company
Educati
Onal
DSI Busines
Oweley Block
Butte, Mont
Rice
Fulton & Gold, Proprietors
the Railway of
University of Montana
the State University
Oscar J, Craig
James A. Bennett
Granite Street
Annable’s
Pine St
Phila
Thomas Buggy
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