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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1902
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard lists publishing company details and subscription rates. It notes the Publisher Proprietors, daily and Sunday edition terms, and annual and semiannual pricing alongside postal classifications.
The notice lists page counts and prices for various edition sizes, from 10 to 16 pages priced at one cent, up to 3 to 48 pages at three cents. It also notes double rates for European and other foreign countries and invites inquiries.
fragments from a Main Office block in Anaconda reveal telephone numbers for business and editorial offices, with partial headings and missing details. The readable bits indicate a local newspaper or office directory layout with contact lines and room numbers.
The Standard notes branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls will provide advertising rates on request.
The document lists Eastern offices and distribution points for the Standard with street addresses in New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Akron Portland and more. It notes W J Morton in charge and provides various newsstand locations and office contact details dated Monday September 15 1902.
Western Montana and the Pacific Northwest suffer a sweeping timber and farm loss as fires threaten forests from Washington to Oregon. Officials warn carelessness to blame, urge precautions by hunters and picnickers, with Flathead county fire reported under control in the latest updates.
Mrs. Stewart wife of United States Senator Stewart of Nevada dies after an Alameda boulevard auto ride. She was a guest of her nephew Charles Foote in a road machine driven by Foote with another young man aboard. A sudden loss of control sent the vehicle into a telegraph pole ending the journey.
A columnist discusses the death of Charles Fair and his wife in France and questions the culpability of a Nevada senator's chauffeur. The piece argues cars are dangerous machines in early experimentation and suggests law should limit speed and operation conditions to prevent future tragedies.
The Montana pennant race sees Butte atop the six club standings with a .606 percentage, Seattle second at .560, and Helena third at .520. Montana teams show strong home form and push toward the season’s end as Butte and Helena head toward likely first and second places, with coast trips upcoming. The article notes Seattle’s decline and Helena’s solid performance under Manager Flannery, while Butte fans optimistic about the final standings.
The piece analyzes party strength in the U S Senate after March 3 1908 noting Democrats hold 33 seats to Republicans 55 with two Delaware vacancies. It lists forthcoming expiring terms and recent elections that altered balance, and considers vacancies from death and state actions.
The piece traces suffrage progress in Colorado Utah Wyoming and Idaho where women already vote and participate quietly. It notes a 25 percent active female electorate overall, highlights Idaho’s GOP efforts with a Moscow club president resigning after two weeks citing politics as corrupt and calling for others to take the post.
Ida Shamit, a Muscatine Montana telephone clerk, is praised for her sweet voice and prompt connections between a millionaire banker and subscribers. Her success led the banker to offer a more lucrative position, and the story urges Montana telephone girls to remain prompt and pleasant for similar opportunities.
Special services marked the first anniversary of the late president's death with chimes from Trinity cathedral and sermons by city clergy. Ellery's Italian band performed a specially prepared program as part of a musical festival continuing throughout the afternoon and evening.
In Chicago on September 14 crowds, platforms and pulpit speakers from diverse backgrounds commemorated President McKinley. The day featured a major afternoon service at the First Methodist Church with Bishop Fallows condemning anarchy and urging Christian reciprocity between capital and labor, echoed by Dr. Joseph A. Milburn among others.
Washington observed the death anniversary of President McKinley with church services across the city. Secretaries Wilson Hitchcock and Cortelyou attended the Metropolitan Methodist service beside a marble tablet and laurel wreath. Clergymen recalled McKinley alongside Washington and Lincoln, stressing memory, patriotism, and national pride. Roosevelt’s church held similar memorials and eulogies.
In Buffalo New York on September 14 churches marked the anniversary of McKinley's death with sermons and hymns. A crowded afternoon meeting at City Convention Hall featured a decorated interior and a large portrait with a banner quoting It's God's way. Mayor Knight presided.
Services in Kansas City churches marked the first anniversary of President McKinley’s death. Hymns including Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee featured prominently. Sermons praised McKinley as an American citizenship ideal and denounced anarchy. Pink carnations, his favorite flower, appeared in abundance.
In San Francisco on September 14 services were held in multiple churches for President McKinley. At the Presidio Oliver Miller chaplain of the artillery corps gave a poignant sermon. Rev. Hugh Gilchrist spoke at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Rader addressed Third Congregational, and Rev. W F Dolin Lebanon and Rev. Philip Coombe Second Congregational also spoke.
In Columbus Ohio on September 14 services were held in most churches for the late President McKinley. Portraits and flowers appeared at many services. Memorial addresses were delivered by Governor Nash at Third Avenue Methodist and by Congressman Grosvenor at Broad Street Methodist Episcopal, with other local officials also speaking.
Boston on September 14 reports little change in church services with no general anniversary observance. Most pastors spoke emotionally about the occasion, signaling a restrained but reflective celebration across the region.
Milwaukee observers mark the anniversary of President McKinney's death with scattered remembrances and quiet observances across the city. Citizens reflect on his leadership and impact as newspapers publish notices and brief commemorations.
Special services in Milwaukee churches marked the day of the late president. The English Lutheran Church of the Ascension hosted the most elaborate commemoration with 150 children and a funeral anthem sung by the choir. The church bell tolled once for each year of the late president's life.
In St Paul on September 14 churches observed memorial services for the late President McKinley. At Clinton Avenue Methodist Church Senator Moses E. Clapp delivered an oration praising the late chief executive. Special musical programs and pink carnations were noted in memory of the martyred president.
Salt Lake City pastors mentioned the first anniversary of President McKinley’s death. Rev. I H Koepel of the lliff M E church delivered a sermon with the theme Lessons From the Life of McKinley.
Seattle ministers preached memorial sermons and sermons on other subjects recalling the day one year ago and its meaning to the nation as services appropriate to the anniversary were held throughout the city.
Portland Oregon September 14 church pastors in sermons noted the anniversary and paid tribute to the memory of the late president, while there was no city wide observance of McKinley Memorial Day.
In Guthrie on September 14 Governor Ferguson and other prominent men spoke to a large crowd at the Methodist church marking the nationwide death anniversary with church services observed across Oklahoma.
Nearly all Tacoma pastors paid tribute today to the late president. At the First Baptist church special memorial services were held.
Stockmen in the region express alarm as fears grow of fires starting in the ranges. Local authorities monitor conditions and urge caution amid dry grounds and strong winds.
Heavy fires burn west of Libby and near Havre with smoke blanketing Great Falls. Stockmen warn ranges are parched, water holes vanished, and rains may come too late to avert heavy losses. Local figures fear extensive damage if drought persists.
The piece discusses ration quality across armies, noting U S troops enjoy abundant, varied food with fresh vegetables and coffee while foes like the Japanese, Indian, British, Russians, Germans, and French endure more limited provisions such as rice, dried fish, bread, or canned meat. It highlights guards in camp and references historical leaders.
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