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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1900
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard announces daily and Sunday editions with rates, office addresses, and branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls. It lists distribution details, telephones, and press contacts plus the six month average circulation of 11,722 for the six months ending June 30 1900.
A sharp critique of Naval Constructor Hobson, once hailed as a national hero for his daring bid to block Santiago harbor, now lampooned as vain and imprudent. The piece mocks his self-importance, public kissing exploits, and overreaching proposals, concluding that his career in naval construction collapsed under the weight of vanity.
A weather forecaster faces ridicule for predicting a Gulf of Mexico hurricane path toward Galveston and beyond. The piece notes the public’s habit of mocking forecasts while acknowledging the prophet’s vindication as the storm nears. The narrative contrasts ancient mockery of prophets with modern skepticism about meteorology.
The Standard shows a vast industrial complex east of Anaconda with a copper smelter under construction. It promises millions in steel, payrolls, and increased output from mines in Butte and adjacent Montana properties, amid political controversy sparked by W O A Clark and critics urging protection of Montanans' rights. The piece contrasts economic gains with fears of corporate power and calls Montana to reject venal politics while noting local civic and religious voices weighing in on the national campaign.
The piece extols the United States Weather Service for careful predictions and its ability to distinguish between rival phenomena. It notes its accuracy in major events, especially West Indian hurricanes, and describes typical storm paths from Windward islands to the United States, with variations in curve and impact.
A Chicago Herald analysis condemns Henderson for praising Hamiltonian strong government and warns the Republican party edges toward a Hamiltonian vision that would curb voter power. It cites Hamilton as preferring life tenure for leaders and governors under a powerful executive and notes the peligro of such a shift for democracy.
Great Falls reports the county convention at Chateau nominated a ticket headed by Dr. Thomas Hrook for representative and KE. M. McCarthy for treasurer. Other posts include sheriff William Hogan county attorney James E. Erickson clerk and recorder Thomas BE Rising clerk of court William J. Dorringen surveyor Walter Matthews and elected officials for schools assessor Anna Cord public administrator Mathew Collins coroner Dr. Clark. Granite County Democratic primaries near Philipsburg indicate pro Clark factions failing to gain control. White Sulphur Springs sees anti Clark majority in primaries with strong opposition in Meagher and Copper counties with skewed results.
Governor Smith frees prisoners in the state penitentiary including Neer Wallin Riggs from Kansas County sentenced in 1888 to 18 months for grand larceny and 18 for burglary, term ending next month. John Ty Harmon from Lewis and Clarke County committed in 1899 for forgery, term ends Oct 31. Kat Bush from Silver Bow County admitted Dec 1, 1898 for assault with corrosive acid, term ends Nov 1. J W Niss from Chateau County on Dec 12 186 for forgery, term ends Nov 12.
Mrs. Barbara Goon widow of Jonathan Goon pioneer to the state died this morning in Peaceness hospital at age 85. A native of Cincinnati she came to Montana as a child and had lived in Sand Coulee for 17 years after earlier residence at Canyon Ferry. Survived by four children Oscar George Frank Do Ramsey all residents of the county. Funeral from Berthold's undertaking parlors tomorrow morning.
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