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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
22
The Anaconda Standard publishes subscription rates and office contacts. It lists main office in Anaconda and branch offices in Butte and other cities, with various telephone numbers and advertising offices, plus numerous newsstand locations across major western cities.
A Montana political scene shows Republicans divided among several bosses while Democrats in Anaconda last week operated without a boss. Rumors push Donlan as a front runner, with Corby of Butte a possible choice if bosses stitch a consensus before Helena convention. If not, Helena’s session promises a lively fight for the nomination.
Connecticut woman Mrs. Barnum, twice mourned and deemed dead, reportedly revived during burial preparations after a long illness. A knee jerk prompted by attendants sparked fear, another contraction followed, and friends fled. An hour later she was pronounced dead, but regained consciousness, exclaiming hunger, leaving observers shocked by the uncanny events.
In a neighborhood, a woman believed dead revived on detection of a pulse in her neck while the family mourned. Report notes the doctor’s pronouncement, the undertaker ready, and friends recalling her vigor before the illness. The recovered patient then drank tea, sparking renewed strength as tea’s resuscitating potential is explored.
The New York Democrats regard Chanler as the strongest potential governor nominee. He enjoys broad party appeal and respect even from Republicans, while Hughes is the Republicans’ chosen renomination. Chanler could unite his party and draw disaffected Republicans, signaling a spirited, honorable November fight.
A dispatch notes Bryan wore a neck kerchief with boils during a Chicago speech, prompting mockery from opponents who may mirror Taft's actions. The piece also corrects Turkish ruler Abdul Hamid's name spelling, explaining proper form and meaning, and mocks casual Anglicizations.
The Chicago health department bought a municipal cow at a doctor’s urging to supply a hospital nursery. The doctor in charge of a hospital notes the milk goes directly to the nursery, avoiding handling by many people. She defends municipal ownership as beneficial though acknowledges limits.
The column satirizes Chicago dairy issues and political figures, noting a government cow proposal, then pivots through Taft Roosevelt and Bryan, with quips about New York, Maine, Persia, and New Jersey politics. It blends playful commentary on public milk supply with electoral jests.
The American battleships Alabama and Maine, leading the fleet on its round the world voyage, reached Naples on September 16 and exchanged salutes with the arsenal. Large crowds gathered along the water front to greet the procession.
A sweeping 1908 summary of the 1880s and 1890s elections notes the Republican sweep under Harrison, the Force bill fight, and the birth of the populist movement. It details McKinley tariff battles, Cleveland’s three presidential campaigns, party realignments, and the Homestead strike’s impact on labor. Cleveland’s 1892 win with a large popular plurality capped a era of political upheaval and reform.
The article emphasizes how a retailer’s faith in its business appears in ongoing advertising efforts. It discusses how consistent campaigns reflect trust in products, customers, and market position.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Lewistown dated Sept 16 reports Rev. T. Reber Taggart tendering his resignation as minister of the First Presbyterian church effective Nov 1. He will leave for a tour of the Holy Land and Europe and then pursue two years of study at a Scottish university after completing his Lewistown year of service. He reports a very successful pastorate.
A man noted for learning culture and effective pulpit speaking is highlighted. No steps have been taken yet to select a successor, but the matter will be addressed immediately.
In New York on September 16 a big five story West One Hundred Twenty street flat house faced two fires set by an arsonist threatening over 190 lives. Eight year old Margaret Raubert warned her father after spotting flames through a glass panel, enabling a quick response and preventing a stampede as the intruder escaped.
Returns from Minnesota s nine congressional districts show Republican nominations for all seats. First district James A Tawney and Andrew French compete. Second district James T McCleary and Winfield Hammond. Third district Charles R Davis and W F E Leeman. Fourth district Frederick C Stevens and David Peebles. Fifth district Frank M Nye and C M Pond. Sixth district Charles A Lindberg and Andrew J Gillkinson. Seventh district Andrew J Voleasd. Eighth district Clarence B Miller and J Adam Bede faced a decisive defeat. Ninth district Halvard Steenerson. Strong contests occurred in the First Second and Eighth districts with multiple Republican candidates.
Berlin dispatch says the Inter-Parliamentary Union opens tomorrow with 300 parliamentarians from around the world already in Berlin. Speculation centers on Chancellor von Buelow delivering an address that may contain a significant declaration.
John E Redmond and fellow Irish leaders Joseph Devlin and John Fitzgibbon arrived in New York to attend the United Irish League biennial convention in Boston. They were greeted warmly and escorted to the Hoffman House for a formal reception by the league.
In a playful exchange from Puck, a foreign suitor vows ten thousand admirers to win Miss Pittsburg’s heart while she quips about the value in U S currency. The suitor estimates nearly five dollars, yielding a witty currency joke.
County commissioners edge toward a new courthouse but progress is slow after a conference with invited architects. Firms from Des Moines Butte and Washington DC presented preliminary sketches and discussed ideas while more submissions are expected before any selection or work begins. Temporary offices and courts quarters remain undecided.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Logan McDonald's home and appointed superintendents for loyalty, press, literature, jail work, and flower mission. Prizes were planned for a baby show and a child recitation contest open to all. A special meeting is set for Friday September 18 at Mr. Dunckel's residence.
From the Washington Star a character named Mr Comrox wonders why his wife and daughters praise his son-in-law's broken English while reproving his own grammar mistakes. The exchange highlights family dynamics and language attitudes in a humorous vignette.
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