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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
20
The Anaconda Standard lists the Standard Publishing Company as publisher and proprietor with offices in Anaconda and branch offices in Butte. It details subscription rates, office telephone numbers, foreign and city advertising arrangements, and multiple newsstand locations across major cities.
The past ten days have seen rapid shifts in campaign phases as Hearst clashed with Bryan over a purported bargain and taft supporters faced backfires. Foraker’s defense faltered, Hearst’s tirades against Bryan followed by Taft organs, and Roosevelt tied to Hasket fuel a humping pace. The barrage keeps the public’s tongue wagging, with uncertain impact on the final outcome.
A dated critique claims an unnamed Black educator says President Roosevelt will study the negro problem in Africa and share views on return. The piece argues he already holds many views, some wrong, risking public scrutiny and suggesting he should refrain from pressing such views upon citizens.
A snippet notes that authorship and timing may influence defeating the successor to current policies and views, signaling strategic considerations in political maneuvering and the impact of who writes and when statements are released.
The Silver Bow county Democrats opened the nominating process with strong judicial picks. J J Lynch and Michael Donlan are noted for creditable bench service, John B McClernan a former district judge with a fine record, and he was the associate Justice nominee two years ago. The convention shows wisdom across other nominations and promises a satisfactory county slate with fair treatment for all candidates.
The Helena Republicans threaten a state wide clash of oratory by inviting a joint debate with Democratic nominees. The Standard urges Republicans to accept, noting it would energize mass meetings, spark discussion, and wake voters. Possible matchups include Norris vs Donlan with proxy arrangements and proxy speakers from the GOP.
The New York Evening Post cites a Roosevelt response to Conrad Kohrs of Helena Montana. The president denies Bryan as heir to Roosevelt policies, endorses Taft and his labor stance, and confirms Roosevelt’s support in a three column letter.
In a state convention clash, Republicans signal a policy against Taft on key labor issues while noting Kohrs expects another Roosevelt letter, signaling factional contention and anticipated correspondence.
In a caustic review of a federal sale of two hundred thousand rifles and artillery, the piece notes four bit prices and the ad hoc use of outdated equipment. It questions future handlers and hints at overseas temptation, while weaving in contemporary political squabbles and race track horserace color.
A collection of short humorous exchanges from era newspapers. Snatches include a phonograph mishap reversed cylinder remark, block signal praise after a near wreck, a landlady’s son with nickel fiction taste, and a string of playful jests about education hazing and a father’s approval over a fiancé named William.
The fourth International Fisheries Congress meets in Washington at the invitation of the American Fisheries Society. Leading fish culturists from around the world gather to discuss boosting artificial propagation, reducing waste, and expanding fishery science. The United States funds support and hopes to publish papers and prize-winning methods, with topics ranging from tagging cod to leather from fish skins and acclimatization of foreign species.
A Berks county store keeper who also served as postmaster is mentioned in connection with local affairs. The report highlights dual roles within the community and notes the store’s operations and postal duties under his supervision.
A borough postmaster recounts a year old incident where stamps vanished from a safekeep ing slot after a robbery. Investigations blamed the shopkeeper for safe damage costs, then a second theft revealed the stamps were taken with the safe left open. The postmaster admits the ruse to avoid capture.
A playful poem about two candidates competing for the people's vote. The night and day talk, a glee club performance, and a rival band swirl around a question of which group will win the crowd's support, the people.
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