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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
8
Burglars forcibly entered the West Side residence of Judge Whatron, prompting a police investigation. No injuries reported, valuables disturbed, and authorities are reviewing nearby surveillance footage for leads. Local residents expressed concern about security in the neighborhood.
Home of Judge J J McHatton at 015 West Broadway was ransacked last night. Burglars forced a window to the dining room and took jewelry valued at 1000 dollars and 80 in cash, while a S&W revolver and trinkets were also taken. A strange basement sound during dinner led to the arrest of a Swedish man at the Cotter home, but he was released with no strong evidence of guilt.
Macon Georgia reports Deputy Sheriff John W. Bennett died from gunshot wounds received Saturday night after being shot by David Rice. Rice used Bennett's own revolver in the attack. The incident stemmed from an unresolved dispute and drew swift attention from local authorities.
Butte bowlers edged Anaconda at Tolanallega by a narrow margin of pins as four games produced tight scores. Butte totals 3602 pins to Anaconda 3519 with a large crowd watching. The next match will be held in Butte.
Special Dispatch from San Francisco reports The Call will publish tomorrow’s selections for Oakland track races as tipped by Mulholland. First race candidates Canderas Marineuse Blackthorn. second Alsano Orfeo Deutschland. third Obla Fonic Diderot. fourth Waterscratch Constellator Ballantyne. fifth Anthracite Marechal Niel McNamara. sixth Divina Bernota Impromptu.
The program lists weights and entries for six races on a cloudy day. First race five furlongs selling includes Claire White 116 and Marineuse 118 among 14 runners. Second race half mile purse for two year olds features Seraphin 111 and Cle verso 111 among 12 entrants. Third race seven furlongs selling Elemente 100 leads a field including Sir Hampton 106 and Slap Dash 109. Fourth race one mile handicap Waterscratch 98 runs with Ben Ormonde 102 and Headwater 102. Fifth race mile and fifty yards selling Ephilar 96 and Gallanthus 98 among a dozen starters. Sixth race seven furlongs selling Bab 106 and Sly 113 head a field of many. Clouds remain, track conditions good.
The card lists six races with detailed entries and weights for each, including horses such as Edith Q and Pay the Fid dler in the mile and seventy yards, Mallory purse attractions, Lady Like and Cresida in two year olds, and a steeplechase field led by Golden Link. Clear and good.
The program lists first race five and one half furlongs with the field of Elizabeth Moan Ninonta Black Alominate Roue Quixada Marn Frivol Astory Happy. The second race four and a half furlongs for 2-year-olds shows First Chord Blue Peter Toscan Tom Mabin Blue and Orange Mt. Hope Aurifer. Third race seven eighths mile selling Hendrick Ante Up Jay Morn Ben Viking Obstinate Simon All Saints Ninonia Alpaca Cormorant Lampolee Prince Plausible Handicapper Flora Water Alone Courtesy. Fourth race four and one half furlongs selling 2-year-olds Tom Mabin Blue Delft Royal Ensign
A large Anaconda crowd watched a day of trap shooting at the Butte Rod and Gun club. D. D. Twohy of Copper City won the Brownlee medal, defeating A. J. Walker of Butte by four targets as Anaconda took 22 shooters to contest.
In a crowded sprint of horse names and numbers, Prodigal Son posted a strong finish amid results listing Mystic Bells and Oppina. The field included Bine Miracle and Red Path with large numbers showing in the unofficial entry ledger. May 1 race day appears with Woodchuck and Ren dezvous among the competitors.
Milwaukee manager Duffy announces signings from Rockford and Brook Ivyn. Hanford will serve as catcher and Gatins will play shortstop for the Western league squad this season.
Harvard University announces first baseman O G Frantz is ineligible for Harvard baseball this year due to professionalism after playing for a semi professional team in Winfield Kansas in 1895. The penalty counts as one of four playing years despite his refunding expenses.
Miss Rose Coghlan delivered a superb performance as Stephanie de Mohrivart to a large appreciative audience at Sutton’s Broadway theater. Nell McEwen, Alice Roslyn, and Alma Weston also praised, with Emmet C. Kine and Daniel Elmer delivering strong supporting turns. A double bill followed the curtain rise and a delayed train only postponed the evening’s enjoyment.
Preparations have been underway for several days as teams and officials coordinate tasks to get everything in readiness. The description emphasizes systematic effort and ongoing setup activities without specifying names or locations.
Patrick Baker caused a disturbance at Green's saloon on Main and Broadway early yesterday. He hurled a heavy cuspidor at a mirror, shattering it and causing damage. Police arrested others and released Baker on bonds for a court appearance, with an amicable settlement expected.
Edward Bender was arrested by Policeman McGillick in Helena on a sought line allegedly stolen in He’enga. He refused to relinquish the property when urged, claimed innocence, and was jailed awaiting a Helena officer’s arrival. Chief Travis had requested the arrest.
Police will enforce state law closing saloons from 8 a m to 6 p m during polling hours. Chief Reynolds swore in 16 special officers yesterday who will be on duty at 7 30 this morning to guard polls until after they close.
A Prattville Delta county Texas storm swept through Prattville and Prado between 8 and 9 pm. No deaths but extensive property damage including the Methodist church knocked from its foundation and several stores and a dwelling blown down or wrecked. G N Pierce’s Lake Creek house lifted and moved, Prattville’s J W Pratt store damaged.
Correspondent reports AP from St. Petersburg that representatives of an American agricultural machinery firm have requested permission to erect warehouses in the area. The move signals expansion of equipment storage and distribution facilities as part of ongoing industrial growth.
A commission probes which articles the administration imports and drafts a stricter law restricting foreign contracts for Russian produced goods. Army and navy budgets would need at least a 50 percent rise under the plan. Assistant Finance Minister Kovalevsky defends the move, saying no sacrifice is too great for national industry.
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