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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1902
Page
7
In a tense sports update from Butte, a local basketball team faces life with support after accusations of a robbed head change in a 2 20 pace event. Officials called bets off as fans rallied behind the team amid questions.
At Buffalo N Y Aug 10 crowds watched a tight 2:20 pace heat where judges kept the race standing but bets were declared off amid allegations of a rigged run. Frank Ragsdale driven Shoestring faced scrutiny while Thornburg and Howell traded leads in a suspenseful 2:20 event with a controversial finish.
In Butte a damaged report ties catcher Zearfoss to a jail incident and a broader robbery case. Police say Gottlieb and Andres face hearings after raids, with Gottlieb accused of taking money from John Lewis, killed by lightning in Humbug district. The doomed prospector’s body was found near Mountain View, and arrests followed in Anaconda as officers piece together motive and accomplices.
North Western School Furniture wins contract to furnish 48 desks for the Great Falls district. Bid totals show desks at 229.00 against 2.29 for next lowest. Total including 10 teachers’ desks is 81. The district will have desks on hand in two years. Tax levy set at 7 mills, 2 mills general, 1% mill special levy, and 1% for interest, with expenses rising due to six more teachers.
Helena displayed a handsome silk banner as a trophy after its capture during a night incident. The banner is expected to be restored today when the rightful owners arrive to claim it.
Elksdas arrives in Butte at 2 o clock with Michael Douglas and family joining husband and father recently relocated here. A 36th deputy of the Brotherhood of Painters Decorator and Paper Hangers of America tours Insp eite Ind. He spoke to Local Union No 720 and plans mine and smelter tours before heading to Hele Elks Port au Prince Hayti Aug 10 distress in Peru and reinforcements going to Petit avA to aid government forces beaten by revolutionists Goava west of
Aug 10 report from Lansing Mich notes Governor Buse refused interview until funeral and implied the McMillan successor will be left to the state legislature when it convenes in January. In St Johns Ont the Virginia Lake returns from Labrador with excellent fishing prospects. a schooner ran aground at Farmyard Islands, 10 crew drowned.
We have eight new patterns of regu lar 80c quality linoleum at 6c per square yard. Come this week and judge its smooth surface and appearance, which we claim is unmatched for price.
Local shop advertises a one day sale on bacon coffee tea baking powder and household items. Specials include Lion Coffee Schilling products ampere cleaning supplies and clothespins six-pack and clotheslines.
The Lead and Zinc News says a vast merger forming the country’s largest lead group is near completion. It would include white lead plants east of the Mississippi and sheet lead facilities, with unions to control broad manufacturing ties. National Lead and Ryan Whitney interests figure prominently, aiming for a $50 million plus capitalization and a New Jersey filing within 69 days.
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