31 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1907
Page
1
Weather and soggy fields forced postponements on the Aberdeen and Vancouver schedule. Wharton blamed for barometer issues as managers scrambled for makeups and players trained in drenched conditions.
Aberdeen club leaders deny Stovall’s move and confirm he will be near family on leave of absence from Louisville while Tacoma battles for the pennant. They expect Wilts Campbell to join at short and discuss changes as the season’s stretch run begins.
Special correspondence reports that disputes between the machinists and the Northern Pacific and Great Northern Our Way have been compromised and no strike will occur. Wage adjustments and overtime practice will be settled with a wage reduction limited hours and revised overtime rules, while overall force levels may increase.
Special Livingston dispatch notes a racing program at Park County Fair with $125 purses and multiple races. Winners include Jake Ward Dixie Lad and A Hicks, with several placements listed and a note that the program continues Saturday afternoon. Also mentions a crowd-pleasing clockwork exhibit and an outlaw incident nearby with Robbe Burns.
A local ad touts Tac pants for boys at 50 cents, claiming wear resisting cloth and taped seams. It notes a larger boys department on the third door for ample light and stock from top East manufacturers, with sizes from 7 to 16 years and urging shoppers to compare and be convinced of good service.
Large track and field meet plans for the Jamestown exposition draw top clubs from New York Chicago and elsewhere. Masters of sprint and field events vie for medals and trophies with events at 1m 20 440 880 yards 6 miles hurdles and throws. Teams promise strong showings from Portland Michigan and the University of Michigan contingent as athletes prepare for national and intercontinental competition.
Washington farmers report a wheat crop near 4,008 bushels with an 7,000,000 bushel yield. About 130,000 acres are expected to produce 6,430,000 bushels of wheat and 146,000 acres of barley projected at 5,500,000 bushels.
Special correspondence notes Major Miles City Aug M Mann is appointed to command the Sixth Cavalry station at Pari Keagh and sails to the Philippines. Lieutenant Cook assumes charge for a few days after departure, with soldiers due to leave next Monday.
Helena deputy sheriff arrested at Host Helena a man named F J McDonall alias A Toohy who was wanted in Missoula on forgery charges. He admitted being the suspect and a Missoula woman Caroline Campbell was named in connection with the case.
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle transcription describes a Roosevelt era political movement seeking a midterm nomination with Hughes as a potential successor. The piece argues the plan would blend Roosevelt reforms with Hughes temperament, pledging continuity and good governance without disrupting the Roosevelt era.
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