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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
10
Mrs. Crosley fled her residence citing unbearable abuse from her husband Sats Aushand. Local authorities noted the complaint and initiated steps for protection and separation.
Ruth J. Crosley sues John C. Crosley in district court for divorce on cruelty grounds. She cites seven children aged 4 to 14, alleges cruelty destroyed her health, seeks custody and $40 monthly alimony. The couple married in Holly Sheridan county Nebraska and lived apart since April 1901 with brief reconciliation attempts.
The Young People’s society of the First Baptist church hosted a large musicale and social. The program featured a male quartet, readings by Miss Martha Snyder, solos by Miss Margaret Lioya and Jammet Thompson, and recitations including The Rivals and Hindoora Paradise. Refreshments were served in the parlors after the program under R. F. Foote’s invitation.
At 4 AM amid repairs after a fire at the Little and Rockey factory corner Case and Hamilton streets a wall collapse trapped eight firemen. Joyce died, others hurt. Captain Finnecan James L Osberger Arthur Garner Lieut Robert McKenna Samuel Jones Charles Nieding Patrick H Joyce among the injured.
Inspector of Customs M. J. Healy has gone to Wild Horse lake 50 miles from Havre to crack a gang smuggling fence posts across the line. If he captures any offenders it could break up a long-running operation.
Special Dispatch reports A. R. Ayers has been named a clerk in the post office at Butte. The appointment adds a new staff member to the local postal operation as December advances.
A reflective piece recalls early legends Alonzo Stagg and Phil King shaping western football, with Princeton’s Bummy Booth rebuilding Nebraska and Wizard Yost transforming Michigan. The narrative traces 1890s-1901 coaching revolutions, rivalries, and enduring impact on the sport’s development.
The article centers on Corbett's possible victory in a key bout, with Waats challenging for the title in a disputed matchup. It notes rising momentum, upcoming date, and potential outcomes shaping boxing headlines.
The Detroit Metropolitan club agrees to a 2.50 forfeit for the January 3 bout. Sam Harrin for McGovern and John Considine for Corbett will take 69 percent of gross receipts. Mayor Maybury supports the arrangement if the fight complies with the law and training is solid.
In the Thorn ton alleys last night the Butte team won four of five games against American and set a Montana state record with a 2 765 total. Walter Barclay led with top individual score and high average, while others posted varied game results amid the chaotic score line.
Smashed Prescott Ariz December 5 one of the carnival week events was a mowers drilling contest the granite proved too hard for records Malloy and Ross of Bisbee won the double hand event drilling 455 inches Tom Ross from Colorado claimed the single hand title with 1701 inches prizes were 10 and 75 respectively.
Skeets Martin arrives back in the United States after a successful English season. He plans a California winter, will ride for W. C. Whitney next year with Acefall potentially in the Derby, and notes Maher’s top doubles like Roxland and Flotsam as strong 2 year olds.
Champion Tommy Ryan and Philadelphia Jack OBrien may be matched to fight for the world middleweight title in San Francisco later this month. Ryan received a telegram from Morris Levy offering terms and a future guaranteed purse. Ryan rejected a Chicago Sreeum Club offer of 2500 for a six round bout with Root as he seeks a longer route to meet the Chicago Bohemian.
San Francisco December 5 weather dampened the program but Mudlarks were prominent on the Ingleside track. Gus Lanka edged Tizea by a neck in the third race while four favorites won. Rausch captured top honors in three events.
Schultz won the sixth race a six furlong selling event with Azarine finishing second and Nonie third. The time was 1 16 and progressive fractions not shown.
The Overland club of Butte teams Lacey Merkle and Hop face Anaconda's J Thomas F Norbeck and J Tolan in a ping pong match at the Tolan tables Anaconda this evening. It opens a series of inter city contests for a silver cup offered by the Tolan table proprietors.
In New Orleans on December 5 the program listed six races with winners including Patheen in the mile, Bedlam in six furlongs, Celine John Peters in six furlongs, Rolling Roer in the mile, Atheola in a mile and sixteenth, and Ordnung in seven furlongs. Disqualification noted for Jessie Jarboe after a second place finish in the fourth race.
Arrangements were concluded for a New Year’s Day football game in Pasadena between Wisconsin and Utah teams. Wisconsin will depart about December 18 and be joined by Utah here. Wisconsin also plans to play the Perrh Indians in San Francisco on Christmas Day with arrangements made yesterday.
Hiram Maxim says in an interview that he plans to stay in the United States for two years. He seeks health benefits and to advance his flying machine experiments during the stay in America.
Prince Dotger eukoff, head of Soudja district, is deposed and placed under five years of police supervision with ban on public activity due to revolutionary resolutions by the local agricultural commission. Soudia town grants the prince its freedom and hosts a banquet.
The body of Miss Kate Hassett, actress, killed in Philadelphia by actor Barry John Stone, arrived in Aurora Illinois today. Her funeral will be held tomorrow at St Mary's church after private services at her father M. D. Hassett's home.
Barry Johnstone remains in critical condition after shooting and killing Kate Hassett. Philadelphia reports indicate little hope for recovery.
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