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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
5
A scatter of boxing and baseball notes highlight a tumultuous season. Mentions of O'Brien, Burns, and Eckersall describe injuries and rivalries, with talks of future matches and college players shifting toward professional paths.
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls Tommy Tucker, a Boston player once mocked for wit and vigor, contrasted with Latham. The faded account hints at a late career moment, crowd reactions, and a pitcher’s retirement, capturing a charged stadium scene and the crowd's roar for rivalries.
Race track notes show Tos Ampetes and Awoots Firat Henleys leading early heats with Camahy and Mine taking places. Stirche won the mile and 70 yards race in 64 seconds under conditions, with Carey third and Vina close behind. Other events include Cyclops taking a heat with Mish and Mithy in pursuit, and Jelly securing a win in a sprint heat.
Fragmented OCR notes from a Braradies and Emeryville meet list several races. Mentions five and a half mile remnants, Maturity contest, selling and first place mentions like Fethuestona and Fishiey toy with second places by Wiehtal and Wary later, plus scattered names like Dewey and Vinny.
In New Orleans racing action the track hosted five thoroughbreds in one section with Mor thay winning and Solon placing second while Montebella thin taking another division. The program included a four furlong sprint with Wine winning and Beéruitont runner up and Montore Urient time near 1 02 4 5. Meyer and Bitter vein also posted notable finishes in a separate one mile event.
Alfred Nelson, a motorman on the local trolley line, narrowly escapes serious injuries when his bicycle is struck head on by a car. The crash leaves Nelson with minor bruises while the other rider, identified as N. Bak, suffers a ruined ride and the car occupant is pulled from the scene. Emergency crews intervene and repair crews are dispatched for the trolley line.
The Lewistown water works project is reported as fully funded and completed. The improvements include a new water supply system and fire fighting equipment, increasing department efficiency and likely reducing insurance costs.
Special Vieira to the Standard reports Lewisiwn & for assault allegations toward Chinde Pr Kall Mest U, a baseball figure from Ketcill, who wasted $150 in the incident. Pelican guilety of a fit was found, and the penalty will be fixed by Judge Cheadle. The report notes a wavering premiere and related comments.
A confusing fragment describes a disturbance near Leyhorn and Jefferson, with a woman reportedly shouted at and then taken to the Ma trova quarters in central sutden after police involvement. The text mentions a Sergeant Thomnay and attempts to identify the station and events precisely are unavailable.
Special dispatch reports the State Normal School at Delong in superior condition with the 10th year the best in its history. Dr. Swain’s annual report shows enrollment rising to 177 within the term and projected growth after the holidays. Graduates are teaching across Montana, with 23 earning bachelor or pedagogy degrees. the school's finances total about 299,070.76 with 50,900 invested and 43,870.76 in treasury reserves.
Billings Masonic Temple association plans a Monday meeting to finalize a new temple on North Twenty-eighth street. The upper floor will be used for lodge purposes, with other orders sharing the building. Construction is estimated at about 100,000 dollars and work to begin after the new year.
Sailors desert at sea while ships reach harbor. Captain Hughes of the unit fed shige Burnet seeks crew willing to join operations at port. As soon as vessels dock, sailors depart, leaving only officers aboard, prompting captains to seek replacements to man the ships before setting sail again.
Special designation lists terms of court for Seventh Judicial District towns including Forsyth Glendive Miles City and Abs position with dates such as February 44 May and June. The report records term times for 1910 and notes county seats like Forsyth Glendive and Miles City with scheduled sessions through year end.
A damaged OCR note reports a Montana court hearing in the case of E. Khtey versus the Northern Pacific Railway Company over a $30.00 bill. Plaintiff is Nishant, with unspecified defendants, and the proceeding is described as being quietly entreated with a likelihood of postponement. An unrelated local ad for airline and organ purchases is included.
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