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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
10
An ad touts imported Paris opera glasses in pearl and gold with leather cases at 5, 10, and 25 dollars. Heavily trimmed models with Le Matre lenses come in plush bags. extended holiday storage is offered at no charge to customers.
The Washington baseball management moves amid salary boom, while a Pittsburg real estate syndicate vows an American League club next season. President Johnson says Detroit will not be disturbed, implying Pittsburg seeks the Washington franchise to reshape the league.
A Chicago group led by N J Farber Jr proposes relocating the 1905 Olympic celebrations to Chicago, arguing transfer to St Louis would harm French athletes due to heat and undermine the Paris exposition. The plan seeks a postponement to 1905, with French officials and Chicago boosters weighing the best solution.
San Francisco racing notes report muddy Ingleside ground yet favored horses won most events. Pat Morrissey riding for Dr Rowell’s stable scored a surprise victory on his first outing in seven years. Results list six races with times and placings, notable performances by Ransch and The Fuffoon. New Orleans card follows with six races and times. Minneapolis confirms Dan Patch sold for 860000 with Savage to train the famed pacer for 1903 and 1904 seasons.
Speculation swirls around Delehanty Orth and Townsend possibly joining the New York club for next season. McGraw denies confirming the deal while New York officials seek secrecy. Reports claim the trio would bolster the Giants to challenge Pittsburg and hint at a cash payout tied to Delahanty.
Ex champion heavyweight John Sullivan, in Pittsburg, declares he has quit liquor and will pursue the water cure indefinitely. He says he spent nearly all his million from fighting, blames drink for losses, and praises Jeffries as the greatest.
The article states no dissatisfaction with UPenn's hosting at Amunipolis over the last four years. It notes fair ticket distribution with one third allocated to West Polrmt, Annapolis, and the university each, and any discomfiture deemed slight and unavoidable.
Brooklyn may have signed a versatile American League infielder who can cover first or third. The Brooklyn president kept the name confidential, but reports point to Strong, the former New York third baseman who left the Giants for the Chicago Americans in 1901.
Col. RB. Dreyfuss says he sincerely hopes W. CG. Temple will decide to accept the National League presidency. Temple is considering the offer and will inform Dreyfuss soon whether he will take the office.
Orth denies the report that he agreed to play in New York next season and that he accepted advance money from Manager McGraw. The denial clarifies his stance on rumors and financial arrangements linked to the potential deal.
Abe Attell of California outpointed Buddy Ryan of Chicago over six rounds in Chicago. Attell controlled each round with a straight left jab, besting Ryan except for the third frame.
In Thornton alleys last night the Thorntons outhowled the Hoity Tolties and took four of five games. Frank posted the high score of the night with a 20. The remaining game results follow the listed scores.
County commissioners awarded contracts for county poorhouse center supplies and staff. Showmaker to run the farm at 100 dollars monthly for one year, Mahoney appointed county physician at 395 dollars annually, Madisonian won printing at 45 percent of statutory rates excluding blank books, with Alder Gulch Times and Sheridan Chinook as other bidders.
Bozeman December 8 the county commissioners opened bids for care of the poor and for the health officer services. Charles Holmes will continue care of the poor at 7 dollars weekly. L I Safley won the health officer bid at 760 dollars for all services including contagious disease care and disinfection. The board accepted C F Haire of Helena for courthouse addition plans and will adjourn tomorrow evening for the December term.
St. Petersburg protests the Asser decision awarding the United States the Bering Sea prize. Russia will pay the sum but objects to the principle that it may not chase trespassers beyond its territorial waters.
ETs from the Quaker city arrive in the morning for a league session. Three questions guide the talks: next season’s schedule, whether to keep the existing executive committee or elect a president, and choosing a new secretary to replace N. FB. Young. The schedule is under consideration all day.
Indoor baseball will be played at the high school gymnasium Friday evening. The Elks club will meet the high school team. After the ball game the two teams of high school girls will play a game of basketball.
Coroner Finley departed Bozeman to hold an inquest into the death of Brakeman O'Kelly killed by No. 1 west of Muir tunnel last night. He is delayed awaiting several witnesses.
Mrs James Torens son, sister of Mrs Ed Newman and Mrs G A Berk of this city, died at Bridger last night. The sisters left today for Bridger to mourn the loss and support the family.
An Ottawa report cites minister Clifford Sifton asserting the Grand Trunk or any transcontinental line would receive government aid only if the terminus becomes a Canadian port and trade moves through Canadian channels. He says a Quebec port on the St Lawrence, open year round, must be chosen and linked by the shortest direct route.
The Minister of Marine Tecnicos sent a circular to naval departments inviting aid in a new navy program to be submitted to the cortes. He proposes increasing naval estimates in 1908 by 5,000,000 dollars and gradually rising to 20,000,000 dollars annually. The plan envisions a 10 year fleet build.
Judge Henry Smith granted James H. Monroe a divorce from Anna B. Monroe. The suit cites desertion as the grounds. the couple wed in Albany Missouri in November 1900. the desertion occurred in June 1906.
A visitor who did not anticipate the cold snap broke into the Smith's lodge coal bin last evening and carried off several hundred pounds of coal. Police investigate the incident and are seeking information about the theft.
Annapolis reports the death of Midshipman Reginald Thorpe Carpenter of the 1904 class from pneumonia at the Naval Academy. He was the son of the late Captain Carpenter and had played left guard for the academy football team for the last two years.
Fragmentary notes list connections among hotel figures in Montana cities including Helena Missoula Butte Lewistown and partnerships involving Morrison Kinney Barrett Carter Spear and Brown. Incomplete items reference Palmer House and Hotel Grace with unclear roles or dates.
Dublin reports the Countess of Dudley wife of the lord lieutenant of Ireland was operated on for appendicitis by Sir Frederick Traver. The latest bulletin notes her progress is satisfactory.
The railroad committee of the board of aldermen voted to report in favor of granting the Pennsylvania tunnel franchise. The decision sets up a legislative vote on the franchise before the council, with the topic appearing on tomorrow’s agenda.
Billings December report shows Republican county chairman W Lee Mains filed campaign finance records totaling 1045.95 dollars for the period.
In Rome the chamber of deputies clashed as ministers were pressed on the St Mark’s Campanile collapse in Venice. Minister Nasi pledged a bill to provide 600000 dollars to aid rebuilding efforts.
Billings reports a shift from the recent cold wave to warming weather. Residents anticipate milder temperatures and clearer skies as conditions improve following the cold spell.
Baseball men from all National League cities except Philadelphia gather in New York for the league meeting that starts tomorrow. John I. Ros- is noted in the dispatch as part of the delegation.
An explosion at Parker's Hill 13 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee, killed two Italian workmen and seriously injured six others with at least three believed fatally hurt and four more badly hurt.
Billings, Dec. funeral for Mrs. James Steele who died yesterday morning will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church.
At noon today December 8 in Albany Oregon John Turner agent for the Corvallis and Eastern Railroad shot himself in the head with a revolver. He had been drinking heavily for several days and died almost instantly. His financial accounts with the railroad are reported as straight.
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