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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
23
A dealer touts Sterling Tableware pieces including heavy teasos and round bow spoons. Highlights feature a three piece game carving set with massive sterling handles, an olive dish with beaded edge, a gold plated salad set, and a child’s mush bowl with gold lining, all offered in handsome cases at low prices.
New York and Chicago boxing scenes spark debate as authorities aim to curb graft while allowing legitimate amateur bouts. The Chicago mayor warns against closed club exhibitions that dodge laws, permitting only nonfee, member-only events. In New York, private clubs thrive with 28 listings, accepting old pros and amateurs under relaxed limits, prompting discussion among experts about rounds and eligibility.
Chicago led the American League in fielding with 0.68, followed by Cleveland 0.964 and St. Louis Philadelphia tied for third. Barrett and Donahue posted perfect records in limited games. Carr led at first base with 1. La Joie also for Cleveland. Lowe topped third basemen, Davis led shortstops, Waddell excelled among pitchers.
Roy Sherlock bowled ten straight perfect frames in nine pins at the Lemp alleys, likely a new Butte record, as nine pins are contested there with the king pin omitted. The match featured three balls per frame with pins set as in ten pin.
A dramatic rescue report describes a person leaping to save a life, resulting in a broken ankle. The incident details the quick actions of bystanders and the location noted as Sacra phate pen 2. Authorities assess the event and provide brief medical and rescue context.
Transportation notice offers round trip excursion fares for Oregon snort zone on December 23 24 25 and January 1 with a single rate within 250 miles radius north and south. Final return by January 4. Contact Wilson D B A at eet Butte Montana for tickets.
What’s New In Leather highlights the latest leather goods such as pocketbooks purses ladies hand bags wallets and card cases. It notes new displays popular gift lines this year and suggests giving a handbag as a gift. The assortment includes leather hoods wallets bill books purses and pocketbooks in the city.
Warden reports open season shows increased game numbers, with Indians preserving meat and camp life reflecting tradition. Despite some violations, overall laws curb hunting, especially antelope and deer, as northern districts note gains.
A local advertises a $35 diamond ring and a $25 offer with a Tiffany impression, plus an $85 era carat diamond ring. A souvenir imported gold decorated china plate or bowl is offered to customers whose purchases reach $1 or more, at Mayer’s store.
In a going out of business sale at 33 West Park Levy’s Bazaar touts gift options like wax fruit baskets, French flowers, phonographs, records, sewing machines, art desks, pocket flashlights, searchlights, electric engines, street cars, automobiles and more, advertised as below manufacturers’ cost to please buyers.
In Valdosta Georgia J G Rawlings a former Methodist preacher and his two sons Jesse and Milton were resentenced to death by hanging for the murder of Rev Mr Carters children after their appeal to the supreme court failed Leonard Rawlings the youngest was sentenced to a life term in the penitentiary The elder Rawlings demanded the death penalty and denounced the trial as biased by illiterate degenerates
Readers learn of Butte High School boys requesting school sweaters as recognition for a record season. A committee is formed to raise funds via skating party and winter events. Names of eligible players and past track team members are listed as potential recipients amid plans for spring training and a large winter reception.
In New York on December 9 a Long Island railroad flagman Caspar Leupold died after sacrificing his life to rescue a young woman named Miss Ellen Forbes of Brooklyn. Forbes, age 72, walked into danger as a freight train approached, Leupold ran to her, pushed her to safety, and was struck by the locomotive. He died later at St. Marys hospital with a fractured skull, ribs, and a broken shoulder. Forbes tearfully recalls his bravery and says she never learned of his injuries until his death. Leupold, 72, of 25 Sutter Avenue, had long served the railroad.
Miss Anna Schaub 28 of Newark New Jersey went totally blind during a ball at Doelger's hall after fainting allegedly due to a rare optic nerve ambulation. She had previously regained sight with treatment but relapsed six months earlier during a theater performance. Orton Bros. advertise piano and organ sales in Butte.
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