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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1913
Page
2
Yesterday’s contest ended 4 to 5 with a disputed play at the plate. A ball dropped by the left fielder in the ninth inning led to a double play and a forced third out, nullifying two runs and leaving the visitors ahead. The scene focused on whether a side was retired and if any runs counted.
New York dates report the Moor championships attract foreign entrants. In the two mile race M W Pollick of London Ontario debuts in a New York athletic meet with John Eke of Sweden and Willie Kronen among other foreign competitors showing in the junior championships.
The notice states the remains of the late Inte airs are en route to Butte and funeral details will be announced later. A card of thanks expresses heartfelt gratitude to those who offered kindness during illness and death, signed by Geo RGE W. GE GSON and Pam.
The remains of Ruth Burns lie at Duggan's undertaking parlors with a funeral to be announced later. Also at Duggan's parlors are the remains of Palclieron, an 11 year old who died yesterday, with funeral arrangements to follow.
Funeral arrangements for Dragica infant Duggan of Mamah are at the family residence with services to be held at Sacred Sinton. Louis Kapeye remains at Sherman Reed undertakers with funeral announcement to follow. Additional notices for Hennessy and other names reference interment at Intermont cemetery and Canadian-bound arrangements.
Dave Noble and A Gibbons enter the event representing Colby College and the New York Athletic Club respectively. Finland has trained under Hannes Kolehmainen for the race reflecting strong international competition.
In Butte veteran boxer Jack Douglas returns from Denver where he lost a close decision to Jimmy Fox. He weighs in light for a San Francisco bout and then fights Jerry Dalton in Hamilton on Tuesday and Matty Smith on New Year’s Eve as he embarks on six bouts in as many weeks.
Baltimore December 27 Congressman Robert G Bremner of New Jersey is reported improved at a sanitarium where he is undergoing radium treatment for a cancerous growth on his left shoulder. He received his first treatment on Christmas day with eleven tubes of radium valued at $100000 embedded in the growth. A French aviator passed over the port on the way to Cairo causing local consternation among residents unaware of flying machines.
Chicago dispatch reports Joseph Tinker former Cincinnati manager and Mordecai Brown ex Cincinnati pitcher signed three year Federal League contracts. Tinker to manage Chicago club Brown to lead St James Gilmore's franchise with roster to be announced soon. Gilmore cited expected additions from National and American leagues and Toronto Baltimore clubs. Amounts not disclosed though reports say Tinker could earn around 25000 over three years. George Stovall also signs to manage Kansas City while Sohlasty and W Phillips join Buffalo and Indianapolis clubs.
New York reports say Joe Tinker will be restrained from playing in the Federal league by efforts of organized baseball. Edward McKeever says the Brooklyn club will file for an injunction to prevent Tinker from joining the outlaw league as he remains its property.
Union officials in Michigan's Iron mining district report that four men will attend Moyer's funeral service in Calumet with a special train due tomorrow. Accounts differ on his deportation from Hancock last night, with crowd sizes and alleged violence varying. Relief efforts faltered as union leaders refused aid from non union Citizens Alliance members, while no acute distress among families was confirmed.
The text notes that union members would decide individually on accepting outside aid. Richard and J F Antilla cite that union leaders should not dictate messages and reflect President Moyer's wishes. The committee adjourned after a blank wall and investigators reported continued similar refusals at homes visited.
Charles H. Moyer described an armed mob of about 25 men storming his room at the Scott hotel in Hancock Indiana last night. He said he was struck with a revolver butt and shot in the back before being dragged to a train and told to leave the country forever. He reported a chain of threats and lynching cries as he was marched through town to the station.
Fragmentary OCR reading shows a truncated phrase about a person continuing to a western manner. No clear names, dates, places, or actions are readable to establish a concrete news item.
The report details an attack on Charles H. Moyer and an associate aboard a train, with two men posing as deputy sheriffs. Moyer sustained a gunshot wound to the back and scalp injuries, treated by a doctor who was asked to bill the county. Former Congressman Victor Berger offered aid to the injured and miners.
National officers of the Western Federation of Miners seek a labor department inquiry into the deportation of Charles H. Moyer at Denver headquarters. Telegrams urged mass meetings in protest while noting this is the second alleged kidnapping involving Moyer with Haywood Pettibone.
Washington December Secretary William B. Wilson of the Labor Department was urged by Charles E. Maloney of Denver vice president of the ... to conduct a formal investigation. The incomplete dispatch notes pressure from a labor official seeking action.
The text states efforts to obtain a federal investigation into the expulsion of Charles H. Moyer from Hancock Michigan last night. In a confrontation with Secretary Wilson Mr Ma ney accused the Citizen's Alliance of Calumet of being responsible for the act. No decision has been reached on expanding government inquiry beyond an initial proposal by official agents.
Washington reports the death of George Henry Torney surgeon general of the army at his home from bronchial trouble. Born in Baltimore in 1880 he would have been eligible to retire in 1914 had he lived. He served in the navy before joining the army rising to surgeon general in 1908. He saw service in the Philippines and Cuba and held numerous medical and relief positions with major organizations.
Five Chinese residents were badly beaten by a club welter of attackers in Tehama California on December 27. The gang invaded Chinatown and robbed merchants of loose change totaling between 500 and 600 dollars. One man died from head injuries as others were struck. no gunfire reported.
Duluth reports the season’s first snow overnight totaling about two to three inches. Temperatures stayed moderate as snow covered much of the northern region, with city streets and rooftops receiving a fresh layer.
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