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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1903
Page
22
Advice on piano purchasing urges buyers to verify the deal is fair and to rely on the house’s past record. It promises ongoing customer satisfaction with both piano and price, and states no sale is finished until the buyer is fully satisfied.
San Francisco reports a boxing promotion featuring Young Corbett and Eddie Hanlon with Corbett favored at ten to eight. Hanlon trains steadily, weight under 129 pounds, and a record crowd is expected as betting settles after referee Graney’s selection and final workouts.
At Ingleside on December 28 San Francisco racing saw four close wins. Position edged G. W. Trahern by a neck in race four, Illawaho misfired as favorite, Mildred Schulta captured race five, and Jockey Club won last race ahead of For est King. Times ranged from 1:13 to 1:45 1 4.
In Bellingham Washington Duncan McMillan the Canadian wrestling champion defeated John Unfrad the German strong boy John Berg and Young Yousef the Turk in one night. Arrangements are nearly complete for the January match in this city between Tom Jenkins the current title holder and Frank A Gotch for the American wrestling championship.
Principal H. M. Hart prepares for the January 2 commencement in the Broadway theater at 2 pm. Sixteen seniors are expected to receive diplomas after presenting essays on topics ranging from chivalry to western expansion. First honors are rumored to be shared by Zeyune Bonita Halford and Mageta Williams.
In New York on December 28, Kokomo led the initial race over four and a half furlongs with Trossach second and Devile third. Time 0:54 4-5. Tribes Hill won the second race at one mile with Nowetta second and Major Mansir third. Time 1:40 4-5. Louis Kraft captured the third race at one mile with Short Cake second and Si. Jolly third. Time 1:48 3-5.
Dr. Seymour T. Jarecki, county physician of Denver, was found unconscious in his courthouse office with a fractured skull after an attack by two men. Robbery was the apparent motive and authorities fear he will die.
A.B. Cook traveled to Missoula. A.H. Barret and E.T. Dabbler from Helena visit Butte as state treasurer. Marriage licenses issued to Redding and McMillen. Kloss and Eichner. J. Francis Redding and Edith McMillen wed with others marrying in Butte. Ranier-Grand hotel transfer discussed. Rock Island official in town. Lexow hearings reviewed by judiciary committee. Prof Currier from Bozeman to perform in New Year recitals.
About 5000 spectators pack Ascot park for the first ladies day in Los Angeles. Favorites win three of six races with Golden Boy at 10 to 1 taking the second. Notable finishes include Princess Tulane beating Haviland in the mile selling race and several race times listed.
Georgetown Colorado December 28 The process of examining prospective jurors in the Idaho Springs dynamiting cases continued today J E Chandler secretary of the Idaho Springs Miners union held under arrest in Los Angeles and brought here on complicity charges has not yet secured bondsmen Just before court adjourned the defense offered to accept the jurymen then in the box but the prosecution refused So far only one man has been accepted by both sides
Havana reports the senate debated tariff policy with a 25 percent increase withdrawn and a basis from the original bill adopted. Senators expect major amendments and reductions while rushing the bill through Congress this session. The reciprocity treaty with Cuba went into operation today.
The page lists weights and entries for four races. First race at one mile and one sixteenth features Capt Duckadoo through Medal with weights from 93 to 110. Second race of three quarters mile lists Uranium to Joe Gess with weights 100 to 111. Third race seven eighths mile purse includes Bond Maid to Satchel with weights 83 to 112. Fourth race one mile handicap is incomplete in the excerpt.
Two men selling home canned plums and other fruit in glass jars were arrested in Billings. They claimed the jars were found in a sack under a culvert outside town. Police suspect pantry raiding and will hold them for further investigation. They refused to give their names.
Cairo Illinois December 28 five men including J Raines C Bailey James Custer Brant Davis and Lieut J F Parker of Thebes charged with lynching William Johnson colored last spring were discharged after a hearing before Judge Jackson a colored justice of the peace the evidence was insufficient to hold them.
Stuy has been in poor health for some time and a change of climate and complete rest are advised by her physician. Friends await news of her condition as supporters hope for improvement. Policeman B H Cassidy visited the county attorney's office yesterday regarding his 16 year old son Francis. The father accuses the boy of incorrigibility and refuses to work or attend school. Cassidy urges sending the boy to reform school, but no action has been taken yet.
Special Dispatch reports Edith Moore, a colored woman, was shot in the shoulder at 31 Jackson Street in Helena. The bullet shattered the bone and may lead to amputation. police suspect foul play though Moore is reticent. Robert Cunningham was arrested as bystanders dispersed. The weapon is a .38 caliber Colt revolver. An investigation is planned.
Captain James Campbell father of John A William A and James Campbell died in Seattle at age eighty two. He spent early life in Canada with the Albion Mines company once among North Americas largest coal operators. A fall down stairs two years ago left him with lasting injuries.
A marriage license was issued this morning to Patrick Lane and Miss Sarah Igo, both of Bozeman, Montana. The action was recorded in Bozeman as of December 28.
A marriage license was issued on December 28 to Grenville M. McCullogh of Absarokee and Blanche Doyen of Livingston. ಫಲ
London reports the novelist George Gissing died of consumption today at St. Jean de Luz in the Pyrenees. He was born in Wakefield England on November 2 1807.
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