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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
5
Advice urges buyers to choose a reputable dealer, verify past records of fair dealing, and ensure satisfaction with both the instrument and price. The note emphasizes that a 79 piano deal remains unsettled until the buyer is fully satisfied with the piano and cost.
President Lucas arrives in the city to shape the coming season with local officials. A January annual meeting will decide which teams are represented, while talks hinge on coast clubs Tacmima Fort Tint Seattle and possible additions. Seattle backing and finances loom large as Pacific Northwest league plans unfold for 1902.
Dec 29 New Orleans and Crescent City summary details a crowded racing program. Sir Frajersco, the favorite, won the mile and a half feature by a head after a premium drive, drawing cheers upon return. Other races saw long-priced runners upset, with several favorites faltering and notable jockey actions under stewards scrutiny.
A garbled entry list shows weights and entries across six races. Names include Melein Miorista Lourdan Richy Valtaire Legal Naxiwi Pilot Sea Porth Ovilo Pfonduyi Liber Mrs Ann Filerine Mey Noss Mainspring Pirate and others with various weights. The third through sixth races list horses such as Be Worth Mortmains Glen Hee Dr Sard Hyer Fina Grall Moor Purde Theadtwater Dream and more with assorted odds and weights.
Kansas City news note cites Monroe hoping a future meeting with Jeffries after a proposed bout with Sharkey. It mentions discussion of a possible title clash and a rumored condition that Jeffries would fight Monroe if Monroe defeats Sharkey. Also references a Dec 2 Philadelphia fight and a funeral notice for Tomas Thomas.
Fragmentary list of horse names, odds, and race details across multiple races. Reader notes indicate Futurity course and selling conditions with incomplete entries and misread numbers, rendering full event results and participants uncertain.
In Butte last night the Laws Workers' union rejected the proposed new constitution at the American Labor Association hall amid sharp debate. Objections cited too much socialist influence and authority vested in officers. A reference to a funeral and local obituaries follows, noting John Dy Fifantson and Mack Ferguson with details on services and associations.
Patrick Finjen, excited by marital troubles with his wife Minten, fired three shots at Frederick Goodland in Centerville. Finjen, a watchman, fled after the first shot as Goodland, who boards at East Crater street, was injured. no arrest had been made as inquiries continued.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a shooting at Maryant Center streets. No witnesses found and details about Finke or Finien are missing. The account mentions Godlain and Goodians but lacks verifiable facts or outcomes.
Special dispatch reports opening bids for the Wuntley Rats and Walhaye canal stretch from the Intake near Laurel to Five Mile Creek northeast of Billings, with about twelve miles to the west end. Contractors Smith Summers and J W W Fairshberger secured segments and Keele Inch progressed on a near Brings. water expected by June 1 as work continues toward the east.
Mrs Terry of Butte and a Sherman man were wed in St Marys Catholic church by Rev Father Bhiere in a private ceremony. The couple will reside in Livingston.
Mrs Katherine Kennedy widow of Edward B Kennedy filed petitions in district court for letters of administration on his estate and for guardianship of daughter Mary Frances Kennedy 16. She estimates the estate at 10040 plus 315 insurance value. Property includes land in Yellowstone county three Billings business houses a double dwelling 23 town lots 8700 sheep in Dawson county cattle in Yellowstone and 2000 sheep at Trevor in transit to market.
New York reports a call for a main meeting to discuss securing a Democratic National Convention for the city. The note cites June 1904 plans and references President Fornes of the Board of Aldermen as part of the context, detailing efforts to organize local political action.
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