Trial Set in Wade Opie Prize Fight Case
Judge McClernan overruled the demurrer in the Wade and Opie prize fight case and entered not guilty pleas. Trial date to be fixed next Monday. Attorneys Healey and Clark argued jurisdiction and lack of malicious intent in the fighting context. The judge noted the apparent intent to win the prize in a gloves contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wade
Howard Opie
McClernan
J. I. Healey
W. A. Clark, Jr
Justice of the Peace
Boxer Slavin Exhibition Ends in Tragedy at Yokohama
Jack Slavin's boxing exhibition in Yokohama ends with the death of E F Padmore, a U S hospital corpsman, from what doctors call athlete's heart after a tame match. Slavin, praised by some and blamed by none, plans another bout with William Lueifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Victoria
B. C
Jack Slavin
Australia
United States
South Africa
Slavin
E. F. Padwore
Padmore
United States Hospital Corps
Slick
Taylor
Pad
Bravin
William Lueifer
J. McAuliffe
Shanghai
Dr Mial Defeats Conklin In Class A Billiards
New York, Feb 4 Dr L L Mial of this city defeated J F Conklin of Chicago the last year A A U lass A billiard tourney winner in a class A match at the Knickerbock Athletic club Conklin showed a fine uphill game but missed five consecutive shots late The score was Mial 400 average 8 32 46 Conklin 335 average 7 13 46 The afternoon session saw Charles S Morris beat John A Hendrick 400 to 199 Morris formerly Chicago Athletic Association champion now a resident here had an average of 840 45 compared with Hendrick 423 44
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dr. L. L. Mial
J. F. Conklin
Chicago
Knickerbock~ Athletic Club
Conklin
Charles
Morris
Chicago Athletic Association
John A. Hendrick
Hendrick
New York’s Kid McPartland Knocks Out Otto Seilor
Kid McPartland of New York defeated Otto Seilor of Chicago in the first round of a planned six round go at the Milwaukee Boxing Club. A stiff right hand to the solar plexus finished Seilor in the early action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Kid McPartland
New York
Otto Seilor
Chicago
Milwaukee Boxing Club
Nasturtium A Heath Stable Derby Hope Stricken by Cough
Truth reports Nasturtium the Whitney derby candidate has coughed for ten days and others at Heath House are similarly affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nasturtium
William ©. Whitney
Heath House
Sullivan McGovern Fight Set for February 22 in Louisville
The Sullivan McGovern bout is scheduled February 22 at the Southern Athletic Club in Louisville Kentucky with Bob Fitzsimmons serving as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Dave Sullivan-McGovern
Southern Athletic Club
Bob Fitzsimmons
Oil Ships Race to Yokohama Largest Oil Cargo Shipped
The British ship Brilliant the largest ship with 175000 cases for Standard Oil in Yokohama raced the New York bound Acme to the port and arrived on the 21st instant. Brilliant left New York July 29 and Acme Aug 1 but Acme had not appeared within two days margins claiming the race honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Victoria
B. C
Brilliant
Standard Oil Company
Acme
New York
Exciting Bowling Contest Between Overlands and Transits
The Overlands defeated the Transits two of three games at the Thornton alleys with high scores by Kitto 221 and 210 by Perham. Davies 200 and Doran 200 aided the Transits, as White and Ellis prepare to face Perham and Kitto in a two man tournament tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transit
Overland
Thornton
Overlands
Perham
Kitto
Davies
Doran
White
Ellis
Torrey
McIntyre
Riley
Misevich
Winchell
Hudloff
Jockey Mounce Suspended Over San Ramon Handicap Ride
Oakland suspends jockey Owen Mounce indefinitely amid aftereffects of Wenilworth s improved San Ramon showing. Wenilworth led most of the race but finished behind Rollick as Mounce rode 120 pounds. controversy follows after praise for the move and reports of unfavorable comment on his riding.
Officials weigh official golf ball at United States Golf Association meet
At the Alliston Golf Club of Boston meeting it was agreed the USGA will consider restricting balls used in tournaments at its next annual gathering on Feb 27. Debate rages over rubber core versus gutta percha with players split on necessity and fairness of an official ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Golf Association
Alliston Golf Club
Boston
Findlay
Douglass
Travis
Ficklesaint and Navasota Lead New Orleans Races
In Crescent City racing, Ficklesaint won the first by a length with Aberdale second and Frank Jones third in 1:17. Navasota captured the second race at three and a half furlongs with Sweet Nell second and Computation third in 44 seconds. Carlovinglan won the third mile and a quarter with Erne second and Strangest third in 2:15. Nobleman took the fourth mile and twenty yards with Choice second and Silver Coin third in 1:47. Pirate's Queen led the fifth selling one mile with Elsie Bramble second and Masterful third in 1:46. Carl Kuhler won the sixth selling six furlongs with Weidermann second and If You Dare third in 3:16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Crescent City
Ficklesaint
Aberdale
Frank Jones
Navasota
Sweet Nell
Computation
Carlovinglan
Erne
Strangest
Nobleman
Choice
Silver Coin
Elsie Bramble
Carl Kuhler
Weidermann
Umpire Controversy Looms Over Coming Baseball Season
Umpires fear reduced rosters as the American League signs Silk O Loughlin and Bobby Carruthers while the National League delays, risking two or no umpires next season. Sheridan Cantillon, Emile O Day and Brown Connolly are eyed by both leagues as talks stall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Baseball League
National League
American League
Silk” O'Loughlin
Bobby” Carruthers
Sheridan
Cantillon
Emilie
O'Day
National Organization
Brown
Connolly
Red Dogs Fall to Standard in Bowling Rivalry at Tolan Alleys
The Red Dogs faced the Standard team in a three game set at Tolan alleys. Standard led by 122 pins overall, delivering a decisive win as the Red Dogs protested their rivals claimed superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Dogs
Tolan
Sinks Rebels Warship Reported Sunk in Venezuela
A rumor circulates that the revolutionary steamer Libertador once the Ben Right was sunk by a Venezuelan gunboat at Porto Colombia while under repairs. The British cruiser Psyche’s departure for Port Colombia is cited as supporting evidence though unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Libertador
Ben Righ
Porto Colombia
Psyche
Port Colombia
France Won't Sign Protocol Over Crestas Landing Demand
Advices from Caracas say France will refuse to sign the Venezuela proposed protocol for renewed diplomatic ties unless M. Crestas Jr lands at La Guayra to defend his father’s interests tied to the Matos estate. France warns duties on Venezuelan cocoa could follow a Venezuelan refusal. Reports say Venezuelan troops were defeated near Baul and arrests were made January 27 in Caracas. The gunboat Miranda departed La Guayra January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Venezuela
Baul
Caracas
Sencers Vilegas Purido
Clemente Urbaneja
Arevolo
Volcan
Miranda
la Guayra
Admiral Schley Visits Knoxville in Welcome Camaraderie
Admiral and Mrs Schley arrived in Knoxville Tennessee amid massive crowds and continuous cheers. School children showered Mrs Schley with flowers as fires and steam whistles filled the city. A reception followed at the Hotel Imperial after a city tour led by the Sixth Regiment band. The celebrations wrap up the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Admiral
Mrs. Schley
Tennessee
Admiral Sehley
Union Station
Hotel Imperial
Sixth Regiment
Towboat John W. Ailes Boilers Explode in Braddock
News from Braddock reports the boilers of the towboat John W. Ailes exploded at 1 05 am with 16 men aboard. Witnesses say several bodies were seen blown through the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Braddock
John W. Ailes
Venezuelan gunboat brings ex ministers to fortress in Caracas
Port Cabalo Venezuela Feb 4 The gunboat Zumbador arrived with two former ministers and several officials and merchants from Caracas as prisoners. They are held at the fortress of San Carlos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabalo
Venezuela
Zumbador
Castro
Urbaneja
Villegas Pulido
Manuelo Lavaria
Cento
Pietri
Travieso Valeau
Acedo
Nunez
Ramella
Caracas
San Carlos
Races at New Orleans and New Castle Track Meet
Today's entries show multiple races across two venues with listed horses and weights. Notable names include Swordsman Roberta Bonner and Hilltop entries across one mile plus distances plus steeplechase handicap events.
Hoagland Leads In Six Day Walking Match
Hoagland led Rochester North Carolina with 89 miles at 1 p.m. on the second day as fourteen new starters joined the six-day walking contest in Fitzhugh hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. C
Fitzhugh Hall
M. Hoagland
Neill and Donovan Draw in Third Meeting Fight
Los Angeles report says Al Neill and Mike Donovan fought to a two round draw. This marks their third encounter with Neill winning two decisions previously and Donovan earning none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
al Neill
Mike Donovan
Neill
Donovan
Lord Douglas Buys A Saloon In Spokane
Lord Shoito Queensberry buys the Enterprise saloon and lodging house on lower Howard street in Spokane for 1754 dollars with a 1000 dollar mortgage. He says the deal may bring a brief stay and aims to live there with wife Addis daughter of a San Francisco officer.
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Blandhord
Spokane
Wash
Shoito Queensberry
Queensbury
Lower Howard Street
Peterson
Lord Douglas
Sholio Douglas
San Francisco
Mooney
Addis
Knight Companion Aground Near Idgumi Japan
The Knight Companion steamship ashore in the China sea near Idgumi Japan. All aboard were saved. The Portland Asiatic line vessel of Port land and Asiatic Steamship Company, 4092 gross tons, carried 41 passengers mostly Chinese. Cargo valued at 302000 dollars, insured. Sailed Dec 28 from Portland, due Yokohama late January. Severe gale pushed vessel off course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Knight Companion
China Sea
Idgumi
Japan
Portland & Asiatic Steamship Company
Orient
Knight Companies
Yokohama
Venezuelan insurgents claim victory near Paraguana
Dispatches from Paraguana Venezuela report General Sientalta's insurgents defeated government forces commanded by General Urbaneja. Urbaneja is reported killed. Libertador recent movements place at Sabanilla with gunboat Miranda offshore watching the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Island
Curacao
Paraguana
Venezuela
Sientalta
Urbaneja
Parasuana
Libertador
Sabanilla
Miranda
French cruiser d'Estrees arrives to protect interests
In Carupano Venezuela on February 4 the French cruiser d'Estrees arrived to safeguard French interests after an engagement on January 23 nearby favored the revolutionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carupano
Venezuela
d'Estrees
Ex Washington Volunteers Honor Santa Ana Battle Anniversary
About 200 former Washington volunteers gather in Seattle to honor the Santa Ana battle and Gen. Charles King. King arrives by train from the East, is greeted by a volunteers committee, and attends a public reception at Rainier Grand followed by a banquet.
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Seattle
Charles King
Washington Volunteers
Santa Ana
Philippine Islands
General King
Northern Pacific Railroad
Volunteers’ Association
Fred Wood
FP. Gorham
Cal Weibon
August Toellner
Rainier Grand Hotel
Chess Tourney Round Two Sees Winners and Draws at Monte Carlo
In Monte Carlo on February 4, the second round of the international chess tournament produced wins for Mieses over Albin and Scheve over Mason, while Pillsbury and Wolf drew. Marshall won a winning position before Tarrasch resigned. Behlechter defeated Reggio. Janowski beat Mortimer. Teichmann defeated Popiel. Napier slipped to Gunsburg. Marco defeated Izenburg.
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Monte Carlo
Miezes
Scheve
Albin
Mason
Pillsbury
Wolf
Marshall
Tarrasch
Behlecter
Reggio
Janowski
Mortimer
Teichman
Popiel
Napier
Gunsburg
Marco
Izenburg
Brigantine Beach Lifesaving Update On Cloverdale
Atlantic City Feb 4 The Cloverdale remains in same condition as wrecking tugs work yet cannot salvage until most of its 7000 ton cargo is removed No damage reported to the Cloverdale The Edith L Allen of Bath Maine ashore nearby is in bad shape and may become a wreck Life saving crew suggests the Edith L Allen was misled by Cloverdales lights and beached itself
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Atlantic City
Brigantine Beach Lifesaving
Edith L. Allen
Bath
Claverdale
Cunard steamer Altonia reports severe storm days at sea
The Cunard line steamer Altonia, en route from Boston to Liverpool, reached Queenstown today after encountering terrible weather on January 26 and 27. A blizzard and high seas limited her speed to miles per day on those two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Ireland
Cunard Line
Altonia
Boston
Liverpool
Franchises Sought by Billings Utilities at City Council
Killings Feb 4. City council considers three franchise ordinances. L L Moffitt seeks permission to extend long distance lines into the city and establish a city exchange. George F Yegen and Benninghoff with Citizens Electric seek electric light and power and a street railway franchise to be in operation within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Moffitt
Billings
Cody
Wye
Musselshell River
Billings Telephone Company
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone
Moffitt
Yegen
George F. Benninghoff
Citizens’ Electric Company
State health board urges full effort to stamp out smallpox
Helena reports the state board of health urged local boards to spare no effort or expense to control smallpox amid several outbreaks. Quarantines at Crib Edge and Missoula camps, school closures at Big Timber, and cases at Wickes tunnel were noted. The board also studied spotted fever as a spring threat and planned a summer convention for county health officials to unify action.
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Helena
State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Crib Edge
Big Timber
Lynch
Missoula
Wickes Tunnel
County Boards of Health
Longeway
State Board
William Knight
Minas BD. Griffin
Butte
Michael J. Walsh
J. Conrad
Anaconda
Nelson
Ora Willoughby
Saltspell
Board of Health
Longeway Ey Great
Belcher
Townsend
Treap
Towle
Donovan
Alis
They All Stand By Scott
Governor Toole received resolutions from the Hod and Gun clubs of Butte Missoula and Bozeman endorsing Game Warden W F Scott whose safety was attacked by the Helena Montana Fish and Game Protective association. County Attorney Hall of Missoula praised Scott and Deputy Higgins for enforcing the law without fear or favor. Scott has not yet returned to Helena and will answer the charges upon his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Toole
Hod
Butte
Missoula
Bozeman
W. F. Scott
Montana Fish and Game Protective Association
Hall
Scott
Higgins
Missou
Ravalli
Northern Pacific vacancy sparks Missoula speculation
General Superintendent A. Lowell arrives in Missoula from St Paul and signals a vacancy in the Northern Pacific due to Master Mechanic Barnes resignation. Rumors name Foreman Buck of the Helena round house or Sweeny as likely appointees while Delambert visits to handle department concerns.
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Standard
Missoula
A. Lowell
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Barnes
Buck
Helena
Sweeny
Delambert
Storm Hits Buffalo as Mail Service Fails
Buffalo New York on February 4 reports a renewed powerful storm. Winds reach 57 miles per hour by midnight causing major mail disruptions and little freight movement.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Shot at Through Window in Missoula Night
Charles Clark a woodhauler in Dead Man Canyon Missoula reported to the sheriff that unknown assailants fired at him last night as he read a paper. The bullet shattered a window and left a hole in the paper but Clark, who has no known enemies, could not identify the shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
Charles Clark
Woodhauler
Sheriff's Office
Clark
Dead Man” Canyon
Sheriff appoints J L Sloane deputy after Kendall resigns
Missoula February 4. Sheriff Prescott named J L Sloane deputy sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Deputy Sheriff John Kendall. The appointment meets with hearty approval and is expected to yield a capable officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Prescott
J. L. Sloane
John Kendall
Missionary Miss Stone Held as Ransom Negotiations
London reports that during talks with Bulgarian brigands over Miss Stone a house housing the American party was burned. The occupants escaped with the ransom money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sofia E
the Times
Miss Stone
Butte Juniors Prepare For Season With Notable Lineup
The Butte Juniors reorganize and announce a ready squad for all amateur teams at season start. Players listed include Freddie Weeks at third, Ike Davis at second, Arthur Reed pitching, Reese Davis at short, Dick Padden at first, Bert Mantinfield, Jack Hanifan center field, Howard Eddie captain, John Minigan left field, with Barnie Bersk as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Freddie Weeks
Ike Davis
Arthur Reed
Reese Davis
Dick Padden
Bert Grant
Jack Hanifan
Howard Eddie
John Minigan
Barnie Bersk
Snowstorms Rattle Iberia with Floods and Losses
Snowstorms sweep Spain as rains and snow hit Portugal causing floods and wrecks. Several ships foundered on the coast and lives are reported lost while misery rises in Oporto from worsening winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Portugal
Oporto
Leak in Missoula Water Main Prompts Repair Effort
Missoula February 4 water department crews locate a large leak in the 12 inch main. Workers employ a Northern Pacific engine to pump water from the breach. Repairs are expected to finish by tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Illl daughter of Mrs McClellan as smallpox spreads
In Missoula on February 4 a daughter of Mrs McClellan, already ill, is reported quite sick tonight and it is believed the disease may affect the girl as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Missoula
Grounded steamers float free after gale in Delaware River
The British steamer Ferguson from London and the Erin line steamer Drummond from Philadelphia for St. Thomas, both grounded in the Delaware during yesterday's gale, were floated early this morning. They were undamaged and proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ferguson
London
Erin Line
Drummond
St. Thomas
Delaware River
Reece Critical After Leg Injury At Camp Work
Joseph Reece a parent at Trinity hospital in Missoula is reported critically ill. The lumberman had worked at camps along the Coeur d Alene branch and suffered a leg injury weeks ago. now blood poisoning has set in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
Joseph Reece
Trinity
Allen Gets Four Months In County Jail
Enecia Allen was bound over by a Thompson justice court on forgery and false pretenses charges. He pleaded guilty in Thompson and received four months in the county jail. County Attorney Hall investigated and stated that the charge could be used, but he did obtain money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enecia
Missoula
Alber
Dlstriet Court
Thompson
Houtchens Allen
Hall
Allo
Smallpox Outbreak Hits Lynch Family Near Kron Mountain
Special Dispatch reports Dr Parsons announces Thomas Lynch family near Kron Mountain contract smallpox. Lynch himself sick earlier. his wife and two daughters now ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Parsons
Thomas Lynch
Kron Mountain
Lyneh
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Rollick
Lee Jackson
Joe Ripley
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Burns
John Peters
Wyoming
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Jingler
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Mi Reina
Imp. Puss In Boots
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Frangible
Meeting of
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O'Rourke
Pelkey
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Joe Thomas
Ertador
Venezu
Diplo
Someral and
Drs. Schl
Lator
Hilands
Oakloand
Kastatne
the Gaffer
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Courtier
Talma
Rey del San Juan
Graylette
Red Palmer
Dismayer
Heraldo-Ona
Nigrette
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Montezuma
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Minnie Drossel
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Robert Bonner
Prince Reet
Rebel Jack
Charles D
Philma Paxton
Helen Paxton
Beotch Bramble
la Gorta
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Sim W
Sylvan
Merry Day
Barney Saal
Pillott, Jr
Pinar
Peiderich
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Henry of Frantsmer
Little Elkin
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Campus
Precursor
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James P. Keating
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Hoagland
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Philippine Veterans of General
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Sherif
Butte Juniors
Allen
Palse
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