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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
11
Spokane manager Ed die Quinn outlines a heavy signing plan and spring training for 25 players in the Northwest league, aiming to build a strong roster with 10 pitchers and four catchers plus infield and outfield depth. He vows early workouts and asserts his intent to contend for the pennant, naming several players and noting broader league movements affecting Helena and Spokane.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra led memorial services at St Pauls in London for the late King Carlos of Portugal and the crown prince attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales and many government officers.
Gen Stewart L. Woodford was chosen president of the Hughes League of the United States. A notification meeting will be held at the Manhattan hotel on February 17 to elect vice presidents and an advisory committee.
Captain Walter G. Smith, secretary to owners of the Hotel Marie Antoinette in New York and hotels in Buffalo and Saratoga, has been missing since last Sunday. Rev. Richard Cobden leads the search. Smith, a Buffalo native, formerly led G Company of the Seventy Fourth Regiment and served as a captain in the 202d New York Volunteers.
Butte reports numerous former players scattered to leagues nationwide. Louw Runkle will stay with Topeka while Baxter scouts in Montgomery pressure over a salary cut. King Kelly to Zanesville, Duke Carter to Virginia State League, Jack Grim runs a franchise, and signs with Roanoke. Lou Runkle returns to Topeka at short. Denny Searfoss and Danny Shea sought by Wichita backstops. Searfoss possibly preferred by George Schroeder.
Paris reports ongoing fighting in Morocco and Abd El Aziz’s protest to Germany against French occupation. Socialist leader M. Jaures plans a formal interpellation to the chamber, demanding another explanation of Moroccan policy. The Temps urges M. Pichon to skip two questions as discussions could be useless and dangerous.
John W. Oliver editor and principal owner of the Yonkers Statesman died at his Yonkers home today aged 92. He was an early temperance leader and with his brother Isaac Oliver founded the Sons of Temperance.
Tommy Burns the American heavyweight is due to fight Jack Palmer of Newcastle for the title tomorrow. A severe cold and a strained tendon hinder training, yet Burns remains favored. Betting at the club runs 6 to 4 for Burns, with 5,000 to 2 to 1 on Palmer for six rounds.
John McGovern, long a respected Butte miner, was taken into custody last night at Copper State saloon 55 South Arizona street on a theft charge for a bottle of whiskey. He denies the accusation and plans to present witnesses in court this morning to prove the liquor was given to him.
A collection of Chinese curios and art treasures gathered in Peking during and after the Boxer uprising was shipped to New York for sale at auction by Mrs. B E H Conger of Pasadena. Among the items is the bell of the temple of agriculture used when the emperor visited the field each spring to plow and turn furrows.
The St. Louis Republic reports the U S Supreme Court laughed aloud in full session for the first time while debating who profits from music perforated on paper rolls. The issue is termed canning rag time and may be studied by the court until it stops being a laughing matter.
Boulder court hears competing claims over a $7,000 reward for trapping Towers Hastings and Gruber. Northern Pacific 2000 each, Montana state 1000, railroad detectives barred from sharing. Multiple Butte detectives and locals file or contest claims as Judge Callaway prepares divvy.
Public notice detailing that classified ads in the Standard IC cost six ordinary words per line and ten lines per inch. Ads must be at least 15 shillings each, with replies directed via a care of The Standard and pickup at the office using a card. Light-faced display type used on the Want Page at regular rates.
Wanted bright boys to earn eight dollars per week selling Standards. Apply to the circulator, Standard office, Bulte, any morning at 5:30. Wanted girl for general housework, good wages for competent person, call between 12 and 2. Mrs Hi B Byrne, 491 W Granite. Notice to portrait agents: if you want good satisfaction and prompt shipments, let the Inman Portrait Company do your work. 416 New Era building Chicago.
WANTED-SALESMEN A FIRST CLASS CLOTHING AND FUR nishing goods salesman wanted. One who has had experience and is thoroughly competent in every way. We want some one who can sell goods in quantity and can build up and establish new trade continually. Reply with full particulars regarding age, experience and ability, also send one or two good references from previous employer. We will pay $100 per month, with advance as soon as ability is proven. Apply at once to Hart & Co., Lewistown, Mont. WANTED-POSITION AS MEAT cutter or manager of market out of city. Address R. H., Standard, Butte. COMPETENT WOMAN WANTS POSI tion, town or country. M. H., Standard, Butte.
Wanted miscellaneous furniture and store items sought by Butte Furniture Exchange at 1128 Main. They advertise paying the highest prices and provide a telephone listing for contact.
Fort Worth second vice president L C Hutchins shot himself in his bank, his body found in the toilet room. Panic and anxiety from the financial slump given as cause. In Dallas, Eric C Gambrell, 38, also died by self-inflicted gunshot wound after visiting banker Hutchins. Gambrell, son of Rev J R Gambrell, had practiced law and once edited Mississippi papers. He left a note requesting news of Hutchins be sent to Hunt McCaleb.
C A Beasley, president of the American Bank and Trust Co of Houston and former Texas Bankers' association head, killed himself with a firearm in San Antonio after an operation in Galveston last fall. He had been in the city two weeks and had long sought death to ease his suffering.
A tall impatient man questions a red haired boy about the train's lateness on a wayside platform. A stranger asks why the boy did not respond and the boy fears the man might punch his face if he seemed to mock him.
Mme. Maria Petzold, described as a Russian widow from a titled St. Petersburg family, arrives in this country to study America and its people as part of her effort in the Russian liberty cause.
From the Baird Star, the Star agrees with Senator Bailey on issuing all money without bank involvement. The piece frames this stance as good old-fashioned democracy, unaltered by time or conditions.
Notice to stockholders announces the annual meeting of the Deer Lodge County Fair Association at the Montana hotel Anaconda on Monday February 17 1908 at 8 pm to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and conduct other business A C MACCALLUM President MARTIN MARTIN Secretary
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