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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
10
The Northern Pacific telegraphs an offer of 10 percent wage increase to trainmen amid a west coast group dispute. Great Western and Omaha delegates discuss the matter with managers while Great Northern Soo line and Minneapolis St. Louis delay response. A joint committee meeting is not expected until Friday or Saturday. No conflicts or irritations have arisen to date.
Clark Ball, manager of Jack Munroe, paid Jack Sullivan $100 after a four round match at Margaret theatre. Munroe, the heavier favourite, fought hard though Sullivan faltered late. Opening preliminaries featured Kid Oglesby, Marysville Kid, Tim Harrington, Jim Ryan, and others. Munroe’s team announced eastward plans and a trainer, with timekeeper Frank Quinn.
Topeka reports the grievance committee of the Order of Railway Conductors and Order of Railway Trainmen presented a wage increase demand of 20 percent to General Manager Mudge of the Santa Fe. The railroad has not yet acted on the proposal.
A St. Louis railroad official says Western System trainmen committee demand for a 20 per cent raise has been decisively denied by all roads in St. Louis. The report notes union pressure and persistent wage dispute across lines.
Manse Lewis, a known Tenderloin character, was shot and killed in his apartments at 23 Yesler Way early this morning. An nie Lewis claiming to be his wife and her brother George Piggott were present and give conflicting accounts. Police and the coroner favor the theory that the woman fired the fatal shot after a quarrel.
New York Jan 6 strike conference between Union Pacific officials and union labor leaders resumed. At session end progress was described as satisfactory and President Burt would travel to Omaha to continue negotiations. Sessions to resume in a week or 10 days with expectation of amicable settlement.
Special Dispatch reports the Parmelee Billings Memorial library trustees reorg. Judge James Goss becomes president with Rev. W D Clark as vice president J Dy Matheson reelected secretary and I D Donnell as treasurer. The library is well patronized in loaning and reading rooms.
Ridgeley lodge of Odd Fellows installed its newly elected officers and held a social session with visiting members. John A. Shelton presided as Noble Grand with a program of speeches, music, and toasts honoring Odd Fellowship and founder Thomas Wyley.
Special Dispatch reports C BR Harris a fireman had a serious accident at Hope Idaho about 7 o clock this morning while cleaning a headlight of his engine he slipped fell to the ground and was knocked unconscious with possible internal injuries.
Washington January article reports the cabinet reaffirmed the administration’s stance on the Indianola Mississippi post office case. It holds that residents rather than the federal government are responsible for the office, with Postmaster General Payne offering no new developments.
In Honolulu on January 6, pacific cable reports all Japanese fishermen near the harbor were arrested for using boat lights that interfered with navigation. Seventeen sampans with two occupants each are in custody. Judge Estee overruled importers protest against customs assessment on Japanese shoes.
A marriage license was issued to Caleb Brown of Billings and Kathryn H Becker of Anaconda. The ceremony will be at 8:30 tomorrow morning at the Catholic church with Rev. Van Clarenvecx officiating. The groom is a salesman and the bride is well known in town.
Providence RI January 6 Governor Garvin was sworn in as Rhode Islands first Democratic chief executive in a decade marking a political shift for the state.
The president sent nominations to the senate for army posts. Lieut. W. P. Vosem is proposed for colonel in the artillery corps. Louis B. Lawton of the 2th infantry is named judge advocate with rank of major and to be second lieutenant of infantry. Louis B. Moseley is nominated at large.
Leader the only favorite to win at Oakland today with Sad Sam taking the six furlong handicap by a head over Kenilworth after a slow start. Flash of Gold ran third as Corrigan also stumbled. a New York owner’s offer for jockey Connell’s contract was rejected.
In the Crescent City summary the first race at seven furlongs was selling with John Coulter first Aurie B second Computation third. Time 1 32 3 5. The six furlong selling saw Andes win Boundlee second Ben Mora third in 1 15 3 5. The six furlongs imp Planudes won The Stewardess second Governor Sayers third in 1 15 1 5. Sheriff Bell won the six and a half handicap with Mrs Frank Foster second Farmer Jim third in 1 23 1 5. Telamon won the six furlongs with Jerry Hunt second Grantor third in 1 17 1 5. Chickadee captured the mile and a quarter selling with Satin Coat second Pay the Fiddler third in 2 14 1 5.
Mazatlan Mexico January 6 reports show more than ten deaths daily from the plague. Lazarettos are crowded with patients and a general quarantine atmosphere slows local business.
Weights and entries for the races today list Oakland entries for Jan 7. First race Futurity course selling includes Vigoroso 98 Onyx II 93 Jack Richelieu Jr 106 Ed Lilburn 101 Mon toya 116 Mocorito 110 Fort Wayne 10 Stella Perkins 103 Father Weather 118 Naulahka 96 Tyranus 110 Royal Flush 113. Second race appears incomplete at seven sixteenths.
In a clear day at the track the program lists the mile purse for two year olds with entries 19 Cascine 115 Rapid Water 115 Ruby Ring 112 Dr Rowell 115 Lord Wadsworth 115 Am Brita 112 Royal Guard 115 Ganonicus 115 Miss Ragen 112. Third race Futurity selling shows 12 Ohio Girl 98 Lansdown 98 Aesop 114 Hudson 101 Young Morello 117 Tommie Knight 101 Mr Dingle 104 King Herald 105 Master 98 Gladys Bell 96 Little Margaret 104 Loyal S 122. Fourth race mile and a sixteenth handicap lists Lord Badge 104 The Fretter 109 Sir Hugh 90 Ishtar 95 Illowaho 103. Fifth race three quarters of a mile selling features Ali 107 Irene Lindsey 108 Stuyve 102 Bard Burns 107 Artilleryman 110 Erema 94 Lt Winifred 82 The Pride 104 Jarretiere dOr 104 Lapidus 98 Huachucla 107 Lady Jocelyn 93 Kitty Kelly 99. Sixth race mile and 50 yards selling shows Byronerdale 95 Rollick 105 Esperin 98 Horton 111 Jim Hale 105. Second race notes Rapid Water and Ruby Ring as a Morris entry. Weather is clear and track fast.
The New York Yacht Club reports the challenge conditions for the Americas Cup match have been signed and returned by the Royal Ulster Yacht Club officers. All arrangements for the international races in August are fully completed.
Cincinnati Jan 6 Chairman Hermann of the peace committee of the National Baseball League announced plans to push for agreement and reforms within the league to reduce conflict and promote orderly play. The statement outlined next steps and named key stakeholders to be consulted.
Hermann declined to reveal Johnson's letter contents but stated no current plan for National and American league peace committee meetings here. He said it rests with President Johnson to call a meeting when ready.
Hot Springs Arkansas January 6 1911 news reports that lightweight champion Young Corbett was badly bitten on the right thumb by a pet cat. Doctors fear the injury could force cancellation of the planned January 15 bout with Austin Rice.
If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ, call on Orton Bros. at 219 North Main Street in Butte for trusted local service and selection.
A grand banquet in Pretoria honored Mr. Chamberlain bringing together English leaders Lord Milner Gen. Lyttleton and Gen. Baden-Powell with Boer generals Delarey and Botha. It marked the first postwar meeting of the two sides at the same table. Toasts to King Edward and the royal family were enthusiastically honored.
Charles Henry known as Honey-Mate, a press man, shot himself at 129 Fulton Street where he worked. His daughter was later found dead in her bed with arsenic poisoning diagnosed by doctors.
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