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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
9
President John Tener of the National League, after a 44 meeting session, issued a statement asserting public opinion would back organized baseball in case of a Federal League war. He said attacks on the National Agreement focus on two points: invalidity of the reserve clause and that parties to the agreement form a trust.
A historical defense of organized baseball against the Federal League push to challenge the reserve clause. The piece argues the sport remains strong, vows to resist legal challenges, and references the Lajoie case affirming contract legality while denying accusations of illegal trust behavior. It emphasizes the public good and the sport's national prominence.
An advertisement touts Rheumatism-SUCCESS as a cure for rheumatism and skin disorders by cleansing the blood with 88S. It claims impurities cause illness and that the product stimulates tissues to repair themselves, noting scientific medicine progress and historical reliance on harsher cures.
In a 1914 American League game a baserunner misread a play at third causing a chain of throws including a bad throw from the second baseman and a center fielder error. The umpire forfeited the game to the visitors amid fan chaos as players debated the call. The article notes Currents of justice and a possible Federal league challenge, with Don Tener leaving for the east.
San Francisco reports a July 4 world heavyweight title match proposed between Gunboat Smith and Jack Johnson to be held across the Mexican border at Tia Juana. Johnson holds the deciding offer received by cable, with promoter confidence in attendance and profits amid possible legal considerations.
Los Angeles January reports say Barney Oldfield and Lincoln Beachey will race January 16 at Ascot Park to compare speed merits between an eight cylinder motor car and an eight hundred horsepower biplane. The event shapes a landmark speed duel drawing crowds from West Coast venues.
Tampa Florida reports outfielder from Chicago National league team awaits joining spring training. He denies being offered Pittsburg Federal League club manager position and remains unsigned with the Chicago outfit.
Special Dispatch reports an inquest in Livingston into Archie Lewis death. The jury of 30 heard witnesses including Florence Lewis and a 10 year old daughter whose testimony was deemed of limited value. Dr Vieare performed the ballast. the verdict ruled Lewis died from a self-inflicted bullet wound.
A public hearing before a federally appointed commission weighed Harry K Thaw's mental state and its relation to his release under bonds. Two custodial experts stated their opinions indicating the decision would not threaten public safety.
Jimmy Fox wowed a Broadway crowd as he tuned up at the oldtime jock and fighter style. He praises Ritchie’s power and predicts the Englishman Teitchie could edge Welsh in a close bout while noting their different styles and a Frisco sparring history.
Brigadier General Bliss at San Antonio places Lind in custody after crossing with two Mexicans. General Mancilla, a fighting regular and Huerta supporter, commands a division leaving nine generals in the Ojinaga garrison. General Marcello Caraveo had been allowed to cross days earlier due to wounds.
New York Jan 7 Officers of the Spanish steamship Manuel Calvo denounced Cap Alfred Gunter of the tank steamer Oklahoma for faulting their rescue efforts after the Oklahoma broke in two off Barnegat last Sunday Some of their men were in the hospital from injuries after a lifeboat dashed against the ship Officials said they did all they could and that Capt Henet did not desert the Oklahoma as darkness and lack of lights forced them to steam away The derelict afloat after the disaster was sunk today by the revenue cutter Seneca using 15 explosive shells from six-pound guns per a wireless report
Albany dispatch reports the opening day of the New York State Legislature yielded little beyond organization. Adjournment to January 10. Thaddeus C. Sweet, Republican of Onondaga, elected speaker on the first ballot with 81 votes. Assemblyman William Sulzer, former governor, pressed a resolution for a general investigation of alleged political abuses by the assembly committee, but was blocked by Democrats. He voted for the progressive candidate for speaker.
Washington quoted Branklin K. Lane secretary of the interior as refusing to be a candidate for United States senator or governor of California. Lane said his refusal was positive and without change.
Sai Ch, president of a large millinery company, fled today from violent hiccups that had troubled him since Christmas day, ending in his death.
Rogers Lytton and Charlotte De ce star in a two reel drama Heartsease at the Orpheum. The plot follows a French wife of a wealthy Englishman and a dramatic fire rescue that tests a stern father’s beliefs. Mary Fuller appears in Who Will Marry Mary and A Proposal From Mary to close the series today.
Deputy County Attorney Percy Nap ton prepared an Information charging Paul Miers aged 28 of 118 East Granite Street with giving liquor to a minor. The action aims to hold him until investigations into his ties with a 10-year-old girl on Anaconda road are completed. The girl, not related to Miers who married a month ago, was reported unconscious after consuming liquor.
Dr. Peter Potter reported to the society at Murray hospital on the Friedmann tuberculosis cure. The annual election produced Dr. At Smetters as president and A W Morse as vice president with Dr. Alfred Kkarsted treasurer and Dr. John B Frisbee secretary. The group discussed the report but took no action on Friedmann agencies or possible legal steps. An unrelated note mentions headaches from colds and a wheat water fact.
Bartenders union local No. 302 of Butte voted $100 to aid in burial expenses for the Calumet miners' children killed in the Christmas day disaster. The group expressed sympathy and pledged loyalty to the miners and their cause in a formal resolution read by P. J. Moore, John H. Kelly, and Thomas J. Johnsson.
Newsboys resumed work at the Butte Post after a reported attempted strike. The boys organized last night but the effort was denied by their union headquarters, and the division at their ranks did not materialize as they collected papers.
Ca santhe lodge No 40 members prepare for golden Jubilee on Feb 19 at castle. The garbled text mentions E A Ford Phoinas ridge and Acchie Tondese ers among organizers. A mining company at Ray Arin wires Butte police to locate relatives of John Gritin, a 25 year old miner employed there. Grithn's mother is believed in Butte.
The GLE club at the Presbyterian church elected officers for the coming year. Tot G V Stevens acted as emcee. Officers chosen include President Neal McCleod vice president W By fary treasurer Hugh Pier and executive members William Sampson RJ Treloar and Richard W Dwyer.
Martin sunvan aged 19 years a long time resident of Butte died suddenly in the city. The death likely prompted inquiries and tributes from local residents and officials. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
James R Bennetts, 29 years a resident of Butte, died yesterday at his home on West Woodman Street after a long illness. Survived by his wife and four sons James Hert Jesse and Earl he belonged to the Maccabees and the body lies at Teehards undertaking rooms.
Butte residents report J W Dwyer’s mother improving after a lengthy hospital stay in Murray Hospital. Bean has returned home on Wer Dow Street after several months of treatment. Relatives learned yesterday of the family’s alert status as Mr Dwyer had been called to O Neil Nebraska for his mother’s critical condition. The note ends by praising American mountain sheep as top harvesters.
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