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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1915
Page
10
A historical account praises Frank Weir as a leading yet controversial horse trainer, detailing his skill with flattery and strategic race entry choices. It describes his ability to identify race conditions, select suitable horses, and place them to advantage while shaping outcomes through social manoeuvres and careful planning.
A race detailed at Gloucester New Jersey on a November Saturday describes a seven furlong handicap with five starters including Flattery Belisarius Dhale Shellbark and Blackburn. The betting favored Belinarium and Plattery with seas of wagering orchestrated by insiders as Plattery was expected to win.
In a crowded betting ring, Weir, familiar with trailers, arranged a two hundred dollar stake on Belisarius as riders prepared to enter the race. The plan, discussed on the boardwalk, drew onlookers and the usual moneyed speculation around the event.
A race report describes a trainer backing Belisarius, the favored horse, while Flattery led early with a strong pace. The crowd noted commissions and betting activity as Belisarius moved from the rear to challenge, with opinions that Flattery was running to set the stage for Belisarius.
The crowd backed Plattery as he strode clear late, beating Belisarius by a length at the sixteenth pole. Weir argued the horse would win, while Henry Shulte and associates planned a risky pool-room coup as trainer Frank Weira’s close attention to racing details anchored Flattery’s legitimacy.
New Orleans La Jan 10 President J Rennyson of the Business Men's Racing Association says no violations of anti-betting laws are allowed on the grounds except in the palm garden under strict supervision. Betting is channeled to bonded stakeholders to ensure safety, with bidders depositing in envelopes and receive no deductions or tips.
EMI Brennan announces the Federal League appoints umpire Egan among a proposed list of umpires for 1915. Bar Johnson, president of the American League, confirms the lineup includes Billy Evans, Tom Connolly, O Loughlin, B Dineen, George Hildebrand, Ollie Chil, Dominick Mullany, and Jack Nallin from the International League.
Barker announced a forthcoming suit against a single company for forming a bread pool and trust agreement with seven others, with tears from doing this to be fled tomorrow.
Vermont production shows 5 076375 maple trees tapped this year and substantial taps for more. About 6 682 063 pounds of sugar and 3.408 gallons of syrup were produced, valued at over 1 000 000 dollars.
Anaconda bowling teams split a series with Butte clubs last evening on Marquette alleys. Lotus club defeated Makeshifts 2040 to 2238. Anaconda Hatchers beat Mareatie team 238 to 295. The results reflect a three-game total series.
The Butte Young Men's Association basketball team beat Boulder five by 18 to 10 Saturday night. After a close first half, Butte surged in the second period, limiting Boulder to one field goal. The Butte lineup included Altop as captain and Sullivan, Davis, Conte, Gruert, and others. The team will face the School of Mines Wednesday night.
New sport at 210 North Main Street directed by E McKenna and RF Clayton draws interest in Butte. Automanic shooting of balls adds a real sport feel. High scorers yesterday include A J Verheyen, Hugh Roberts, and Ea O'Flynn.
A large crowd attended the three mile relay on ice at Take Avoca. Buchanan and Thompson, skating for Holland rink, won. Carroll and Tower of Clark's Maple Leaf team took second, with Rodgers and Evans finishing third.
Antwerp by London Jan 10 The Inter-Communal Council adopts a resolution praising the American Commission for Relief in Belgium. It says famine loomed as bread could not be distributed and soup and other foods now reach the poor, expressing endless gratitude for United States aid. The council lauds Americans as standing by a small nation in dire need.
London reports a Zeppelin airship with three German monoplanes passed Furnes Dunkirk and Calais Saturday night and was believed headed for Dover. The craft flew high and did not attack towns along the coast while Allied patrols remained vigilant following rumors of a potential English landing.
Women from across the country gather in Mecca on Tuesday to vote on Representative Mondell's resolution for submitting a constitutional amendment for equal suffrage. The scene centers on a renewed push for enfranchisement as suffragists press for national change.
Boxing notes discuss how Al McCoy holds the middleweight title by accident after clashes with Hammering rivals Klaus Chip and McCoy’s bout history. Clabby McGoorty and Mike Gibbons resist, while others seek a unified middleweight champion among top contenders.
William McCarney, manager for Carl Morris, promotes the Oklahoma heavyweight as the best white hope. He recalls Morris prior losses to Luther McCarty and Gunboat Smith, argues Morris can beat Willard and Johnson, and outlines potential fights to prove Morris as a top challenger.
The remains of Harry Rualzis were removed to Dughan's Undertaking Parlors after death. Services will be held at 2 PM with interment in Mountain View Cemetery.
The funeral of the late Sullivan will be held Monday morning at his niece Nora Sullivan's home at 449 East Mercury Street at 8 o'clock. The procession will proceed to Sacred Heart Church for high Mass at 9. Enterment follows at Holy Cross Cemetery. Automobiles listed.
The notice lists funeral arrangements for M. J. Walsh of 125 East Park Street and the late Jannar Johnson. Walsh’s service is at his residence tomorrow morning with further procession to a family plot. Johnson’s service is at Sweden 771 Church tomorrow afternoon, under Linnea lodge No. 11 Order of Wasas, with interment at Mount Moral Cemetery.
The funeral for Anna Emilie Bauer is set for Monday at 1 PM at the family residence, with services by the local minister and interment at Mountain View Cemetery. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Mitchell died yesterday at 130 West Porphyry Street and was buried this afternoon at Mountain View Cemetery.
Joseph Richards of Montanas street in Butte operates as a funeral director and embalmer. The notice lists 15 105 Montana Street and location details for his services in the city.
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