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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
3
Butte poolrooms faced a sharp loss as a lucky trick surfaced over the Oak land race at Bagdad and Novia. Rumored to involve a Salt Lake informant, bettors profited by early reports before telegraph confirmation, while locals describe the scheme as a simple grab for cash.
Promoter King stages a series of preliminaries leading to the state lightweight championship bout between Jack Wade and Kid Opie at the Anaconda clubrooms. Opie and trainer Mose La Fontesa travel from Butte as Wade rests before a likely hard contest expected to draw regional boxing enthusiasts.
Jack Wade, returning from training at Boulder Springs with Young Thomas, prepares for a clash with Howard Opie in Anaconda this evening. Wade asserts Opie is fast and aggressive but says his own wind is better than ever and he expects the fight to finish within eight rounds.
Terrence McGovern, a former featherweight champion, learned he could not breathe properly with the mouth closed and nose blocked. Dr. W G Gump of New York diagnosed a deflected nasal septum causing a curved nasal center. The Brooklynite plans surgery to correct the issue.
Jeffries may drop the winner take all ultimatum after talks with Bob Fitzsimmons and manager Jim Kennedy. Kennedy says Jeffries is willing to be fair and that a match could be arranged with reasonable terms and a good drawing card.
Joe Sullivan manager of Wild Bill Hanrahan the New York light heavyweight expresses disappointment after Tom Sharkey secured a meeting with Jim Jeffries. He notes Hanrahan would likely beat Sharkey and hopes for a Maher bout if Sharks and Hart outcomes clear.
William Rothwell known as Young Corbett declares he will not fight Kid Parker unless Parker can make 126 pounds. He states the only possible match condition is Parker dropping to 126 and says he will return to the ring at that weight, but refuses heavier opponents.
The English Jockey Club grants an exception for J Todhunter Sloan to ride this season for M Fleischmann of Cincinnati though barred in England. The club will license Sloan in the U S with the proviso he accepts no mounts in England. Fleischmanns pressured British stewards to allow Sloan to race in America.
Jack Root and George Gardner will clash before the San Francisco Athletic Club on January 31. The bout has been arranged after a delay and will determine the middleweight championship with no weight limit specified.
A B Beall, expelled from the Western league at Kansas City for unloading the Minneapolis franchise, declares while returning home that he will fight the Western league to a finish. He says they cannot rob him and he will hold the Denver franchise and tie them up in Kansas City and St. Joseph, and in Sioux City if they try to play ball there.
Philadelphia January 16 The six day cycle race on a 12 lap track at the second regiment armory shattered records hourly. By tonight the leading teams topped 673 miles with 677 miles and 676 miles totals across the field as Mc Kachern Munroe Freeman Mayo Gougoltz Wilson Leander Ruiz Chevalier Fisher Hatfield King Mueller Barclay led the endurance push.
Autolight carried 119 pounds to win by a neck over Position in the Santa Cruz handicap at Oakland, the mile in 1:39.44. O Connor rode Morris horse and rode the afternoon’s last three winners. Bagdad won the first race at 25 to 1, Our Pride took the second, Hudson the third, and Siddons the fifth. Florenso won the sixth, with Reina de Cuba second.
Crescent City summaries report six races with winners Weird Ben Frost Olekma in order, and times listed for each: first 1:15, second 1:55, third 1.06, fourth 1:27, fifth 1:4, sixth 1:144. Olekma, Kinstelle, Ida Ledford, Eva Rice and St. Wood are named among the winners and placers.
Today's poolroom posted entries show six races at Oakland with mile and 60 yards to seven-eighths mile distances and six races at New Orleans including five-eighths, mile, and three-quarters mile events. Prices and entries feature many named horses such as Alloa Gawaine Osmond Limelight Walhurst Antolee Rimrock Diamond Tirona George Whitney Ursula Daw son Gypsey Boy Kildee The Giver Tors o Maid Ada N Sister Jeanie May W Kenil worth Meehanus Duke of York Fidel Youlin Pigeon Post Free Coinage Sir Flor in Radford Swords man Joe Dougherty Fr ok M. Death Wiedeman Scarlet Lily Carl Kahler Apple of My Eye Brown Queen Inniscara Haidee Fullen.
OHANGH BLOSSOM, Orange Blossom, once a trotting star and top sire, now spends his last years in comfort at Governor Hart B. Holton's stable. At 35, he has not worn harness in a decade and receives a liberal pension and humane care. The veteran still shows life, recognizes old acquaintances, and greets strangers with a friendly snout and welcoming demeanor.
Robert Fitzsimmons had a piece of bone removed from his nose in New York. The operation will enable him to breathe without difficulty. The procedure was not serious, but breathing was previously impeded by a childhood football injury.
A World Herald special from Sioux City Iowa dated January 16. The brief dispatch reports regional events and notes the Omaha connection in coverage.
A veteran horse makes a calm circuit of his roomy quarters and asks in effect if he is remembered, noting no injuries and directing attention to his successor Brad Street and his family watching nearby.
The record sire Allerton 2:091.4 stands out as he has 91 offspring with 2:30 or faster times at 15. Expected to exceed 100 at 16, he would be the youngest to reach that milestone, faster than Elec tioneer Nutwood Red Wilkes Onward Gambetta Wilkes Alcantara Wilton Simmons were at similar marks.
At Oakland it was announced Jake Holtman and Dick Dwyer will start races at Latonia this summer alternating with the flag. They have performed well at Oakland this winter and their rivalry motivates top effort. Both are popular with California racegoers and Latonia management chose well.
Caracas reports General Matos dominates sea routes for Castro's fleet but landings face tight government coastal defenses. Only major success cited near Tuchan with arms and ammunition debarked. Libertador rumored near Aruba on Jan 8, while Matos paid to tow a schooner mast away.
General Alban, commanding the district, seized the steamship Lantaro for mounting three guns. The Chuchito, bought from Pacific Steam, will mount one gun and reach 16 knots. The government fleet now appears larger and faster than its foes, with the Boyaca en route to Chiriqui for 300 troops.
Enoch Wishard, the noted trainer recently back from England, eyes Thomas Stevens bay colt Wyeth a three year old by Wadsworth dam Fonsie for 10000. Wyeth captured the Junior Champion stakes and the New Century stakes last season as part of Wishard's growing string.
King Edward returns to turf with several of his own entries in the spring handicap. Whitney Keene Croker and other Americans will be represented in leading English events, all of which are well filled.
Ed Conley of Cripple Creek won first prize in El Paso Texas for a single handed drilling contest. He drilled 20 inches in 15 minutes. Malley and Chamberlain from San Pedro Mexico and Tarr brothers of Globe Arizona will drill tomorrow.
Jim Jeffords of California quits a six round bout with Al Weinig of Buffalo at the Pennsylvania Athlete Club in Philadelphia. Weinig led through three rounds before Jeffords walked out without giving reasons.
A change of prisoners is set to take place today. Details are limited in the readable text but indicate a formal transfer or transfer order proceeding within the correctional system.
Paris cabled Caracas telling the French consul to insist that M. Secrestat Jr. be allowed to land at La Guayra after arriving on the St. Laurent from Bordeaux. The instruction came from the French government this morning.
O'Brien of New York was awarded the decision after 15 rounds with Young Gibbs of Cleveland in Oakland California. The New Yorker controlled the action throughout the fight.
In Havana on January 4 the Rathbone case closes an examination into spending on his official Havana residence. Rathbone claimed funds came from government support, not private pockets, and cited precedents set by Gen. Brooke and Gen. Ludlow. A New York department store bill questioned hose purchases. The government gains little actionable evidence as witnesses’ expenses loom over post office officials.
Myrtle Diller 13 and Blythe Diller 11 disappeared after leaving for school near their Denver home. Authorities and residents conduct a vigorous search to locate the missing girls, with no trace found since yesterday morning.
The body of a man believed to be among the Walla Walla disaster victims was recovered near the Klamath river after the Newbury brought it to San Francisco from Grays Harbor. The recovered victim wore a life preserver and was found about 14 miles offshore, 55 miles from the wreck site.
Special Dispatch reports Helena January 16 that the estate of the late Joseph Silverman of Great Falls paid $71.49 in inheritance tax to the state treasurer.
Report notes a daily government allowance of 40 for expenses, with extras added bringing the two week total to roughly 1000.
William Grimes reports from the scene of Sheriff Frank Smith and Deputy George Beck’s murder nine miles west of Anadarko. A four-man gang fled southeast toward Indian Territory with five horses, after killing Beck’s and Smith’s horses. Three hundred officers pursue, bloodhounds ordered from Wichita, Weatherford and Texas points. Briggs wounded in the back.
New York coroner opens inquiry into last week’s tunnel disaster that killed 17. Witnesses testify foggy days obscure signals and engineers' complaints about tunnel lights. Franklin admits 223 trains pass daily. he followed orders from company presidents and acknowledges not acting on prior grievances.
Manila dispatch notes General Chaffee will depart for Samar next Saturday to assess and stamp out the insurrection during the dry season. A Hong Kong insurgent message to Lukban suggests surrender with concessions, while Sel legal troubles report Senor Gomez of Pasig arrested for diverting municipal taxes.
In Lima Peru on January 16 steamship lines cut copper freight rates by 7 shillings a ton amid price declines. Lima firms and the Lima Chamber of Commerce pressed the railway to lower copper transport charges, but no reply had come.
The Norwegian bark Arab Steed, Captain Pedersen, which sailed from London on December 4 for Christiania, foundered in a North Sea storm with 22 missing and presumed drowned. The vessel of 626 tons net hailed from Hvalves Norway and was owned by Captain Pedersen and associates.
The British steamer Manchester Corporation, sailing from Philadelphia to Manchester, ran aground in the Delaware Bay about 16 miles from the Delaware breakwater. No further details on damage or salvage are provided.
Helena Jan 16 United States court heard pleas in abatement in the Cobban timber cases. J H Hilderbrand of Boulder denied leading questions by government counsel during grand jury proceedings. Witnesses including Register Hershey and bank foreman Gold T Curtis testified on jury conduct and the grand jury process. Attorneys for Cobban argued irregularities may justify sustaining the pleas.
H L Henderson was arrested on a forgery charge after complaints from victims. He allegedly passed worthless checks for varying amounts and a $2 counterfeit at an East Helena saloon. Authorities noted his odd behavior and possible mental imbalance amid the incident. He claimed to possess a carload of bearskins at the Northern Pacific depot.
In Chicago the presidents and executive officers of western roads ended a three day session without tangible results. The Rio Grande's threat to act independently of the western traffic pool helped resolve the stalemate.
A vintage ad claims Nerve Power treats both sexes for rheumatism kidney liver and bladder issues stomach disorders and constipation among other complaints. It presents a broad list of ailments addressed by the product.
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