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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
8
Uproar about boxing and wrestling prospects mingles with baseball trade chatter. Roger Bresnahan and Roger Salmon are noted for position changes and potential call ups. Sixteen players including Mack’s Princeton phenoms and several outfielders are shuffled to clubs like Los Angeles and Spokane as teams shape pitching and catching depth for the coming season.
Dick Moore, who built a reputation as a solid catcher with the American Rubber Company team of Emeryville last season, was released by manager Blankenship of Missouri. Moore has since improved and is expected to contribute powerfully this year. Milwaukee reports Buss Armore, named executive head of the Milwaukee American Association team, also holds a scout contract with the St Louis National League club for this season.
A squad of police and plainclothes men halted the Packey McFarland versus Frankie Whitney fight in Omak Omaha. The promoters canceled the event after authorities intervened. The night featured two exhibitions and little else, ending the planned 10 round Knockout bout.
Chicago, January report states Storris Rath, the speedy second baseman recruited from last year’s Chicago American League club, forwarded his contract today for 183.
Washington officials fear a possible commercial war between Argentina and the United States over tariff actions and retaliation plans. Argentina may retaliate against U S wheat and flour tariffs aiding Brazilian trade rivals. Argentina’s Congress and newspapers push for responses while Brazil’s tariffs influence U S grain and rubber trade.
Special Dispatch reports Virden and Luke accuse R. J. Luke of defrauding creditors through notes and overdrafts totaling $179. Luke left Billings after selling his stake to J. Kauffman, prompting arrest efforts and a search to trace him, with suspected flight to Mexico.
Jeannette, the Negro welterweight, defeats Jeff Clark of Joplin in a four round bout, scoring with steady punches after an initial exchange. Houwaert, Breton collide in a race, Houwaert suffering serious injuries. audience and rink crowds report a lively winter night at the Montana street rink. Robert A. of Chicago sets a world record at the Western Skating Carnival opening, covering 4 yards in 38.18 seconds as contracts are signed for next season by St Louis National team and Joe Harry Saliee.
Mown M-Thomas J. Dolan died at his home yesterday at age 61. He was known locally as a longtime resident and member of the Browns ris von der Ane community. Further details were not available in the readable text.
In St Paul on January 1 Stanislaus Zbyskowor defeated Dr. KF Koller in straight falls, first fall in 20 minutes and second in 30 seconds. The report notes the bout proceeded quickly with a clear victory for the wrestler.
Trenton N J Jan 11 Presidentelect Wilson began study of the Panama canal questions after Col George W Goethals outlined canal zone conditions. The engineer urged a visit soon to learn laws and administrative arrangements, while Goethals noted the canal would fill with water next December and Wilson would likely visit before opening.
In a Honolulu country schoolhouse a man Manuel Fernandez shot teacher Jo Sanna Fernandez and wounded seven children, one critically, then killed himself. Jealousy said to drive the tragedy. Mrs. Fernandez admired by many, while friends note a sudden change in her husband.
Chicago, Jan. 11. Mayor Harrison said the city faces its most critical period due to a depleted municipal treasury. He announced an immediate appeal to the Illinois General Assembly for legislation authorizing a $2,700,000 bond issue. The shortage stems from a recent Supreme Court ruling reducing city revenue.
San Francisco on January 17 reports bonds totaling 143800 were sent to the United States for the release of Nat A. Tveltmoe who was convicted in Indianapolis for complicity in a dynamite conspiracy and is serving a Leavenworth federal sentence.
United States Commissioner Frank Krull approves bonds after District Attorney Miller refuses a telegraph inquiry. The case centers on the qualification of bondsmen as Tveitmoe and his wife Ingeborg face a $70,000 bond, the largest offered.
The cruiser Denver departed San Diego on a voyage to Keapuilco to safeguard American interests. Just before sailing its crew was reinforced by a draft of 295 enlisted men and 15 officers arriving by train from North Chicago at the Great Lakes training station.
Washington January 12 The Kenyon bill to abolish Washington's segregated district by injunction passes the Senate. It follows an Iowa law model. The measure allows public sale of enjoined property if owners fail to post bond vowing not to use it for unlawful purposes.
A Montana commission led by H. H. Piggott and George F. Peterson will travel to San Diego to exhaustively review exposition progress and plans, assess future goals, and determine how Treasure State representation should proceed. Accompanied by Douglas White, the group will depart for Salt Lake City then Los Angeles, bound for San Diego.
Chicago dated January 17 reports conferences between railway officials and transcontinental mine representatives led to the cancellation of proposed rate advances for Pacific commodities. The meetings were secret and the adjusted rates have not been made public. The Interstate Commerce Commission had suspended them in August and suggested the recent talks. Almost all goods not shippable by water routes were included in the original tariff projections.
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