This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
10
A montage of boxing gossip and sports memories covers Willard Johnson match doubts, Corbett’s ranking, McGoorty and Clabby, and echoes of the Vergen brothers. It threads trainer tales, training shifts in Australia, and a reflection on boxing era transitions and legacies.
A historical look at prizefighters who fought regardless of weight, noting how champions like Choynski battled larger opponents. The piece lists bouts and weights, highlighting how 40 to 50 pounds difference mattered little to the era’s fans and fighters, with one notable 1900 reversal in Mahar at the same height.
The piece lists officers and directors of the state merchants organization and the manufacturers group. It names officers such as Preah Sanden president and Andrew Sritien vice, along with a long roster of treasurers, secretaries, and board members from multiple cities, detailing committees and roles for publicity entertainment and repayment in kind. Also noted are the present officers of the manufacturers organization led by Frank W Brazier as president with a slate of vice presidents and board members from Helena, Butte, Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, Huntley and other locales.
Forty Butte merchants will leave for Helena to attend the twelfth annual convention of the Montana retail merchants. Sessions are scheduled for today Tuesday and Wednesday. Local merchants will also join the first annual Montana Products and Manufacturers' Association convention to discuss home patronage and attracting more industries to the state.
Leading Butte bakers met Saturday to discuss the rising flour prices and its impact on bread costs. One baker noted flour is higher than any time in 10 years and warned profits rely on anticipatory purchasing. Several attendees had stocked up, but no decision was reached on price changes.
A garbled notice describes a chaotic clubhouse gathering where meals were served from a improvised station. Narration hints at a humorous mix up involving a greeting and a misread chant, ending with spectators recalling a playful moment amid the confusion.
An early butte area piece praises the Young Men's team after clinching a pennant. It highlights 19 contributing players led by Al Stuader and Chisholm, notes a key loss of Mike Jaton, and outlines upcoming tough schedules versus Montana State, Utah, and local rivals. The roster includes Pork, Moran, Raber, Barker, Storer, and Barles. the team averages 15 pounds per player and trains with strong practice and local competition.
A Milwaukee dispatch argues boxing authorities should curb fighters boxing above or below their class and condemns catchweights. It insists champions should not pressure challengers, urges progression to higher classes when outgrown, and notes weight limits for light and feather divisions affect matchups and fairness.
Kenneth Buchanan won the free for all two mile race at the Holland meet. Albert Thompson placed third with Ed Kim and Joe Rodgers also competing in the event.
A dawn eruption in Lassen produced a steady outpouring of smoke. Local observers reported the event, noting the activity as a continuing lava flow and glow visible at night, with authorities monitoring for any ensuing ash dispersion.
New York Jan 17 The National league holds the championship belt and the greatest trading market as John McGraw of the Giants earns fame as the top trader. Historic deals feature Fromme Ames Devore Groh and Talented stars moving between New York Boston Cincinnati St Louis and Philadelphia in waves across the pennant years. Philadelphia and Boston also figure prominently in midwinter swaps as each club shaped rosters with notable moves affecting the Yankees and American league balance.
Chicago reports Branch Rickey has introduced a heart or cardiac test to gauge nerve and clutch performance in players. He records pinch moments, noting who rises to pressure and who falters, guiding substitutions and signings based on nerve under fire. The system tracks base stealing, fielding, and hitting in critical situations to judge a player's value.
A joint meeting of Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America officials and the organizations executive and advisory committee decided to propose amendments at the May convention. Changes include increasing broad jump and weight throw trials from three to six in two-trial groups, allowing all three attempts in high jump and pole vault, aligning with international federation rules, standardizing track measurements, and adopting international rules for relays. The hammer throw will keep the circle rule, while referees may order a redo in foul-filled trials. The starter may recall shots with a second pistol. Indoor meet opens March at Madison Square Garden with Gustavus T. Kirby refereeing.
Anaconda defeated Maple Leaf 6 to 4 in the Lake Avoca game yesterday, securing a fourth straight win. Mathews scored for Maple Leaf with Stotts and newcomer Kelles, while Hutte netted two goals for Anaconda and the visitors excelled in team work as the decisive late surge clinched the victory.
Italian community gathers at Meaderville for the funeral of ncomo Casansa born in Piedmont who died after days in hospital. He came to the United States 12 years ago leaving a wife and four children. Though not a member, the Sons of Italy lodge No 258 attends in full honor. Rev Joseph M A Papa led the service with Italian church choir pieces and a poem by John Martinetti at the grave. About 89 people attended. Nearby a six mile tunnel project near Denver Wilshorten would reduce elevation from 11 60 feet to et.
The funeral of Tears, beloved of Mr and Mrs family, will be celebrated at 9 30 in Gemt in the Catholic cemetery. The remains of the late Chari Tae Dumean’s undertaker ar Tors Mineral notice inter bea.
The funeral for Mrs Stannah Bradley will be held at 8:30, with a service at Sacred Heart Church. Burial follows at Hoy Lake Cemetery. The home of her sister on Mercury Street is listed as the gathering point before services.
Funeral arrangements incomplete for Mary Hl Kate Bills and Joba 'remy. Mary Hl not yet conveyed to the Sherman Reed undertaking parlors with later funeral announcements planned. Kate Bills remains at Sherman A'teca parlors. Additional tomb and service notes appear from M. J. Walsh director and embalmer at 125 East Park Street with phone numbers Bell 85, Independent 128.
Notices state funeral arrangements for Hannah Bundy aged 75 of 632 West Siena Street and Agnes Marlin, with word that further details will appear in later papers as a sister in San Francisco is consulted. The notices request information from Richards parlors and Richards' parlors for final rites.
Notice for Joseph Richards, funeral director and embalmer, located at 15-195 Montana Street in Butte Montana. Public notice of professional service location and licensing details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.