Jack Lafontise Dies After Illness at 1:20 PM
John Oliver Lafontise known as Jack, heavyweight champion and Mose Lafontise's brother, dies in his Grandon block room on South Main. Dropsy, a kidney disorder, caused weeks of suffering after four months of apparent health. Funeral from Nelson Lafontise residence Thursday with Requiem at St Patrick's Church. Burial at Catholic cemetery.
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John Oliver Lafontise
Jack
Pugilist
Mose Lafontise
Grandon Block
South Main Street
Montana Undertaking Company
Pariat
Nelson Lafontise
Champion
St. Patrick’s Church
Lafontise
Mose
Charley Johnson
Philadelphia
Johnson
Mese
Frank Bartlett
New York
Jack Bennett
Mcreesport
Denver
Bennett
Chicago
Death ends career of Jack Lafontise in Montana boxing
Jack Lafontise died after a prolonged decline in Butte following severe illness. Born in Princeton Minnesota in 1906, he moved to Hurley Wisconsin and later pursued boxing to support his brother Mose Lafontise, earning Montana heavyweight title but never a professional prizefighter.
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Jack
Hot Springs
Ark
John Oliver Lafontise
Princeton
Minn
Hurley
Wis
Butte
Mose Lafontise
Mose
Jack Lafontise
Montana
Teo
Forsyth Bowling Team Defeats Miles City in Return Match
Forsyth won 3,682 to 3,525 in a return bout at Miles City alley. Keenan led Miles City with 187, while Forsyth's Houston and Holt posted strong averages. The Rosebud county delegation witnessed Forsyth repeat a dominant performance, as the locals maintained pressure through all five games.
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Miles City
Forsyth
Rosebud County
Miles
Houston
Bailey
Wright
Holt
Keenan
MecConnell
Kreidler
Eliott
F. W. Stein
Sherwood
F. A. Stein
Rucker
Kay
Minutes Stir Debate Over League Meeting Records
Conflicting reports on December league meeting arise as A G Spalding and John T Brush dispute claims about the Freedman Hrush trust scheme. N E Young, custodian of the minutes, says records will be printed by Jan 2 but delays follow as authority questions delay public release.
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A. G. Spaldin
John T. Brush
Spelding
N. E. Young
Young
Spalding
Boden
Brush
Freedman
League
Star Chamber
Snxs
Nick
Pont
New York
BB Young
Two Great Turf Races Agreement Signed in New York
Articles of agreement for two side-by-side match races between Thomas W. Lawson's Boraima and 12 BE Emathera Lord Derby and John J Scan nell's The Abbot were signed in New York confirming forfeit of 8000. Boraima meets Lord Derby first with the second, Boraima v The Abbot, set two weeks after. Smathers favors Brighton Beach for the first race.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Boralma
Emathera Lord Derby
John J. Scannell
the Abbot
New York
Mr. Lawson
Messrs. Smathers
Scannell
Lawson
Mr. Smathers
Lord Derby
Smathers
Brighton Reach
Laxative Bromo Quinine Claims Quick Grip Cure
Advertisement notes that Laxative Bromo Quinine cures grip in two days with F. W. Grove’s signature on every box, asserting a reliable remedy and brand authenticity.
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F. W. Grove
Ontario Jockey Club Meet Opens May Day Week
The Ontario Jockey Club board has set the spring meeting to run from Thursday May 2 to Saturday May 4. The King's price race, funded by His Majesty with a prize of guineas, will be run on Thursday May 2.
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Ontario Jockey Club
Maresa Scores at Oakland in 30 to 1 Upset
San Francisco racing at Oakland features Maresa a 30 to 1 shot winning a six furlong claiming race. Janice rides as L Jackson replaces Winnie Connor after ride dissatisfaction. Arabo and Gold Van show in close finishes in early races with times listed for six events.
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San Francisco
Maresa
Oakland
Arabo
Gold van
Winnie Connor
Green Morris
Janice
L. Jackson
O'Connor
Mr. Morris
Spooner taps substitute canal bill in Senate
Senator Spooner introduced a substitute for the Nicaragua canal bill on the eve of adjournment. The proposal would authorize the president to pick between Panama and Nicaragua routes, with up to 135 million dollars for Panama or 160 million for Nicaragua, and require concessions from Colombia or title from the Panama Canal Company. An immediate appropriation of 10.6 million dollars is provided in either case.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
United States
Panama
Nicaragua
Panama Canal Company
France
T Company
Republic of Colombia
Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Nicaragua Canal
Colombia
Attacked and Robbed Man in Critical Condition
A man was attacked and robbed early yesterday while returning from work. He was struck on the head with a brick and remains in critical condition with grave fears for his life as authorities note the assailant fled and no crew was present on the highway.
Senate approves bill creating commerce and labor department
Washington Jan 28 Senator Nelson’s bill to establish a department of commerce was amended to name it the department of commerce and labor. A cabinet secretary and an assistant secretary will lead, with bureaus moved from other departments including life saving lighthouse marine hospital steam boat inspection navigation fishing and immigration bureaus. The new department also gains control of fisheries consular service related to commerce and other related agencies.
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Washington
Nelson
Department of Commerce
Senate
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Manufactures
Lifesaving Service
Lighthouse Service
Marine Hospital Service
Steamboat Inspection Service
Bureau of Navigation, Shipping and Immigration
Treasury Department
The
Fish Commission
Census Bureau
Department
Consular Service
Military reorganization at the fort and Presidio departure
Transport departing San Francisco will embark with a battalion from the seventh infantry under new command. Major Turner, returning from detached duty, will replace Lieutenant Colonel Ray at the fort. Simultaneously two eighth infantry companies at the fort prepare to move to the Presidio per yesterday orders.
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San Francisco
Seventh Infantry
Turner
Ray
Eighth
Fort
Presidio
Eight Die in Italian Tenement Fire on Fleet Street
Eight persons perished in a six story Italian tenement blaze on Fleet Street North End Boston at about two o clock this morning. Seven adults including three women and a child were among the dead with three others fatally burned and three seriously injured from jumping from windows. Firemen and police treated survivors but all victims suffered severe smoke inhalation and blistering from the intense heat.
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Boston
Fleet Street
North End
Discharged Soldier Tries Dry Goods Box Travel to Defraud Railroads
Harry M. Prouse, a former Oswego, New York soldier, attempted a 2000 mile journey hidden in a dry goods box bound for Chicago. He rode only a short distance before a driver spotted him, alarmed the police, and Prouse received a warning rather than punishment.
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San Francisco
Harry M. Prouse
Oswego
N. Y
Central Police Station
Prouse
Troop A
Hth
United States Cavalry
Chicago
Alcatraz Island
Coal Dealers See No Famine But Water Shortages Grow
Special Dispatch from Helena reports coal dealers largely dismiss fears of famine despite cold spell, noting one eastern mine halted by weather. Water supply issues persist citywide with frozen mains and clogged pipes. the water company has begun pumping in the valley to provide relief, though risk remains.
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The
Standard
Helena
Government Weather Bureau
Great Falls Business Men Name Officers and Plan Events
At a joint meeting Vincent Fortune was elected secretary treasurer of the Business Men's Association and C H Campbell treasurer of the Cascade county branch of the National Irrigation Association to fill vacancies from Herbert H Matteson's resignation. About 350 dollars in annual dues were paid. Campbell ordered to remit funds to Chicago for irrigation bills. Fortune to invite Cascade farmers to use the association meeting place for the farmers institute and a letter from Senator Gibson urged institute success. The group may back a state fair at Great Falls if legislature funds it. Great Northern letters spoke of immigration efforts and expected spring influx.
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Standard
Great Falls
Vincent Fortune
Business Men’s Association
C. H. Campbell
Cascade County
National Irrigation Association
Herbert H. Matteson
Campbell
Chicago
Congress
Business Men's Association
Fortune
Cascade Farmers
Farmers’ Institute
Gibson
Great Northern
No Stock Loss in Rosebud
Forsyth January 28 warmest day since cold spell. Eastern trains delayed two to six hours. Local stock in good condition. Otis visitor Bert Lyndes reports a rock country in good shape despite winter. Rosebud wool grower J E Prindle says eastern county sheep withstood winter better than expected. no stock losses reported.
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The
Standard
Forsyth
Bert Lyndes
Otis
Here
J. E. Prindle
Rosebud
Miners Seek General Pay Rise and Union Measures
In a two hour executive session miners adopt a 10 percent general advance on a run-of-mine basis with a 7 cent deferential, plus a 1 cent daily rise for inside drivers and a uniform outside labor scale. The national executive board orders a 10 cent monthly assessment on active members to push toward ending the strikes in Pennsylvania. The committee on examination reports a key change raising salaries for national officers. Boise dispatch notes Jesse Pleharty, telegraph editor of the Statesman, in Idaho.
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Indianapolis
National Executive Board
Pennsylvania
No Friction Between Military and Civil Authorities in Philippines
Washington reports from the cabinet meeting note General Chaffee’s private letter denying friction claims and praising the situation. Postmaster General Payne updates on new second class mail regulations facing opposition but progressing. Secretary Wilson cites forthcoming reports from agents in Hawaii Honolulu and Alaska. Meanwhile the house foreign affairs committee revisits Chinese immigration with Foster arguing treaty violations in the Pacific coast bill and Evarts challenging the bill’s sections as unconstitutional. The committee plans to reconvene Thursday. Lieutenant Colonel Ray at Fort Harrison is ordered to proceed to the Philippines.
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Root
Chaffee
Philippines
Payne
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Hawaii
Honolulu
Alaska
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Foster
China
Maxwell Evarts
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Livernash
Senate
Evarts
Eal
Schley Ovation Along the Line In Louisville
Rear Admiral Schley arrived in Louisville after a long Chicago to Louisville journey marked by an immense ovation. Thousands greeted him and telegrams urged a platform appearance. In Lafayette he urged machinists to take his grease stained hands, noting none wished to surrender his gloves. Marquis of Dufferin is reported weaker with doctors attending.
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Louisville
Schley
Chicago
Lafayette Ind
Roosevelt Sends Telegram To German Emperor Birthday
Washington January 23 President Roosevelt reportedly sent a cablegram of congratulations to Emperor William II on his birthday but the text remains secret Omaha Neb January 33 a second bill in a week rages through mid night four inches of snow already on the ground and more snow driven in drifts by a northeast wind
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Washington
Roosevelt
William of
Germany
Omaha
Neb
Managers Eye Four or Five Games in Pacific Northwest League
Spokane managers and league officials meet in the Spokane hotel amid talks on a four games per week schedule with some towns favoring five. Butte and Helena join the league as Tacoma and Portland show divided preferences while Seattle aims for five but may yield to the majority. Umpire signings and home-umpire plans also loom as the meeting continues into the night.
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Standard
Spokane
Wash
Butte
Helena
Grim
Brown
William Muth
John McClosker
Seattle
Tdmedale
Portland
William Goldman
Tacoma
Lueas
Lucas
Montana
Muth
Dugdale
Flannery
Montana Teams Set Opening Coast Games Schedule
The meeting adjourned at midnight after electing directors D. E. Dugdale Seattle C. H. Lane Butte L. A. Walker Helena A Whitemore Portland H. G. Brown Spokane and John H. Baker Tacoma. Debate over four vs five games a week ended with five. Opening week April 2 to May 1 features Butte at Spokane Helena at Seattle Portland at Tacoma.
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D. EB. Dugdale
Seattle
C. H. Lane
Butte
L. A. Walker
Helena
A Whitemore
Portland
H. G. Brown
Spokane
John H. Baker
Tacoma
Corbett to Visit Louisville for Fights and Theater
Louisville prepares for a busy sport and entertainment slate with James J. Corbett visiting next week to perform in a play and engage in boxing preparations. Sam Harris, Dave Sullivan, Tom Sharkey, Wild Bill Hanrahan, and Joe Choynski are also tipped to arrive for key pre bout activities around Feb. 4 and Feb. 22 against McGovern.
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Louisville
Corbett
Kentucky
Sam Harris
Dave Sullivan
Tom Sharkey
Sulivan
McGovern
Manager Gray Talks With Young Corbett For Feb 2 Bout
Louisville January 9. Manager Gray of the Southern Athletic club conferred with Young Corbett who agreed to stake six months on a bout with the winner of the McGovern Sullivan fight. The match is planned for twenty five rounds before the Southern Athletic club on February 2.
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Louisvile
Gray
Southern Athletic Club
Young Corbett
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Sydney
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Lewis
Rose
Mary
Unders
Jack Wade
Thoma
Patsy Sullivan
Ed Ryan
Frank Conley
Jack Pyke
Johson
Billings
Jack Lafontiss
Logan
Duncan McDonald
Sorial Knights
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Five Mile House
Sinc
Ray Freund
Iees
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King Tdtus
Senator Sullivan
Goldag
Ecome
Alpaca
Wiedeman
Digby Bell
Echodale
David
Ben Chance
Petit Maitre
Malay
Gbeana
Eigher
Star Cotton
Emma A. M
San Flea
Crescent City
Harry L. Lewis
Heter
Matteson
Penn
Sylvania
Boise, Idaho
Jesse ©. Pleharty
Telegraph
the Statesman
General Chaffee
Fort Harrison
Admiral Fx
Marquis of Dufferin
Belfast
Congratel
Ates the
Emperor
Nebraska
Northwest
Montene
Iame
Secon
Schatzlein
Signery
W. Broadway, Butte
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