Century sprint yields three places in Olympic trials
In a tight event three runners claimed top positions, advancing toward the Olympic Games. Sami scored a key time, while T N Pavoriteh and others secured places, setting up final rounds.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1912
Page
1
In a tight event three runners claimed top positions, advancing toward the Olympic Games. Sami scored a key time, while T N Pavoriteh and others secured places, setting up final rounds.
Two standout performances emerge as Grocknolly July F-American athlete wins the 100 meter final and Lie Carlisle Indian school sprinter takes a strong placing. The event features dives and sprints with records discussed, while Americans celebrate the sprint title and the Carlisle runner's strong finish.
Report notes Craig and Lt Meyer leading the Pentathlon at the programme wrap. It highlights American athletes scoring twice and Norway also earning honors as the United States secures the bulk of the glory. observers from England and the United States weigh the newcomers' impact on the event.
A three year old boy missing from a birthday party near Philins lure was located after a multi county search. He was found alive under a log by Victor Johnson near Blene about 3 p.m. He had wandered from his mother Mrs Donna Lindgren of Wisconsin into a rugged forest area and survived despite hunger and exposure. His first words upon rescue referred to candy given by his mother.
Examiner Hoss details a $2893444 shortage in Gallatin County funds traced to Treasurer Corbly. He allegedly concealed cash losses via check kiting and false bank entries, with $17 017.69 missing as of June 12, 1912. The probe cites forged remittances and unaccounted sums totaling around $4,985.60 seized after Corbly’s arrest.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Great Falls July 7 Secretary 0 M Tislmnes of the board of commerce received an inquiry from John K Byers Tan of Hobson about a prize for the title couple to be married atop a large stack. Secretary Holmen told Mr Everman that if he finds the clergyman and the bride who consent to marry atop the stack he will receive the finest housekeeping outfit ever seen in Great Falls. The offer is said to be open to the whole world.
In Washington on July 7 a sequence of earth shocks was recorded surpassing the San Francisco disaster of 1906. Seismographs at Georgetown University Observatory logged the events with a measured distance of 2.0 miles.
An evening of violent tremors rocked Fairbanks and surrounding areas, lasting about 40 seconds. Foreman Louis Anderson died when a massive earth slab collapsed at Dome Creek mine. Seismographs at the University of Washington and University of Kansas logged the event with readings from 12:01 to 1:16 a.m. The epicenter was estimated hundreds of miles away, with tremors felt across multiple states.
Salt Lake notes two heavy quakes this morning at the University of Utah seismograph. The first shock at 1 06 lasted some time. the second followed, while the pen showed violent vibrations. The instrument’s paper was forced off as the needle moved. The professor in charge is absent, and assistants report readings are unreadable. Local Alaska quake reports reached them later.
A six year old, Friendly Zimmerman, son of Mr and Mrs Jane Zimmerman of airfield, was killed this morning around nine o'clock after a bullet from a young woman in the fishing party struck him in the back. He was a Choteau High School graduate and member of the Masonic lodge. Burial is planned for Wednesday afternoon at the back, with the Choteau Me wenic lodge in charge.
A Nevada Consolidated Copper Co blast near Ely injures and kills several workers. A. H. Cook of Roanoke Va is named as a powder man. The pump and dynamite detonation killed ten others as a drill room exploded. Cause of the explosion is unknown.
Bowman July TAL reports a meeting of the board of Montana State College electing Wells of Wenona St a graduate of Titnuis State University as assistant in agronomy. He begins work September 1.
The Pacific Mail steamer City of Panama is adrift twenty five miles south of San Francisco as rescuers pursue the vessel. The steamer Rover City is en route from San Pedro to assist. Rescue efforts continue amid calm seas and uncertain safety for the crew and passengers.
A Newport incident reports the liner New Hampshire colliding with the Commonwealth at Newport naval training station. No fatalities or injuries. many passengers shaken but safe. Commonwealth to New York for dry dock repairs. New Hampshire to determine repair plans.
In Grabow Louisiana on July 10 a pitched clash between 200 union workers led by A J Everson and mill guards left four dead and four seriously wounded. The mill owner and non union employees met the crowd. Sheriff Reid dispatched with a Louisiana National Guard detachment to restore order.
A major electrical storm swept over Chicago on July 71 damaging an aggregate 3960.00. Twelve houses were struck by lightning and 42 emergencies were reported as fire departments battled floods. The storm lasted hours, with five inches of rain in two hours and water pumps deployed. temperatures fell by 10 degrees.
Tracey Cox a Whitman College full back, fought a coyote in Wal Walta Wisconsin last night and strangled the animal with his hands. His quick action prevented injury to his mother in law Mrs Anna Schell who reported hearing a noise in the chicken coop and saw the coyote attack. Cox arrived as the beast sprang and saved her fowls in the yard.
Reports from Juarez describe heavy mutiny and rebel advance with Colonel Pascual Orozco in command. Troops arrive from the Mexican Central. key figures including General Huerta and General Orozco oversee actions. Rail and mining operations are disrupted, with plans to reopen mines and restore railway links to the north amid ongoing insurgent activity.
The report details Montwa delegates wavering between progressive candidate and Inez Me Clark, with William J Bryan still seen as the party’s leading figure. After multiple ballots, party loyalties shift, revealing tensions within Tammany and a push for a clean progressive path.
Elks from Portland and other regions converge for the Grand Lodge assembly, with arrivals by special trains and auto parades. Delegates prepare for a full day of sessions on credentials, ritual, and grand officer nominations as preparations continue for upcoming votes and contests.
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