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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
15
Dover reports a coroner ruled William Williams died from a blunt instrument blow, not suicide. The 60-year-old had a license to marry 13-year-old Elizabeth Wall, raising murder theories to stop the union. Authorities pursue unknown assailants.
Butte sits near the cellar and must string wins to climb. Aberdeen’s pitching staff looks strong with Califf sidelined and Thompson, Starkell, Vernell, Brinker ready. Hoon’s thumb sidelined him in left field while Flo awaits a return infield debut.
New reports say Elbows McFadden, once a great lightweight, plans to go abroad after Frank Erne in training the Frenchman and Jimmy Britt. He believes he can beat Britt and Erne in one night and would face Battling Nelson as an easy mark.
The report cites harsh language last week and criticism of umpire Ehret. Bennett is back to full speed after hospital discharge with a safe hit yesterday. It questions President Lucas’s umpiring assignments and notes Ralph Frary’s absence from officiating for the Giants.
Vickers once a Coast League star for the Seattle team in the Tiss talls era rose to a Connie Mack led Philadelphia contingent. Discovered in Cincinnati, he bounced between farm assignments and major league trials before finally pitching for New Orleans on a training trip and defeating the Athletics.
Pittsmont ball team beat a Butte Commercial league club on the Pittsmont grounds by 1 to 1 in a last evening game. Blue Jay Weavy Titters topped the Penn Juniors 14 to 2. Batteries Blue Jays Sadie and Gavin lead Juniors Buecklevy and Rearden. Granite Street Shigcers defeated the Pennsylvania Stars 21 to 14. Connell Juniors swamped the Westside behind Walkerville’s famed southpaw pitcher.
Sandoe pitched for the winners while Barkley and Fisher scored for the Wetsiders. The Parrot Flat Juniors lead the standings and travel to face the winners next Wednesday at 6 30 p.m.
The Butte Kennel Club allies with the American Kennel Club for the Montana state fair bench show. Helena dates September 29 to October 2 with George W. Clayton as judge. Butte schedule to be decided, likely in November. Local enthusiasts anticipate entries in both events.
At Oyster Bay on July 15 President Roosevelt entertained a dozen guests, including marine artist Henry Reuterdahl and New York State Labor Commissioner John Williams. Reuterdahl, who criticized naval ships, sought Roosevelt’s views on naval matters as Meyter dahl plans another article on the navy. The president and guests discussed naval, political, labor, publishing, hunting and travel topics.
Portland hammered Hosp today for a 7 to 11 win with strong offense and pitching. Key contributors Garrett Madden Hosp and Wasterly powered the attack as the Pacifi c Coast League clash produced a lopsided result against Osteks Emcer Glaenekenns in the middle of July.
Across multiple games in Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee and Toledo the standings show St Paul tied or leading with scores 6 to 4 2 to 0 and 1 to 2. Columbus and Louisville split a doubleheader with 2 0 then 3 4. Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 1 to 2.
The program lists six furlongs selling races for four year olds and up with Dr Grigg purse in the first event featuring Paddy Lynch Hersian Entrada Wheatstone and others. Second and third races are four furlongs and one mile respectively with entries including The Mouser headwater Pie and Kurupatkin Mrs Matthews Alegre and more. Sixth race shows one mile selling for four year olds and up with Dr Ironside purse including Lucy Marie and Cardinal Sarto among others. Apprentice allowance noted for some runners.
A crowded racing page lists horse times and trainer notes. Entries include Jack Nunnally and Katie Crews with varying speeds, Yellowfoot improving, and multiple horses marked Breezing or All out. Several horses show early speed or poor stamina, with remarks on form and prospects for upcoming meets.
A New London Day item suggests the snow barrels at the Democratic National Convention in Denver symbolize a frost the candidate may face next November. The tone implies a caution about electoral backlash and campaign momentum ahead of the election.
First race five furlongs Miss Worth wins with Larry Mulligan second Hazlet third time 1 02 Second race six furlongs Nonie Lu cille wins Cobleskill second Hosies third time 1 14 Third race mile Fred Bent wins Massa second Barney Oldfield third time 1 41 Fourth race mile and an eighth Ballard handicap Stanley Fay wins Fantastic seconds Avontellas third time 1 54 Fifth race five and a half furlongs Tavera wins Fern L second All Alone third time 1 07 Sixth race six furlongs Laura Clay wins Wap second Distributor third time 1 15
Five prisoners started breaking rocks at a city county rockpile on West Main street to supply material for street work. Judge F H Woody backed by public opinion supports the plan to remove hoboes and toughs from Missoula. Pat Hale named special deputy sheriff to supervise the gang. City ordinances require hard labor for sentences by police magistrate.
At the Lyric last evening the feature Rip Van Winkle is portrayed by Joseph Jefferson with a humorous nod to Schneider the dog. Other acts include The Lady Barrister a witty study of the new woman and Brier Cliff auto race thrilling on screen.
Fragmentary OCR text mention with seaweed and powers. Lacks clear events, entities, dates, or places to form a full news item.
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