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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1903
Page
12
Mexican challenger Herrera demands a shot at the featherweight title following a decisive win over Corbett. He pressed for recognition from promoters and the governing body, citing his recent performance and boxing pedigree.
Letter from Biddy Bishop in Salt Lake City outlines Aurelio Herrera making a strong bid for the world featherweight title and a potential San Francisco match with Young Corbett. Bishop plans Herrera vs Gardner in Salt Lake City on July 30 with a move to San Francisco by mid August if negotiations succeed.
Members of Victoria Lodge No. 3232 and sister lodges are asked to attend the funeral of Isaac Bourkla of Norway Lodge No. 265. The service is at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the 1 O T hall on West Broadway. RK. J. Collins, W. President. John Nance, W. Secretary.
Pittsburg July 18 Three mills of the Porterville tin plate works at McKeesport operated today despite an ultimatum from Manager Kauck not to recognize the union or sign the new scale. Amalgamated association President Shaffer says the strike will be fought to the end. Workers are said to have revolvers and armed sentries guard access, though no clash has occurred as authorities fear trouble on the road to the works.
In Birmingham Aire on July 18 the United Mine Workers district meeting discusses 13,000 miners after the July 11 contract breakdown. The closed session signals an imminent decision on resuming work or going on strike.
Interstate miners and operators met in Pittsburg and adjourned to Monday after operators submitted revised wage scales. The operators’ revised scale raises miners’ pay but still trails the miners’ demand, and no agreement appears likely.
In Topeka on July 18, Santa Fe shop employees expect no strike over La Junta dismissals. La Junta workers struck due to late pay, were discharged, and threaten a systemwide walkout. Local leaders seek reemployment to avert trouble.
New York July 16 an arbitration board decided that the Clanter ers laborers shall return to work at three dollars and twenty five cents per day About two thousand pliers ers helpers will go back to work on Monday.
A Luxembourg era report tells of Lieutenant Fried berg, once in the German army, who stole a blanket to buy 15 cents worth of medicine for his ill wife. He is described as from a noble family and an excellent record at home. Probation officers note his need for aid and delay the case for further inquiry. The story also includes a sensational medical advertisement from Denver offering a costly cure.
New York reports excavations in the Arbuckle coffee mills cellar at Bridge Street Brooklyn as Henry Endum seeks 56 million dollars said to be buried by Captain Kidd. Digging proceeds by candlelight with Endum claiming vast jewel and bullion hoards lie deep beneath the building.
A Special Dispatch reports in Helena on July 18 that a courthouse spring cleaning is underway. The county commissioner's office has been cleaned brightened and a Brussels carpet laid. Other offices including Clerk and Recorder Miller and Treasurer Settler are being cleaned.
An advertisement offers the Sir John Hampton Vital Restorative as a cure for debility aimed at weak men. It promises a $1 trial with prepaid supply and a full refund if not successful, claiming skepticism and curiosity drive demand while noting the advertiser covers costs for each shipment.
An advertisement touts the Sir John Hampton Vital Restorative as unlike any treatment seen or taken. It claims a sworn affidavit asserting the remedy contains no poisonous drugs and serves as a positive specific for certain aliments, promising growth where atrophy exists.
In a two year case Frank Coombs et al against D L Barker et al the district court ordered the Barkers and Armington to pay 64441.32 and to convey 13 mining claims at Neis hart known as the Renton group to benefit stockholders. Allen Pierce was named receiver to oversee the Benton group. The ruling holds directors liable for redeeming and operating the property for the company rather than as individuals.
Madison County Circuit Court rules that pledges to fund a church are legally binding. Flora O Brein, wife of contractor Y T O Brein, had pledged money for East Main Street Christian Church but claimed it was an inducement for others to give. The court awarded the church the full amount, and similar pledges may be collected by law unless donors fulfill their promises.
In Shoals Indiana a severe storm struck Bauer township. Charles Lewis was struck by lightning in the barn while his two boys sought shelter. Lewis died instantly and the barn with contents burned after the strike. One boy escaped unharmed and Lewis remained unconscious for hours.
The Chicago packing firms known as the big six appealed to the U S Supreme Court today seeking review of a ruling that enjoined them from continuing an agreement held to restrain trade. The action follows a decision by the lower court in the beef trust cases.
Oscar BK Wetheredl, former Chicago city comptroller, files in circuit court to appoint a receiver for the National Life Insurance company and its building. He alleges a conspiracy to defraud him of 9 000 shares of capital stock.
Dan Hoffman the left fielder for Toledo recently joined from the Philadelphia American League club departed Toledo tonight to play in the Independent league on the Pacific coast.
New York July 1 Edwin H Low president of the New Tourist agency and well known club man was drowned today in Gravesend Bay when his yacht capsized.
A fire at Merrimac Print Works in Lowell Massachusetts caused about 200000 dollars in damage and threatened the entire plant for a time. Fire crews battled the flames tonight and limited further spread.
The late A Wheeler recalled Mrs Maxijeske’s keen sense of humor and wit. Modjeska cited a professional interview where Mary Anderson’s art was discussed and called her “nothing but a Roman punch made of holy Water.”
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