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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1901
Page
2
State Game Warden W F Scott and Deputy Higgins head toward Drummond to probe reports of a lawless deer slaughter by a band of about 20 Indians and one white man. They plan arrests and prosecutions, marking the first effort to enforce game laws against the tribe.
Special dispatch reports a blaze in Bozeman on July 1 that damaged frame structures on Main Street used by Rich & Lundwall plumbers and the Harper block. The loss is about $700, insured, caused when two men set oakum alight while seeking plumbers supplies. Firefighters and a water stream contained the flames to the roofs, with minor water damage to contents.
The first brick built in the city dates to the early 1970s and marked the town’s pride. It began as a blacksmith’s shop, illustrating a humble start to local enterprise and community identity.
Helena hosts a grand reception at the Grandon hotel for C. C. Broadwater and his bride Miss Ong recently married in Cleveland. Floral decorations and elegant gowns mark the stylish gathering with many guests offering congratulations before the couple plans to travel abroad.
Brattleboro Vermont July 19 Morten Starr Cressy a Harvard law student spent summer there shot and killed his friend Sidney Kristol of Battle Creek Michigan. Walking in his sleep Kristol awoke Cressy mistook him for a burglar and fired the revolver killing Kristol. Both men about 24 years old, Yale graduates in 1900 and Harvard law entrants last fall.
National League notes from St Louis Pittsburgh and Cincinnati detailing a 1 3 attendance tally with St Louis defeating Boston aided by Pittinger’s pitches and Powell’s form, Wallace error in ninth, Brooklyn 5 Pittsburg 4, Poole’s misfielding, Cincinnati win over Philadelphia as long hits key late, and listed batteries and umpires.
Chicago downed New York in a perfect fielding game with an attendance of 700. Scores and many details are unclear, listing players such as Taylor Kahoe Matthewson and Smith with umpire Cunningham.
Disjointed OCR text skims multiple baseball references including teams Cubs Pirates St. Louis Philadelphia New York Cincinnati and Chicago. Mentions scores and venues without coherent narrative. highlights a scattered snapshot of minuscule game notes and standings.
In a July 19 game Baltimore defeated Chicago 7 to 4 as Chicago rallied with three errors in the fourth inning. Beere earned the win for Baltimore with Harvey and Sullivan handling the battery. attendance listed at 1,800.
Milwaukee wins behind a pitching gem by Husting who permits only four scattered hits to Philadelphia. Errors by Gilbert Donahue and Hoghever give the visitors all their runs. Attendance about 1 400. Batteries Power and Husting.
In Cleveland July 1 a tight pitchers battle saw Moore face Youngs with the Cleveland rookie defeating the Boston starter. Bradley doubled and Wood lined a key hit in the seventh to push Cleveland ahead. Attendance listed at 1,100 with Moore, Wood, Young, and Schreck noted.
Fragmented standings show Chicago Boston Baltimore Detroit Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Milwaukee with varied win loss counts and percentages. Data appears garbled but indicates early season club records and percentages across major cities.
Prince Chung of Cha, brother of the emperor, sails for Genoa tomorrow after Berlin to convey the Chinese emperor’s formal regret for Baron von Ketteler’s death. He today received a deputation of British and American Protestant missionaries who wished him a safe journey.
Gen Felix Agnus of the Baltimore American telegraphs to President McKinley alleging Rear Admiral Schley is unjustly portrayed in William McClay's new history of the navy. He claims proofs were approved by Secretary Long and Adm Sampson and that Admiral Dewey refused to read them. He urges presidential intervention to expose a conspiracy in the navy department and defend Santiago's hero.
In the sixth race Ken Battle won by a length over Serrano with Scarlet Lély completing the top three. The clock showed 1 41 to 1 40 and 3-9 respectively for the distances noted.
London July 19 Epsom Lad brown colt by Ladis out of Disorder won the Eclipse stakes at Sandown Park after a fierce stretch duel with Jan CH. Martin and Disguise II close behind. Thirteen horses raced over about a mile and a quarter. Prizes awarded to second and third placed owners. Also results from Delmar Park and Brighton Beach in brief horse races.
The secretary of the navy will not allow the third volume of MecClay's Spanish-American War history to be used at the Naval Academy as a textbook without removing language offensive to Rear Admiral Schley. He will inform Commander Wainwright and author McClay of the decision.
John C. Leasure, an attorney of Portland Oregon, committed death by his own action at 27 Grant Avenue in San Francisco this afternoon by taking carbolic acid. General despondency is the cause assigned.
Edgar B McClay of the Brooklyn Navy Yard defends his history of Admiral Schley and the Spanish American War. He admits earlier language was immoderate and plans revisions to the Santiago battle section while preserving factual accuracy. He says proofs were approved by officers who fought at Santiago and by Secretary Long.
John C Veas ure a native of Marion county Oregon born in 18M committed death by own action in San Francisco. He practiced law in Portland 11 years served as prosecuting attorney and mayor of Pendleton and was a presidential elector on the Republican ticket in 18M. Since 1895 he continued legal practice in Portland and was the first grand president of the Native Sons of Oregon.
Solemn high mass at 5 oclock in the cathedral marked the close of the synod of Catholic clergy of Montana. Archbishop Brandel praised priests with missionary Indian charges and those with regular duties. The best attended synod in state history with 34 clergy present. Visitors left by train after touring Fort Harrison and other points in Helena.
The Detroit Driving Club’s meet at Grosse Pointe closes with calm weather and a favored Stanton Wilkes winning two of three heats in the 2.24 class pace while New Richmond, Carnot, Harverd NH, Belle Kuser, Porto Rico, Poin Dexter and Cornelia Bell claim multiple heats in other races.
Dillon July 1 An effort will be made to apprehend George G Taylor formerly county clerk who left in January before turning the office over to his successor Investigations show he was short about 150 in December Circulars with his description and photo have been mailed to sheriffs of the Northwest If apprehended he will be brought back for prosecution on embezzlement charged actions expected to follow.
At closing time 92 000 homeseekers received slips for the drawing. Florida Reno reports 10 339 registrations today, 70 497 total. Lawton shows 1 447 registrations, total 22 102.
At Washington Park Chicago on July 19 six furlongs first Theory second Leroy third time 1 14 45. One mile second Tony first G W W second Leo Newell third time Lil 2 5. Five and a half furlongs Jaubert first Red Hook second Doreen third time 108. Seven and a half furlongs George Arnold first Head Water second Major Dixon third time 1 33 86. Mile and 7 yards Cambrian won.
The two 75 year old Fort Leavenworth halls Thomas and McPherson were sold today for 5 each to H. A. Keefer former Kansas legislator. The buyer plans demolition to clear space for modern structures.
Incorporation papers for the Colorado & Gulf road filed in Denver Colorado. Charles McConnell and others of Durango Colorado are the incorporators with capital stock of 1 million dollars. The plan is to build a railroad from Durango southwest to connect with the Arizona line planned by the Phelps Dodge syndicate.
Great Falls wool exchange halts sales as freight rate dispute erupts. Buyers demand equal rates between Northern Pacific and Great Northern routes, citing a $1.55 versus $1.35 per 100 pounds discrepancy and threatening to withhold purchases until a settlement. The dispute centers on eastern connections of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways and their impact from Billings to Boston.
Market slack at Dillon on July 19 with only two clips sold. Purchases by J F Hampple for Jeremiah Williams of Boston at 12 cents, the top price of the season equal to today. A near 100000 pound lot from Poindexter & Orr was reinsured for a few months. Poindexter expects 14 cents later. Steve Cook of Lima sold 25000 pounds at 12 cents and Shineberger & Yost sold 30000 pounds at 11 cents.
Special Dispatch from Billings notes a bustling wool sale day with numerous transactions. Buyers and shippers included Jeremiah Williams & Co, Bach Becker & Co, J Koshland & Co, Dewey Gould & Co, and others, with prices ranging around 11% to 14% cents per pound for tens of thousands of pounds. Several clips were posted but not sold at asked prices.
In Big Timber on July 19 the only wool sales recorded were F. J. Dunbar and Herbert Dunbar with 51 and 26 sacks of Logan wool bought by Sweet Grass Woolen Mills at 1 c. The mill plans to operate next month as growers gather in town awaiting buyers from Billings who may return mid next week.
The London wool auction today offered 12 980 bales with merinos firm and in strong demand. Cape of Good Hope and Natal lots sold well, while coarse grades attracted solid sales to American buyers.
Special dispatch reports that Denver Ed Martin sparring partner of Gus Ruhlin received a wire challenge from a Seattle fighter named Russell to fight Smith. Billy Madden promised to cover the $1,000 deposit and set the fight in Seattle within three days. Ruhlin, Madden, and Martin were in Helena for a Spokane trip, with only about $65 in the house due to extreme heat.
Pekin July 19. Commissioner Rockhill postpones his departure due to ministerial deadlock. No signs of Great Britain yielding on tariff increase. Germans set up brick barricades at Tien Tsin.
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