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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1901
Page
3
Attendance lines up for the Ascott meet with a record crowd potential at Henley London. Pennsylvanian crew trials excite British interest as Foxhall Keene seeks Grand Prix success in Paris with Olympian.
Silverdale son of Favordale and Golden Red JL carried 127 pounds for John W. Schorr to win the St Louis Derby at one mile and a half in 2 35. Sannazarro led into the stretch but Silverdale surged through to win by a half length with Wall third as fifteen thousand spectators cheered in perfect conditions.
American jockey Miller Henry rode Cap and Bells II in the Oaks and then Olympian for Foxhall Keene in the Grand Prix. He won three races at Long Champs today including the Prix de Montval, Prix d Argenteuil, and Prix de Maedon, earning 20 000 francs. The Paris Sport lauds his riding style, noting he sits upright and guides with hands at the bit.
Saxon, winner of the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly, remains the favorite for the Grand Prix. La Patria predicts Olympian as the winner after noting Olympian’s Derby run and suggesting Mr. Keene planned Olympian for the Grand Prix.
Chicago defeated New York 9 to 2 in Chicago with 12 000 in attendance. Batteries Waddell Kling Kahoe and Matthewson Warner. Cincinnati game played in rain with 2000 in attendance, called after the fifth inning. St Louis defeated Brooklyn as Powell shut them down in the opening inning with 10 000 in attendance. Umpires O Day and Emslie officiated.
In Pittsburg on June 15 the game progressed after the second inning under heavy rain with an attendance of about 5,500. Pitchers Chesbro and O Connor for Pittsburg faced Di ren and Moran for Boston as umpire Dwyer called the plays.
Washington overpowered Cleveland with bat and glove but could not reach a late lead as darkness halted play at the end of the eighth. Attendance 2,89. Batteries Gear and relark Scott Hof fer Yeager.
Spokane defeats Tacoma 7 to 2 on June 14 with Adams and Searfoss batteries and Wilner and Swindells. umpire McDonald. Next Seattle beats Portland 4 to 5? with Corbett and Frary batteries, Mahaffey and Vigneux, umpire O Connell.
Judge Tuley in the circuit court refused a temporary injunction to restrain betting on races at Harlem track. The petition, linked to Governor Yates allies and aimed at the American Derby at Washington Park next Saturday, could be argued further Monday.
San Francisco June 15 crowds watched Frank Woods upset odds at 2 to 1 in a busy Oakland track program. Races include six furlongs Odd Eyes and six furlongs Hagerdon both with quick times. Harlem results in Chicago feature Emma C L Emma R Ravanna and others across six races with finishes and times listed.
The 21st annual Protestant Episcopal convocation opens in Great Falls with about 75 delegates from across Montana. Bishop Brewer of Helena presides, with many clergy and lay guests staying in city homes as four days of services, sermons, papers, and tours unfold including ordination of two ministers.
Hard Knot won the mile and 70 yards event with Scarlet Lily second and Barrack third in 1 46 2 5. The sixth race mile selling saw Federal take victory, Thurles second, Ida V third in 1 42 3 5. In the seventh race mile selling Frank Ireland won with Zacatosa second and Free Hand third in 1 43 2 5.
In Newport Cincinnati results list six races with winners and times. First race mile selling Bentley Bgg Brown Veil second Robert Morrison third 1 45. Second race six furlongs Prue Weod won Bronze De mon second Juniper third 1 16 third race six furlongs Eva Wil son won Sweet Dream second Jim Gore II third 1 16 fourth race mile and a eighth Charley O'Brien won Albert Vale second Strathbroeck third 1 56 fifth race four and a half furlongs Insolence won Faleta second The Widow third 56 percent sixth race six furlongs selling Robert Gray won Toluca second Phosphorous third 1 16
Secretary Howard of the Washington Park club says the American Derby will be run as announced and the club will carry out its full programme. Illinois law sanctioning racing supports the race. the club says it cannot be stopped by efforts to ban pool selling on races.
Special dispatch reports Attorney General Donovan leaving today for a trip to his old home in Lewiston Maine. He expects to be away from the state for several weeks.
President Mas met more people in Washington than since returning from California, as crowds gathered for his public engagements.
United States member of The Hague arbitration court and press reports describe the court as newly organized with five judges. The Transvaal question is excluded since the Boer states are not sovereign. The court will convene only to hear specific questions and form a bench for each case.
The Tageblatt notes Britain abandons Yangtse influence as a severe blow since the South African War began. The Lokal Anzeiger reports Count von Waldersee received gifts after a farewell audience with the Japanese emperor. The Vossische Zeitung says he will be made a prince by Emperor William on return from the Far East. Emperor William to race in a regatta. Andris De Wet announces a July U.S. lecture trip.
Money in London remained plentiful with discounts weak and a cheerful stock exchange mood. Gilt edged securities strengthened while inactivity caused irregularities and some declines. expectations of rate hardening and forthcoming government disbursements suggest further movement toward higher rates.
Helena June 15 The state capitol commission seeks Olmstead Bros landscape ideas from Brookline Mass to design plans for beautifying the capitol grounds. They may award the contract soon and will terrace the uneven terrain. Governor Toole denies purchase of a bronze buffalo for the park.
In Helena on June 15 Judge Henry C. Smith granted a new trial to W. M. Foster who was convicted last winter of larceny and sent to the penitentiary for two years. Foster was the sole member of a pickpocket gang convicted for robbing spectators during Vice President Roosevelt’s address. The new trial cites insufficient evidence to support the verdict and the county attorney plans an appeal to the supreme court.
Semi official notice from Baltimore indicates President L F Lore of the Baltimore and Ohio will also become president of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern to succeed F E Bacon. Retirement of General Manager W M Greene of the Southwestern is expected to follow shortly with other important changes anticipated.
Washington reports Pekin dispatches suggest officials favor the British American plan for settling the indemnity. China would issue 4 percent bonds to powers, with ear marked revenues to redeem them, supervised by a foreign committee, with defaults tied to the committee.
The Financier reports the June bank statement shows a reserve drop to 8.78 million from 21.28 million, with loans up 42 million and deposits up 44 million. Cash on hand falls by about 1.7 million, while July dividend activity and Philadelphia money movements drive the shifts.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports in Great Falls on June 15 two divorce suits. Isabell Dunning sues James Dunning for cruelty. Adelaide B. Jackson sues William B. Jackson for cruelty, alleging marriage in Butte on April 21, 1898, revolver threats in 1900, and asking for a decree of dissolution and restoration of her maiden name Adelaide Gleason, plus attorney fees and costs.
An elderly couple obtained a marriage license and wed in Helena today. Benjamin Herrin of Canyon Creek Lewis and Clark County married Anniette Greae of Bitterroot Valley. The bride is 66. the groom years older.
The week’s imports of dry goods and merchandise at the port of New York reached 8 279 148 dollars. The figure reflects broad activity in early June across various merchants and shippers.
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