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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
3
An advertisement claims nitro phosphate feeds nerves and supplies phosphoric food elements to the body, promising weight gain and improved health. It warns users who do not wish to gain fat to avoid fat-producing foods and notes the product is sold by druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
Bainbridge Colby secretary of state had a final conference with President Wilson before leaving for San Francisco to attend the democratic national convention as a District of Columbia delegate. He will be a spokesman at the convention joined by cabinet members Burleson Daniels Palmer and Meredith. Wilson will stay in touch with leaders by long distance telephone. Tumulty spoke with Chairman Cummings of the democratic national committee.
J. R. Campbell of Montana Agricultural College Bozeman arrives in Butte and will meet garden supervisors in the high school building. He works in Montana agricultural extension and will inspect projects entered in the gardening contest during the visit.
A special election Thursday will decide if Golden Valley county is formed from Musselshell and Sweet Grass. Lavina and Ryegate vie for county seat as the new area of about 1,200 square miles promises rich agricultural land and oil fields. Several candidates announce for offices while the clerk of the court and one county commissioner will transfer from Musselshell. No strong opposition expected.
The Sixteenth regiment of United States Marines heads to Mexico not only armed with rifles but also carrying school books. Marine Corps sergeant Wright says the Marine Corps Institute blends academics with military training to engage recruits. The program, based at Quantico, offers classroom, workshop, and correspondence study worldwide, with pay for study while deployed.
In Butte police court W A Rohan testified he bought a Dillon car and brought it to Butte to dismantle after nine hours on the road. He said a restaurant coffee break preceded tagging. the case was dismissed. Taxi driver Sabo swore out a disturbance warrant against Larson after hours of city driving. Larson paid and was freed. Will Jackson accused John Sullivan of robbing him of 858 dollars. the disturbance case was dismissed for lack of evidence.
June 21 roundup reports Greybull’s $7,000 team winning two straight games over Roundup to claim the champion title for two states. First game 14 to 1 in favor of Greybull. second, 3 to 1 with Rachac on the mound for Roundup in a close, hard fought contest.
The French state railway deploys dogs trained during wartime to guard goods in transit. The initiative leverages former military canines to deter theft and protect cargo across rail routes.
Cleveland kept the top spot by defeating Boston 3 to 2 in 12 innings. O Neill drove in the winning run with a double, Burns sacrificed, and Evans singled. Uhle faltered late. Morton held the Red Sox hitless last two innings. Trade talk denied regarding Guy Morton for Harry Harper. Other games postponed by wet grounds and rain in Detroit Chicago and St Louis sections.
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 5 to 1 as sensational fielding limits the locals. Score Cincinnati 16 runs on errors, Philadelphia 5 earned runs. Batteries Ruether and Rariden for Cincinnati, Allen Rixey and Wheat for Philadelphia. June 21.
New York report notes Chicago game postponed due to wet grounds. Brooklyn report confirms Brooklyn versus Pittsburgh postponed by rain. Boston report lists St. Louis at Boston postponed because of rain.
Datus Osburn pleaded not guilty before Justice Doran to a charge connected with the theft of a car from 1737 Gaylord Street. Hearing set for July 2, bond fixed at $100. The auto owned by Mike Giogivich plunged over a bank south of Butte injuring two passengers. Warrants issued for two other youths.
At Hythe conference, Greece was given authority to take immediate military steps in Turkey amid Mustafa Kemal's nationalist advance to the Dardanelles. French and British troops and the British fleet will be concentrated to defend Constantinople and the surrounding straits. Delegates believed these measures would address the grave crisis.
A note states that Chinese cannot be transmitted by telegraph and that figures must be used to represent certain words, implying a numeric substitution system for specific terms.
Butte prepares for an amateur baseball league set to begin play immediately. Players will not charge admission or incur traveling costs, and outfits are funded without gate money. The piece also notes Buck Herzog rumored sale, Gavvy Cravath interest, Strub’s political trip, and a 14 year old trap shooter, Lawrence Michelson, impressing veterans by breaking 73 of 75.
Butte will offer what amounts to free municipal ball, a desirable move by backers who deserve thanks. The venture gives people a couple of hours to enjoy clean sport and meet fellow outdoors lovers, building a needed community gathering that should succeed.
It is discredit to Butte that no suitable twilight games and outdoor gatherings site exists. A central venue with seating for thousands would boost summer life. School of Mines athletic chiefs seek a combined football field and baseball diamond, hoping bond issue near November funds construction by spring or summer 1921.
The school of mines plans a new athletic grounds to serve both its students and city youth. A twilight summer league with ample facilities and no admission charges is envisioned, tying into this summer’s Mines league. Fans should note the bond issue connected with the project.
We have little idea which of the six Mines league teams leads the pack as round games begin. Yet anticipation is high for a close, engaging season, with Babe Fut, Roger Hornsby, and Grovy Alexanders expected to deliver a memorable campaign.
Jack Dempsey and Jack Kearns receive a flood of telegrams with mixed content. About a third congratulate him on the trial outcome, another third holds challenges from heavies eager to oppose him, and the remainder includes requests to use the Dempsey name for charity ads and as a husband image.
A dozen or so women telegraphed requests to marry the boxing champion. They think they can handle Dempsey better than Maxine, and they are ready to take a chance.
Kayo Kruvosky, a San Francisco sailor, enters the race for a title bout following Dempsey's bail adjournment. Through manager Frank Lawlor, Kruvosky asserts a claim by citing a decision over Willie Meehan, who previously beat Dempsey, and he stands ready to challenge the champion.
Word from the East says Kearns aims for a Labor Day bout against Billy Miske, who shows favorable interest. Miske retired six months to rest and has resumed engagements, suggesting the layoff sharpened his speed and form.
Frank Moran and Johnny Conlon return from Europe where Moran drew 15 rounds with Tom Cowler in England and defeated Paul Journee in France. Moran plans a September return to England to fight Joe Steckett at the Olympic Club in London.
Moran traveled abroad to claim his share of the 1914 Paris bout with Jack Johnson. France delayed payout pending fraud charges, then war halted action. Supposed witnesses died and evidence disappeared, leaving Moran unable to prove the match was not fixed. French authorities retain the funds until he clears himself.
The American boxer blames Descamps, Carpentier's manager, for part of his troubles and aims to settle scores by defeating Georges in the ring. He is confident that puncturing the French champ's claims to honors will come quickly, and few Germans can rival Moran in voicing opposition to French justice.
Coulon earned money overseas but lost a tough match to Charles Le Doux. He plans to box Jimmy Wilde in England this fall. In Berlin he was surprised by widespread boxing as Germans study the sport, influenced by English and American troops in the war. The piece notes Germany’s interest in democracy.
Sourbier won the French Derby run four chan tilly last week. Many men wish sour beer would win in this country as well.
Commodore George Nichols sails the Vanitie built to defend the America's Cup and declares he can defeat Resolute and down Shamrock IV. He likens his stance to Solomon of old saying vanity is vanity.
The Lipton yacht Shamrock IV shows a strong early performance that has American teams worried as it glides with a wide sail spread. American sailors expect the challenger to trim sail area under harsher conditions, challenging Shamrock IV's endurance.
The line of play centers on Holland remarking I am not in Dutch as Head and Foote guide the Mobile Southern league effort with sharp batting and fielding performances cited in the game summary.
Babe Pinelli, once a standout fielder for the Portland Beavers, finally wins a regular spot on the Detroit Tigers. Critics had questioned how long it would take Hughie Jennings to recognize Pinelli’s superior fielding and potential as a regular.
Kalispell moves to develop a golf course south of town with a club forming, equipment on order, and aim to expand into Flathead County with a modern clubhouse planned by next year.
A troubled veteran, near recovery at home, allegedly shoots a girl after a childlike question about his war service. Investigators pursue details while families and neighbors express shock at the sudden tragedy.
St Paul leads with 10 against Kansas City 5 while Minneapolis has 5 and Milwaukee 0. Toledo defeats Indianapolis 6 to 0. Columbus Louisville game postponed due to rain.
John Wyman files for Republican sheriff nomination. Edward Herrington contests Democratic county commissioner nomination. George Hocking seeks Republican sheriff nomination. Petitions indicate party bids and local political contest.
Deputy clerk and recorder James Burns, who suffered a painful right leg injury during a baseball game weeks earlier, visited the courthouse yesterday and said the injury is rapidly improving.
Washington June 21 President Wilson named EB ward Capps of New Jersey as minister to Tyreeze in a recess appointment S Parker Gilbert Jr was nominated as assistant secretary of the treasury
Pirewoman, birm in her belief that the era has missed when men were looked upon superior to women in regard to hard work. Mrs. Pearly C. Stone of Holliston, Mass. has applied for a stationary fireman's license, the first woman in Massachusetts to ask for such a permit.
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