12 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
Adjournment extended at Worthyweslen Baseball League meeting as labor threats loom. Spokane and Tacoma dispute Natatorium park plan backed by labor leaders, with Eddie Quinn’s fate seen as pivotal. Union strength cited across towns, shaping tomorrow’s decision.
Hazeman March 11. The agricultural college basketball team begins its final road trip of the season with a game against Anaconda high school tomorrow night and another Friday against the state school of things in Triday. The Anaconda squad is unbeaten this year and the college hopes for a strong showing. The Sheridan High School girls visit Friday for a return match after the college girls won on Sheridan’s floor last Friday 60. The season ends next Tuesday with a clash against the renowned Muscatine team of Iowa.
Chicago reports Schaefer defends the title by defeating Willie Hoppe in a one-shot game at the Belk Une event. Schaefer scored 422 with an average of 1.10 while Hoppe posted 13 16 34, reflecting a strong showing in the title defense.
A chaotic New York meeting featured the New York Nationals defeating Company C 9 to 6 in a rough basketball game marked by fights and crowd unrest. Separately Frank Gotch beat Jon Rogers in two falls, while Ducky Holmes was acquitted in Lincoln on a Sabbath desolation charge. Washington and Jefferson will not meet Michigan, planning to face Army at West Point. Water basketball debuting in Spokane to be played at Natatorium Park with five players per side and rough play similar to basketball and water polo.
The defense gave its final word in the capitol conspiracy case as Charles Th. Bergner delivered the closing speech. The state began summarizing its case this afternoon as jury selection nears completion and a verdict could come by tomorrow night.
John Teagle once a leading independent oil refiner dies at his Cleveland home after a long illness aged 60. The former industry figure is remembered for his business leadership and influence in early American oil markets.
Butte reports strong interest in a national drillers contest with a $8000 purse. Walter Bradshaw and Mike McNickalls emerge as leading Montana contenders, backed by teams across the state. Mayor Corby supports a Butte tournament to field a Montana team for the New York event.
Baseball notes show Lyat Lee Rambéls pledging to report for practical April forcing Huss Ball to quit University of Idaho early. Lou Norsyke signs with Vancouver Canucks for higher pay, preferring the Nortiwent. Many players shuffled with Spokane Tacoma and other teams as contracts, hopes, and holds sway across the league.
Parla dispatch notes that President Faliteros will visit London in the second week of May. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Pichon.
The piece outlines possible signings and transfers for the Butte Miners including Russ Hall, Hoon, Disey, and Caritight. It notes Hall’s likely arrival within a week, potential moves to the Northwestern league, and hints that Samuels Roosevelt Garvin and others may sign. It compares past team strengths and praises pitching and hitting balance.
Mrs Mary Whitney aged 77 of Villisca died yesterday morning at her daughter Mrs J M Ferris near Belgrade after a week’s visit. She fell ill with pneumonia the day after arrival. Survived by husband James Whitney of Willisea Iowa two sons Frank M Whitney Cumberland Iowa and J A Whitney Brush Colorado and one daughter Mrs J M Ferris of Bozeman. Ferris and spouse depart tomorrow with the body for Villisca for interment.
San Francisco editors report that bail for Abe Ruef could drop from about 1.25 million to 800 thousand if Ruef withdraws his guilty plea to extortion. Judge Lawlor remains to rule on releasing Ruef on his own recognizance on some indictments as prosecutors press amid a flurry of affidavits and counter affidavits in the bribery cases.
The Gallatin valley champions, Bozeman Aggies, travel to Butte to meet the School of Mines Artists at Holland Rink tomorrow night. Hartman leads a seasoned lineup, with Keeler strong indoors, as both teams vow sharp, fast play after a season-long buildup.
Voters in St Paul and Minnesota's rural towns held ballots on a licensing issue. Early returns indicated a strong majority for the liquor measure with about 79 percent in favor and 21 percent opposed.
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