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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1912

Page

16

Boxing card at Orion theater draws big local interest

The Copper City club presents a six round middleweight bout with Art Allard and Kid Branell and a six round Johns Dixon fight before the main event. Ted Johns meets Frankie Sullivan in a four round opener at 8 o clock with 198 pound weigh ins. Large seat sale includes members from Anaconda and Deer Lodge towns.

Copper City Orion Theater Butte Anaconda Deer Lodge Ted Johns Frankie Sullivan Art Allard Kid Brunell Meadervill Copper City Athletic Club Tommy Dixon Tally Johns Kid Brunnell Yeddy Johns Frank Sullivan

Butte Fight Night Brings Featherweight Clash and Title Hopes

In Butte, middleweights Allard and Brune are seen as aggressive rivals with potential for a knockout. The main event features 122-pound weigh-in at 3 pm Saturday, with Tommy Johns favored to take the featherweight title if he defeats Dixon. James Hurley, Dixon’s manager, arrives from Kansas City praising Tommy’s condition and the bout’s prospects.

Butte Allard Brune James Hurley Dixon Kansas City Tommy Johns Hurley

Remarkable 1903 04 Kidney Letter From Railroad Fireman Kensler

George Kensler of Minneapolis recounts severe kidney and bladder illness in 1903 04. After failing doctors he credits Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with a full recovery and states two kidney examinations in recent years prove his kidneys are in excellent condition. Notary confirms Kensler’s sworn statement dated September 2 1909.

Marinette Daily Eagle Star George Kensler Thirteenth Avenue South Minneapolis Minn Henry Graass Notary Public Door County Wis

Prove What Swamp Root Will Do for You Ad

An advertisement urges sending to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY for a sample bottle of Swamp Root claiming it will convince anyone and noting a booklet about kidneys and bladder. It asks readers to mention Anaconda Daily Standard and offers 60 cent and 1 dollar bottle sizes at drug stores.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. C Anaconda Daily Standard

Johns and Dixon Set For Featherweight Showdown

Local boxing circles anticipate a decisive fight this Saturday pitting Tally Johns against Dixon with both camps confident in victory. Doctors measured the fighters noting Johns at 5 feet 5 inches and 122 pounds while Dixon stands 5 feet 4 inches and 122 pounds. fans expect a punch filled bout that could crown a new featherweight champion within a year.

Dixon Jack McDonough Wet Johns Mr. McDonough Tally Tally Johns E. F. Maginn T. B. Moore

Results at Juarez track show slow times and upsets

Weather cold and wind kept attendance light at Juarez race track. Favorites underperformed as six races produced slower times. Lieutenant Sawyer won the opening six furlongs, with Lavender Lass second at 7 to 1 and Ruth Esther third. Thistle Rose took the mile, Charles Green runner-up, Dottie B. third. Pedro won six furlongs with Rose Worth second. Meddling Hannah captured six furlongs with Metropolitan second. Gilbert Rose and Hidden Hand led their races in six furlongs with Faneuil Hall third. Little Marchmont won the mile, Abound second, Mycenae third.

Juarez Mexico Lieutenant Sawyer Lavender Lass Ruth Esther Thistle Rose Charles Green Dottie B Pedro Rose Worth Pacific O Gilbert Rose Hidden

Card at Juarez racing entries for March fourteen

Entries announced for tomorrow’s races at Juarez with purses and weights. First race four furlongs includes Russell A and Mother Katcham with J E Newman Son entry. Second race mile lists Modern Priscilla and Ethel Wicks among sellers. Third race six furlongs features Minnollette and Roberta among several entries. Fourth race five and a half furlongs shows Fundamental and Annual Interest. Fifth race five and a half furlongs includes Lady Tendh and Brave Withers. Sixth race mile features Maniac and Ocean Queen among others.

Juarez Mexico Russel A Bula Welsh Huber Dad Steerns Mother Katcham Palatable Moller J. E. Newman & Son Priscilla Ethel Wicks Yvonne Penang McAlan Minnollette Lilly Paxton Roberta Dectylis Belle of Bay Pedro Gramercy Evran James Blackstock Judge Cabiniss Traveler Mike Mollett J. B. Robison Eyewhite Frank G. Hogin Lady Tendh Light Knight Maxing Lila Brave Withers Tallow Dip John H. Sheehan Metropolitan Maniac Lotta Creed Juan Pit-a-Pet Ocean Queen Judge Walton Zulu

Weyman Is Defender for American Aviation Team

New York announces Charles T. Weyman will head the American team of defenders for aviation. Cortlandt Bishop, ex-president of the Aero club, will inform him in France next week and arrange the purchase of the best aeroplane for Weyman's use. Weyman has never flown in the United States and is a resident of France.

New York Charles T. Weyman England The Aero Club Cortlandt Bishop France Bishop Weyman United States

Hartman Named Captain Of Next Year’s Bozeman College Basketball

Brooke Hartman has been elected captain of next year’s basketball squad at the college in Bozeman. He served as captain this year and played forward. He also played forward last year and was a substitute the year before.

Bozeman Brooke Hartman Hartman

Mountmen Seek Spring Training Camp Near Missoula

President Ed F Murphy of the Butte club visits Missoula to pursue a spring training site for the Mountmen. He contemplates plans about 90 miles west of Missoula with a 1991 diamond reportedly existing in the area.

The Standard Missoula Ed F. Murphy Butte Club Union Association

Graves Knoxes Ryan Then Finishes Bout On Points

In Great Falls on March 14 Harry Graves of Butte knocked out Johnny Ryan in the second round at an Amateur Athletic club smoker. Fans urged more rounds, and Graves agreed to continue, boxing four additional rounds and winning on points after Ryan briefly revived.

Great Falls Johnny Ryan Amateur Athletic Club Harry Graves Butte Ryan Andretta Graves

Great Falls Eyes Great Northern Stop for Weekend Baseball

Great Falls plans a special weekend baseball event after a request to Great Northern. Superintendent C O Jenks will push for favorable action at St Paul to bring visitors and boost gate receipts. The baseball association will establish training quarters near Salt Lake City with hotel arrangements, while Manager George Reed returns from travel to lead the training camp.

Standard Great Falls Great Northern Great Falls Baseball Association C. O. Jenks St. Paul Baseball Association Salt Lake City George Reed

Horgan defeats Carney for the world billiards title

John Horgan of St. Louis defeated Joe Carney of Denver 150 to 127 to take the world three cushions title. Carney led with 60 points while Horgan reached the 50 needed for victory, and the Lambert trophy and title defense move to a Daly versus Horgan match in St. Louis in May.

Denver Cal Joe Carney John Banker) Horgan St. Louis Carney Horgan John Daly Chicago Daly

Bowlers thrill as Vanderpunk and Martin lead singles event

Chicago March 14 George Vanderpunk and Henry Martin of St Paul scored 1217 to top the two man event at the American Bowling Congress tournament. They tied Krauss and McNeil of Washington for second place. Ned Nelson, Chicago’s individual champion, was second high in singles with 618.

Chicago George Vanderpunk Henry Martin St. Paul Krauss and McNeil Washington, D. C Ned Nelson

Sealer to Meet Abe Attell in Coeur dAlene May 15

Spokane reports local lightweight Kid Sealer announced a May 15 bout against former featherweight champion Abe Attell at the Alan club in Coeur d Alene Idaho.

Spokane Kid" Sealer Abe Attell Coeur d'Alene Idaho

Lathers Win Back Fare After Strike Breakers Bring Relief

Chicago March 14 with aid from the Legal Aid society 20 fathers imported from St Louis to work as strike breakers won their case against local employment agents who brought them here. The men allege they were discharged before finishing their first day on the job and the court orders payment of their return fare to St Louis.

Chicago Legal Aid Society St. Louis

Death of Tacoma capitalist’s father in auto accident

John A. Felt aged 76 father of Elmer J. Felt prominent Tacoma capitalist was struck and killed today by a department store delivery auto. Driver Ray Smith was held on bonds totaling 5000 dollars.

Tacoma Wash John A. Felt Elmer J. Felt Ray Smith

Anarchist Fires At Italian King On National Anniversary

King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena survived an assassination attempt as Dalba fired four shots near the Salviati palace. The queen shielded the monarch, three bullets exploded, and crowds along the corso erupted in cheering after the royal car reached the pantheon.

Pantheon Humbert Corso King Quirinal Victor Emmanuel Margarita Helena Mae Dalba Salviati Palace

No Packer Testimony in Sherman Law Case Chicago

Ten Chicago packers charged with criminal violation of the Sherman act will submit their case to the jury without presenting any testimony. Counsel informed United States District Judge Carpenter this morning. Court adjourned until Monday for closing arguments, expected to last a week, with jury deliberations to begin by March 23 at the latest.

Chicago Chicago Packers United States District Carpenter

Kansas Woodmen Secede From Mother Lodge

Representatives from 152 Modern Woodmen of America lodges in Kansas voted to leave the parent organization and form an independent order. The decision followed a recent rate increase by the national body.

Kansas City Woodmen of America Kansas

Fatal crash near Redding claims Portland man

Ford Metzger a wealthy Portland resident was killed when his car left a mountain grade two miles north of Redding. His wife accompanying him escaped injury as the vehicle toppled and pinned him beneath the seat.

Redding Cal Ford Metzger Portland Ore

Mine Workers Stand Firm in Pay and Day Demands

United Mine Workers of America will not compromise on 20 percent wage gains union recognition and an eight hour day. President John P. White says a general walkout in the anthracite field could begin April 1 if operators do not concede. A policy committee will decide on triggering a miners vote after further talks.

New York United Mine Workers of America John P. White Pennsylvania

Union Pressure Halts Major Coliery in Panther Creek Valley

United Mine Workers move to strengthen ranks triggers strike at Lehigh Coal and Navigation colliery. Workers refuse to work with nonwearers of the union button. About 1,700 men quit. total idle rises to 3,500.

Pottsville United Mine Workers Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Panther Creek

Four-hour coal strike talks in London fail to settle dispute

London March 14. No settlement reached at today's four hours conference of miners coal operators and government representatives. The conference will resume tomorrow. Hunger pangs from the strike affect thousands, with over four million people directly or indirectly impacted. Prices rise fuel scarce rail service curtailed and industry slowed. The strike involves about a million miners and over a million more unemployed due to lack of fuel.

London

Coal strike spreads as miners halt work across fields

Berlin reports the coal strike widening beyond Westphalia with over 300000 miners laying down tools. Socialist unions gain allies from Christian union miners amid mounting resentment after police killed two miners at Kerne and Buern. Clemens Delbrueck, Prussian interior minister, answered Reichstag questions on the strike timing.

Berlin Westphalia Christian Union Kerne Buern Reichstag Clemens Delbrueck

Not for Government Mediation in Miner Strike Talks

The statement rejects government efforts to mediate between strikers and mine owners, underscoring a stance that the dispute should be settled without official mediation. It reflects tensions between labor actions and management during the mining crisis.

Socialist leader Harriman seeks California governorship in 1914

Los Angeles reports Job Harriman, a socialist leader, stating he is not a candidate for the socialist nomination for president but hopes to be nominated for governor of California in 1914.

Los Angeles Job Harriman California

Ray supported aspirants in Republican campaigns

Washington March 14 Paymaster Beecher B. Ray aided many GOP presidential hopefuls in campaigns before 1998, Brig. Gen. Sniffin testified. He cited influence by Major Ray naming Cullom Elihu Root Hemenway Hanna and a relative of the secretary of war Charles P Taft. Sniffin offered an opinion on the usefulness of an unreliable army officer to a presidential aspirant.

Washington Beecher B. Ray House Committee Sniffin Ray Cullom Illinois Elihu Root Hemenway Indiana Mark Hanna Ohio Charles P. Taft

Former Secretary Gage Not One Of Tingley Band

Lyman J. Gage and his wife deny they are members of the Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society led by Katherine Tingley. The Gages, living at Point Loma near the Theosophical homestead, say they had heard a circulating belief they were followers but had not previously denied it. He adds no objection to Mrs Tingley.

San Diego Cal Lyman J. Gage Secretary of the Treasury Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society Katherine Tingley Gage Point Loma

Window Smashers Taken Into Court Again in London

London officers arraigned Mr. and Mrs. Pethick Lawrence joint editors of Votes for Women Mrs Emmaline Pankhurst and Mrs Mabel Luke on conspiracy charges linked to the window smashing campaign Archibald Bodkin treasurer stated payments totaling about 20000 for meeting halls to spur militant protests and estimated the Women’s Political and Social Union funds at 572000 The defendants were remanded to March 21.

London Pethick Lawrence Votes For Women Emmaline Pankhurst Mabel Luke Bow Street Archibald Henry Bodkin The Treasury Women's Political and Social Union

Show Is Toned Down and Allowed to Go On Boards

Seattle March 14. The theater lessees filed suit to enjoin the city from interfering with the house. Police had forbidden continuation of a "girl" show deemed wholesome by the city board of theatrical censors. After talks, lines objected to were removed, Mayor Dilling revoked the closing order, and a performance proceeded with a censor present to monitor compliance.

Seattle Seattle Theater Today City Board of Theatrical Censors Dilling

Dead bandits identified after Sanderson train robbery

San Antonio March 14 robbers who attempted to hold up a Southern Pacific train near Sanderson were killed and identified as Ed Welsh an ex convict and a man named Kilpatrick Little details on Kilpatrick are scarce a pack saddle and 800 rounds of ammunition for revolvers and rifles were found in their pack outfit.

San Antonio Texas Southern Pacific Sanderson Ed Welsh Kilpatrick

Bathtub trust mistrial in federal suit ends jury deadlock

Detroit March 14. The jury in the federal court failed to reach a verdict in the government suit against the so called bathtub trust and was discharged by Judge Angell, ending the mistrial tonight.

Detroit Bathtub Trust Angell

Haley M Dermontt Case Remanded For New Trial

Helena March 14 In the suit Healey versus William McDermott before the supreme court and a rehearing an opinion was rendered today reversing the lower court and remanding for a new trial Healey sought fees claimed due while Haley served as deputy U S marshal and McDermott as marshal The district court ruled for Healey McDermott appealed and the supreme court sustained the lower court on the original hearing

Helena Mr. Healey William McDermott Supreme Court Healey McDermott Haley United States District Court

Courthouse Fire Kills Two Firemen in Hamilton

In Hamilton Ohio on March 14 a tower of the Butler County courthouse toppled during a fire kill ing John Hunker and fatally injuring William M Love. Fire Chief William Doty broke an arm. The blaze started from crossed electric wires. County records vaults on the first floor were saved. The courthouse opened in 1889 at a cost of 34000 and was insured for 40000.

Hamilton Ohio John Hunker William M. Love Butler County Love William Doty

Engineers press wage rise at eastern railroads conference

A 50 member committee led by Warren C. Stone submits arguments for wage increases to a joint conference with officials of 48 eastern railroads. They seek raises to match pay of western roads along the Mississippi.

New York Warren C. Stone The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Mississippi River

Payroll padding alleged at Norcross marble firm

Cleveland March 14 a secret grand jury indictment investigated padding of the Norcross company payrolls a marble concern. Reported losses total about 100000 dollars amid the probe.

Cleveland Ohio Norcross Company

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Sport Fraternity Johns-Dixon ORION Branell Binghamton, N. Y Felix and Fink Ae Ting Mother Him Packer Hennessy’s Men’s Kemceeye White Harriman Tingley Band Haley-M’dermott Gordon Strobel North Main Street
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