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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
7
Manager Merkle announces twenty nine players signed for the Butte club. Drafts and additions from Rob Brown of Vancouver and others reshape the roster. Several pitchers and fielders are highlighted, with plans for Spanish Forks and future signings. Merkle stresses a competitive fight, not an early pennant, and hints at a new team subname amid fan discussion.
The morning game in Oakland ended 13 to 4 as the Oakland Coast instructors rested. The Chicago Americans No 3 team won two games in a row in a tense regional sequence.
Sox Regulars take the final California games in a rough two game set. Batteries, Walsh, Benz and Schalk plus Lange, Tr. Smith and Kuhn stand out as the lineup contends for the championship in St Louis.
Charles Al Horse Smith of the Beaverhead Metropolis says Dillon will host a city league this season. Smith, a local fan, notes Dillon’s growing baseball scene as a small thriving town in Montana. He plans to travel to Texas within two weeks to purchase horses.
Kansas City American Association team defeated Denver Weston in league action today, securing a 7 to ? victory in a closely contested game.
Distress centers report water at Hawerville and Grimm eight miles west of Owensboro Kentucky isolates regions as railroad service stops. Damage to lowlands could run into thousands as Louisville rail lines halt. Louisville Henderson and St Louis suspend travel, L&N from Cincinnati detours via Jacksonville, L I and Chicago only reach West Baden.
Parkersburg Ohio March 19 The Oho river flood crest reached 686 feet six feet above the record and is receding. Two militia companies guard the town as Belpre and Belleville suffer severe damage with thousands homeless. Reports of lives lost at Belleville and on Trennerhassett island earlier. a relief party moved to Belleville today. Marietta reports no deaths but widespread homelessness and inundation of the business district.
Cairo Ohio March 20 Trainloads of people fled Cairo after word the Ohio River would rise above last spring’s flood. Forecaster R T Lindley urged prudence saying women and children and the infirm should seek safer refuge as the river hit 61.8 feet. An appeal to Governor Dunne brought a response to send 1000 men 20 national guardsmen 10000 rations and 209000 sacks.
Reports from Portsmouth, Osle, and Ill ington warn of serious conditions as floods cut outside lines and towns become isolated. Telephone service is down in nearby Dorn willow area, with water depths hindering relief. Local word lists indicate missing people and scarce provisions as crews assess damage and restore communication.
Donations flood in from Butte and churches raising about 2000 more dollars today plus an inferred 2000 via drafts. Chamber of Commerce reports total near 5000 with Standard and Wholesale district stores pledging, while Sunday school classes and local groups add smaller gifts. The Colombo Society provides 90 from treasury, funds to be wired today. A benefit at Ansonia theater features local actors to boost support for disaster relief.
Amid shortages the city mobilized to care for displaced and mentally affected individuals as warmer weather returns. Sanitary officials used every available vehicle to remove dead horses, sending carcasses to incinerators and vacant plots while hundreds labored daily. Locals without homes helped those who could not.
Columbus Ont March 39 Reconstruction of the west side where last Tuesday flood caused major damage will begin tomorrow as residents undertake cleanup. Sixty nine bodies recovered tonight with several identified among the dead. many missing but list shrinking. Crews patching the levee break and a second break is being repaired while martial law remains on the flooded west side. Plans propose diverting the Scioto River into two beds and building concrete retaining levees to prevent future catastrophe.
Indianapolis reports Central Indiana to mobilize medical units as floodwaters recede. Officials warn typhoid diphtheria and pneumonic illnesses may surge among refugees driven from homes along the Ohio riverbed. Water remains high and areas await a four day flood crest as authorities fumigate and cleanse affected residencies.
The flood cut off several cities from the north with Lawrenceburg under seven feet of water. The high school and courthouse are submerged. At Logansport, 3,800 homeless and rising pestilence risk prompt military relief. Rescue crews report dozens missing and widespread damage across the region.
Secretary Garrison of the War Department visited Hamilton Ohio to assess flood damage. He toured wrecked blocks with Major General Wood and local officials, viewing overturned houses and debris piled along streets. Forty five bodies were recovered at the courthouse area with fears of more deaths along the riverbank.
Washington reports flood relief proceeding with aid reaching affected areas where needed. Major General Wood and Secretary Garrison oversee telegraph operations and halt unnecessary government shipments. Red Cross relief funds near half a million with new donations from Heston Hartford and a brewing company pushing totals to 331000.
Columbus Ohio March 90 Gov Cox and officials report a cheerier flood picture as cleanup begins and reconstruction starts in isolated sections Gen Speaks head of the Ohio national guard says Portsmouth remains safe with only one site lost and no fire. Cox follows Roosevelt policy in not accepting foreign contributions for flood sufferers except from Americans abroad.
A bitter discussion at the Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly followed a minority report backing the Independent labor ticket for the school election. The report was defeated after Peter Farley of the carpenters union blocked it. Henderson was to replace Maury A in the ballot, amid extended debate. Delegates were instructed to present the issue to the executive unions as needed. Twenty-six states now require automatic couplers and brakes on railway cars.
In the Eagles hall of the Lewisohn building a large turnout from diverse parties convened to back non partisan aims and endorse Peter Cavanaugh for the short term Dan SleCatiby for two years and We Be toowan for the council. Sam Barker Jr attacked patronage in street work while urging a non partisan city administration if elected. The club voted unanimously to donate 4,888 for relief of the Ohio flood victims.
More than 200 members of Butte council marched from Ellis hall to Immaculate Conception church for a mass in a body. Rev Father Barry gave a strong address on fraternity and citizenship. Music by J J Shea at the organ and a breakfast hosted by parish ladies followed.
Prisoners at the county jail joined in religious songs and a letter to the press praising Sheriff Tim Driscoll for resisting pressure to use force. The note claims one inmate converted and credits the jail’s religious program led by Mrs. M. J. Geiger and the W C U for its impact on discipline and moral improvement.
The German American Club convened a session in honor of the candidate presented by the community. Attendees included club members and local supporters who heard remarks praising the candidate's service and vision.
A get acquainted meeting at the German American club on North Main street brought together citizens candidates and non partisan backers. Herman Kemna president welcomed guests and outlined the aim to introduce candidates to voters and present a non partisan business administration for Butte. Speakers included Alderman T J Nerny police magistrate candidate Dan F Kelly Dr Donald Campbell and Frank Lens.
A benefit show at the Ansonia theater organized by Phil Levy opens tomorrow afternoon. Tickets cost 20 cents for general admission and children 10 cents, with proceeds aiding flood victims. An augmented orchestra under Prof. A. H. Cammack performs, featuring pieces from Malagueña to El Capitan.
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and towns across Montana, including Helena Great Falls Anaconda Dillon Lewistown Bozeman and others. The item appears to be a social or directory-like compilation with names paired to towns or spouses, but no coherent narrative or dates.
Charles Nevin accuses Mayor Duncan and allies of hiding expenses and bypassing law. He cites warrants drawn against general funds, improper sidewalk work, and inflated equipment costs. Nevin urges a public audit to reveal true spending and accountability.
Coroner Dan Drew to hold an in quest this afternoon into the death of Frank Corness, a railroad laborer, who died yesterday near Durant in a railroad camp in a mysterious manner. Mr. and Mrs. Turner returned yesterday from a month's trip to Tow Angelon and other southern points.
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