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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
2
Winners aided chiefly by work of Gish and trainer, Missoula distances opponents in Interscholastic track contests, gaining more than twice the points of Flathead which finishes second. Protest against eligibility of victorious team’s stars will be decided in December.
Reporter notes a record-breaking track event with Gish of Missoula dominating sprints, Crum and Conrad placing highly, Denny injuring near the tape, and a dramatic pole vault finish. The crowd set a new attendance benchmark as the state preparatory meet delivered multiple firsts for local athletes.
The Missoula track meet featured standout performances across high and low hurdle events and sprint relays. Logan posted a record high jump, while several contenders such as Roweh and McCoole pushed hard, with Bulte’s team showing depth in the relay and dash finals.
At today’s board of control session Gish and Cramer were allowed to continue under protest. A three member committee was appointed to collect evidence for the next meeting. December's four hour session featured warm speeches. A late telegram from Wisconsin hints Trainor’s transfer to Missoula clears barriers to his eligibility.
An inconsistent OCR record lists event results with names such as Jones, Red Stacy, Jey Migsoula, and Harvey. It notes sprint times around 28 seconds, hurdles placings, high jump heights near 7 feet 4 inches, hammer throw results with distance about 126 feet 7 inches, pole vault heights, and a half mile relay won by a Missoula team Conrad Beard Trainor and Weoley.
Missouri May 15 The committee on eligibility will be a permanent body, tasked with reviewing cases to prevent bickering and ensure timely action. The announcement notes the aim to resolve issues before a meru and to oversee awards in state football and basketball championships, with Anthea Tore or Smo and Rowan among nominees.
A damaged OCR fragment indicates Minnespolly Storage Company faced a sale or auction with a reported value around $100,000. Names and specifics are unclear due to text corruption but imply a financial transaction or liquidations process tied to a local firm.
Bund and Mohiwag tent coming to Anaconda for the Fourth of July celebrations. Terrey Gitlel, mining engineer, and metallurgist, and B Gore depart for Gatleo Chill with Gullek. both seasoned in mines near Butte and Anaconda. Gore will head the smelter near town, Golick to copper mines three miles from Gailen. Boston & Montana band secured for Fourth of July events, with other local bands to play.
Missoula witnessed a crowded Union Opera House as prizes were to be awarded for the interscholastic meet. The Spaulding cup goes to Missoula High for the most points. basketball state championships for boys and girls announced but medals for Gift and Trainor withheld pending board review. If Trainor is later cleared, Gish may receive the individual prize and Missoula the team trophy. delays affect second and third place awards in protested events.
Coroner Marah arrived from Superior to re investigate the reported finding of a man drowned in the river. The body, described as young and of medium age, has been missing for weeks and was seen near Miner before disappearing. Authorities question the timing and location as boat and shore evidence emerge amid a tense search.
Montenegrin style shooters from Anaconda and Missoula prepare to travel to Walla Walla Washington for the Northwest Apartment's association trap tournament. B P Matthewson James Drumgoole Hasley Rod Munn and C A Tuttle will supervise the secretary's office. The event runs three to four days with Montana men joining Western Boosters and other clubs, including shoots from Butte Helena Great Falls and Livingston.
In Cassopolis on May 1 Mrs Christina Merskey of South Bend Indiana was acquitted of the charge of Warren Morgan. A large crowd gathered outside Mrs Mae Green's home on April 10 causing an unprecedented demonstration. Police warned of arrest as several hundred escorted the acquitted woman to the jail and then to the station for a South Bend train. The trial revealed a letter signed The Morty Widow and Morgan's attempt to force Mrs Green to lend a revolver for self protection during the confrontation.
An old advertisement claims Herpseide cures hair loss caused by a condition called ger o and promises full hair restoration within three months. It urges readers to contact druggists and send money for a sample from sales agents in Detroit and Anaconda with standardized drug company branding.
Mra Woodley, the only woman regularly commissioned in the U S Army and a Grand Army of the Republic member, died at home aged 73. She served in the Civil War era, led the National Association of Army Nurses, and received Lincoln’s recognition for her wartime service.
New York May M The Varin Cleaning company was placed in the hands of a receiver today with assets of 270,010 and liabilities of 400,000. The court ordered the firm to continue operations to keep the business running and protect creditors.
A report from Washington in May outlines surgeons and medical personnel, detailing pay arrangements and workloads at the Midor Heart on Marine? North Street. Officials discuss compensation and conditions affecting operating room efficiency and patient care.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention pay as allowances for officers, doctors, and a regional medical association. References to Glavikeburg Wy Vai and West Virsibha Molen Association suggest wartime procurement or medical service issues. Details are garbled and lack coherent event or date context.
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