Butte Team Defeated by Critics in Practice Game
The Butte squad fell to a critics group in a recent practice game. Details of scoring or lineup were not disclosed.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1901
Page
8
The Butte squad fell to a critics group in a recent practice game. Details of scoring or lineup were not disclosed.
A strong south wind and dust hampered the Butte team as the Critics, led by Royce and Morrison, built a decisive 11 to 5 win. Buckley struggled. King relieved with little success. Freeman exited after injuring a finger.
Desirable bargains advertised for a closing sale at Bouchers. Tan leather shoes priced at 6.00 now offered for 3.50 in a clearance event.
The state Y P S C E convention gathers at the First Presbyterian church in Butte this Thursday through Saturday with Francis E. Clark of Boston, the Father of the Y P S C E, expected to attend. About 100 delegates from across the state will join, with other denomination youth invited to participate. Delegates will register at the South Butte Presbyterian church as preparations aim to make this a premier religious gathering.
A brief item notes minor injuries with no serious results anticipated. The report mentions four collars for two hours at Boucher's located on 45 East Park Street.
Major Dawson of the Great Northern reports jubilant sheepmen nearby as a strong wool clip and favorable spring lambing weather promise good markets. The McDermott office undergoes extensive repairs with furniture moved, walls repainted, and beautification in progress. A. H. Tabert of Salt Lake, a noted mining man, visits to oversee Smoky Hill mine interests.
A cloudburst at the head of Little Beaver Creek tore out the Vic tor Water company dams at Victor Colorado causing floodwaters to demolish several miners cabins. No lives reported lost and property damage appears limited. A span of a trestle on the Cripple Creek Short Line also washed out.
Frank Kellan, a resident near Lima, suffered injuries after a rope entangled around his hand during an attempt to lasso a horse. Dragged across the ground until the horse was stopped by a dog, he escaped with cuts and possible internal trauma but no broken bones. He was sent to Murray & Freund's hospital for care.
Circumstantial evidence ties Frank O'Brien to the Gorman Bros saloon assault after a quick flight toward Sacramento. Police traced him from Butte via Pocatello to arrest warrants, while a accomplice admitted the crime and named O'Brien.
Nathan Hale the patriot spy was staged at the opera house in Butte last evening. The audience praised the title role played by Mr Kyle and Mise Szett, rising with enthusiasm and calling them repeatedly. The drama blends patriotism with humor and tragedy, and the farewell scene with Hale and his betrothed drew strong sympathy. The play will repeat tonight to a possibly larger audience.
Alfred Otto, a Galena street restaurant cook, was arrested yesterday in a saloon where he claimed his coat was stolen. In jail he pulled hair from his head and threatened self injury. Officials cite drink over-indulgence as the cause and plan a brief stay with a potential commission inquiry into his mental state.
W Greene former solicitor of Specialist Medical company was arrested on alleged false pretences. He claims the arrest stemmed from a business misunderstanding. With legal counsel, the matter was settled and no criminal prosecution will follow.
James Stanley, described as a confirmed morphine fiend, was arrested for vagrancy. Police found two sticks of giant powder and four quantity of fuse on him, suggesting theft to fund drug use.
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