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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
19
Sailor Petroskey fought Jimmy Clabby in San Francisco on October 1, receiving the only possible decision after two rounds. Petroskey weighed 158 pounds. Clabby led with effective early rounds, but Petroskey pressed back with a hurricane rally in later rounds, though Clabby won on points.
New York October 3 Joe Jeanette defeated his old rival Sam Langford in a one round bout at Madison Square Garden. Jeanette weighed 195 pounds Langford 199 pounds.
Los Angeles, Oct. 3. The prosecution charges Jess Willard and others with murder in connection with a fatal incident. The case centers on the alleged actions leading to a death and is pursued by the district attorney's office.
John Young-Willard bout at Vernon will be dropped after information filed against him. assistant district attorney Ford said the murder charge lacked sufficient evidence or precedent. In New York, Denny Allen of Kane City won the world pocket billiard championship in a three night run, defeating Alfred Oro by a total score of 9 to 6.
Miss Madge Murphy travels for an X ray surgery procedure with Miss Nellie Brennan accompanying to New Fork for musical studies after West Yarn Street child scores in fair events. Various names listed from Helena to Dillon mark day events and attendees across towns.
Minnesota supreme court upholds $7,000 damages award to Miss Clara Bartnes against Pittsburg Tron Company after a mine blast injured her on a public road. Court notes facial injury marred beauty, citing non economic damages while endorsing district court ruling.
Centralia Pennsylvania reports Joseph Tosheshky entombed for over seven days as rescuers work through coal. He says all efforts are being made and remains content to spend another night behind the coal wall. Meanwhile in Virginia two miners died and another severely burned when a locomotive crashed into a shovel team at the Silver mine, causing boiler steam to envelop them.
The Giants captain Larry Doyle married Miss Gertrude McCombs in New York after a yearslong romance that began when she visited Miami years ago. The union drew wide public attention as fans followed the couple’s domestic plans and life together.
A Tuolumne Mining Company claim located about a mile and a half northeast of Butte near Spectlator Shaft encompasses around six acres. The ownership and capitalization details are noted but remain to be finalized through official filings.
The article reports the president and Democratic leaders pushing a major tariff bill as part of reform, with Speaker Clark signing the measure after swift House action and Vice President Marshall promptly approving it. It notes Germany seeking reciprocal trade talks and outlines a broader discussion of trade, currency plans, and congressional activity.
A man named Elliott faced arrest over Hughes death after a blaze at a ruined building. The coroner’s inquest suggested Hughes died by unknown causes, while Elliott and Mrs. Hughes married then were jailed for murder. Reports say Hughes was later found in New York, with ongoing quiet investigations and insurance tied to multiple policies.
Washington reports the canal will not merge Atlantic and Pacific waters. Officials note sea water will only reach canal entrances. Gatun Lake sits 65 feet above surrounding land, complicating false hopes of a complete water union.
Rt. Rev. Francia Alden Gasquet of the Benedictine order, leading the commission for revising the Bible, has arrived in America to discuss a grand scholarly project. The work aims to occupy many years and stems from Catholic scholarly efforts.
Porter Memorial Congregational church pastor Henry B. Hall was fatally beaten today by Paul Korgy as he tried to intervene while two boys played in the street. Hall’s skull was fractured. a search noted a man remained submerged for 28 minutes.
Helena act sumeers of the Montana Life Insurance company say they will not release more information about the Hughes case than what New York dispatches provide. Mrs Hughes also claimed insurance with the Modern Woodmen of America.
Dynamite bombs were tossed into a stockade around the Mitchell Stine company property near Lafayette late tonight. The blasts struck the boarding house at the rear, demolishing it. Ten sleeping men were unharmed. Moments after, about 50 rifle shots were fired into the company camp with no injuries reported.
A promotional piece extols a shift from old auctioneers to progressive merchants. It highlights open competition, lower prices, and better service, inviting readers to decide by reading and trading with advertisers who advertise. The text positions the reader as the umpire of merchants' fate.
A historical overview traces street car evolution from the horse powered 'Flying Dutchman' to electric self propelled designs. It notes the shift from one horse power to 150 horse power, speeds from 12 to 70 mph, and the rise of electric dynamos, motorman switches, and growing comfort. The piece covers early builders like Wason & Co and the spread of street railways internationally, culminating in modern self propelled cars costing 20 000 to 35 000 dollars with 60 to 70 hp and speeds up to several tens of miles per hour.
Grand jury action considered after Joan Henning testified about a alleged scheme to besmirch Funk and the International Harvester company. Henning said she was recruited after appearing before a senate committee and implicated others in a plan tied to alleged peri ury and alienation charges.
From Peking reports no new details on the Tepoyang crisis as Americans, including several clergy, are said to be among captives. Ringleaders are described as brigands, with estimates suggesting up to two thousand in Tetoyang area. Missionary efforts for rescue and communication proceed amid danger.
A fire destroyed the Union Station at St Paul and threatened the Sale district. Officials estimate damage between $109000 and $250000 as every valley road entering St Paul was affected by the blaze tonight.
The 1912 mineral project in British Columbia was valued at 332.606 million, with a focus on Portugal and Ponticapettonern terms. The report notes pardon considerations affecting three hundred items linked to the venture.
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