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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
18
Amid fears of scalping and inflated prices, New York ticket speculators hoarded scarce World Series seats as clubs faced calls for inquiry. The National Commission debated penalties for players who write or promote stories during postseason play, while umpires and scorers prepared under mixed league rules for the opening in Philadelphia and New York.
The article outlines possible starting pitchers including Mathewson or Marquard for the Giants with McGraw weighing steadiness versus fan reception at Shibe Park. It notes a potential surprise by sending Shawkey or Tesreau or Demaree, and a near certainty Herzog at third while Snodgrass is unlikely to start. Center field duties remain unsettled for the Athletics.
Philadelphia October 6 Connie Mack manager of the Athletics gave a laconic remark when asked about the forthcoming World Series, saying We're right, that's all. He declined to name a starting pitcher for Plank and Shawkey, noting changes possible depending on the pitchers. The team left for New York with officers, physicians, trainers, and players, and a busy but ticket-mad scene at Shibe Park preceded a three-game advance sale. Speculators snapped up seats as face values rose, while bets were mostly even money. Vice President Marshall predicted the Athletics would win, recalling Washington racing them for the league title and expressing doubt the Giants could beat Philadelphia.
Summary of transfers and decrees listing numerous estates and property parcels including china and silverware bequests to several heirs, several lodes and townships, and cemetery plots. Notable entries involve Hugh Christie estate to Mary Christie and various lots in towns and railroad additions, with multiple executors and heirs named. A Bell lode and related property interests appear in several transactions, alongside other minor transfers and a Bellville farmer’s illness incident noted.
A well attended meeting of the merchants association approved a merger with the chamber of commerce. The two groups will convene in joint session next Monday to finalize changes in by laws and establish a merchants department including a credit bureau. Charles L. Austin serves as secretary with a steering committee named.
City of Anaconda passes an ordinance empowering health officers police and street commissioners to abate remove or destroy nuisances on any lot or premises. Notice to owner or agent required with 24 hours to act. if not abated costs billed to owner and collected with taxes. Publication required in Anaconda Standard October 1918.
A man describes multiple robberies and murders including a DeKalb window-room encounter, a Rexrogt killing in Wayne, and a Chicago return scene. He claims $435, a Toby ring, a plain ring, and a suitcase contents tossed from a car. Alaska Yukon output figures and placer prospects noted, with Ruby district placers reported as workable.
Anaconda teams facing Bozeman in a Saturday battle after George E. Brent accepts a Bozeman offer. The Roach & Smith club, newly named, practices secretly with a mixed local and possible eastern college talent amid mystery around their lineup. Moran calls for a 6 pm meeting at the Olympia club for final preparations.
Mary Pramenko eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Pramenko of Gil East Front Street died at St Ann s hospital last night following an operation. The girl was born in Anaconda and attended the show here.
A new device moves the rifle barrel into service position when a button on the stock is pressed. The system traditionally aims the barrel in a normal stance and now automates alignment for quick use.
A vintage ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse the bowels, cure feverishness, and restore health with a spoonful served to babies, children, and grownups, urging buyers to ensure the bottle is genuine.
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