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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
13
Stet tinnius, member of the firm J. P. orgam & Co., gives $50,000 to St Louis University endowment fund. The gift, announced in St Louis, marks the largest donation yet to the $3,000,000 endowment, lifting the fund total to over $500,000.
Paris reacts to Georges Carpentier’s victory over Battling Levinsky in Jersey City. Parisians praise the French idol while Mme Carpentier, preferring he retire after a bout with Dempsey, expresses hope he can return home with honors regardless of outcome.
Milwaukee's Ritchie Mitchell defeated Chicago’s Joe Welling at the Olympia A A in Philadelphia. The bout went eight rounds with Mitchell leading through seven, Welling rallying in the final three minutes but falling short.
Portland defeated Vernon 3 to 2 while Los Angeles beat Sacramento 5 to 6. Seattle led San Francisco 7 to 0 before Oakland Salt Lake postponed due to cold conditions.
George D. Katsonaros a Greek wrestler defeated Billy Edwards of Nebraska City Neb in two of three falls in a clutch weight bout at Sheridan Wyo Edwards took the second fall on a body scissors and double armlock while Katsonaros won the first with head scissors and hammerlock and the final with a lift and double leg hold Katsonaros weighed 183 pounds to Edwards 182 pounds
Minneapolis grain market summary for October 13 shows shipments at 41 777 barrels with Bran at 30 dollars. Wheat receipts total 476 cars versus 517 year ago, with No 1 northern cash at 2.18 to 2.20 and December 2.13 44, March 2.10. Corn No 3 yellow 79 10 cents. Oats No 3 white 50 46 cents. Barley 3 3 cents. Rye No 2 1 65 to 1 66. Klax No 1 at 2.99 and 3 02 percent. Thumb nails grow slowly with middle finger nails fastest and growth varies by finger.
Anaconda Copper Mining company announced a second issue of 25,900,000 in gold bonds to bear 7 percent interest. The first issue of the same amount bore 6 percent and was sold in January of last year. A telegram from New York notes a new 25,000,000 gold bonds series Bb at 7 percent offered by a syndicate led by National City and the Guaranty Company. Bonds mature in 1929 and complete a 50,000,000 total with the earlier 25,000,000 series A sold in January 1919. Proceeds fund additional working capital.
A telegram from New York says Sergeant Edward Grady departed at 10 o'clock last night and will reach Butte via the Northern Pacific. Arrival is expected Saturday night or Sunday morning with funeral plans involving the American Legion. Grady is the first Butte boy to die in France to be buried here.
The Webfoot Kid of Cheyenne embodies a bold character whose savvy, grit, and quick wit help him outpace rivals and secure local fame. His story highlights entrepreneurial daring, street smarts, and the pull of Cheyenne’s competitive spirit.
Public auction to sell the half interest in lot 20 block 51 Eastern addition Anaconda Deer Lodge Montana. Sale under district court order October 23 1920 at 2 pm at courthouse front door Anaconda. Cash with 10 percent to auctioneer, balance on court confirmation. Deed to be at purchaser's expense. R D Croswhite administrator.
Experienced chiropodist Doc Anderson announces services at 67 Owsley Building Butte. Registered practitioner offers feather-weight arch supporters. Phone listed as 1978 for appointments.
In Deer Lodge County Montana the Third Judicial District Court orders the sale of the estate of Mary Faunt deceased to pay debts and admin expenses. Executor A R Coopman is authorized to sell real estate at private sale and all interested parties must appear on a Sunday in November 1926 to show cause why the order should not be granted. The notice appears in the Anaconda Standard for four weeks. Joe Boucher of Butte adds a personal disclaimer.
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