Board Raises Rail Valuations Dramatically in Montana
Montana state board of equalization increased railroad valuations sharply with some lines up to 300 percent raising total road value from about 15.09 million to around 40 million. The Butte Anaconda Pacific line led higher at 16 400 with many spur and branch lines priced individually.
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Helena
State Board of Equalization
Butte, Anaconda & Parciff
Board of Equalization
Toole
A. H
Big Horn Southern
Butte
Anaconda & Pacific
Spurs
Stuart Branch
Great Falls & Canada
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Montana & Great Northern
Great Northern
Pacific Extension
O’brien
Montana Central
Barker
Fair Ground
Neihart
Red Mountain
Sand Coulee
Montana Railroad
Northern Pacific
Bitter Root
Boulder
Butte Line
Clark's Fork
Coeur d'Alene
Cokedale
Elkhorn
Gaylord
Ruby Valley
Marysville
Montana Union
Buttehill
Park
Philipsburg
Pony
Red Bluff
Rocky Fork
Wickes
Oregon Short Line
Yellowstone Park
Died Suddenly Near Lima Beloved Montana Farmer
P S Bryant, born 1858 in Davis County Iowa, died suddenly near Lima at about 4 AM after reporting rain. An inquest found natural causes. witness Harry Hunt discovered the body. Bryant had lived in Montana since 1882, worked with Milt Garr, and weighed over 300 pounds. Funeral held this afternoon at Lima.
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Standard
Dillon
P.S. Bryant
Lima
Justice
Harry Hunt
Hunt
Mr. Bryant
Davis County
Iowa
Montana
Glendale
Milt Garr
Bryant
Desert Land Contest Fails to Include All Cascade Mining Area
Great Falls Aug 1 The first paper filed after the new Great Falls land office opened was a desert land contest by attorney W C Danks for Edward M Carl challenging Mary A Murphy’s July 21 1901 entry on the south half of section 24 township 26 range 2 east in the Hound creek country. The district map omits most Cascade County mining lands and spares Valley, with many townships moved to Helena or Lewistown.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
W. C. Danks
Edward M. Carl
Mary A. Murphy
Hound Creek
Great Falls Land District
Valley
Lewis and Clarke
Teton
Choteau
Choteau County
Sunriver
Helena
Lewis and Clarke County
Lewistown
Montana
Land Office
General Land Office
Washington
Cascade County
Old Weigand Road Dispute Heads to Court
County Attorney Gormley filed suit for Montana against W A Wegand Henry Weigand and E J Brown over the old Weigand road. The case seeks a court decree to decide if the road is county or Weigand property and to abate the alleged nuisance by removing the fence and encroachment on the public highway. The complaint is sworn by Frank D. Cooper, chairman of the board of county commissioners.
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Great Falls
Gormley
State of
Montana
W. A. Wegand
Henry Weigand
E. J. Brown
Weigand
Weigands
Frank D. Cooper
Board of County Commissioners
Four Days Racing Planned At Big Timber
Big Timber announces a four day racing meeting for September 3 4 5 and 6. Fast horse owners promise attendance and donations to the association have exceeded last year as residents seek to make up for two days lost to bad weather last season.
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Big Timber
The
Racing Association
Ranch man injured by hay fork accident in Billings
Fred Awe, a valley ranch man, was severely injured this forenoon while loading hay. A pulley fork prongs pierced his left forearm to the bone after his brother pulled the trip rope the wrong way. Remarkably the wound did not bleed during transport to town.
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Billings
Fred Awe
Protest Against Assessments in Lewis and Clarke County
Helena August 1 A protest against assessments was filed by businessmen and corporate reps in Lewis and Clarke County. The Missouri River Power Company seeks a reduction from 765 200 to 475 000 claiming the lower figure reflects the plant’s actual value.
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Helena
Lewis and
Clarke County
Missouri River Power Company
Elks Plan Montana Delegation to Salt Lake City
Secretary of State George M. Hays reports nearly 2000 dollars collected as the Elks per capita tax to fund excursion expenses to Salt Lake City. Assurances indicate a large Montana turnout for the convention, with state lodges meeting in Butte to ride specials to Salt Lake City.
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The
Standard
Helena
George M. Hays
Elks’ Lodges
Montana
Salt Lake City
Inheritance Tax Paid on John Noyes Estate
Helena reports the inheritance tax on the late John Noyes estate has been paid totaling 496.10 dollars. The state will receive 60 percent of the amount.
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Helena
John Noyes
Butte
Henderson Mining Company Formed in Granite County
Helena Aug. 1 W G Scheffield Frank D Brown W E Moore and John R Lucas have incorporated the Henderson Mining Company of Granite county with capital stock of 300000 dollars.
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Helena
W. G. Scheffield
Frank D. Brown
W. E. Moore
John R. Lucas
Henderson Mining Company
Granite County
General Smith Is Relieved From Active Duty by Roosevelt
Gen Jacob H Smith is told by a war department sealed document aboard the transport Thomas that President Roosevelt has retired him from active duty. He read the message ashore and remained in a private, emotional state with his wife and aide as officials arranged his movements eastward.
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San Francisco
Thomas
Jacob H. Smith
Island
Samar
Smith
G. H. Shields
12Th Infantry
Duval
Transport Service
General Smith
Shields
War Department
Roosevelt
United States Customs House
Hartley
Occidental Hotel
Army Headquarters
Phelan
Associated Press
Washington
Licely
Philippines
25Th
10Th Cavalry
Actor Fined Sparks Free-for-All at Summer Garden
At the Summer Garden theater in Billings John Hathaway, fined $2 by proprietor Frank Savaresy for tardiness, sparked a melee in which chairs were used. John Gunn struck Savaresy over a prior feud tied to a missing ladder and a $5 prize bill. Gunn jailed until Monday for trial while Hathaway paid $5 fine in police court.
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Billings
Summer Garden Theater
John Hathaway
Frank Savaresy
Hathaway
John Gunn
Savaresy
Gavaresy
Gunn
Lane Seeks Justice After Horse Theft Case
Walter Lane returned from Glendive to recover five horses stolen from him. John Mulier and Fred Umphry were arrested for burglary in Dawson county. their horses showed burned brands. Lane plans to file a complaint if the men are not acquitted in Dawson county.
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The
Standard
Forsyth
Walter Lane
Glendive
John Mulier
Fred Umphry
Dawson County
Lane
Billings Wool Market Ends Big Day With Mixed Prices
A W Williams & Co buyer reports last big sale day of the Billings wool season. Sales for the day reach 360000 pounds with top bids at 15 1/4 to 15 1/2 cents. Total season volume nears 13 million pounds, reflecting Montana and Wyoming wool activity despite lower quality.
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Billings
Aug
A. W. Elliott
J. Williams & Co
Wool Exchange
Exchange
Silberman Bros
Cody
Wyoming
Montana
Lindstand
Flat Willow
J. Koshland & ‘Co
Spencer & Menger
White Sulphur Springs
J. O. Hussey
H. F E
F. E. Clark
Red Lodge
Dewey, Gould & Co
E. H. Talcott
Livingston
Lot
L. F. Westcott
Columbus
Westcott & Graham
Ashbridge & Battams
Highfield
W. P. Pruyn
J. Koshland & Co
C. Lampman
P. B. Moss
Great Falls wool market shows lively day on August 1
Today’s Great Falls wool market sold about 500000 pounds with improved quality and higher average prices. Notable sales include Wallace Cowes 9000 pounds to Barraclough at 13.5 cents and J. V P. Smith 22000 pounds to Barraclough at 13.49 cents.
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Great Falls
Wallace Cowes
Bynum
Barraclough
W. Brown
Box Elder
F. K. Turner
Pondera
Pleming & Myers
Coffey & Wallenstein
I. Potter
Choteau
W. D. Jones
Peters
J. E. Hein
Dupuyer
C. Cashman
Geyser
J. V P. Smith
Supplies for Fort Keogh contract awarded bids
A government contract for 400 cords of soft wood for Fort Keogh went to W. A. Jordan of Miles City. Proposals for vegetables were opened with bids from W. S. Gilmore James Lakin and S. Fred Cale. Potatoes and onions totals set at 80000 pounds and 1600 pounds respectively. Gilmore and Lakin bids ruled defective, so no contract awarded today and proposals forwarded to George T. Pond in St Paul.
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Miles City
Fort Keogh
W. A. Jordan
W. S. Gilmore
James Lakin
S. Fred Cale
Gilmore
Lakin
George T. Pond
Quartermaster Department of
Dakota
St. Paul
Milwaukee Mining plan foreshadows new tunnels at Contact
J. M. McNulty, manager of the Milwaukee Mining Company, visited Big Timber with gold in his possession and took it to Helena. He is developing a strong force and expects to set up several new tunnels and drifts to reach the main ore body at a greater depth, with several thousand dollars in development expected before season’s end.
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Big Timber
J. M. McNulty
Milwaukee Mining Company
Contact
Helena
Rich vein expands at Independence mine
From Cowles' camp at Independence the vein has widened to six feet and is producing more than $100 per day. The strike is among the richest in the district and is expected to continue with depth. Cowles hopes for sustained paying business henceforth.
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Big Timber
Cowles
Independence
Church Extend Fund Pledged at Montana Mission Conference
Great Falls observers report the North Montana mission conference of the Methodist Episcopal church outlining plans to raise 160 toward the Episcopal fund. Rev. T C Hunt addressed church extension and Prof Matlack presented a pipe organ recital followed by Dr T C Tiff on Mormonism Inside Out.
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Great Falls
North Montana Mission
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
F. A. Riggin
Piegan Indian
Browning
Merrill
L. H. Mickel
Montana Wesleyan University
M. Craven
Kalispell Mission
H. O. Perry
Kalispell
J. Martin
Hamilton
George A. Logan
Sand Coulee
J. H. Little
Warren Methodist Episcopal Church
A. W. Hammer
Dupuyer
W. B
van Orsdell
W. L. Rufus
John Morton
Morton
Montana
T. C Lliff
Bishop Merrill
Riggin
Rodger
Craven
Rufus
J. W. Morris
Vernon Edward Matlack
St. John’s Episcopal Church of
Butte
T. C. Tiff
Utah
Weather Station in Park Yellowstone Prompt Bids and Buffalo Corral
Secretary of Agriculture seeks bids by Aug 2 for a two story frame weather bureau building in Yellowstone Park. Captain Chittinden and the Weather Bureau in Washington provide specs. Also planned is a nine foot high ten mile long buffalo corral for 30 head with Mr. Jones overseeing details in the park.
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Standard
Livingston
Secretary of Agriculture
Yellowstone Park
Weather Bureau
Tech
Chittinden
Washington
Corral
Mr. Jones
Buffalo Fame
Robbins Arrested and Released in Miles City
A Missoula sheriff telegram sought Joe Robbins arrest on train No 2 as an alleged debtor bound for Montreal. Robbins was identified in Miles City, arrested, then released after Missoula sheriff confirmed the man and Robbins protested owing money.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Missoula
Savage
Joe Robbins
Robbins
Montreal
Walter B. Jordan Stricken by Illness in Miles City
Walter B. Jordan veteran banker merchant and stockgrower from Miles City was suddenly taken ill yesterday. He recently returned from a three weeks inspection of his range interests on Shields river and his illness is believed due to overwork. condition improved today.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Walter B. Jordan
G A Timmel Improves After Train Injury
Forsyth August 1 G A Timmel injured Tuesday afternoon when both legs were cut off while attempting to board a moving passenger train. He is improving slowly and staying at Sam O Connell's home until he can return home to Addy Washington.
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Forsyth
G. A. Timmel
Sam O'Connell
Addy, Wash
High Chicago Montana cattle prices top 20 year record
Cattle prices in Chicago and Montana surged to levels not seen in two decades, surpassing the previous twenty year record as market demand remained strong and buyers competed fiercely.
Record Breaking Bloom Shipment Tops Chicago Cattle Prices
Northern Montana cattle hit a Chicago market record with 1 362 pound steers selling for 6.90 a hundred, the highest price ever paid for range cattle. Bloom company from Malta led the spree with 20 cars averaging 1 362 pounds, outweighing the 6 50 record. Great Falls cattlemen cheer the outlook as shipments continue.
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Great Falls
Montana
Chicago
Wyominez
Bloom Company
Malta
Coburn
Bloom
Texas
Colorado
Billings
Milk River
Officers Assigned to Philippine Duty
Miles City reports Major Woodward and Lieut. R. C. Foy, now at Fort Keogh, are slated for duty in the Philippines and will depart for Manila tomorrow.
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Miles City
Woodward
R. C., Foy
Fort Keogh
Philippines
Manila
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