Great Reclamation Plan Promises 70000 Acres Benefit in Southern Montana
A massive dam and reservoir project on Fish Creek lake in Centennial valley aims to turn 70 000 acres of grazing land into meadow and hay land. Thomas A. Metzel leads the effort, planning a 185 foot long dam and a 100 million cubic foot reservoir to irrigate about 3000 acres. The plan includes seeds trials, winter wheat and oats experiments, and expansion of agriculture in the Red Rock lake region, potentially transforming Southern Montana cattle grazing.
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Standard
Virginia City
Madison County
Ruby Valley
Centennial Basin
Fish Creek Lake
Centennial Valley
Thomas A. Metzel
Metzelton
Alex Metzel
Montana
Metzel
Red Rock Lake
Grant Collier Dies After Long Illness at County Hospital
Chicago report states Grant Collier a once noted politician and attorney died last night at the county hospital after a lengthy illness with typhoid fever and lingering mental troubles from injuries in a political feud assault years ago.
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Chicago
Grant Collier
Mutual Protection Drive Formed by Montana Woolgrowers
The Southern Montana Woolgrowers association organized in Dillon with 22 members to protect sheep interests and curb depredations. A standing reward of 250 dollars is offered for arrests and convictions for depredations, plus 25 dollars for evidence of camp robberies. The group also eyes a cooperative wool warehouse to counter a perceived buyer combine and improve market conditions for wool growers.
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Dillon
Southern
Montana
Woolgrowers’ Association
Beaverhead
Madison Counties
J. H. Gilbert
Murray
Association
P. H. Poindexter
L. J. Thomas
James Murray
J. E. Morse
John Lovell
Fred Schulz
Phil Lovell
Gerhard Abrams
George Gleed
Jeremiah Williams
Dillon Exchange
J. E
Settling Affairs of Basin & Bay State Mining Company
Special Correspondent reports progress in Basin & Bay State Mining Company matters from Boulder. Judge Parker’s ruling reduces delay in plans to raise 906 dollars to finish Hasina works and start operation. Glass Bros. of Basin once managed the company and built the mill and smelter. they sued for 140000 dollars claiming ownership of stock before transferring it back under a used agreement.
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Boulder
Glass Bros
F. C. Berendes
Bank of Boulder
Basin & Bay State Mining Company
Pynchon National Bank
Massachusetts
Chapin
Basin & Bay State
Boston
Springfield
Katie
Standard
Parker
Hasina
Glass Bros. of
Basin
Sait
Prince Henry of Orleanes Relapses in Saigon Illness
Saigon report says Prince Henry of Orleans has had a serious relapse with grave intestinal complications after a recent illness. Little hope is entertained.
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Saigon
Prince Henry of
Orleans
Portland Woodmen Initiate 1468 Candidates at Mt Tabor
Portland Oregon, Aug 4. The Woodmen of the World Pacific jurisdiction initiated 1468 candidates in a last night meeting at Mt Tabor.
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Portland
Ore
Woodmen of the World
Pacific Jurisdiction
Mt. Tabor
Cowboy Hurdles Fall Follows Severe Skull Fracture Near Dillon
Special Dispatch reports William Walter, a cowboy employed by former State Senator Hurd, was bucked from a cayuse on the Flynn ranch near Dillon and suffered a severe skull fracture. He lies unconscious as doctors treat him, with slim chances of recovery. Nearby, l. Done, a sheep herder for Poindexter and Orr, was found paralyzed on Clover Creek road, likely from a prolonged illness, with little hope for recovery. Robert Gray narrowly escaped injury from a near hit on the Upper Grasshopper, amid rising cattle-sheep tensions and no arrests yet.
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Dillon
William Walter
Flynn
Blacktail
Walters
Hurd
Valley County
L. Done
Poindexter & Orr
Clover Creek
Robert Gray
Bannack
Gray
German stock market outlook grows gloomier amid short selling
Berlin Aug 4 The German tariff bill barely affected the boerse with heavy tones and widespread short selling. Rumors and weak company balance sheets depressed values as the Frankfurter Zeitung notes a despondent mood and fears of undisclosed rot. Bank stocks show weakness while Canadians rise. bankruptcy proceedings start against Aktion Gesellschaft fur Flektrische Anlagen und Bahnen of Dresden, linked to the Kummer company.
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Berlin
Shorts
Frankfurter Zeitung
Aktion Gesellschaft Fur Flektrische Anlagen Und Bahnen
Dresden
Kummer Company
Navy dock claim delays Havana transfer
Contractors dredged Havana harbor to operate the big floating dry dock and now seek 75000 dollars before removal. The navy department says the claim must go to the Spanish government since the dock was in Spanish possession when dredging occurred. The attorney general will decide.
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Washington
Navy Department
Havana
Viper Wrecked On Alderney Coast During Trials
British torpedo boat destroyer Viper struck a rock off Alderney and is a total wreck with no loss of life. The ship boasted turbine engines and had a speed trial of 31 knots with an inexperienced crew. Builders expected 34 knots after further trials.
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London
Island
Alderney
English Channel
Davitt Arrives in New York After Boer War Protest
Michael Davitt Irish nationalist and former British MP arrived in New York aboard the St. Paul from Southampton after resigning his seat in protest of the Boer War.
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New York
Michael Davitt
St. Paul
Southampton
Gallatin Valley Races Three Trotting Events
Bozeman hosts a Gallatin Valley Driving Club matinee with three trotting races at Senator Hoffman’s track. Exhibitions included Col Turner’s Blondie pacing. Also reported: Butte contractor James Ryan awarded sewer construction contract estimated near $1, council aims to start before month end. Fortier reports water system upgrades and larger pipes. 1901 tax levy set at 11 mills. harvest prospects solid amid heavy rain benefiting spring grain and hay yields.
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Bozeman
Gallatin Valley Driving Club
C. W. Hoffman
James Ryan
Butte
Ryan
Water Committee
Professor Fortier
London Dull Market Edges Ahead in Vacation Mood
London stock trading remained erratic and dull last week as vacations reduced activity. Leaders vacationing, small operators scalping fractions, and scarce fresh accounts signaled slow turnover. Money was easy with Paris and Berlin supplying demand, while Canadian rails rose on crop hopes and mining shares faded.
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Stock Exchange
Pairis
Berlin
Patent Nostrums Barred
Washington reports that the United States consulate at Vienna states arcans or secret remedies have always been strictly forbidden for importation and sale in the Austrian kingdom, in reply to inquiries to the state department.
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Washington
United States
Vienna
Murst
State Department
Austrian Kingdom
Fire destroys broom warehouse in Evansville blaze
A large broom corn warehouse owned by the broom trust in Evansville Indiana burned last night causing about 150000 dollars in losses. The adjoining rescue building also burned with about 10000 dollars in damage.
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Evansville
Ind
Broom Trust
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