Strike News From Mountain Division Amid Telegraph Stoppage
Missoula reports August 10 shows little change in the telegraph strike as Mountain division officials announce business as usual with no major trouble. A St Paul telegram from General Manager Horn states strikers may be rehired on seniority, while striker headquarters describe further disruptions and a growing list of agents and telegraphers kept from service. The day also notes the burial of Mrs Nellie Hay in Missoula after her death Tuesday night.
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Missoula
Gibwon
Mountain Division
St. Paul
Horn
Paul
Winn
HJ. Horn
Gener
Auscoula
Pe Minn
Excellet
Paulvin
C.F. Kelley
Aivae ‘Nairmay
Fierce Forest Fires Threaten the Timber
Residents of Clinton report heavy forest fires near Sount Clinton about 10 miles east of Missoula. A 10 mile square area is burning, with complaints filed to Special Land Agent L. Le Sh about defensive measures and ongoing operations in the district threatening local timber and interests.
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Missoula
Clinton
Special
L. le Sh
Sceaw
Im Barney Es
Ieee
Unclaimed Letters at Missoula Post Office Aug 8 1900
The Missoula post office reports unclaimed letters for the week ending August 8 1900. Names include Mrs HAL Albion Albert Anderson M P Bi eics Emile Rolst CB Berry Barry Pertholf W Culver Guivert Nes Mary Daggett Edward J Goutt Walter H Mrs Mell Miller George A Menard Miss Bianche Patton Miss Lizzie Peters Miss Monte Fred Houililer Peter Stree Thacher Jacob Thompson Thomas Hugo Franson Thomas AWA Putte C Van Ete Tom Williers Mrs BW Whats ton John Yates H ROSS Postmaster Rug my tarnum Bailey shows drew about 2400 people from the commandery this afternoon. Only one performance given the rest pitched on the school section west of the city. The Bitter Root valley tare nished a goovity neimber who were m ate tendance and so also all Bonner. the Ix and factories nihe Big blackfont illing company closing for the day to give its employees a chance to come to ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula Postottce
Hal Albion
Albert Anderson
M.P. Biéoics
Emile Rolst
CB. Berry
Barry
Pertholf I W. Culver
Cr." Guivert
Nes
Mary "Daggett
Edward J. Goutt
Walter H
Mell M. Miller
George. A. Menard
Bianche Patton
Lizzie Peters
Tarnum & Bailey
Blackfontilling Company
Lawsuit Filed Over Due Promissory Note
Misnoula. aus. Wine state Dank of Westfiehd sues Bert Lish, Lin Ouette, Jane Nelson in district court claiming 87 due on a promissory note. Hail & Patterson represent the plaintiff. Reilly's beat a trawberrier and fruits.
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Aus
Dank
Westfiehd
District Court
Hare
Bert Lish
Ohn Lin
Jane Nelson
Colfers
Rine
Hail & Patterson
Reilly
Land Office Ruling In Libby Placer Mining Case
The Libby Placer Mining Company faces a land office decision on mineral claim No 1 across Summit Pipestone Nugget Mocca din Raven areas totaling about 1.10 acres in Libby district. Protestants Bourgault and Sealak argued land’s timber value and noncompliance with mining laws. special agent Sharpe and judge Bourguin led the protest litigation with Woody assisting.
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Missoula
Clifford Bourgautt
Frank
Frank Sealak
Labby Placer Mining Company
Libby
Tet Sharpe
Helena
Dlamisred
George’ M. Bourguin
Flathead Lake Emerges as Montana Summer Resort
Ash from Missoula reports Flathead Lake drawing crowds this summer as a thriving Montana resort. Campers and individuals flock to the lake shore with the Missoula Outing Club establishing a camp at the lake’s foot. A gasoline launch ferries parties to explore new areas while the camp offers cooks and meals, signaling a growing, vibrant seasonal retreat.
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Missoula
re + fe
Flathead Lake
Montana
Ciy
Dismissal in Desert Land Contest Near Big Hole Country
A contested desert land entry case, No. 3, in the Big Hole country, ends with the contest dismissed. The court found no timely proof of reclamation or required expenditures and ruled the contestant must wait four years from entry before challenging further while the contestant may proceed with filing.
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Aus
Claude Bohn James
Pee
Big Hole
Rex
Ti Stevenson
Mhannot
Beales
Mail Orders Sought To The Eule In Missoula
A local notes mail orders to the Eule in Missoula inviting correspondence and business inquiries for goods or services. The short item mentions Missoula and the Eule without additional context or details.
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Theule
Missoula
Daniel Bandmann A Leading West End Farmer Visits Town
Auissauta August 1 Daniel Bandmann, a prominent farmer from the ranch east of town, is among the West End’s most successful farmers this year. He reports hay crops to yield about 125 tons, averaging two tons per acre, with a difficult harvest due to labor shortages prompting many women to work in the Blackroot and Bitter Root valleys.
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Auissauta
Isily
Goon Times Reports Good Harvest Prospects in Valley
Grain harvest underway in Frenchtown area with thrashing set to begin next week. Marlon notes the crop is fine this year and conditions point to favorable yields in the valley. Dr Willard osteopath is listed with phone contact.
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Ud. UE
Atarion
Tosday
Marlon
Frenchtown
Willard
Forest Products Value Study Aims to Chart U S Timber Flows
The forest service of the U S department of agriculture announces a plan to publish an annual report on forest products by state and region. It would cover lumber shipments, stocks on hand, wood used in industries, stumpage, and forest-fire damages, collecting data mainly by correspondence with timber owners and mills. The aim is to quantify timber value and supply while promoting forest preservation and industry cooperation.
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Attesouta
Forest Service
United States Department of Agricuture
Fature
United States
Stbie
Atp Mills
Act
Ber
Onen
oMce
Washington
Gearge KE Smith
Tui Ao
Ita
oMee ‘of Forest Products
Washington, D.C
Ellis
Dentiot
P.M. Reilly
M. Co
Funeral of Infant in Missoula Sets Afternoon Interment
The infant son of Mr and Mrs died at Defoe Street last evening. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 39 led by Rev J W Bennett. Interment followed in Valley Cemetery.
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Missoula
Aue
Snfant
Med
Defoe Street
O'Clrek
JW. Bennett
Valley’ Cemetery
Arrests After Saloon Fight On West Front Street
Missour e area report notes that suspects Sackson and Anderson were arrested by police after a disturbance at saloons on West Front Street escalated. A loaded revolver was recovered. police described a tense scene and noted disorder but unclear outcomes.
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Missouoe. Sus
Som Sackson
Thomas ‘Anderson
West Front
Whers
Ewe Nae
The Indian Walker and His Gait Analysis
A woodsman walks with a rolling motion and long stride, balancing with the whole foot. The Indian stride is forefooted with the center of gravity covered by the entire foot, like ropewalker balance. The gait enables poised movement, gentle foot placement, and economical force.
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Aallor
Prisoners Fix Up County Jail In Lively Week
Aug 10 Missoula reports lively prison activity as inmates whitewash walls and ceiling with alabaster blue wainscoting, adding a decorative painted design. A reporter visiting during a new court session observed the jail’s organized proceedings, humor, and the jailbreak scare after a brief incident.
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Missoula
Fred Miller
Ritter Root
Arizona
Lost Italian miners near Tres Alamos Springs tale
The account describes three Italian organ grinders who, guided by a Mojave Indian, discover a rich gold ledge along a Santa Maria river seep. They fill bags with gold pieces, map the site, and travel by night to avoid Apache threats, planning an early morning return to dig out their fortune.
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Los Angeles Herald
Arizona
Tres Alamos Springs
Yavapat County
Ehrenburg
Prescott
Mojave
Santa Maria
Peeples’ Canyon
Artoyo
Monte ‘Cristo
Tres Alumom Springs
Mystery of Tres Alamos Monkeys and Hidden Gold Legend
The tale recounts an expedition near Tres Alamos where three Hualapy Indians attacked travelers, killing two, while an Italian fled with a note about a gold mine. A metal box buried near a spring supposedly holds maps and a quartz bag, tying to the Nigger Ben mine story as the long-guarded secret of the seven monkeys.
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Wickenburg
Mojave
Terie
Sean
Tres Alamos
Ehrenburg
Nigger Ben
Arizona
Roadside Mowing Sparks Debate On Natural Beauty
In a July Country Calendar note, American Civic Association president warns that aggressive roadside mowing destroys delicate shrubs and flowers. He argues restraint preserves nature’s balance, noting weeds like dock and sandbar invade when wild growth is cut back.
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Ater Ariand
American ‘Civic Association
Pennsylvania
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