Swan River valley fire threatens vast Montana forest
In the Swan River valley, the largest virgin forest tract in Montana faces destruction as a wildfire spreads. Dr. Witherspoon and Dr. Renick, owners of the Gordon or Holland ranch, argue that much land could become productive public entry if logging and settlement were allowed, urging opening the reserve to homesteaders while noting irrigation and farming potential along the valley.
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Swan River
Montana
Dra
N. Ley Renick
Gordon
Swan River Valley
Warly Forest Reserve
Drummond
Ovando
Seeley
Inez
Alva
Rainy
Summit Lake
Swan Iver
McDonald Glacier
Flathead Lake
South Fork
Milwaukee Railway Company
Dr. Witherspoon
Renick
Northwest
Wenatchee Valley
Witherspoon-Renick
Bond issue debated in Silver Bow county election
Byron Eb. Cooney argues for a 260000 bond to fund national highway projects and hard surface roads in Silver Bow county. He warns against maintaining only a two mill levy and urges voters to approve bonds to access federal funds and create lasting roads, contrasting with opponents targeting commissioners and taxes.
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The
Standard
Butte
Montana
United States
Gov
State Highway Commission
Silver Bow
Tam
Board of County Commissioners
Sam
Vater
Bow County
California
Ohio
Feder
Silver Bow County
Conspiracy to Slay Salvador Leaders Reported
Dispatches from Managua reveal a plot by followers of former president and regional factions to assassinate pro provisional leaders in Costa and nearby entities. The notice notes engineers must train as firemen before advancing, with age, health, and physical requirements outlined for railway positions.
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Emi
Transport reserve plan for 142000 men
Washington reports a proposed transport reserve capable of carrying 142000 men immediately in wartime. The plan outlines permanent transport troops to support rapid mobilization if war breaks out.
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Washington
Herve
Miner recalls Nevada camp girl dancer and gold toss
John Bolt recalls a Nevada camp performance near Virginia two miles south where a young dancer drew loud applause from miners. He says bags of gold dust were thrown after her bow and the table collapsed under the weight, with more than 3600 dollars tossed that night. The act stayed in Nevada for about a week.
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John Bolt
Deer Lodge
Virginia City
Mr. Bolt
Nevada Camp
Virginia
Nevada
Rod
Leggat
Mexican push at Texas border cited by Gen Barra
Aug 30 dispatches report Mexican troops moving toward the Texas border as punitive action against outlaws. Gen Juan Barra cites orders for action and notes ongoing hostilities with Mexican forces in the region. The report mentions coordination with allied authorities and aligns with broader border tensions.
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City
Texas
Juan Barra
Vienna
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