Tie Vote Prevents Election for County Superintendent
Helena, Dec 6 Miss Fannie Chen of Weth will continue as county superintendent for two years after a tie vote left the office without a winner. A legal opinion from First Assistant AG Frank D. Mettler says the tie does not create a vacancy and the new county board lacks authority to appoint a successor after January first, upholding the constitutional requirement of an elected successor.
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Helena
Fannie Chen
Weth
Teton County
Frank D. Mettler
James Sulgrove
Mettler
County Board of Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Board of
County Commissioners
California
Vacant Office Not Up for Election This Month
A fragment notes that no vacancy will occur in the specified office this month due to the outcome of the recent election. The statement clarifies there is no anticipated change in officeholder due to the election.
Case Set For Alleged Thief In Grand Larceny Trial
John Baker is charged with grand larceny for disposing of a horse not his property. He pleads not guilty before Justice Alex Fraser. hearing set for Tuesday December 4. Complainant Jeff Drewere says Baker caused a horse to be given to him in exchange for avoiding trouble, while Baker claims a third party took the horse to deliver a saddle to a brewer. Baker admits answering that the horse was his but says it was not his property. The horse belonged to rancher George Danford, who has not yet intervened.
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Billings
John Baker
Alex Fraser
Baker
Jeff Drewere
John Ross
Brewer
George Danford
Hie Onele
Danford
Court to Convene Monday for Short Criminal and Civil Docket
District court will convene Monday in Dee. 6 with a brief session. Two criminal and 17 civil cases are listed, including the state case against John Ryan for grand larceny from a box car theft and a separate grand larceny charge against Robert Gugier. The term may also hear criminal libel in Hannah if moved up.
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Dee
District Court
John Ryan
Ryan
Dickinson
Robert Gugier
Bloomington Land and Livestock Company
Delinquent Taxes Are Few in County Record
Special Dispatch reports Billings county treasurer Holmes tallied total taxes collected at 1852167 with delinquent interest the smallest in county history at 6102.25. Banks and insurers owed over 2000 awaiting court ruling on levy validity.
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Addicks Seeks Roosevelt Backing In Delaware Senator Race
J Edward Addicks of Wilmington met with President Roosevelt in Washington to urge a neutral White House stance if Roosevelt cannot back him. Addicks said two Republican senators would be chosen by the Delaware legislature next month and he would be one, claiming his group controls three quarters of the state GOP vote.
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Washington
J. Edward Addicks
Wilmington
Del
Roosevelt
Addicks
Delaware
United States
Rancher Hurt After Stemlay Dispute Fight
J Nall a rancher five miles from town was injured in a rough fight with neighbor Tucker. Dr James Chappel treated a dislocated shoulder and facial bruises after Nall alleged his opponent used a loaded mitt during the early stage of the altercation.
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Dee
J. . Nall
James Chappel
Nall
Tucker
Stemlay
Bond signed for Hayden seeks $10,000 surety
In Billings on December 6, Lewis M. Hayden's bond has four signers. C. P. Slater W. A. Vale and F. Morse each pledged 1000 dollars while Phil Grein signed for an amount unspecified. Others have promised larger sums. Indian inspector John F Mawards asked Forsyth police chief how much remains to reach the 10000 dollar requirement. Edwards said he would be one of the bondsmen days ago.
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Billings
Lewis M. Hayden
C. P. Slater
W. A. Vale
F. Morse
Phil Grein
Gene
Hayden
John F
Edwards
McNamar Seeks Divorce in Dawson County Suit
Joanna McNamar files for divorce from Henry McNamar alleging failure to provide support. She cites marriage in Dawson County Nebraska in 1883 and seeks custody of three children Charles 18 Roy and Everett.
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Billings
Joanna McNamar
Henry McNamar
Cow Wrecks the Express at Caron Station
Eastbound Canadian Pacific express struck a cow at Caron station. Fireman James Armstrong died instantly. Engineer McLeod was badly hurt. Engine and three cars were derailed blocking the track for 10 hours.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Caron Station
James Armstrong
McLeod
Yellowstone Park Road and Grounds Modernized in Park Improve ments
Extensive improvements at Yellowstone Park are outlined by H. M. Chittenden. Remodeling at Mammoth Hot Springs includes a large electric power house, new sprinkling water system, realigned roads, gravel surfaces, and a concrete sidewalk along tree grounds. Roads near Gardiner to Mammoth are widened and graded with new bridges and sprinklers planned for next summer.
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H. M. Chittenden
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Power
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Hot Springs
Glen Ereek
Westinghouse
Northern Pacific
Gardiner
Mt. Washburn
Gibbon Canyon
Norris
Grand Canyon
Sumemer
Apollinaris
Debated Pension Bill Passed in Quiet House Session
Washington December 6 The House approved a 159 million dollar pension appropriation with no debate and then moved through calendar bills. A bid to block military bands from competing with private bands sparked a no quorum vote, adjournment followed after 3 15.
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W. A. Smith
Michigan
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Wisconsin
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Pennsylvania
Walter Butler
Missouri
Sherman
New York
Society of Military Surgeons
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South Dakota
Wind Cave National Park
Dalles
General Education Board
Indian Territory
United States
Mr. Smith
Danish West Indies Commission to Sail for Inquiry
A government commission assessing the Danish West Indies will sail January 4 and visit the British West Indies to gather information, returning in April. It has heard testimony from involved parties and today consulted Dr Ehlers on leprosy, a condition noted in the colony. he may join the delegation.
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Thieves Rob a Pesthouse in Livingston
The county pest house near Livingston was robbed of furniture stoves bedding and dishes nearly a month ago. Part of the loot was sold to a company on a street but the rest remains missing. Fumigation after discharge reduced contagion risk and officers continue to search for the thieves.
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Livingston
Change in Library Hours at Parmetee Billings Library
Billings changes library hours effective tomorrow. The Parmetee Billings Library will open 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 to 6 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. while librarian Miss Mabel Collins is on a four month vacation. Assistant librarian Mrs Winifred Jones will be in charge alone during the absence.
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Billings
Parmetee Billingsbrary
Mabel Collins
Winnifred Jones
Change of Climate Not a Cure for Catarrh
The article argues climate changes do not cure catarrh, which exists across all regions. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal remedy targeting the blood, claiming success in head, throat, bronchial, and stomach catarrh. Endorsed by A R Fernbank of Columbus Ohio, it cites relief after using the tablets.
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A. R. Fernbank
Columbus
Ohio
Kleesattle Sues Roehl Over Diamond Ring Case
In Great Falls the district court jury returned a verdict for Kleesattle in an appeal from Neihart seeking about 200 for services as an assayer. The case links to the famous Neihart diamond ring matter involving Miss Lucille Roehl and a rival.
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Kleesattle
Roehl
Justice Court
Neihart
Lucille Roehl
Verdicts in two Lewistown civil suits announced
In the Hilger versus Harpilton case the jury awarded the plaintiff 362.50 after claiming 1215 for cattle delivery failure. In the S. E. Taylor versus Frank Moshner suit for board and lodging the verdict favored Taylor with 215.
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Lewistown
Hilger
Harpilton
S. E. Taylor
Frank Moshner
Jury verdict favors defendant in historic Keely v Gregg case
The district court jury returned after eight hours to find for the defendant in the Thomas Keely versus Gregg case. The matter, dating to ancient records in Great Falls, involves about 35000 in property rights.
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Thomas Keely
A. Eee Gregg
France Senate Passes Bill for St Louis Exhibit Participation
Paris reports the senate adjourned for the holiday recess after an uneventful session. A bill allowing France to participate in the exhibit in the department of fine arts at the St Louis exposition was passed.
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Paris
Senate
France
Department of Fine Arts
Miner Wages at Markle Mines Face Scrutiny by Commission
In Scranton on December 6, the coal strike commission focused on the G B Markle company mines in Hazleton as workers testified of debts from company stores, four cent hourly wages, and evictions. James Gallagher, aged about 60, claimed 17 years with only one $50 wage, while a 12-year-old breaker boy showed debt against his father’s death. The hearings, including cross examinations by both sides, may run into next month as witnesses for miners and operators prepare further testimony.
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Coxe
Hazleton
G. B. Markle Company
Markles
James Gallagher
Markle Mines
Ireland
Gray
Markie
Lehich Valley Company
Mitchell
New York
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J. J. Curran
Wilkesbarre
Coal Strike Commission
Harry Reynolds
Operatora
Dr. Curran
Wiges
Father Curran
Mr. Curran
John O'Brien
Gov. Stone
Markle
Jetdo
Tie
Miurkle
Gallagher
C. H. Markle Company
Gallacher
Frank Rey
Bridge Worker Charles Little Dies In 50 Foot Fall
Charles Little a 27 year old bridge worker and Iron Workers' Union member from Kansas City fell about 50 feet from trestle work on a new bridge over the Snake River at Huntington Oregon. He landed on rocks and was killed almost instantly. The accident occurred today and was reported by a Salt Lake City Tribune special.
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Huntington
Ore
Charles Little
Snake Iver
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Iron Workers’ Union of
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De Rydzewski to Be Prosecuted for Homicide
Paris dispatch reports Jean de Rydzewski will be prosecuted on a charge of homicide through imprudence for causing the death of Mrs. Helen Gore. The Journal Francais cites the investigation and formal charges in the case.
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Journal Francais
Jean de Rydzewski
Helen Gore
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