Fixing Up the Laws to Govern Schools
A Montana commission led by W E Harmon aims to simplify and update the educational code. They will report to the governor before the legislature meets, proposing changes on textbooks limits, county high schools teacher qualifications, school district creation, and certifying standards to reflect growing communities.
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Fatimas Dominate Spending in Popular Cigarette Brand
The article notes Fatimas enjoy the highest consumer spending, indicating strong popular standing among cigarette brands. It emphasizes Fatimas as the most purchased and favored option compared with rivals.
State education code to allow county options on district fate
Henry A. Davee, state superintendent elect, discussed changes to the district vete over segregation rule. The proposal lets a county superintendent choose to not split a district if population or property is insufficient, preserving certain teacher rights while enabling flexibility in school creation and maintenance. He will join the code commission deliberations in town.
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Halk Says He Did Not Intend To Kill In Trial Testimony
In his hil testimony Albert J Halk denied intent to kill neighbor Slonski during a morning confrontation. Halk recounted coming home about 3 o clock, seeking a brother-in-law, then encountering Slonski who grabbed a pick and stones. Halk fired into the ground to scare him after Slonski hurled rocks while shouting threats.
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Nellie ‘Brady
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Hiarmony rouge elects officers for Pri ternal Brotherhood meeting
The 485th Pri external Brotherhood held its annual officer election last night electing P. J. Hayes as president and R. P. Fotkins as vice president. Other officers include Mrs Emma Sinset secretary Miss Kate McGrath treasurer Dr A Allan lodge physician Walter L Wookey mistress Mrs Ruby Hayes inner doorkeeper Mr Minnie Brakett outer doorkeeper Mem Rone E Sealey and finance committee Mrs Maid Whiston Thom Stack with trustees CoC Whitmore and Tullus Brackett.
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Kate McGrath
J.C. Freeman
A. @. Allan
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Ruby Hayes
Mary Barclay
Minnie Brakett
Rone E." Sealey
Maid Whiston
Thom Stack
Coc. Whitmore
Tullus Brackett
Gust Erickson Arrested on Multiple Charges at Klondyke Saloon
Gust Erickson was arrested on three charges last night including white slavery robbery and carrying concealed weapons. His wife was detained for questioning by federal authorities while a man named Johnson alleged loss of $30 from Erickson. Knicksen was found in Erickson's pocket during jail search.
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Wrasse Knicksen
Second Vice President of Great Northern Resigns
In St Paul in December the resignation of Robert Farrington second vice president of the Great Northern Railway was announced. It will take effect December 31. Farrington said he plans to retire from railway service with no immediate plans for the future. He joined the Great Northern in 1882 and became second vice president in 1903.
Odson's Slayer Gets Twenty Years in Pen
Special Dispatch to the Standard. William Henry Bella was sentenced to nine years in state prison after arraignment this afternoon. Zella was found guilty of the murder of Ernest Pontom, his wife's former husband, after a trial exceeding a week. The jury returned a verdict of second degree murder and the court will determine the payment.
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Count Terauchi Chosen Japan's New Premier
Tokio Deo 6 Lieutenant General Count Terauchi governor general of Korea was appointed premier of Japan in succession to Marai Saionji according to Asahi. DIES ON A TRAIN Special Dispatch to the stanaarda Miles City Deo On her way to her former home in Eureka Ne from Olympia Wash accompanied by her husband and two children Mrs Dorothy Quast died as the train neared Calypeo.
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Ralsed & Purse
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No Action on Card System After Rump Meeting in Butte
A rump meeting of the Butte Miners Union adjourned after over 30 minutes of disjointed speeches. Delegates debated the Anaconda card system, with motions to call strikes rejected as unconstitutional, and officers recalled or left unresolved. Joe Cannon chaired briefly as hundreds of miners stayed, but the gathering ended without concrete action.
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Child Dies After Being Run Over by Freight Train
An 8 year old girl, daughter of a Bear Creek miner Nixon, was struck by freight cars while attempting to hitch a ride near her home. She was mangled and died shortly after at the hospital, the accident occurring as she watched from her home.
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Bear Creek
Childs Body Recovered After Drowning in Ada Stream
Special dispatch reports the body of 10 year old Tom ting of Ada recovered after three days of intensive search using various devices and dynamite. Despite eight foot water and six foot width, efforts failed earlier, but the body was finally found Tuesday evening amid persistent digging.
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Tuen
Harvard Champions Are Guests at Big Banquet
In Boston on December 6, about six hundred Harvard men welcomed their champions, the football team of 1912, at a Harvard Club of Boston banquet. Coach Haughton received a silver loving cup, and a gold football trophy was given to each player. Dean Briggs, toastmaster and athletic committee chair, defended Harvard players amid charges of roughness in the Harvard Dartmouth game.
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Clarke Well Satisfied After Talk With Roger
Fred Clarke manager of the Pittsburgh club and Roger Bresnahan had a long talk in Toledo. Bresnahan says he will not negotiate with any club until the St. Louis contract question is settled. Clarke seemed happy with the visit and expects Bresnahan to decide his next move. Also reports no races in Juarez due to a Mexico storm and details horse entries. Chicago eggs market suffers large losses with 2 cents a dozen drop, 576 thousand eggs sold at loss. 1 670 155 cases in storage per warehousemen.
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International rifle matches set for Camp Perry
Dayton colonel G R Catrow chosen commissioner general for next year’s international life matches at Camp Perry Ohio. NRA executive committee outlines events for the first United States hosted World and Pan American rifle contests with 22 nations expected and prizes near 5000 dollars. London report notes Bombardier Wells defeats Todel in London in the second round of a heavyweight bout.
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War Department Announces Doctor Appointments in Montana
The War Department announced new officer appointments in the army. In Montana Perry Rentfro, a hospital steward from Fort William Henry Harrison, has been assigned as a lieutenant. The report lists William T. Piggot among those promoted, reflecting wartime staffing changes and interlinked postings.
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Hoppe Beats Slosson in Four-Inning Billiards Run
In Philadelphia on December 6 Willie Hoppe defeated George Slosson by running 400 points in four innings, matching the world average of 100. Slosson totaled 32. Hoppe’s scores included 127 268 and achieving the 400 point run.
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Nazimova Weds In Secret Ceremony With Charles Bryant
New York theater section notes the marriage of actress Nazimova to Charles Bryant, a longtime member of her company since the start of the current season. No prior engagement announcement had been made.
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Charles Bryant
Desperate Men Bold in Action Continued on Park Run
A fugitive fled east on Park as Buckley closed in near Wyoming street. The man then turned south, fired twice at Buckley, and vanished down Wyoming alley. Buckley pursued, but the suspect escaped in the Miricted district.
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Unwritten Law Upheld in Dallas Woman Acquittal
Minnie Laduke of Dallas Texas was acquitted of murdering her husband W H Laduke last summer. The defense argued the unwritten law due to his alleged infidelity and connections with other women. The verdict ends the case in Dallas courtroom.
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Trap Shooting Association elects officers and kald meets plans
At the Interstate Association for the Promotion of Trap Shooting annual meeting in Jersey City officers were elected: President James T. Shelley of Wilmington Delaware, Vice President T G Drew of New Haven Connecticut, Treasurer Elmer E Shaner of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. It was decided to hold the grand American handicap shoot for 1918 at Dayton Ohio, the Western handicap at Omaha Nebraska, the Eastern handicap at Wilmington Delaware, the Southern at Montgomery Alabama, and the Southwestern at San Antonio Texas.
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Republican factions seek reunion at national convention
Washington reports a Cummins proposal to unite Republican factions via a national convention, gaining support from Governors Hadley of Missouri and others at a governors conference in Richmond. Tomorrow the governors expect talks with several senators as part of the effort. Meanwhile New York reports the death of Jimmy Carroll, famed middleweight boxer, after a street car accident earlier in the week.
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Jimmy" Carroll
Oppe Wins Decision in San Francisco Bout
San Francisco on December 6 reports light weight boxer Oppe defeated Lee Johnson in a decisive decision. Oppe dominated the rounds, clearly outboxing Johnson in the Arena, earning the victory in front of the crowd.
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