Federal move to curb fraudulent land locators
Washington December 10 The general land office cites need for new laws to end fraudulent land locators who mislead settlers. A Montana senator’s bill would make false claims about open land a misdemeanor with fines or imprisonment. Efforts aim to prosecute under state law until federal action passes.
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Standard
Washington
Con
General Land Omic
Sen. Myers
Montana
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Senate
Great Falls News Highlights Bridge Repair and Local Events
Bridge near Shorey rebuilt in 19 hours after a break halted traffic on the Billings Bee line. Peter MacDonald, a longtime Great Falls resident and former deputy sheriff, has died in the city. funeral planned Saturday. Police Chief Robert Pontet reinstated after dismissal of misconduct charges. Local bakers cut 5 cent loafs to 10 cent minimum due to flour costs. Indian appropriation bill in Congress includes Fort Peck and Blackfeet allocations. Rocky Boy band funds omitted.
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Great Falls
Great Northern
Shorey
Billings Bee
Geenhhaain
Fee
Peter MacDonald
Northwest Territories
Mounted Police
Fort Benton
MacDonald
Robert Pontet
A. J Fousek
Police Commission
Stancard
Washington
House of Representatives
Fort Peck Irrigation
Blackfeet Irrigation
Flatheads
Fort Peck Indians
Blackfeet
Rocky Boy Band of Chippewas
Electrification Work Extends for Milwaukee Line
Deer Lodge December 10 The Milwaukee electrification project remains in early stages with about 20 miles left of the original 440 miles. Bonding on the Alberton to East Portal section finished. East Portal to Avery progress toward completion. Trains may run Alberton to East Portal next week but the final 20 miles face slow progress due to heavy snow. Equipment is stored at Deer Lodge for future use. Rumors point to possible electrification of the Harlowton to Melstone section this summer and a Spokane area terminus agreement for Avery Idaho to Maringo Washington via Spokane.
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Deer Lodge
Harlowton
Melstone
Avery
Idaho
Maringo
Wash
Spokane
Oon
Land sale of 78000 acres from Flathead reservation
In Washington on December 10, 1916, the entry notes 78,000 acres of agricultural and grazing lands from the former Flathead Indian reservation were offered for cash to the high bidder. Kalispell and Missoula land districts held sales on August 16 and 23, 1915 and 1916 respectively, totaling 61,643.11 acres sold for $101,684.10 under departmental regulations.
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The
Standard
Washington
Flathead Indian Reservation
General Land Office
Kalispell Land District
Kalispell
Missoula Land District
Missoula
Kali
Lewistown Christmas Tree Promises a Busy Night
Lewistown gears up for its third municipal Christmas tree project on December 28 at Main street and Fifth avenue. Music supervisor Mise Foley trains many children to sing carols as Rev. H. P. Crego chairs a chamber committee handling arrangements.
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Lewistown
Mise Foley
Main Street
Fifth Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
H.P. Crego
A. A. Franzke
Daniel Bean
C. L. Covell
Abraham Rosenberg
Kolin
Great Northern
First State Bank
U.P
L. E. Torinus
Roy E. Ayers
Frank Rau
A. P Read
A. J. Dusek
C. J. Marshall
L. le Covel
Re Land Company
En Gage
Moore
E. Porter
George "F. Carson
Harry E. Strong
A. Fishes
Wells
Harry Johnson
Coffey Creek
F. Till
C. Mann
Tudge Ayers
Milton Nottorf
Milwaukee
Geyser
J. H. ‘Thomas
Baggage Department
William ©. Thorson
Bernice Herron
Harlowton
Oliver W. Belden
Austin W. Warr
Fergus
Belden
Hope for Opening of the Assiniboine Reservation
Washington reports that the Assiniboine Port reservation may open soon to early entry. The land office notes Fort Assiniboine abandoned and ready, with the opening anticipated under Feb 11 rules and a 1916 law authorizing withdrawals and camping grounds. About 100000 acres could open, with 2000 acres patented to Montana and land payments set by time of entry.
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Washington
Port Assiniboine
Montana
Havre
United States
Bozeman Jury Finds Wilkerson Guilty In Statutory Case
W O Wilkerson, 67, was found guilty in Bozeman district court of a statutory offense against a 12 year old girl. Sentencing left to the court, with a penalty of from 2 to 89 years. Frances Stroud of Manhattan served as the complaining witness. Frances Stroud, Manhattan, and Wilkerson previously faced similar charges a year ago.
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Frances " Sirvud
Manhatan
Crampton
W. C. Wilkerson
Frances Stroud
Robert Hilger
Poplar
State College
HH. Beckley
Spokane
Roseman
T.C. Sherman
Three Forks
Henry C. Summers
Lebanon
Madison
Gall
Trealifornia
Central” America
Panama’ ‘Canal Region
Tecretara
New York
Frederick
Butte
Bozeman
Tmi
Bassaito
Albertas
Philipsburg
W. O. Wilkerson
Manhattan
Deer Lodge Notes on Visits and Masonic Events
Mrs. Mattie Gardner leaves for Sheridan Wyoming for an extended visit with son Bert Gardner. Joseph Hurke, former Deer Lodge resident now in Anaconda, spent a week visiting. Mrs. Moncure Cock Fell hosts a daughter. Br. Er. Anderson returns to White Sulphur Springs. George Norton of Seattle attends to probate matters for his mother. Several Deer Lodge residents take part in Helena Masonic exercises including G. B. Cessford and others.
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Deer Lodge
Mattie Gardner
Sheridan
Wyo
Bert Gardner
Joseph Hurke
Anaconda
Moncure Cock~ Fell
Er. Anderson
White Sul
Deer Lodge obituary and regional notes from Mineral County
The week includes a deer hunting report in Mineral County with hunters noting a limit. Local residents travel plans include Miss Georgia Jackson returning to Miles City after two weeks in Deer Lodge, and Mrs Martha Schuh visiting Marshfield Wisconsin. Other entries mention travel, mining, and funeral details for Heinrich Mogge with interment at a local cemetery and community attendance.
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Mineral County
Georgia Jackson
Miles City
Charles Saint
Martha Schuh
Mareilia Hurl
Deer Lodge
A. M. Heaney
Marshfield
Heinrich Mogge
Pio | Neert
Hiie
Germany
Shain Creat
Pal Rearare
Martin Jackeon
Gu Weisner
Chtie Grahnbachl
Jos Rodgers
Pioneer
George Blum
Sea Ana
Gold Creek
Marce
Dalewation
Dordt
Feltay Webb
Stissouta
FD Campbell
Stwallee
Geariere
Tecoma
Jens
Lael
Vasinesa
Ita
Shutralince
Biliie
Oechetanite
Serena Tolis
Ree
Wits
Steignen
Butte
Heinrich Somes
Uni Bertn
Weisner
Cate E Sious
Wobler
Guet Gera Sian Nell Warner
Tomor- Tne Ieihg
Mesinen
Wis
Montana basketball schedule looms large at Missoula
University of Montana unveils a busy 17 game plan with potential additions. Whitman Oklahoma normal school and Montana state college renewals feature in January and February. Wrestling debuts planned for spring as Dean Jameson fosters women’s campus events and a state conference on career opportunities for college women.
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Missoula
University of Montana
Whitman
Oklahoma Normal School
Montana State College
Wado
Oklahoma
Gonzaga
Idaho
S.C
Montana
Oregon
Washington State College
Chritelan Benta
Jones
Baird
Phillips
K. Ww. Jameson
Jameson
Missouri
Fromen
J. W Jameson
University
Judith Gap Post Office Robbed of Money Orders
In Judith Gap on December 10 the post office was entered and money orders numbered 19 557 to 19 600 were stolen. The amp was taken, and a woman clerk was interrupted as someone entered the vestibule and unlocked the door or crawled through a window.
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Judith Gap
Helena
Greek tensions rise as Venizelist forces detain son of former premier
Athens reports that Venizelist troops at Saloniki have detained the son of former Premier Rhallys after a request for intercession. The British minister confirms the incident and vows to press the Saloniki government to prevent mistreatment while offering to seek better conditions.
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Athens
London
Rhallys
Saloniki
Satter
Mberty
Aballys
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Myers
Indian Appropriations
White Sulphur News
Max Sarter
Pearereern Otaaree
Alate
Balmain
Montana Land Sales
Lewistown News
Postum
Assiniiboine
Bozeman News
T F. Peters
Boxeman
Western Union
Fred Lay
W. Talbot Thompson
Bureau of Fisheries
Homer
Minn
Am ‘Thompson
Falls
Wall Broadwater County
Tay Kiggins
George Thelan
West Gallatin
T. G. McKay
M. Vi McKay
Madison Valley
Fred Robbins
Salesville
T. If
James McReynolds
Paracre
H. I. Hill
Minne
University Notes
Underwood
Economica
Wentine
Minustrence Lenaue
Spokesman-Review
Click
Clark
Christian Bentz
Sportin
Virginia City News
Virginia City
C. D. Newberry
Ekalaka
Larrabee-Anderson
Newberry
Ruby Valley
HL. Greenberg
Ruby
Mildred Peterson
Dillon
Estella Stone
Frank W. Stone
Alder
Anna Dullen
Adobe
Lucile Staudaher
Home Park
James McGinley
Lymann Warren
McGinley
Warren
Dan Marshall
Uby Valley
Lew L. Callaway
Great Palle
District Court
Walter Crase
Bertha ‘Ase
McAllister
Steve Knouff
Charles R. Williams
Ruby Vailey
John W. Watson
Aldergulch
Milfred Davis
Mad
William McGinley
W. Landon
D. M. Bowes
Ruby Valley Mining Company
Albert Anderson
Hans Anderson
Bannack
Ray Etcher
Dan Moyse
Auto From &Rance
Point of Rocks
Moyne
Melvina Stoup
Etch
Afouse
Twin Bridges
Joy Foster
William Curnow
Gerald Carney
Loomont
William A. Clark
Mary F. Bull of
Jeffers
Phebe G. Anderson
Mayer's
Riddell
West Park
Gamer’s
West Park Street
East Broadway
Davey & Gilmore
Finlen Hotel
James T. Finlen
Thornton Cafe
F. Love
Purity Cafeteria
West Broadway
W. H. Davey
Kondon
Kondon Company
Minneapolis
Occident
Tripp & Dragstedt CO
South Main St
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