Whiteside case dismissed after key witnesses disappear
The state versus Whiteside ended when Judge Smith dismissed the case after County Attorney Grey said witnesses fled and could not be located. The trial drew national attention amid controversy over Clark and Milburn figures, with lengthy defense demurrers and accusations of political motive.
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Kalispell Bee
Whiteside
Smith
District Court
Grey
Ben Folk
Sullivan
Mr. Whiteside
W. A. Clark
United States Senate
W. M. Bickford
Butte
Flathead County
Bickford
B. W. S. Folk
Clark
W. Y. Pemberton
T. D. Long
M. Logan
Col
James Donovan
Grant Swaney
Folk
Change the county superintendent election to spring school election
The Bozeman Chronicle argues for moving the county superintendent of schools election from the general fall election to the spring school elections. It claims nonpartisan handling, reduces political campaigning, and increases women voters’ participation, urging lawmakers to adopt the change.
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Bozeman Chronicle
Billings Wagon Bridge Support Urged Over Turbulent Plans
The Billings News argues for the Yellowstone River wagon bridge east of Billings, calling opponents’ obstacles a mistake. It notes a Townsend Northern Pacific bridge bid could undercut local efforts at $10,000, plus a $1,500 public subscription, and urges the community to raise the bonus for a sturdy bridge.
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Billings
Yellowstone
Hillings
Townsend
Quiet Montana politics as Heinze and Clark factions contend
An uneasy calm settles over Montana politics as factions led by Heinze and Clark gather strength. Analysts warn the rival camps may read each other more keenly, signaling changes to come in state maneuvering.
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Kalispell Bee
Montana
Heinze
Clark
Esteemed Milburn Seen as New Supreme Court Judge
The Billings Times notes Judge Milburn nears the supreme bench and reflects that eastern counties where he lived strived and succeeded should express esteem for him. The piece frames the transition as a fitting recognition of his career and character.
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Billings Times
Milburn
Supreme Bench
Reveille Favors Daly Memorial as Labor Welfare Institute
The Butte Reveille urges a lasting tribute to Marcus Daly not as a marble shaft but as a Daly institute. It would house labor halls reading rooms gymnasiums and educational facilities run under organized labor to benefit wage earners and humanity, exemplified by the Cooper Union and Paul Clark home.
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Butte
Montana
Marcus Daly
Daly
Reveille
Paul Clark
Cooper Institute
New York
Daly Institute
Court Schedule Change Suggested to Ease Backlog
Fort Benton River Press notes civil cases in Valley County court have been slow to settle over the past year due to criminal docket congestion. With the district judge residing in Lewistown, a proposal to Judge elect Cheadle urges setting Valley County terms ahead of Chateau County to avoid adjourning with unfinished business and a trip to Glasgow.
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Fort Benton
Lewistown
Cheadle
Valley County
Chateau County
Glasgow
Clark Falls Back Under Senator Chandler Vindication
In Gallatin County, W. A. Clark again ends up under Senator Chandler’s influence likely to trigger a period of vindication by Chandler himself.
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Gallatin County
W. A. Clark
Senator Chandler
Clark and Cooper Seen Together in Missoula Crowds
In Missoula the presence of W. A. Clark and Walter Cooper begins to draw notice as their pictures appear side by side in social settings. The pairing attracts local interest though officials note no formal alliance or event has been announced.
Possible Miles City Golf Club Forming Next Spring
Yellowstone Journal notes strong interest may lead to a Miles City golf club next spring. The state has about six golf links, with clubs in flourishing condition. Butte is mentioned as having a large setup.
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The
Yellowstone Journal
Miles City
Butte
Miles City Promoters Eye Local Golf Club Next Spring
A Montana town initiative plans a golf club with many towns already boasting courses. Miles City leads potential sites near Fort Keogh with members optimistic about a spring launch as talk and embryo organization continue.
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Helena
Missoula
Livingston
Billings
Miles City
Fort Keogh
County Division Schemes and Bond Risks in Montana
The Great Falls Leader argues for restraint on new counties due to bond debts and lack of sinking funds. It warns that many small counties strain finances in hard times and urges a law requiring sinking funds and penalties to protect bondholders and state credit while acknowledging new counties spurring settlement and development.
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Great Falls
Montana’s odd Senate scene stirs critique of Clark choice
The piece argues Montana’s single senator at Washington is inadequate and questions W A Clark’s suitability for a long term. It notes the upcoming legislative fight over two senate seats during the Fifty-sixth Congress and doubts Clark’s influence and honor based on past actions.
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Big Timber Express
Montana
Washington
Carter
W. A. Clark
Clark
United States Senate
School for the Deaf and Blind Extends Holiday Stay
Superintendent McAloney asks parents to keep children at the Boulder school from Friday December 21 at 1 pm to Thursday December 27 to reduce cold risk and crowded train travel and to prevent late return. The school promises daily entertainment, a Christmas tree, and welcomes gifts for students or the institution.
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Boulder
McAloney
School For the Deaf and Blind
Ravalli County Republicans Call for Clark Backing in Legislature
The Ravalli County Democrat argues the people must yield to Clark supporters in naming Bitter Root valley representatives. It criticizes Clarkites in the state convention and predicts similar moves in the upcoming legislature.
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Ravalli County
Montana
Bitter Root Valley
City Seeks Street Lighting and Early Incorporation
The piece argues for a street lighting system and prompt incorporation. It claims the tax would be small compared with the benefits and suggests that early adoption may persuade opponents, with a hint that a few funerals could sway opposition.
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Big Timber Express
Paris Gibson Highlighted as U S Senator Candidate
Fergus County Argus Hon notes Paris Gibson of Great Falls as good timber for United States senator if Northern Montana is to be recognized. Gibson is a good man and able, but not always friendly to W A Clark, a factor that may be used in the senatorial contest.
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Fergus County
Paris Gibson
Great Falls
United States
Montana
Gibson
W. A. Clark
Montana bans legalized gambling forever, leader says
In the Yellowstone Leader, a firm stance declares that the day of legalized gambling in Montana is forever gone by. The column frames the issue as settled and non negotiable, signaling lasting prohibition and political resolve within the state.
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Yellowstone
Montana
Crown Prince Frederick Defends Prime Minister in Danish Strife
In Christiana on December 22, a Danish government paper published by Berlingske Tidende features Crown Prince Frederick defending Prime Minister H. DeSehested against attacks by Count Frijs. The crown prince's foray into party politics sparks a wide controversy and discomfort in Denmark.
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Christiana
Norway
Denmark
Berlingske Tidende
Crown Prince
Frederick
H. DeSehested
Count Frijis
Northern Montana Office Ad Rates Notice
Northern Montana Office of the Standard location in the Bach Cory Block Great Falls opposite the Park Hotel offers advertising rates furnished on application.
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Montana
The
Standard
Bach-Cory
Great Falls
Park Hotel
Christmas Observances Across Great Falls Churches
Christmas programs unfold in Great Falls with trees in Sunday schools and special masses at St. Ann's Catholic Church. St. Ann's features a midnight mass by a male quartet for St. Theresa, while First M. B. F. hosts a stereopticon Christ life exhibit for Christmas night with reserved seats for Sunday school members.
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Great Falls
Carl G. Scott
Swedish Baptist Church
J. H. Little
Warren M. FE
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Vincent Fortune
T. Green
N. O'Brien
T. Phalen
F. Wadsworth, Jr
la Hache
Father Allacys
M. FB
Christ
Olivet
Christmas at German Lutheran Church Programs
The German Lutheran church offers morning services with special music followed by a Sunday school program at 7 pm featuring citations a Bethlehem narrative review prophecies and carols. The choir will perform selections and a Christmas tree prepared by the Ladies Aid will be distributed to Sunday school members.
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Bethlehem
Ladies’ Aid Society
Christmas program at First Presbyterian church listed details
An evening of Christmas events features a school and church choir program with recitations songs and duets by children from the Sunday school and associated schools plus an organ prelude. The Salvation Army plans a dinner for 290 poor children on Christmas night at the barracks on Third street south with mothers welcome and a gift tree.
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The
Salvation Army
First Presbyterian Church
Boston Heights
See Heights
Laura Johnson
Jesus
Alyert
Christ
Lucy Stackhouse
Grace Mission Presbyterian Sunday School
Lrace
Third Street
Christmas Day Services at Incarnation and Scandinavian Church
Christmas day observances at the Church of the Incarnation include holy communion at 8 AM and a sermon and communion service at 11 AM with music pieces in Read and Mendelssohn settings and Adeste Fidelis. A children’s choir service and tree are planned for 5 PM. At the Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal church a regular service is held at 6 AM and 8 PM.
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Church of the Incarnation
Read
Smart
Redner
Mendelssohn
Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal Church
School Government as Social Improvement in Great Falls
Educational leaders consider self government in schools as a discipline and citizenship tool. Professor Samuel Largent promotes The City School model. Great Falls may adopt it at the Jan. 5 board meeting, with trials in New York Chicago Philadelphia and other cities.
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Great Falls
Samuel Db. Largent
Largent
Montana
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Wilson L. Gill
Scudder
New York State Normal School
Common Council
Damage suit over alleged libel in Great Falls
Alexander D. McKenzie sues Edwin Young in Cascade county district court seeking 10000 for alleged injurious statements distributed in August. McKenzie claims he is a married, reputable citizen and that the libel brands him as traitor thief and dishonest.
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Great Falls
John A. Largent
Alexander D. McKenzie
Edwin Young
Cascade County
Fathor
Defamatory accusations against Edwin Young in Montana union dispute
Plaintiff alleges statements at a MI and Smeltermen's union meeting accused Edwin Young of theft and dishonesty, circulated to defame his character statewide. He claims a good reputation prior and seeks $10,000 and costs from Young in a Montana court.
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Montana
MI and Smeltermen’s Union
McKenzie
Edwin Young
Death of Oswego rancher Jack Brewster in Shelby
Jack Brewster, Oswego rancher, died in Shelby after wandering along the railroad right of way. He left his Montana ranch seeking horses in Washington and suffered facial neuralgia in Cut Bank before being admitted to a Shelby hotel where he died in the evening. He is survived by his wife and his Washington parents.
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Great Falls
Jack Brewster
Merchants
Shelby
Washington
Cut Bank
Cook House
Death of Mrs. Meins at Sand Coulee Montana
Mrs. David Meins longtime Montana resident died at Sand Coulee after a 21 year stay in the state. Born in Scotland 182, she married in 1847 and emigrated to the United States a year later. Survived by eight children, six in Sand Coulee. funeral Monday at the Methodist church with interment in Knights of Pythias cemetery.
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Great Falls
David Meine
Montana
Fand Coulee
Scotland
United States
Illinois
Sand Coulee
Meirs
Knights of Pythias
Whit com, receiver sues Baupre for 588.31 collection
To Poreea Collection, Great Falls Dec 22. George H Whit com as receiver of the Trust Company of America has brought suit against H M Baupre to recover 588.31 the amount of a collection belonging to them which the defendant has refused to pay over since Dec 10.
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Great Falla
George H. Whitcom
Trust Company of America
HM. Baupre
Woman Recalls A Quote From A New York Paper
A Washington Star reader recounts a remark found in a New York paper. The speaker, a woman living near Greeley in Pike County, notes the quote’s origin and retention.
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Washington Star
Star
New York
Greeley
Pike County
White Face Farm Auction Near Helena Montana
Bids in writing for the White Face Farm property about five miles southeast of Helena are invited. The 2508 acre tract in Jefferson and Lewis and Clark counties includes water rights, improvements, and ditches with sales subject to district court approval. Bids due by June 8 1901 with $100 certified check. cash terms. inspection by contacting the undersigned or Thomas Branton. sale of farm implements follows.
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Helena
Montana
East Helena
White Face Farm
Jefferson and
Lewis and
Clarke
Clarke and
Jefferson Counties
Bec
Township North
District Court of the First Judicial District
State of Montana
Lewis and Clarke
Jelena
Thomas Branton
W. F. Sanders
October Apple Bloom Sparks Fatal Fire Tale
A Pennsylvania man recalls an apple tree that bloomed every October linked to a series of misfortunes. After his wife and later his mother died, a reporter published the tale under another name. Shortly after, his home burned in a sudden blaze, with the tree burned to ash as the only consolation. The man vows never to see another October bloom on his property.
Sermon Emphasizes Avoiding Hasty Conclusions
In Philadelphia area sermons this morning the speaker urged care before leaping to conclusions with the admonition Be sure you're right. The audience reacted vividly, celebrating the moment the clergyman finished his remarks and underscoring the persistent tension between impulse and prudence.
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Philadelphia
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Treas
M. BE
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Charles F. Richardson
Esate
Emma Jorgensen
Little Lord Jesus
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Anna Sweeney
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Heights Presbyterian Sunday School
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