Montana Leads Country in Production of Wool
The United States wool output for 1915 rose to 413.0 million pounds, led by Montana with 29,000,000 pounds. Wyoming followed with 7 54.4 pounds. other states exceeding 10,000,000 pounds included New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Ohio, Utah, and California. Average price for unwashed wool rose to 24.4 cents per pound from 18.4 cents last year.
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Washington
United States
Department
Frodavers
Wyoming
New Mexico
Oregon
Wake
Ohio
Utah
California
Slaughter of Innocents by the Passenger Train
Missoula December 32 The Northern Pacific engine struck a herd of sheep at a crossing near Mount Jumbo as it rolled into town. The band, driven from Mount Jumbo range to a ranch, refused to move and the engine plowed through. Twenty five sheep were killed or crippled, sparking a dramatic accident report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Dr . T. McCafeugh
Mount Jumbo Range
Doctors Miler Creek
Criminal wave feared as Montana lures interstate criminals
A Spokane detective predicts a flood of crooks migrating to Montana after the new year. He says Washington Oregon and Idaho will lose offenders to Montana as statewide prohibition pushes crime outward. Butte and Missoula are seen as likely first stops before heading to mining towns. Police forces may need expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Montana
Sahara
Detective Department
Spokane
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Butte
Electric Light Company Must Reduce Its Rates
Helena December 8 An order by the state utility commission directs the Bowen Bros. Electric Light and Power Company to cut its minimum monthly rate from 2.25 to 2.00 with a 16 percent discount for bills paid by the 1st. The company must supply the commission monthly with itemized meter readings, charges for electricity and all expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
State Utility Commission
Philipsburg
Bowen Bros. Electric Light and Power Company
Great Falls News Briefs On Marriage and Ballot Election
Great Falls will host a marriage of Joseph Morgan Jones and Miss Anita Griffin of Butte performed by Justice of the Peace John T. Fart. A special election on February 5 will decide issuing bonds of 150 for a water filtration and treatment plant. Charles Saylor, 18, pleaded guilty in district court to flax theft from a car at Fort Shaw elevator but received a one to 18 month sentence and parole. Fort Shaw residents interceded for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Joseph Morgan Jones
Anita Griffin
Butte
Justice of the Peace
John T. Fart
Charles Saylor
Feet Shaw
M. L. O'Neil
Fort Shaw
Ewing
Saylorie
Tuberculosis of Glands Responds to Eckman’s Alterative
Affidavit from Joseph B. White of Philadelphia describes glandular tuberculosis improving after Eckman's Alterative. He initially suffered from neck wounds and illness, then regained health and returned to work after two bottles. The ad promotes the remedy for bronchial and throat issues and offers prices and a booklet from Lekman Laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauriston St
Philadelphia
Eckman
Joseph B. White
Rich guedicina nourishment for delicate children
An old advertisement urges parents of frail children to use Scott's Emul- man as a tonic to strengthen health and aid studies, claiming it nourishes without alcohol or harmful drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Helena and Missoula Industrial Census Shows Growth
The census report compares 1914 to 1909 for Helena and Missoula factories. It notes population shifts, increased materials costs, higher value of products, more wage earners, and capital invested, with some declines in salaried employees and salaries. The data cover establishments within city limits and exclude rented property.
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Standard
Washington
Census Bureau
Helena
Missoula
Isus
Sty
Tragedy Mystery Haunts Pipinich Family in Lewistown
Investigation into the death of Joseph Pipinichs four year old son, who died two and a half years ago near Spring Creek, continues. Walter Pipinich, a former witness and brother of the deceased, was jailed after attempting to leave town as authorities revisit the case. The mother had claimed the child was trampled by a cow. investigators seek a consistent explanation amid lingering uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Joseph Pipinich
Walter Pipinich
Spring Creek
Post Offices Advance to Presidential Grade
Special Dispatch reports that on January 1 the post offices at Grandine Westby and Winifred will be advanced from fourth class to presidential grade. Postmaster salaries will be 1100 dollars annually at Grandine and 120 dollars annually at the other two offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Graldine
Westby
Winifred
Grandine
Cook's helper fatally burned in kerosene fire accident
Missoula December 30. H A Donnelly cook's helper on Montana Power kitchen car near Alberton died after kerosene oil ignited a banked fire and exploded. Bert Newman, the cook, suffered burns but survived with treatment. Donnelly died at 11:29 this morning at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
H. A. Donnelly
Montana Power Company
Milwaukee
Alberton
Bert Newman
Misson’s
Donnelly
Newman
Livingston Briefs: Cold, Power Out, Mayor Branford
The Livingston area reported 8 degrees below zero with 20 below in Wilsall. A Madison power plant outage caused midday power loss. Northern Pacific trains ran about two hours late. Mayor Walter M. Bradford, Northern Pacific buildings and bridges supervisor, left for Missoula for a possible appendix operation. His condition is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Dee
Wilsall
Madison
Walter M. Bradford
Northern Pacific
Misoula
Freight wreck stalls two rails near Helena
Seventeen freight cars piled on Northern Pacific and Great Northern tracks two miles from Helena after a brake beam failed at the crossing of the roads. The wreck disrupted service with Northern Pacific trains routed via Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Pacffc
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Butte
Ancona Incident Sparks Diplomatic Exchange
The Austro Hungarian note defends its submarine actions and blames crew failures for passenger disembarkation. It says the commander sought to rescue travellers, cites panic among passengers, and warns the United States could help clarify facts or condemnations. The exchange aims to settle indemnity for American citizens harmed by the sinking.
Bozeman Funeral Notices and Local Crime Report
Bozeman notes funeral for William P F McAllister, died Dec 29 at Deaconess hospital. John Wiorichs, Bozeman store worker, died at Deaconess hospital yesterday from blood poisoning. William Davis of Bezeran took body to St Paul under Austro Hungarian consulate orders. believed to be Joe Fink murdered at Salesville. Joe Shipley pleaded guilty to third degree assault, sentenced to 30 days in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Willam
McAllister
Deoaconese Hospital
John Wiorichs
Joe Fink
Salesville
Joe Shipley
James Smith
Satesville
Axtell
Hamilton News Personalities and Events on New Year Eve
Local items note Mrs Harve Ferbrasch returning from Missoula and A J Davenport visiting from Darby. Assistant Attorney General C B Wagner attends town business. J D Keeler visits Stevensville High School. Euphonic Dancing Club to host New Year Eve dance at Ravalli hotel. Court actions include Wag ner versus Blodgett injunction case and a contempt writ involving George L Metalf. Christian Church ladies schedule a chicken pie sale January 15 at Smith and Browns hall.
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Hamilton
Harve Ferbrasch
Missoula
Wagner
J.D. Keeler
Stevensvile High School
A. J. Davenport
Darby
Euphonic Dancing Club
Ravalli Hotel
District Court
Merchants Delivery warehouse fire destroys trucks and wagons
The Merchants Delivery warehouse was nearly destroyed by fire early this morning. Loss estimated at $7,005, covered by insurance. The blaze wiped out two auto delivery trucks and a number of wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Doc
Merchants Delivery Company
Local Social Notes From Philipsburg News Dec 30
Philipsburg social items report Miss Virgie Bellivot surprised at home. Misses Mary and Margaret Brown depart for Butte. Glen Young at Murray's hospital for throat operation. Mrs Fred Russell of Pioneer visiting relatives. Attorney Maywood in Princeton exploring placer property. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Granite journeying south to Ariz. Ruth Carmichael hosts sleighing party with 30 friends. Mrs. William Albright entertains guests including Miss Sallie Walker with Christmas decor. O. J. Berry returns from business trip. Grant Mendell to visit Newton Kan. in extended trip. Mrs. John Kaiser and daughter Mary in Helena. Marie Durfee and others dined with Pauline Johnson. Salmons relocate to Oatman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schuh
Russell
Theodore Hess
Trout Creek
George A. Maywood
Princeton
Joseph Granite
Ariz
Ruth Carmichael
William &. Albright
Sallie Walker
Boyd, Mont
Eulatie Durfee
Edith Featherman
Rose Winninghoff
Bernice Franzman
Susie Bandman
Daisy Featherman
Gladys Franzman
Mesdames P. E. Taylor
C. T. Greenway
I. A. Greenway
E. A. Hannah G. L. Attwater
D. M. Durfee
G. T. Bramble
Lawrence Hauck
George Young
A. S. Huffman
William Bowen
C. A. Pike
C. C. Baker
J. W. Durbin
E. B. Patten
Eugene Smith
Wingfield Grown
M. BE. H. Gannon
O. J. Berry
Butte
Helena
Missoula
Grant Mendell
Newton
Kan
John Kaiser
Mary
Montana Williams
Marie Durfee
Jean McLeod
Francis Percy
Carl Mason
John Miller
Pauline Johnson
Salmons
Oatman
Funeral notices and arrangements from Meaderville and area
Bertoglio of Meaderville aged 57 died yesterday at 2 Nobis Street. Mrs Sarah A Kramer funeral at Sherman and Rood tomorrow at 2 pm with interment Mount Moriah. James Powers funeral at 1134 Wisconsin this morning at 9 am proceeding to St Josephs Church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery.
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Bertoglio
Batiste Bertoglio
Nobis
Meaderville
Yars
Kramer
Sarah A. Kramer
Sh Rman & Rood
Mount Moriah
Powers
Jam
Wisconsin Street
St. Joseph's Church
Mags
Thirlwell Funeral for Charles Edward Thilwell Notice
Funeral services for Charles Edward Thilwell will be Saturday at 9 30 a m from the family residence 849 North Main Street to St Lawrence Church for high mass at 10 Interment at Holy Cross cemetery Funeral notice for Patrick Loftis and seven years old died last evening at Duggan's undertaking parlors further details later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirlwell
Charles Edward Thilwell
North Main Street
St Lawrence Church
Holy Cross
Loftis
Patrick Loftis
Duggan
Funeral notices for Brubaker Davies Johnson
Funeral services announced for Albert N. Brubaker in Dewey Friday at 1 pm with interment to follow. Molbin S. Davies to be laid to rest Saturday at 2 pm at Richards funeral chapel officiated by Rev George D Wolfe. Mrs Brick Johnson’s arrangements incomplete. body at Richards parlors with notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brubaker
Albert N. Brubaker
Dian
Dewey
Davies
Molbin S. Davies
Richards
George D. Wolfe
Johnson
Brick Johnson
Joseph Richards Funeral Director and Embalmer
Joseph Richards, a funeral director and embalmer, operated at 15-19 South Montana Street in Butte, Montana. He was a prominent local service provider with a long-running business serving families in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Richards
Bembalmer
S. Montana Street
Butte, Mont
Disjointed Talk Touches on Submarine Warfare Questions
An unclear excerpt mentions different international questions linked to submarine warfare, hinting at broader strategic debates. The fragment preserves no clear names, dates, or places, leaving the specific actors and conclusions undetermined.
Austria-Hungary crisis eases after note on Ancona torpedo
Washington reports that Austria-Hungary’s reply to the second American note may avert a break in relations over the Ancona sinking. The note says the submarine commander was punished for the torpedoing and panic aboard the liner, seen as a disavowal of the act. Indemnity remains a diplomatic issue to be settled after other points. Ambassador Penfield said the Austrian note was delivered and being translated. Separately, Americans in Vienna lacking birth or naturalization certificates cannot leave, as German consular officers refuse to vouch passports for travel via Germany to Holland.
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Washington
United States
Austria-Hungary
Ancona
Austria
London
Penfield
Watch
Peni Id
Vienna
Germany
Holland
Ten year old mine watchman’s self immolation attempt
Tom Sheehan, a night watchman at the Tuolumne mine, soaked his clothes with coal oil and lit his coat at 1:39 this morning. Bystanders rushed him to safety, covering him with a coat and throwing him into a snowbank, where he fought back before being pulled free. injuries to his legs and back are described as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sheehan
Tuolumne
Sheehan
Fire destroys two Cobett and Whitman street houses
Fire crews were dispatched at 2 am to Cobett and Gaylord streets and to 2007 Whitman Street. Both houses were left burned to the ground. The Whitman Street home was unoccupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobett
Gaylord Streets
Whitman Street
Frostbite Triage At Murray And St James Hospitals
Six frost bite cases treated at Murray and St James hospitals after homeless men were found on the streets by police. Emergency staff tended to injuries to hands and feet from exposure through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
St. James
Two Men Die Resisting Robbers At South Bend Brewery
South Bend Ind Dec 30 Two robbers looted the Muessel Brewing office just west of the city limits tonight entering near closing time. Henry A Muessel and Frank Chabot were killed while resisting. William Muessel was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Muessel Brewing Company
Henry A. Muessel
Frank Chabot
William Muessel
Consuls of Teutonic Allies Arrested at Saloniki
London reports from Saloniki that the consuls of Germany Austria Turkey and Bulgaria with their families have been arrested by order of French General Sarrail and taken aboard a French warship Their consulates are now occupied by allied troops and the consuls are detained in custody
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Saloniki
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Sarrail
Paradoxical fire extinguisher used on baled cotton
Paradoxical claim describes kero sene as best extinguisher for baled cotton. Water only penetrates inch deep in dense bales, while kerosene penetrates to center and quells fire by smothering as cotton burns slowly without flames. Once cooled, bale remains practically as good as before.
Probate of will for Michael M Leahy estate
In Deer Lodge Montana the Third Judicial District court fixes January 8 1916 at 10 am in the court house to prove the will of Michael M Leahy deceased and hear John W James request for letters testamentary anyone interested may appear and contest the probate. Court seal M L Md ermot y Clerk Deputy Clerk PT O Brien
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Judicial District
State of
Montana
Deer Lodge
Michael M_ Leahy
County of
Michael M. Leahy
John W James
M. L. M'Dermoty
PT O'Brien
Daly Bank and Trust stockholders Meeting Anaconda Mont
Notice to stockholders of Daly Bank and Trust company of Anaconda Mont. Annual meeting to elect five directors and handle business at the bank office corner Main and Park streets on Tuesday Jan 1946 at 10 am. E J Bowman president J C Harrington secretary Anaconda Mont Dec 21 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly Bank and Trust Company of
Anaconda
Mont
Snacota
Main and
Park Streets
E. J. Bowman
J. C. Harrington
Governor Hammond of Minnesota Dead in Louisiana
Governor Hammond of Minnesota died in Clinton Louisiana from apoplexy after arriving to inspect land and lumber interests. His body was sent to St Paul with J A Nowell, a business associate, as a guard of honor from a Clinton Masonic committee and Louisiana officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
WS. Hammmend
Mahesota
St. Paul
J A Nowell
Vicksburg
Hall
Louisiana
Wilson
Hammond
Mr. Nowell
Governor Hammond Dies After Illness in Hotel Washroom
East Feliciana parish report states Governor Hammond, previously unwell for several days, collapsed in his hotel washroom after breakfast. Nell and others rushed to aid, noting groaning before he was carried to his room. Physicians arrived but he died within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Feliciana Parish
Hammond
Nowell
Burnquist Becomes Minnesota's Nineteenth Governor
Joseph A A Burnquist Republican takes oath as Minnesota's nineteenth governor in the supreme court chambers succeeding the late Democrat Winfield Scott Hammond who died of apoplexy at Clinton Louisiana Hammond was inaugurated about a year ago and had served in the national house. Lieutenant Governor G H Sullivan becomes governor in succession. Burnquist plans to delay occupying the governor's offices until after Hammond's funeral arrangements for which are pending He hails from Dayton Iowa and is described as progressive. A party of state officials and relatives travel to Chicago to meet Hammond's body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Joseph A. A. Burnquist
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Woanfield Scott Diammond
Clinton
Senato
G. H. Sulivan
Stillwater
State Senate
Burnquist
dUestion Cuosge Ty. Bann
John A. Johnson
A. Eberhart
R Publican
Purnquist
Washington
Southboro
Worcester County
Massachsetts
Dartmouth College
St. James
Watonwan County
State Board
City Notes on Warden Visit and Hockey Clash
State Game Warden J. L. De Hart of Helena visited the smelters yesterday. The Goodfriend and MacRae hockey teams are scheduled for a clash tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. de Hart
Helena
Goodfriend
MacRae
Osborne Gives Up Job as Warden Temporarily
Albany Dec 0 Thomas Mott Osborne tonight relinquished his duties as warden of Sing Sing prison pending determination of indictments charging neglect of duty and immoral conduct George W Kirechney former dean of Columbia law school was appointed acting warden Governor Whitman announced late tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing Prison
George W. Kirechney
Columbia Law School
Whitman
Ira Sankey Dies at Sea on Wedding Trip Aboard Korona
Ira Allan Sankey, 54, music publisher and son of hymn writer Ira D. Sankey, died at sea aboard the steam ship Korona of the Quebec Steamship Co while on his South American wedding voyage with his bride. Wireless advices received in New York confirm the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Korona
Quebec Steamship Company
Ira Allan Sankey
Ira D., Sankey
Six girl pallbearers at Judith Swanson funeral
Six girl playmates acted as pallbearers yesterday at the funeral of little Judith Sophia Swanson held at the Swedish Mission church by Rev. A. Andrew. A profusion of floral tributes attested the sympathy of friends with the sorrowing family. The six bearers were Margaret Wricksen, Alva Axelson, Elsie Wiles, In ’2 Han von, Ruth Dahlberg and Agnes Luna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palberres
Judith Sophia Swanson
Whch
A. Andrew
Margaret Wricksen
Alva Axelson
Elsie Wiles
Han von
Ruth Dahlberg
Agnes Luna
Braves Beat Clerks by 2.217 to 2.150 at Bowling Alleys
The Braves defeated the Clerks by a margin of 2.217 to 2.150 last night at the bowling alleys in the first and third games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Clerks
Local names list of residents and associates in Providence
A roster of individuals includes Joseph Rowell Pillings Joseph F Lehere Mr and Mrs A FE Fielding R D Spellman C P Lewis Moscow Idaho W H Carpenter Providence CL H Adams Missoula F M Schmitz Naklan Cal John Hickey Philipsburg Andrew Peterson Philipshure J Fogarty Mr and Mrs Lantry W Foster T Foster T FE Scott Corvallis with numerous Chicago entries and others silent on roles or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rowell
Pillings
Joseph F. Lehere
Butte
R. D. Spellman
Kansas City
C. P. Lewis
Moscow
Idaho
A. FE. Fielding
Milwanekee
R. L. Colins
Chicago
W.H. Carpenter
Providence
Cl H. Adams
Missoula
F. M. Schmitz
Naklan
Cal
John Hickey
Philipsburg
Andrew Peterson
Philipshure
J. Fogarty
Mrs. Lantry
W. Foster
T. Foster
T. FE. Scott
Corvallis
Divorce Suit Seeks Dismissal of Marriage Bonds
In Deer Lodge Montana Helen Margaret Wales sues Gordon L. Wales for dissolution of marriage on grounds of habitual intemperance and neglect of support for over a year. She seeks custody of Gordon L. Wales Jr, costs, and other relief. Notice served December 20 1915 with first publication December 24 1915. Rodgers & Rodgers represent plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaaaae
District Court
Third Judicial District
State of
Montana
Deer Lodge
Helen Margaret Wales
Gordon L. Wales
State of Montana
Gordon L. Wales Jr
A. D
M L. M’'Dermott
P. T O'Brien
Rodgers & Rodgers
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Uspertakers
M. J. Y’alsh
East Park Street
Bozeman News
Hamilton News
Philipsburg News
Sherman & Reed Undertakers and
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Telephone
Larry Duggan
Missoula Nursery Co
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Salonik
Legals
Ainnesota
Road Groening
Osborne
Anaconda MR
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