Westrom to face 70 forgery counts in Town
Marcus Westrom, confined since last July on forgery charges, will be sent to Town on a governor’s requisition to face 70 counts. Wells-Fargo detectives seek him for passing forged money orders after a history of thefts tied to the company. County Attorney Breen says to move for transfer and dismissal here.
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Iowa
Wells-Fargo
Marcus Westrom
G. B. Simpson
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Chicago
Wells- Fargo
Towson
Toole
Westrom
Lowa
Weetrom
Missouri
Jefferson City
Minnesota
Butte
Henry Stein
James Rowland
Deer Lodge
Helena
West
Express
Wells- Fargo Company
Breen
Chinese Exclusion Law Rigor Shifts Yet Inevitably Quietly Enforced
Deputy collector C L Murray in Butte debunks rumors of mass illegal Chinese entry, emphasizing the strict and near perfect registration system. He notes authorities can demand papers at any time and deport those lacking identity or right to stay, with return procedures requiring photographs and affidavits.
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United States
Mexico
Canada
C. L. Murray
Butte
Great Falls
United States Marshal
Father in law complaint over arrest warrant filed
Mike McNulty was arrested on a warrant sworn by his father in law James Casey over alleged petty larceny from December. McNulty faces arraignment before Judge Boyle. Casey and McNulty have family tensions, while McNulty denies the charges. J H Turner appeared before Judge Boyle on assault charges related to J H Mylis on North Street.
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Mike McNulty
James Casey
McNulty
Boyle
Casey
J. H. Turner
J. H. Mylis
North
Shackleton to Erect West Missoula Brick Flats
John W. Shackleton received a permit to build a four unit brick residence on Alabama street between Granite and Quartz. The semi-fireproof flat house will have 16 rooms total and cost about 8000 dollars, marking the first of its kind west of Missoula Gulch.
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John W. Shackleton
Alabama Street
Granite
Quauartz
Missoula Gulch
Machiners Buy Tools for Morris-Berkin Mining Pony
John Berkin, in town for several days, purchased a compressor and a set of Sullivan drills for the Morris Berkin Mining Company of Pony.
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John Berkin
Morris-Berkin Mining Company
Pony
Funeral notice for Mary A Rodda in Centerville
Mary Ann Rodda age 51 died after a lingering illness at 107 East Center Street Centerville. She was the wife of engineer William Rodda and mother of Mrs. Thomas W. Thomas of Jerome Arizona. Alta lodge No 18 P P of H and Hibernia hall members urged to attend funeral Thursday Feb 2 at 2 PM.
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Mary Ann Rodda
East Center Street
Centerville
William Rodda
Thomas W. Thomas
Jerome, Ariz
Alta Lodge
Hibernia Hall
Mary A. Rodda
Nellie Thomas
Mary Dee
Butte
West Gallatin Telephone Company Organizes in Montana
Special correspondence from Bozeman reports the West Gallatin Telephone Company organized with 10 000 capital to connect Pass Creek to Bozeman and extend to Rhedds Bridges about 15 miles. Directors include E B Martin and W L McDonald. The line may join the Bell system as an independent local network.
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Bozeman
Gallatin Valley
Pass Creek
Helerade
West Gallatin Telephone Company
Dr. Tudor
KE. Breox Martin
KK. B. Lamme
T. 8. Kirk
W. EK. Moore
W.L. McDonald
Kinney
Bkozeran
West Gallatin
Rhedds Bridges
Bell Telephone System
Pass Creek Company
Bogeman
Bear Canyon timber and gang threat near Bozeman
A 16 man gang is cutting ties in Bear canyon south of town preparing a camp to host about 600 men expected in a week or two. Locals fear loss of timber supply and plan to oust the cutters. The rest of the page notes lamb shipments, staff transfers, YWCA events, a college fire, mail boxes, a measles case, ice cutting, a street fine, and a newborn son with a jailed lunatic incident.
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Bear Canyon
Bozeman
Rural free delivery boxes arrive along Billings route
The official rural free delivery boxes arrived in Billings and are being installed on the route from the city. Patrons must obtain a department approved metal box with a padlock and key. carriers hold a skeleton key to unlock all boxes.
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Billings
Post Office Department
Crazy Man Captured Near Desolate Camp
Deputy Sheriff Lund and John Smith went to the deserted graders camp about fifteen miles below Fort Benton to seize the now famous crazy man living there yesterday afternoon.
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The
Standard
Fort Benton
Lund
John Smith
Pioneer James Milligan Dies at Philipsburg
Philipsburg, Feb 1. James Milligan, longtime county pioneer and carpenter timberman, died at the home of Mr and Mrs J Pringey after a week of illness at his ranch. He was a native of Ohio and years old. Funeral under Masonic auspices, a fraternal member for nearly two years. Also noted, Valentine Pfeiffer died last week from excessive alcoholism, a native of New York. Mrs L J Hartzell and brother George Hocking travel to Golden, Colorado for pneumonia recovery.
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Standard
Philipsburg
James Milligan
J. Pringey
Milligan
Ohio
Nebraska
East Lake City
Masonic Fraternity
Valentine Pfeiffer
Butte
New York
L. J. Hartzell
George Hocking
Granite
Golden
Cole
Granite Doings Confirms Local Changes and Club Plans
Louis Crooke becomes master mechanic at Granite-M timetable company and moves into the former Wright residence. The Granite Three-Step club plans an upcoming event with Helena orchestra. Good Templars lodge reorganized with officers installed including P C T Ethel Buesey and others.
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Standard
Granite
Louis Crooke
Wright
Butte
Helena
Traent
Good Templars Lodge
Ethel Buesey
C. T
Philip Oates
C.T
Barah Thomas
Lydia Richards
George Oates
Lammertine
Mrs. Winning
Joseph Rowling
B. Arenibould
Miss Grace Richards
Thomas Summertime
John Cape
Sheridan Woman and Son Leave After Burial
Sheridan with vicinity notes Mrs Catherine Tood and her son departed Saturday for their Wisconsin home following attendance at a burial in town.
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The
Standard
Sheridan
Catherine Tood and
Wisconsin
Explosion at Big Show mine claims a young man life
Cyrus Todd died from injuries after an explosion at the Big Show mine last Sunday. A coroner's inquest yielded no blame or determined cause. Todd was likely examining the powder magazine shortly before firing. He was buried in Sheridan cemetery aged B, born in West Lima Wisconsin. He was to wed Miss Florence Kitte of Butte. Lueck Bros sawmill resumed operations at the west end. Custer Post No 6 G A R plans a campfire on the 22d at Workman hall to raise funds for soldier care. a meal will be served and cemetery improvements are discussed. Headstones challenge grave identity for unknown soldiers. Hertchulz injures left hand splitting wood. W A Rowland family relocates to Fairhaven. McClellan replaces him as agent. Rewards carrier contract expires in July. Virginia City offers rent on Fourth Street for 11 190 per year. John Rosenburser returns from near Chicago to resume ciping. Marshal Bartreff receives a police lantern. local businessmen visit Pair View mine.
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W. W. Beaseley
John M. Robinson
James FE. Martin
Chicago
M. L. Hoyt
Northern Pacific
Bozeman
Billings
Kennedy
Hoyt
Assembly Hall
United States
Zoe Hartman
Y. W
Bozeman College
Montana Avenue
Rinehart
St. Vincent's Hospital
Gus White
Yegen Bros
Ctty
Robert Roberts
Mann
Bad Lands
Tiley Summerville
Hoberts
Homer Bradt
Burlington
Helena
Bradt
Johnston
Harry Kelsey
Beatrice
Neb
James Chapple
Musselshell
Woodmen of America
Charlies Spear
Cyrus Todd
Big Show
Howard
Sheridan
West Lima
Richland County
Wis
Florence Kitte
Butte
Lueck
Custer
G. A. BR
Workman Hall
Povernment
Hertchulz
W. A. Rowland
Fairhaven
Weak
Mr. McClellan
Mr. Rowland
Willove
Bere Wentwick
Banoington
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Granite Street
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Gregson Springs
Mont
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Silver Bow
Butte Mids
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Brou’s
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Ing & Co
Ast Park
Butie, Mont
Sion Law
C. BK. McCoy
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Goldberg Block
N. P. Shulin
W. Broadway
Great Atlantic Tea Company
West Broadway
Main Street
Hans Becker
William Beakey
William Swanson
Beakes
Swanson
Salee
John Shackleton
West Side
Symons
Cheviot Serges
Yellowstone
Torney
Granite County News
L. C. Rewards
H Roterd
Virginia City
John Rosenburser
Marshal Bartreff Wee
Henry Pankey
Pair View
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