Review of the Montana stock board annual report
The 16th annual Montana stock commissioners report to Governor Toole details inspectors statewide, county additions, and budget.use of inspectors in Billings Helena Miles City and more. It notes 91 rustler arrests with 39 convictions and 20 pending, plus horses seized and shipped, cattle losses paid by railroads, and rising stock quality. horse market strong with English buyers, and weather bureau support. The document highlights expanded local inspection, improved branding, and veterinary services by Dr Knowles.
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Hélena
Montana State Board of Stock Commissioners
T. K. Toole
Powell and Rosebud
R. P. Heron
Union
Chicago
R. H. Rickard
South Omaha
H. E. Bourdette
South St. Paul
C. L. Heron
Sioux City
W. D. Smith
Miles City
Harry Lund
Fort Benton
John W. Collins
Billings
E. K. Previtt
Helena
C. S. Stafford
Culbertson
N. M. Staudaker
Dillon
George Twible
Dawson County
T. B. McShane
Cascade County
William Courtois
Powell, Deer Lodge
Gilver Bow Counties
Oscar M. Rader
Meagher County
W. C. Gilmer
Madison County
W. A. Dake
Carbon County
C. W. Smith
Moore
Broadwater County
Mr. Sieben
Mr. Rader
Mr. McShane Dee
Twible
Anderson
Mr. Cour
Messrs
Harding
Lund
Cou Nct
Dawson
Teton
Sweet Grass
Teton County
Seattle
Portland
Torden
Mortana
Montana
St. Paul
Omaha
Dia
United States Weather Bureau
Knowles
Mutual Stands At The Head of Prosperity
Special Dispatch reports record life insurance business in the United States with the Mutual leading three rivals. The Mutual has written an unprecedented volume on carefully selected risks and no de moralizing conditions. It remains the world’s largest strongest life insurer and has returned over one billion dollars to policyholders and reserves.
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Standard
New York
The
Mutual
Equittable
the Mutual
Preeis Seul Catisa “Raiees Cook Remedy Company
Masonic Temple
Chicaco
Marriage Notice for Henry Metoach and Anna Rooney
Special dispatch reports the issuance of a marriage license today to Henry K. Metoach of Gold Butte and Anna J. Rooney of Horton Kansas. A large crowd attended the smokery Electric City club event with messages and a late-night program drawing a sizable church crowd.
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Great Falla
Henry K. Metoach
Gold Butte
Anna J. Rooney
Horton
Kan
Smokery Electric City Club
School District Divided in Montana Boundary Change
Great Falls December 31 by special request County Superintendent Martha A. Kearns separated the lower Belt senses district into two divisions. The new district called Gibson lies upper and bounded by the Highwood mountains and Cheteau county. Eight children remain in the hall detached from the main body and the district honors Senator Paris Gibson.
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Standard
Great Falls
Martha A. Kearns
Highwood Mountains
Cheteau County
Paris Gibson
Senator Cark Surrenders Bond on Kenwood Copper Property
Helena reports Senator Cark has surrendered the bond on the Kenwood copper property west of town and the venture may be moved to Avon. Investors spent much to seek a copper vein in Helena suburbs but fear work is indefinitely dropped.
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The
Standard
Helena
Cark
Kenwood
Avon
Venmator
Helena and Butte Seek Rail Rates for Northwest League
Helena baseball managers join with Butte to secure Northern Pacific Railway rates. The clubs have posted a no forfeiture pledge and await railroad approval to enable both teams to enter into the Pacific Northwest league.
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Standard
Helena
Dee St
Butte
Pa ‘Ite
Wll
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Promised Cure
Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root advertised as a great kidney remedy promising prompt cure of kidney and bladder troubles and uric acid issues. Claims relief from back pain and frequent urination and says it helps after liquor use. Appeals for samples and a free book via mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Insane jeweler shoots wife and family in Turners Falls
Louis Bitzer a 35 year old jeweler in Turners Falls Mass shoots his wife Christina his five year old son and his clerk Miss Ida Columbe killing two and wounding three. He is arrested at once and police consider him insane. A note in his store mentions the accidental discharge and his plan to end the lives of his wife and children. He asks hymn Nearer My God to Thee sung at his funeral.
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Turner's Falls
Mass
Louis Bitzer
Ida Columbe
Christina
Annie
Carrie
Bitzer
Miss Columbe
State treasury ends year with 575 438 cash on hand
December report of State Treasurer A H Barrett shows receipts 535 716.42 and disbursements 514 964.94 leaving cash in the treasury at year end 575 438.35. Permanent school fund holds 413 022.19 with bonds warrants and cash portions. Social funds list multiple balances including university bonds, stock indemnities, and state library funds.
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Standard
Helen
A. H. Barrett
Permgent University
Agricutural College
State Capitol
Schoo of Mines
Cromen
Fish and Fame Co
State Law Library
Capiol
State
Tragedy at Wayside Ends in Father and Daughter Death
Spokane report says George Vromal, postmaster and merchant, shot his 6 year old daughter and then killed himself at Wayside, 15 miles north. Both died within minutes. Vromal's wife had just secured a divorce for cruelty and custody of the two daughters was awarded to her. Authorities suspect a brooded motive behind the double tragedy.
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Spokane
Wayside
George Vromal
Vromal
Wfe
Venezuelan President Castro blasts policy in open letter
Washington dispatch reports President Castro of Venezuela issued an open letter defending his liberal policy while criticizing rivals and indicating tensions with the government. He mentions imprisonments of journalists and calls for united support to avert civil strife and preserve national prosperity.
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Washington
Cagro
Venezuela
Ctizens
Tragedy at North California Avenue Wife Shot by Husband
In Chicago on December 31 Henry Albert fatally shot his separated wife at 1061 North California Avenue where she was boarding, then killed himself. He demanded she return home. she refused and he shot her before turning the gun on himself.
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Chicago
Henry Albert
North
California Avenue
Albert
New York Obituary for Nell Cropsey Arrives for Brooklyn Interment
The body of Nell Cropsey arrived in New York from Elizabeth City North Carolina and was taken to New Utrecht cemetery Brooklyn for interment. About 5000 people attended the committal services including relatives and public school pupils from the school she attended. The casket was covered with flowers.
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New York
Ne!l Cropsey
Elizabeth City
N. C
New Utrecht Cemetery
Brooklyn
Death from lemon extract linked to local inquest
Sanford Indiana reports William Kind died after consuming eight two ounce bottles of lemon extract. Coroner Roberts calls for prosecution of merchants selling extract for drinking. this marks the fifth related death in the area recently.
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Sanford
Ind
William Kind
Paris
Roberts
Quarrel Ends in Double Shooting in Ironton
In Ironton Ohio on December 31 Frank Wilson and cousin Frank Monahan fought. Monahan shot Wilson's arm off with a shotgun. Wilson returned fire with a pistol and killed Monahan instantly. Wilson was delayed getting medical help and is expected to die.
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Ironton
Ohio
Frank Wilson
Frank Monahan
Monahan
Wilson
Protect American Interests in Pacific Fleet Movements
The Navy reports Rear Admiral Silas Casey departed Acapulco aboard the Wisconsin bound for Callao Peru. It is expected the Iowa will soon be ready in Talcahuano Chile and Casey may move his flag back to the Iowa leaving both battleships cruising off Chile Argentina and Peru to safeguard American interests amid tensions between Chile and Argentina.
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Washington
Navy Department
Acapulco
Mexico
Silas Casey
Wisconsin
Callao
Peru
Iowa
Talacuhuano
Chile
Casey
Pacific
Argentina
James Wilcox to Face Preliminary Hearing in Miss Cropsey Death
Elizabeth City North Carolina December 31 James Wilcox held in connection with Miss Cropsey death will get a preliminary hearing tomorrow before five justices Wilcox mother is in delicate health and described as critical due to suspicion cast on her son
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Elizabeth City
N.C
James Wilcox
Cropsey
Wilcox
River flood disrupts Alabama rail traffic
Montgomery Ala Dec 31 The Alabama river rises seven inches per hour with flood crest not due until tomorrow. All traffic on the Atlanta and West Point railroad has been halted since Monday while the Louisville and Nashville line resumes normal service.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Atlanta & West Point
Louisville & Nashville
Rivers fall after damaging floods in Alabama and Georgia
Dispatches from Alabama and Georgia report rivers that caused major damage Sunday and Monday have receded. At West Point the crest is deemed passed and the bodies of three drowning victims found today.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia
West Point
Fire consumes James River feedmill amid flood in Richmond
Richmond reports the James river still rising on December 31. The Werner Moore & Co feedmill in the flood area is burning and doomed to total loss as firemen cannot reach the flames due to surrounding water.
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Richmond
James River
Werner, Moore & Co
Flood Reaches Peak In Coosa River With 32 Feet
In Rome Georgia on December 31 the Coosa river flood crested in the afternoon at 32 feet causing substantial property damage across the area. Local authorities report widespread structural due to overflow and backups along riverfront zones.
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Rome
Coosa
Decree Seizure Orders Federal Property in Madison
In Madison Wisconsin on December 31 Judge Bunn of the federal court signed a decree directing the public gateway seizure of all property, real and personal, held by the Superior Consolidated Land Company valued at about 400 dollars.
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Madisn
Wis
Bunn
Federal
Superior Consolidated Land Company
Argentine contracts for two armored vessels announced
Buenos Ayres reports government contracts with Ansaldo and Sanpier de Arena for two 8500 ton armored ships at 17 million francs each. Argentina has already paid 15 million francs to Italian builders and Senor Portela is due in Santiago tomorrow.
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Buenos Ayres
Senor Portela
Chile
Santiago de Chile
el Diario Today
Ansaldo
Sestri
Sanpier de Arena Marcs
Italy
Italan
Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted As Heart Health Aid
An advertisement argues heart trouble in Americans stems from poor digestion and outlines Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a solution. It cites testimonials from multiple readers praising relief after using the tablets and notes the product is sold by druggists for a small price with a free booklet.
Judge Rules on New Trial Bid in Fordam Case
Helena Del Sept 31 Judge Smith heard the motion for a new trial in Julia Fordam v Northern Pacific railway seeking 80 damages. The suit alleges filling a tresty on the Bitter Root branch caused overflow onto Fordam’s land after a prior Missoula trial. Result could affect similar cases in Missoula county.
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Standard
Helena
Smith
Julia Fordam
Northern Pacific Railway
Missoula
Webber
Extradition Bid Placed Against Two Men in Helena
Secretary of State May approves Judge Knowles order holding Alexander Roseblaff and Louis Parisien for extradition to Canada on horse stealing charges. Deputy Marshal Wall will depart tomorrow to proceed with the case.
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Standard
Helena
Secretary of State
May
Knowles
Alexander Roseblaff
Louis Parisien
Canada
Marshal Wall
Removal Warrant for Alleged Horse Thieves in Valley County
Alberta authorities accuse a group described as young halfbreeds of stealing horses from a ranch near Qu Appelle Northwest Territories. Arrested in Valley county last November, they faced a hearing before Gates Knowles who found sufficient evidence for removal to Canada. Papers sent to Washington and a removal warrant issued by Secretary Hay.
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Alberta
Valley County
Dominion
Qu’ Appelle
Gates “Knowles
Canada
Washington
Hay
Land Office Receipts for December Report
The state land office collected 21 583 40 in December, up from 7 803 81 last December. Funds receipted include Permanent school fund 9 055, His school income fund 0, University fund 210, northwest board fund 450, state capital fund 5 901, School of Mines 718, normal school 53 75, reform school 0, deaf and dumb asylum 427, total 21 535 10.
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Helena
State Land Office
Permanent School
Permanent University
Northwest Board
School of Mines
Normal School
Reform School
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Kessler Will Divides Estate Among Three Children
Helena Dec 31 The estate of the late Nicholas Kessler will be equally divided among his three children according to the will probated today. His sons Charles and Frederick are named as executors. Value not stated but presumed around 200000.
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Standard
Helena
Nicholas Kessler
Charles
Frederick
Terrifie Norther Drives Steamers Aground At Colon
A strong norther began at 5 last evening and raised a tremendous sea at Colon. All steamers except the Hero managed to leave for Porto Bello. The Hero, captained by Peterson, from Baltimore, was driven ashore at Christopher Colon with coal for the Panama Railroad. The vessel is helpless. Pacific Mail dock and other property sustained much damage.
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Colon
Hero
Porto Bello
Peterson
Baltimore
Panama Railroad Company
Christopher Colon
Pacific Mail Company
Prince of Wales Accepts Berlin Invitation to Investiture
London reports the Prince of Wales has accepted Emperor William's invitation to visit Berlin in mid January. He will be invested with the order of the Black Eagle following the visit per the Daily Mail Berlin correspondent.
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London
Berlin
The
Daily Mail
Prince of Wales
William
Order of the Black Eagle
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Mich
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Marshall, Mich
Land Office
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