Billings Sheriff’s Posse Kills Alonzo Kilby in Shootout
Buckey ranch dispatch reports Kilby shot by sheriff's posse after he opened fire as they closed in. Kilby died five hours after wounding, following pursuit since Kilby and Roy Huffman escaped December 27 from Billings jail. Kilby and Huffman had robbed saddles and horses, prompting rancher support and a coroner’s inquest returning a verdict of justifiable homicide. Kilby’s body to be shipped to Columbus, with Kilby kin nearby.
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John McVey
Cliff Root
James Herry
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Local Sheriff Seizes Huffman in Boy Horse Theft Case
Under Sheriff Sayles also brings in Huffman, the boy accused in the horse theft incident, as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Elk Park Rancher Pleads Own Case In Hay Theft Case
Ludwig Parvin of Elk Park acted as his own lawyer in a hay theft case against neighbor Andrew Larson. Jurors found him guilty, sentencing 30 days in the county jail and a $500 fine. Parvin plans bonds and a rehearing arguing the hay belonged to government land.
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Elk Park
Andrew Larson
Parvin
Bryan on Steadfastness at Jackson Day Banquet
In Wooster Ohio on January 6 W J Bryan urged the Democratic Party to stay steadfast to constitutional government. He praised Andrew Jackson's resolve and argued that being right matters more than winning and that the party should uphold equal rights to all and none special privileges.
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Prince David Kawahaakoa Weds Abigail Campbell in San Jose
Prince David Kawanahakoa of Hawaii marries Abigail Campbell of San Jose in a small ceremony at the Gceidental hotel performed by Archbishop Riordan. The couple, joined by Col Samuel Parker and his wife, plan to depart for Washington, a double honeymoon trip following Parker’s recent marriage to Mrs Campbell.
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Max Collides With Walla Walla In Dark Collision
The French bark Max, under Captain Beno, struck and sank the steamer Walla Walla off Glasgow bound for this port, killing about 19. The Max, towed in, bears heavy damage to its jibboom and bow while crews survive. captain cites proper lights and road rules and suggests the Walla Walla’s lookout may have erred.
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Passengers Reboard Northern Route After Walla Walla Tragedy
In San Francisco on January 6 a group of Walla Walla survivors and relatives sailed again on the Umatilla toward Seattle and Tacoma amid lingering memories of the earlier wreck. Names include T W Stream and family, F W Daley, A J McLellan, A Meydenbauer and kin, plus Mr and Mrs Miller, among steerage responders. The report notes several wreck victims also traveled aboard the Umatilla.
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Reputation of Charles Lenwood Questioned in Montana Affair
Affidavits filed in the United States court question Charles Lenwood's truthfulness. Lenwood, a former Sheridan County prosecuting attorney now living in Missoula, claims to have drawn a bill of sale for cattle alleged to be stolen from Crow Indians. The affidavits, from Wyoming residents, are for a new trial in the Lee and Garvin case. sentencing was postponed to tomorrow.
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Railroad Foreman Fatally Injured From Bridge Fall
Jan 6 est. Ward Priestley, 22, a Montana Central section foreman, fell from a railroad bridge near Riceville while drawing a spike. He was taken by freight train to Columbus hospital, Creat Falls, with multiple injuries including broken nose jaw and arms, likely fatally hurt.
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Attorneys Seek Supreme Court Nod on Northern Pacific Merger
Minnesota Attorney General W. J. Douglass and assistant counsel M. D. Munn arrived in Washington to ask the Supreme Court to allow filing a mandamus petition against the Northern Pacific merger. The request will be presented tomorrow.
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Chinese Exclusion Debate Taxed by Pacific Coast Congressmen
Pacific Coast lawmakers spar over exclusion policies as Congress debates immigration limits. Debate centers on enforcement, economic impact, and potential racial bias. Community leaders urge balanced measures while officials warn of labor shortages if curbs are too strict.
Perpetual Chinese Exclusion Bill Proposed by Pacific Coast
Senators and representatives on the Pacific coast push a 45 page bill to bar Chinese entry indefinitely. It would deny admission to all Chinese not citizens or already protected under treaty, require transporters to detain travelers, impose heavy penalties, and limit entry to specific ports and a few categories with certificates.
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Revolt Within GOP Over Carter Gains Steam in Montana
Helena hosts a Republican meeting led by O F Goddard to oppose T H Carter and his federal appointee influence. A telegram drive to Washington seeks to block Carter nominees while stressing unity to curb his bloc in the state.
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Texas
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Weed Victory in Supreme Court Disbarment Case
Helena January 6 the supreme court sustained objections to the sufficiency of Theo Mayer's accusation against attorney Weed regarding disbarment of the former U S district attorney. The court said a written opinion would follow stating any further proceedings and whether the matter is disposed. The fate depends on forthcoming evidence and court decision.
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