Billings Jail escape figures in deadly posse shooting
Alonzo Kilby dies five hours after being shot by a sheriff's posse near Coulee after a jailbreak from Billings Jail on December 27. Roy Huffman, Kilby's companion, captured. posse members identified. coroner rules justifiable homicide. Kilby’s body to be shipped to Columbus for burial.
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Sayles
Buckey’s Ranch
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Bosse
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Rewe
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James Buckey
John McVey
Cliff Root
James Her Jake Keller
Richard Hinkle
Thomas Hoffman
Elk Park rancher Parrin jailed for hay theft
Ludwig Parrin, an Elk Park rancher, pleaded his own case in Justice court after being charged with stealing hay from neighbor Andrew Larson. The jury convicted him, sentencing 20 days in the county jail and a $ fifty fine. He plans bonds and a rehearing arguing the hay was cut on government land.
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Steadfastness Theme in Bryan Speech at Jackson Day Banquet
The Wooster OH January speech by William Jennings Bryan urged the Democratic Party to uphold constitutional government and Jeffersonian principles. He praised Andrew Jackson's resolve, argued steadfastness guides success, and warned against abandoning core ideals for fleeting victory.
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Prince David Kawanahakoa of Hawaii Marries
Prince David Kawanahakoa of Hawaii wed Abigail Campbell of San Jose in a ceremony at the Occidental hotel conducted by Archbishop Riordan. Only close relatives attended. the couple will travel to Washington, D.C., with Col. Samuel Parker and his wife for a double honeymoon trip.
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Prince David Kawanahakoa
Hawaii
Abigail Campbell
San Jose
Archbishop Riordan
Occidental Hotel
Col
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Washington, D.C
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Wilionaire Hawaii
Walla Walla Wreck After Collision With French Bark Max
The French bark Max collided with the steamer Walla Walla near port. The Walla Walla sank with about 44 lives lost while the Max, carrying ballast from Glasgow, was badly damaged. Captain Beno claims proper watch and signals, while safety crews towed the Max to sea. The incident follows another wreck noted near Vicksburg where a switch engine collision killed an engineer and injured a fireman.
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San Francisco
Jan
Walla Walla
Glasgow
Frederick Henry
Acme
McCulloch
Hall
Chavalier
Ley
Vicksburg
Samuel
Craig
W.H
Walla Walla Passengers Move Toward New Voyage After Disaster
Survivors of the Walla Walla disaster embark again on the Umatilla bound for Seattle and Tacoma. Among the travelers are T W Stream and family, F W Daley, A Z McLellan, A Meydenbauer and his mother, and Mr and Mrs J Miller. Several wreck victims also voyage in steerage on the Umatilla. New Orleans reports a regular passenger train on the Mississippi Valley line.
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Jan. G. Atthoust
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Tacoma
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F. W. Daley
A. Z. McLellan
A. Meydenbauer
Lenwood’s Reputation Questioned in U S Court Affidavits
In Helena on January 6 United States District Attorney Rodgers filed affidavits challenging Charles Lenwood of Missoula as to truthfulness. He formerly practiced in Sheridan County Wyoming where he allegedly drafted a bill of sale for cattle later claimed stolen from Crow Indians. The affidavits aim to aid Lee and Garvin in seeking a new trial. The defense motion for a retrial was not decided today and sentencing of the accused was postponed to tomorrow.
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Charles Lenwood
United States Court
United States District
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Lemwood
Missoula
Sheridan County
Wyoming
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Lee and Garvin
Rew
Crw
Knowles
River bridge accident leaves worker gravely hurt
A Montana Central bridge worker fell about 30 feet during a morning shift near Riceville while trying to draw out a chain. He suffered broken nose and jaw, multiple arm fractures, and internal injuries. in critical condition at Falls hospital. The man is single, about 40, and employed on the railway crew.
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Riceville
Falls
Priestley
Montana Central
Steps Against the Merger Seeks Supreme Court Permission
Attorney General Douglass and assistant counsel D Munn arrived in Washington to seek the Supreme Court's leave to file no petition against the so called Northern Pacific merger. The request will be presented tomorrow.
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Jan
Douglass
Min
MM. D. Munn
Paul
United States Supreme Court
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast Agrees on Bill For Chinese Exclusion
Community leaders on the Pacific Coast consolidate support for a bill aimed at excluding Chinese laborers. Agreement centers on curbing immigration and restricting rights pending broader national debate. Local officials anticipate legislative passage and enforcement steps.
Ambitious Chinese Exclusion Bill Aims Perpetual Bar
The Pacific coast delegation advances a sweeping measure to exclude Chinese entry indefinitely. It bans most Chinese except citizens, birth citizens, and certain official roles, sets strict registration, detentions, and penalties, and limits ports of entry to specified cities with federal designations.
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United States
China
Nist
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Port Townsend
Wash
Portland
Boston
New York
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Homalutu
San Juan
Manila
Secretary of the Treasury
Revolt Against Carter Takes Shape in Montana
A Montana anti Carter movement gains momentum as Republicans meet at the Helena hotel led by O F Goddard of Billings to block Carter nominees for federal offices. Telegrams to Washington and a push to unite Republicans underline rising party friction ahead of a state central committee meeting.
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Billings
Helena
L. A. Hershfield
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T. c. Power
C.K. Cole
J. A. Sanders
B. L. Boardman
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T. Co. Power
L. H. Hershfield
Lester Willson
F. G. Heldt
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FP. P. Sterling
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Texis
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T. J. Porter
Miles City
Bozeman
Mr. Willson
Supreme Court Rules on Disbarment Objection
Helena January 6 the supreme court sustained the objections raised by FE D Weed against the sufficiency of Theo Mayer s charges alleging professional dishonesty by a former United States district attorney The court will issue a written opinion to indicate any further action and it is uncertain whether additional steps will be taken The allegations appear largely stricken making disposal seem likely though final evidence may be required
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Supreme Court Today
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