Death by self destruction cited in Fuller jury verdict
Bozeman January 9. Josiah S Fuller died at his bride’s ranch home after a two day marriage. A coroner’s jury found death due to organic heart failure but autopsy suggested possible self administered strychnine or pneumonia. The note indicates illness and financial worries may have driven him to end his life to spare his wife. Funeral held locally. body to be shipped to Goodell Iowa per relatives notified.
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Cora George
Goodell
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Separate trials denied in Northwest Trustee case
Helena Jan 9 Motions by J J G Wilmot and S B Sidebottom for separate trials in the Northwest Trustee company case were denied by Judge Bourquin in the federal court today. The trial is set for fon-
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Sidebottom
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Senator Edwards Sparks Montana Constitution Debate
Helena dispatch notes a heated Senate debate in which Senator Edwards attacks a Butte newspaper for slurring the author of a constitutional convention call. He praises the framers yet questions 1889 policy, arguing Montana has evolved from mining and stock-raising to agriculture as the state’s dominant economy.
Carey Land Act Board reports acres under projects
Carey land act board issues comprehensive report listing 178 257.81 acres of Carey land in Montana either completed or in instruction. Approved Carey land sales total 50 858.73 acres, with private lands adding at least one third more. Board says projects bolster taxable wealth and guard water supply, naming totals for Billings Big Timber Teton Little Missouri and Valier areas.
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Montana Names Reach Los Angeles in Hotel Stop
California report notes diverse Montanan travelers staying at the Baltimore hotel in Los Angeles. A separate item mentions a group of French artists agreeing to sign all future works with thumb prints to curb fraud.
State Examinations for Aval Academy in Montana
A competitive examination to fill two vacancies at the United States Naval Academy will be held in Montana on February 1, 1917. Cities include Anaconda Billings Bozeman Butte Dillon Glasgow Glendive Great Falls Hamilton Havre Helena Kalispell Istown Livingston Miles City Missoula Roundup. Examinations cover algebra geometry grammar three hours then geography US history arithmetic three hours. The top two become principals, next six alternates. Final admission exam in April. Open to all Montana youths aged 16 to 20, administered by the secretary of the civil service board at local post offices starting 9 a.m. Applicants should contact Senator Walsh in Washington, D. C., by January 18.
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Missoula
Roundup
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United States Senate
Washington
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Bozeman Death Divorces and Firemen Banquet Planned
Bozeman mourns Maud Breste who died at 42 after a paralysis stroke while living with sister at the Bozeman fish hatchery. Funeral plans await word from Leadville parents. J M Sorrells sues Christina for divorce alleging cruelty and a knife threat. Nina Catron granted divorce from Andrew Catron. Bozeman fire department hosts annual banquet January 18 with invitations styled as insurance policies and notable county and state attendees.
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Gr. Steffins
Snen
Lena Girls Will Go When Closing Order Comes Helena
Helena January 9 County Attorney Lester Loble says after receiving a letter from Attorney General Ford that he will take action soon on closing red light districts. He has a list of property owners in the Helena restricted district. Many of the 70 girls say they will leave town and state when the order comes.
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Lester Loble
Ford
Missoula Moves to Buy Local Water Plant
Missoula plans to notify Missoula Light and Water Co to sell its complete water system. The $800000 Clark plant could be acquired to save $9000 yearly payments, with bonds and voter approval likely needed in coming weeks. The move follows prior failed attempts and reflects anticipated revenue from district closure and new prohibition laws.
No Loans Under Loan Act On Prickly Pear Farms
Helena January 9 money cannot be loaned under the state farm loan act on farms in the Prickly Pear valley per the irrigation project of the Montana Reservoir and Irrigation company holds Attorney General Ford in an opinion to Roelster Sid ney Miller of the state land office He holds that the contract with the company constitutes a first mortgage and the law does not permit loans to be made except when secured by first mortgages In this case they would be second mortgages A Question Helena January 9 is the inhalation of gas occupational disease or incidental hazard That is the question put up to the industrial accident board in the case of Jack Bleak employed at a mine in Jefferson county who inhaled gas and lost time from work If it is an occupational disease no compensation will be granted.
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Campbell
Clark
Frank L. Worden
Higgins
Helena
State Farm Loan Act
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Roelster Sidney Miller
State Land Office
Industrial Accident Board
Jack Bleak
Jefferson County
Freeman Small sentenced to hang for wife murder
Frederick L. Small of Ossipee, New Hampshire, was sentenced to be hanged on January 15, 1918, for the murder of his wife Florence A. Small at Mountainview on September 28 last.
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WN. H
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Florence A. Small
Mountainview
Wall Street Close sees metals lead gains on rumoured consolidations
In New York on January 9 metals led the Hatlens market with copper up one to five points amid talk of combining large producing firms and subsidiaries. Rails rose, but Canadian Pacific Soo and St Paul fell one to two points. St Louis & San Francisco preferred shares tumbled near ten points on thin volume. United States Steel and other industrials rallied in speculative activity. Nova Scotia Steel fell sharply while Honda and rail issues showed mixed strength. Total trade: 625000 shares. US bonds unchanged.
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Florida Resort Costume Questioned by Jessica
Jessica discusses a Florida winter resort outfit described as silk in a tan shade with a rose striped decoration. She notes the fabric is American in origin but Chinese in name, highlighting the contrasting branding and style. The comment draws attention to the costume’s decorative impact and cultural references.
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