Great Falls Becomes Northern Lumber Center City Hub
Great Falls claims status as a lumber center with no local sawmill, serving as a distribution point for over a hundred yards across Montana and neighboring states. Major firms like Ridge-Call Lumber and Robinson Lumber relocate headquarters here to stay close to business, while Empire, Templeton, and others operate yards and warehouses. About 700 workers are employed locally with annual business around large sums.
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Fas
Minneapfeo
iridge-Call Lumber Company
then-Robinson Lumber Company
North Dake
E. J. Carpenter
Min
J. L. Call
Grant Call
C. A. Kennedy
Ifalion-Robin- Laamber Company
Grogan-Robinson Lumber. Com
Great Falls
J.R. Robin
Minneapolis
W. F. Gro
Williston
W. Son
Lewistown
J. R. Grogan
W. H. Grogan
Glasgow
Home Company
Empire Lumber Company of
Minns
Basi
St. Anthony & Dakota Lumber
Montana Usin
Boorman Lumber Company
B. J. Boorman
Montana Mills
Great Bus Lumber Company
Roundup City Population and Telecom Plans Mentioned
Roundup faces a population estimate of 2.40 for the city and 2.70 with immediate environs as a spring telecommunication upgrade is announced. A future 6.00 percent growth is cited along with a proposed rural connection by a new wire toll extension line. A Prickly Pear Farm survey fund is listed with F J state agent and county agents, and railway service changes affecting northern trains Nos 1 and 2 are noted with flag stops at Wolf.
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Dup
Mountain States
Forsything
Wlens. Oun. Co
F. J
Carpenter
State Board of ‘Commissioners
Wolf
Cheadle Not Candidate for Governor Says Roundup Leader
In Roundup this week E K Cheadle former district judge at Lewistown denied any plans to run for governor as a Republican. He said Republicans could win with a strong candidate for governor and US senator and named C F Goddard of Billings as a likely favorite for either office.
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E.K. Chead
Lewistown
Montana
C. F. Goddard Bilings
Fire destroys leading Manhattan general store
Three Forks Jan 29 The J L San born company establishment, part of the T C Power chain, the leading general store in Manhattan, burned to the ground after a fire started in the heating plant at 4 o clock this morning causing about 50000 dollars in损 (Note: OCR error may exist)
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Three Forks
J. L. Sanborn Company
T. C. Power
Manhattan
Funeral for George Otis Harper Held in Hamilton
George Otis Harper died in Hamilton after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the family home by the Masonic Lodge. Born October 6 18 in Canada he lived 27 years in the Bitter Root and worked in the lumber industry with his father and uncle George Harper of Stevenaville. Survived by his parents and a sister Mrs Laura Harper.
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Hamilton
George Otis Harper
Masonic Lodge
R. Harper
Canada
Bitter Root
Lumberinus
George Harper
Stevenaville
Laura Harper
Funeral services for Edward McFadden in Hamilton
Edward McFadden 77 died Wednesday at his daughter Mrs Bridget La France home. Funeral services were held yesterday led by Father Du Dunne. Body shipped to St John North Dakota. He resided in Bitter Root about four years. Surviving relatives include Mrs Wells Grand Forks BC Mrs Lisaie La France Bismark ND Mrs Bridget La France Hamilton Miss Mary McFadden Hamilton Hugh McFadden Idaho and Tim McFadden Butte. Frederick D Nichols leaves for Darby to inspect orchard property then Thompson Falls to handle business. Edgar J Witter from Darby visited Hamilton to arrange final proof on his homestead.
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Hamilton
Edward McFadden
Bridget la France
St. John
N. D
Father du Dunne
Wells
Grand Forks
British Columbia
Lisaie la France
Bismark
Mary McFadden
Hugh McFadden
Idaho
Tim McFadden
Butte
Frederick D. Nichols
Darby
Thompson Falls
Edgar J. Witter
Mary Fox granted divorce amid cruelty claims in Lewistown
In Lewistown on January 29 Mary Fox was awarded a divorce from Jona Fox, married at Conrad in 19s, cruelty cited. She won custody of three children. Judge E W Mettler also ruled in the Beatrix Marsha rooming house case, finding her guilty of selling beer and imposing a 4 fine of 2. A bond on appeal was filed. The Elks lodge discussed annual reports and plans, noting a prosperous year and a robust membership. Two more divorces were granted: Cora Kinkaid v Daniel Kincaid for desertion, married St Paul in 1%, and Olive Rowley v Hugh Rowley for desertion, Lewistown 1812. Contributions to Jewish relief fund continue, with A Rosenberg sending 19. Letters report banking and finance notes from local banks and references to a telegraphic tour and a future arrival for a relative.
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Lewistown
Mary
Fox
Jona Fox
Conrad
E. W. Mettler
Beatrix Marsha
Elks” Lodge
Elk Club
David Hilger
C. C. Simonson
Roy Ayers
Cora Kinkaid
Daniel Kincaid
Kincaids
St. Paul
Olive Rowley
Hugh Rowley
A. Rosenberg
J.P. Sehmit
Ferresentad
Levintons
Enks Sts
Gisela Tance
Graner
Seore Ast Nighe A Bense
Tie Resrine
Ead Dt
Ead Dt' Oss | Firat National Bann of
Bsore
Fetuin
Parga
Sioux Pale
O Connor Enters Democratic Bid for Congress Seat
Livingston Jan 2 Judge James F O Connor of Livingston will enter the race for the democratic nomination for congress In Cass Representative Tom Stout does not seek renomination Washington dispatches last night stated that Mr Stout would not seek a renomination.
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Livingston
Jan
James F. O'Connor
Congress
Cass
Tom Stout
Washington Dispatches
Stout
No Danger: Motor Vehicles Won't Drive Out the Horse
Boreman January 2 Dr E H Riley told the farmers at the agricultural college Market Requirements of Horses that motor vehicles have not reduced horse use or value. He cited horses remain essential despite cars trains and tractors and urged Montana breeders to favor pure bred sires to raise a nearly pure bred herd over six generations using pure bred sires with scrub mares leading to 98.44 percent pure bred stock.
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Boreman
E. H. Riley
The
Agricultural College
United States
Montana
Riley
Dillon Braces for Coal Shortage in Cold War
Dillon friends endure a coal scarcity as public events are canceled to curb consumption. A single coal car will be allocated to those in immediate need only, with heat banned at dances and other public gatherings. Schools may close, and the Mis soula high school game at Dillon is postponed due to travel and train restrictions. A later date for a rescheduled game is planned.
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Dillon
Missoula High School
Ume
Beaver Canyon
Coal Confiscation Follows Shortage Alarm in Harlowton
Harlowton authorities confiscated a car billed to a local flour mill amid a coal shortage scare. Government thermometer shows 32 below last night. temperatures ranged 8 to 51 degrees below zero. Freight brakeman Joe Hedrick injured, loses a foot after being struck by a locomotive at Canyon. he is recovering at Thres Forks hospital. W G Bennett moved from Harlowton freight to Salesville agency. Three Forks to Bozeman route shifts announced. Engineer Shaw leaves for Twin Cities and Chicago for a short visit. Indian appropriation bill before House includes livestock purchases for Blackfeet and funds for sundry civil projects.
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Harlowton
Joe Hedrick
Milwaukee
Canyon
Seattle
Shaw
Twin Cities
Chiago
Weather Improves in Missoula and Montana Rail Lines
Missoula reports brighter skies and calmer conditions, ending three days of wind and storm. Freight traffic on the Northern Pacific resumes after a freeze, with light tonnage but progress across the division. Milwaukee line shows improvement with under 100 delayed freight cars, while passenger trains face minor delays on the Rocky Mountain west end. Helena notes minus temperatures at 7:30 am and a forecast for slightly warmer days, as ore operations risk cutbacks if weather does not moderate.
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Missoula
Montana
Missoula Ag
Northern Pacific
Rocky Mountain Division
Milwaukee
Record Cold Grips City As Trains Face Widespread Delays
A weather observer notes 35 degrees below zero last night, the coldest point of the winter, with 9 pm readings at T below. The city endures days of low temperatures and train delays grow. east and south trains run 1 to 3 hours late, north 4 to 10 hours, west about 12 hours, due largely to a western derailment disrupting service.
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United States
Stati
Coal Shortage and Cold Weather Report
Soreman notes morning temperatures at 37 degrees below zero with a gradual rise to 10 below by night. Indications are it will climb higher. Trains today ran from two to eight hours late due to the severe cold and coal shortage.
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Soreman
San
Mercury
Heating plant at Bell exchange fails in cold snap
Missoula January 2 heating failure at the Bell Telephone exchange after a boiler top blew off in the cold. No serious damage reported but gas stoves and improvised heaters are in use. A replacement boiler section is not expected for four to six days, delaying full service.
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Missoula
Bell Telephone Exchange
Temperature Rise Amid Cold Snap Across Montana
Lewistown reports a moderation with temperatures at 15 below zero and trains operating late yet arriving. Fuel shortages threaten operations as supplies run low. In Great Falls, temperatures linger near 40 below and rail service is nearly halted due to locomotive steam issues affecting travel and work.
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Lewistown
Friends of Slain Men Seek Punishment for Mexican
El Paso Texas January 29 Friends of the slain men urge action after the deportation from the United States of Ranuel Stedintavieua formerly chief of Villa’s stalwart forces. They contend Keane was abducted by Will soldiers and questioned by a board of inquiry. The case stirred demonstrations and linked the killings of miners at Santa Yeabel on June 18 to broader tensions.
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el Paso
Texas
Ranuel Stedintavieua
Francisco Villa
Stalian Mae Hevsutie
Washington
Peter’ Keane
Hearst
Chituanua
Kees
Meaininvie
Keane
Will
Special ‘Board
Cnled
United States
Mediniavietia
Guares
Santa ‘Yeabel
War Song of Dinas Vawh from Welsh Campaign Ballad
A Victorian era Welsh war song depicting eight centuries past warfare with a breezy barbaric tone. It narrates a raid into Dyfed, describes killing defenders, sacking the hall, and the driving off of cattle and the king’s head as conquerors’ prize.
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Indianapolis News
Thomas Tove Peacock
Dinas Vawh
Dyfed
Britain to field four million men in spring campaign
Paris reports excerpts from Lloyd George interviews claiming Britain will field 4 million soldiers by spring, with 3 million already under arms. He calls it a democratic war and predicts Allied persistence as Germany weakens, noting compulsory service and high enlistment. He cites Napoleon as precedent and stresses unity and resolve.
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Paris
David Lloyd-George
London
Milan Secolo
Germany
Lloyd-George
England
Great Britain
Napoleon
Device to prevent loss of ships by torpedoes
Copenhagen reports Frantz Poulsen has invented an apparatus claimed to prevent ship destruction by torpedoes or mines by diverting explosion pressure on hull air bases. Details are withheld and Britain’s admiralty may test it soon. Lausanne notes rioters near the German consulate despite troops, with over ten arrests.
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Copenhagen
London
Frantz Poulsen
Admiralty
Frozen cabbage greets travelers in Geneseo region
In upstate New York near Geneseo travelers encounter fields with heads of cabbage frozen stiff and ruined. The cause is fall prices were lower than the cost of fertilizing, leaving vegetables on the soil to perish.
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New York State
Geneseo
French fishing fleet claims record cod catch at banks
The Newfoundlands banks fishing season produced the largest catch per vessel to date. Eleven steamers and twenty five sailing vessels completed a total haul of 23,294,438 pounds of cod, marking a historic surge in production.
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Newfoundland
Militia Membership Debate at United Mine Workers Meeting
January 29 at Indianapolis the United Mine Workers debated amending the constitution to bar members who belong to or support the national guard or state constabulary. The discussion stalled after a tense session, with further talks set for Monday morning. Frank Farrington, UMW president, opposed personal militia hatred but warned against dangerous stances, noting militia groups did not commit killings in Colorado and recalling violent episodes in a past anthracite strike.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
National Guard
State ‘Constabulary
Hau
Ina
Committee On Constitution
Frank Farrington
Miineis
Brumbaugh Weds His Ward Flora Belle Parks in Philadelphia
Gov Martin G Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania marries his ward Flora Belle Parks in Philadelphia The ceremony lists Parks age and Brumbaughs as $4 on license He had led the Philadelphia public school system prior to becoming governor The report also notes a Du Pont Powder works explosion at Carneys Point N J with two fatalities and several injured including Laveren Holt and Frederick Fitz among the dead and wounded.
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Philadelphia
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Flora Belle. Parks
Bramigh
Parks
Brumbateh
Phil Delphia Public
Wamington
Per
Gan
Carney's Point
N. J
du Pont Powder Company
Laveren Holt
Camden
Ned
Frederick Fitz
Reading
General Hodson Dies After Gallipoli Wounds
London reports Brigadier General George Benjamin Hodson of the Indian Army has died of injuries from the Gallipoli campaign. Born 186?, Hodson served with distinction in Egypt, Burma, and other campaigns, and was based at Lahore before the war. A later note states 1915 cereal crops in the northern hemisphere exceed the five year average by over 78 billion pounds.
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London
Bris
George Benjamin Hodson
Geting
Gallipol
Malta
Hodson
Egypt
India
Lahore
Hemisphere
Washington Officials Witnessed Street Fight Between Meyer and Beale
Diplomats and officers observed a rough street altercation in Washington between George von L. Meyer former Secretary of the Navy and Truxton Beale brother of Mme. Bakhmeteff wife of the Russian ambassador. Meyer received a black eye and Beale a forehead scar marking the clash as a drawn confrontation long in dispute.
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Washington
George von L. Meyer
Navy
Truxton Beale
Mme. Bakhmeteff
Meyer
Beale
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