State workers insured under Montana compensation law
Helena July 1 The state compensation law went into effect today placing 2240 Montana employees under its protection. Most are insured through employer plans or private insurers while state insurance covers some and concerns about rates, solvency proofs, and future popularity of state coverage loom as a year of operation will test adequacy. Nearby towns report social visits and local travel notes as residents move through the day.
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Helena
Montana
Tee
Anaconda Copper Minto
Mpaniee
Wea. Clark
Women fall luncheon and dinner at Bozeman church parlor
The Sisterhood of Payne Memorial Christian church hosted women from Belgrade Salesville Central Park and Bridger Canyon for a fine dinner at the Bozeman church parlors The Ladies Aid societies from Belgrade Springhill and the Bozeman Presbyterian women attended a luncheon also at the Bozeman church with a short social session and an interesting program
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Bozeman
Payne Memorial Christian Church
Christian Churches
Belgrade
Salesville
Central Park
Bridger Canyon
Andies’ Aid Societies
Springhill
Women's Society
The
Presbyterian Church of
Livingston Plans National Holiday Celebration in July Fourth Pageant
Arrangements for Independence Day events in Livingston are nearly complete with a main address by Senator Henry L Myers at Inland venue. Ex-Governor John M. Linton of Atlanta to visit to influence a stay and speech, while ex-Gov Slaten and wife tour Yellowstone National Park. Local baseball games, a carnival with Fortyniners parade, wildlife acts, and a mile-long parade featuring animals and floats are set. Fireworks, dancing, concerts, and free riding exhibitions to entertain about 50,000 visitors. Local businesses decorated in national colors.
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Livingston
Henry L Myers
John M. Linton
Atlanta
Leo
Slaten Ad
Yellowatone
Pacific Coast
Clyde Park and
Wig ‘Timber
Witl F
Busche
Billy Buutott
Fieiah
Anoth
Norwee Blan
Charles Becker
Wilsall
Fair Grounds
Main
Archie Nye
Buechner
Rodeo Practicing Rider Towle Fatally Injured in Montana
Bozeman born William Towle died at Deaconess Hospital after injuries from a bucking bronco during rodeo practice for the show Passing of the West in Bannack. He was en route to Billings seeking a sister, Mrs Norma Massey, who has not been located. The body rests at McIntyre & Joye undertaking parlors awaiting instruction from family.
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Bozeman
William Towle
Deaconess Hospital
Bannack
Billings
Norma Massey
Hog cholera hits Belgrade area ranches near town
Belgrade July 1 hog cholera outbreak reported on several ranches near the city. The Dr Jump ranch east of Belgrade is cited where hogs have dwindled as authorities aim to control the disease. Seed pea fields nearby show white blooms promising an early crop. spring hill hunt reports include over a thousand gophers exterminated and champions crowned.
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Belgrade
C. W. Smith
Lester Crouse
A. EB. Cramer
Mra. Te Carigon
E. Harvey
Butte
Mater
Montana Power Company
Joe Fowler
Reid White
J. J. Yates
Twin Bridges
Stampede Opens Frontier Town With Full Missoula Program
Frontier town Stampede kicks off in Missoula with a week of events at Fort Missoula. Montana, Washington, and Idaho teams compete in rifle, wrestling, and staged shows. Officials include Lieut. Herwig and Dr. Conyngham, with numerous range and security arrangements.
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Mia Missoula
Toms
Missoula
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Fort Missoula
Courthouse Square
Fair Grounds
Walter Miller
St Paul
Tom Sontag
Anaconda
Lieut. L. Herwig
D. Gay Stivers
J. J. McGuinness
Hugh H. ” Swanders
Edward Conyngham
Prat
Charles M.neff
B.S. Paxson
Fritz Larson
J.M. Osborn
C.E. Dodge
John .J. Moe
Montana mining conditions show copper recovery rising
A Special Dispatch reports the Geological Survey detailed Montana mining and smelting activity in the first half of 1915. Copper smelters reduced output after August 1914, later rebounded as demand grew, with Anaconda and Pittsburg operations adjusting. Zinc prices swung, boosting shipments and mill runs at Butte & Superior and Elm Orla. Gold output increasing due to more ore from Georgetown and Raderburg districts. silver linked to copper ore production.
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Standard Washington
Geological Survey
Montana
C. Helkes
Sea
Anaconda Copper Company
Pittsont
Butte & Superior
Butte
Elm Orla
Georgetown
Radersburg
Fallon County seat ruling upholds Baker County as seat
The state supreme court voids a corrupt practices provision as conflicting with the constitution and sustains Baker County’s position as the permanent county seat over rival Ekalaka. The decision notes election contests cannot be created to overturn the highest vote winner and rejects undue changes via contest law.
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Supreme Court
Baker
Fallon County
Ante
William Holloway
Ekalaka
Haker
Bozeman Pioneer John F. Work Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Bozeman July 1 John F W Work a renowned Montana pioneer who crossed the plains in 1862 celebrated his eightieth birthday at his Grand avenue south home. Native of Pennsylvania he joined a party to Pike's peak in 1855 then overland to California before settling in Montana. He mined frayed and eventually farmed and raised sheep becoming prosperous enough to retire from active business while remaining involved. He is a member of the Society of Montana Pioneers. He married Mary Evelyn Stone and they have two children Vida Marie Holloway and Lester P Work.
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Bozeman
John FW
Montana
Plains
Work
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Pike's Peak
California
Mr. Work
Grand Avenue South
Society of Montana Pioneers
Mary Evelyn Stone
Vida Marie
Ray Holloway
Lester P. Work
Claxton To Lecture At The State University
Dr. P. P. Claxton United States commissioner of education arrives in Missoula tomorrow noon from the East. He will deliver the first of three lectures before the University of Montana summer school. The Friday afternoon talk covers the department of education relation to rural schools. Friday and Saturday evenings at University hall he discusses topics tied to the American educational system.
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Missoula
P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Tomorow
East
University of Montana
Department of Education
University Hall
Claxton
Passing of the West Delayed by Rainstorm
Rain postponed the opening day of the Passing of the West celebration in Billings. Special trains run from nearby points as thousands gather for broncho busting rope throwing and steer-tying contests. Organizers expect about 40 000 attendees over the four days.
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Billings
Points
Livingston News Brief on Yellowstone Trail Pathfinder Arrival
Livingston dated July 1 reports W. Warwick arriving with the Yellowstone Trail association official pathfinder car, marking a notable moment for the trail’s route guidance.
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Livingston
W. Warwick
Yellowstone Trail Association
Construction costs and maintenance burden rise elsewhere
The report notes construction is costly in other places and maintenance costs remain high, underscoring ongoing financial strain from upkeep and long term expenses.
Dare yesterday and Ste make a notable farm visit
The report describes Dare and Ste completing a journey to the Dakotas and Montana areas, observing farming practices and meeting locals. It highlights agricultural figures, community scenes, and references to a cooperative or society meeting, with emphasis on farm life and regional activities.
Examination for Military Academy in Helena Held July 11
Congressmen Stout and Avanm announce a competitive examination for U S military academy candidacy in Helena on July 11, conducted by state superintendent H A Davee. A principal and two alternates will be chosen. the process requires early appointment and includes a War Department entrance exam in March 1915. The cadet will enter in 1916 succeeding Casset Harold Mee White of Buffalo Mont.
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Helena
Stout and
Avanm
United States Military Academy
West Point
Public Instructon
H. A. Davee
War Department
Cas
Harold Mee. White
Buffalo
Mont
Alarming Views on Belligerent Vessels and Neutrality
Reports discuss chartering a vessel by a foreign consul to transport munitions, with prior court rulings deeming no federal violation. The piece notes ships supplying belligerent fleets are treated as warships, while press dispatches highlight Armenian escape attempts, linking to broader U S German submarine talks.
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Germany
NO EFFORT TO RESCUE MEN THROWN INTO WATER
Cards Wales July 1 Survivors of the sunken Armenian say the German submarine ran close to the drowning men cast overboard by a capsized boat but no rescue was made. Joseph Carter of Norfolk Va said several friends were drowned and shells struck the ship. Twenty eight men were saved from the water. four crew members died. One man was blown apart by a shell. Captain Trickey was the last to leave.
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Wales
Joseph Carter
Norfolk
King Sheed
Small
Foreman
Carter
Claw
Tega
President keeps in touch with developments over sinking
President Wilson learned from official forces that Ambassador Page told Washington that the British admiralty announced the Armenian, sunk Monday by a German submarine with American lives lost, was engaged in admiralty business. The president kept to his policy and did not discuss the sinking.
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Cornish
Nhs
Wilson
Ambassador Page
Washington
London
Evning
America
State Department
Ambassadors notes and tensions over submarine crisis
Fragmentary dispatches from London and Washington discuss the Armenian incident, potential British vessel status, and U S expectations for Germany's reply. Dr Meyer-Gerlard's delay, Ambassador Page's reports, and pending decisions on protests shape the crisis as confidence in an upcoming Washington verdict grows.
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Tinued
Washington
Ian
Newport News
Knt
Taalvera
Great Britain
Berlin
Germany
Antoni Meyer- Gerhard
von Bernstart
Wieson
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Henry Joninger
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