Judge Magoon Named Panama Minister and Canal Zone Governor
President Roosevelt appointed Charles E. Magoon as United States minister to Panama and governor of the canal zone. Magoon, former law officer in the insular affairs bureau, already heads canal zone administration and serves on the Isthmian Canal Commission. The move unifies offices to avoid conflicts between governor and minister amid canal work.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Charles E. Magoon
United States
Panama
Magoon
Canal Zone
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal Commission
Insular Affairs Bureau
War Department
American Canal Zone
Republic
George W. Davis
John Barrett
Judge Magoon
Hughes Electric Company Incorporation Filed in Montana
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the Hughes Electric company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The capital is 60000 dollars and it will operate in Glendive. Incorporators are Alexander Hughes and G A Hughes of Minneapolis and F C Hughes of Glendive.
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The
Standard
Helena
Hughes Electric Company
Secretary of State
Glendive
Alexander and
G. A. Hughes
Minneapolis
F. C. Hughes
Vandals Halt Development Work at Wilson Beach
Twin Bridges July 2. Work on the Wilson beach near the Big Hole river stops after a drill hits an iron bar dropped into the bore. The obstruction was removed then the next night the bore was blown with powder and debris blocks access. Samples indicate strong gold values for a dredging project.
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Standard
Wilson Beach
Big Hole
Hamilton Notes Reflect a Busy Local Scene in July
Social活动 at Mrs Charles Crutchfields Fifth Street home featured a peanut stabbing contest and a tree and flower guessing game for fifteen youths followed by luncheon. Notables include F W C Whyte and R W McBain returning from Boulder Creek mine Anaconda and Miss Ethlyn Chambers home from Dillon state normal.
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The
Standard
Hamilton
Charles Crutchfield
Fifth Street
Crutchfield
F. W. C. Whyte
R. W. McBain
Boulder Creek
Upper
Anaconda
Miles Romney
Little Son
Coast
Ethlyn Chambers
State Normal
Dillon
George Dick
Walter Beck
W. G. Edwards
Missoula
Minnie Summares
Wallace
Idaho
East Fork
A. Williams
First National Bank of
Stevensville
Whaley
Livingston
Yellowstone Park
Christian Endeavor Society of
China
Torture Before Death In Death Penalty System
The Springfield Massachusetts Republic laments lengthy pre death penalty processes. It condemns repeated death sentences, stays and reprieves as a refinement of cruelty that shocks civilized norms. The piece critiques the endless procedural cruelty surrounding executions.
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Springfield
Mass
Mines in Madison District Tap Granite Ledge for Rich Ore
In Mineral Hill, Garnet Gold Mining and Milling co run a 1000-foot tunnel to the Granite ledge tapping a crosscut that yields consistently paying ore. About 30 men employed, with 50 tons daily milled in a 20-stamp mill. Summit lode and Oregon mine parts show warranting ore, while Brackett Gordon ship returns exceed $4,000 for two cars. A general revival is anticipated as litigation ends.
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The
Standard
Virginia City
Montana
Madison County
District Court
Mineral Hill
Garnet Gold Mining and Milling Company
St. Louis Corporation
W. A. Woods
E. C. Ballou
Hanging Wall
Nrth
Johnson & Weiderman
Weiderman
Oregon
Noth
East Helena
Brackett & Gordon
White Pine Lode
Montana Matters in the City of Angels
Helena reports from July 2 on Montana residents visiting Los Angeles headquarters. The letter lists visitors, notes no new Montana club president, and mentions the James King/ Nelson Story leadership choice. It also recalls Governor Toole's visit and the Dave Burton case with Walker’s acquittal.
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The
Standard
Helena
John G. Vawter
George W. Fox
Montana
Los Angeles
Mr. Fox
James King
Old Mexico
Lee W. Foster
Nelson Story
Mr. King
Fox
Toole
Charles
E. P. Bare
Thompson Campbell
Geoffrey Lavelle
J. T. O'Brien
H. Strom
John M. Foster
G. F. Bartlett
Butte
John F. Burke
John M. Madden
W. J. Johnson
D. R Roach
F. 10. Vandevort
Joseph A. Lewis
Anaconda
Winthrop Raymond
Experiment Station to Test Corn in Yellowstone Valley
Bozeman reports that the United States experiment station will lead a new program in the Yellowstone valley to assess profitable corn production in Montana. The Gallatin valley's elevation and climate preclude farm-site testing, but the project seeks corn varieties suited to the region with support from the Billings Commercial Club covering expenses.
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Standard
Bozeman
United States Experiment Station
Yellowstone Valley
Gallatin Valley
Billings Commercial Club
Mr Ray Plans Highway Engineering Course at State College
Bozeman July 2 F H Ray assistant state examiner and T E Collins Jr examine county books and report good condition. Ray, who has many hobbies, will visit the college to push a longstanding plan for a highway engineering course at the state agricultural college with only a slight curriculum change.
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Standard
Bozeman
F. H. Ray
T. E. Collins, Jr
Ray
State Agricultural College
State to train engineers for local highway needs
The article notes the need for a civil engineering curriculum tailored to state conditions, citing mountains light precipitation and long distances. It mentions agricultural colleges already offering courses and Mr Ray seeking a plan with President Hamilton to train locals for local highway work.
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Riculum
United States
Ray
Hamilton
Increase in Wealth of County of Custer
Miles City reports county assessor figures show property values in Custer County rising by about one million dollars from last year. Totals to date include real estate 1 550 570 dollars livestock 3 181 030 dollars personal other than livestock 733 370 dollars with railroad assessment 1 058 831 dollars and a total value of 6 523 811 dollars. Stock sheep reach 1 070 093 dollars and stock cattle 1 346 189 dollars.
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Standard
Miles City
Board of Equalization
Coronation of the Rose Cantata Delights Twin Bridges Crowd
The Coronation of the Rose cantata was presented Friday night to about 400 spectators in Twin Bridges. Home children performed with commendable poise in various roles, marking the event as the most successful yet for the institution.
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Standard
Twin Bridges
Five Million Pounds of Wool From Miles City
Wool men estimate more than five million pounds of wool will be shipped from Miles City this year as sheep arrive in great numbers. Shortage of shearers limits throughput, with many flocks driven to Glendive after arrival. The 1903 peak was five million. 1904 fell to just over four million. leaders expect the higher mark again.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Glendive
State Treasurer Takes Up Bonds in June Report
State Treasurer Rice reports June receipts of 68775.95 and disbursements of 213671.27. He took up 50000 of the normal school bond issue of 1895. The remaining balance held by the state treasurer stands at 453031.33.
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The
Standard
Helena
Rice
Gallatin Valley Club Adopts Constitution and By Laws
Bozeman July 2 The Gallatin Valley club met and adopted the constitution and by laws as reported by its special committee without change after a brief discussion. The club name remains the same and officer appointments are left to the board of directors who have not yet acted.
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Standard
Bozeman
Gallatin Valley Club
Insurance firms drop bicycle coverage in Birmingham
In Birmingham England leading insurers have abandoned bicycle insurance due to a rise in bicycle thefts. The move leaves riders with no local bicycle insurance options and anxiety over property loss.
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Birmingham
England
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