Death by horse drags Lewistown farmer to death
Coroner George Creel reports Roy Golliner a home steader from Mineral Point Wis died after reins wrapped around his wrist and a foot caught in stirrup straps as his horse bolted while he rolled a cigarette The body to be shipped to Wisconsin as Elks plan three August entertainments and farmers in Fergus suffer through drought and defense meetings continue
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Roy Golliner
Lewistown
George Creel
Golliner
Mineral Point
Wis
H. B. Farling
Milwaukee
EH. Barrett
Butte
Foster
Seattle
West
Elks
Professor Olson
Miss Betz
Belt
Farmers’ Defense
Coffee Creek
Carl H. Peterson
George Hull
Miss Olson
Christianson
Fergus
Helena News Highlights Minty Names and Local Events
Helena Montana July 6 Mise Henriett Antonia Cornelia Ladan of Adel Cad cade county renounced allegiance to the Netherlands and sought U S citizenship. Hail damaged crops in Yellowstone Musselshell and Carbon counties. State utilities commission says no jurisdiction in strike matters. Missoula telephone girls strike aid sought. Quarantine orders rescinded by state livestock sanitary board. Eureka hearing July 16 on Eureka Mutual Telephone rate hike and Great Northern stockyards change. Molybdenum Metals company of Butte incorporated with 500000 capital. Miss Bessie Wirth named Montana’s first native daughter to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
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Helena
Mise Henriett Antonia Cornelia Ladan
Adel
Cascade
United States
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Yellowstone
Musselshell
Carbon
E. K. Bowman
State Board of Bail Insurance
Sate Utilities Commission
Wilkinson
Missoula
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Big Box Elder Creek
Carter County
Great Falls
Fange
Th Flowerree Sheep and Cattle Company
Sun River
Marias River
State Railroad and Public Utilizes Commission
Eureka
Eureka Mutual Telephone Company
Great Northern
Molybdenum Metals Company
Butte
J. M. Jackson
Sheridan
E. Bushnell
Bessie Wirth
H. J. Wirth
Montana
Chicago
Funeral services for J. W. Henderson held at Christian church
Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Bozeman for J. W. Henderson with Rev. A. L. Chapman officiating. Interment followed in Bozeman cemetery. Henderson, born April 1 1839 in Wayne County Indiana, married Sarah Elizabeth Sims November 10 1861 in Des Moines Iowa. Six children were born, three surviving Elizabeth Forsyth Stella Henderson and T L Colbern, with six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The report also notes irrigation demands in Gallatin valley, repair of bridges in West Gallatin canyon, and Dr. Herbert H. Judd leaving for Boston for B P C E grand lodge duties.
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Bozeman
J. W. "Henderson
Christian
Elizabeth C. Forsyth
Towa
Stella Henderson
Hosesman
T. L. Colbern
Hoseman
Gallatin Valley
West Gallatin Canyon
Yellowstone Park
Herbert H. Judd
Boston
Grand Lodge
Bozeman Lodge
Tyler
Chicago
Helena Population Rises to 20550 in Directory
Helena, July 6. The city population has grown steadily during the year and now stands at 20 550, up 350 from last year, according to the annual directory issued.
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Helena
Senator Myers Defeated in Beer Economy Battle
In Washington July Senator Henry L Myers of Montana urged an amendment to curb food use in beer and wine production linking to wartime economy. The measure failed 4 to 8 with Walsh voting against while the Cumming amendment passed ending whiskies for the war period. Treasury boosts two Montana banks capital after charter requests First National bank of Wibaux grows to 76000 and Hingham bank seeks national charter.
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The
Standard
Washington
Henry L. Myers
Montana
Senate
United States
Myers
Chamberlain
Walsh
Cumming
Whisker
Treasury Department
First National Bank of
Wibaux
Mont
Rules and regulations for exemption boards Helena
Helena July 6 Adjutant General Greenan today released the new rules governing exemption boards and sent copies to every board in the state Local boards will pass on exemptions except those based on industrial or occupational grounds Industrial earners may be exempt only as determined by the state or district board Appeals from local board rulings can be filed by drafted individuals or Provost Marshal General representatives Names of men held for service are certified to the adjutant general and notices sent to report The notice makes absence equivalent to military service and desertion penalties apply German subjects are barred from service Dependents exemptions require affidavits showing dependent income composition and corroboration Occupational exemptions require proof of loss to the enterprise and inability to replace the exempted worker The labor supply condition is reviewed by district boards in evaluating claims
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Germany
Miss Hazel Hunkins Cleared of Picket Charge at White House
In Washington on July 6 Miss Hazel Hunkins of Billings was tried for picketing near the White House. She carried no banner and made no demonstration and was discharged after the court ruled she did not break the protest rules. Mrs E F Richardson of Forsyth and Mrs R A Ridge of Billings are in town for the militant suffrage meeting.
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The
Standard
Washington
Hazel Hunkins
Billings
White House
Miss Hawkins
Miss Hunkins
E. F. Richardson
Forsyth
Rankin
R. A. Ridge
Great Northern Fortifies Coal Reserve in Montana
In Great Falls on July 6 the Great Northern Railroad builds a large coal reserve in Montana to insulate against winter shortages. A growing pile in the west side yards already tops 18,000 tons, with stock from Stockett and Lehigh stored for later use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Montana
Great Northern
Stockett and
Lehigh
Angler Remains Fed Up After Three-Hour Biteless Spree
In Chicago, a humorous exchange unfolds as an angler protests being accused of taking fish from the water. He insists he is merely feeding the fish, despite a three hour stretch without a bite.
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Chicago Herald
Youthful Wanderer Jack Lee Seeks Home Across States
Sheriff presents 12 year old boy giving name Jack Lee who claims seven years of travel from Texas to Montana to New York after kidnapping at age four. He says born in El Paso and lived in Rochester and Butte with schooling at Lincoln School under Ida Shea. authorities seek verification from Rochester and Butte to locate his family.
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EL Paso
Texas
Sullivan
Rochester
N.Y
Butte
Cabin
West Broadway
Lincoln |Ool
Mise Ida | Shea
Lincoln School
Marcus Thomas
Methodist Conference Plans Set for Billings in August
Elaborate plans for the annual Methodist church conference at Billings on August 22 were discussed by the local church board. Bishop Franklin Hamilton of Pittsburg is secured as presiding officer and a number of national speakers will attend. Committees were named for building, entertainment, recreation, reception and program duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
the Methodist Church
Omeral
Franklin Hami Iton
Pittsburg
Dillon News Item Highlights Local Illness Travel and Weather Concerns
Mrs Arthur Wemple, seriously ill, is taken to Butte for hospital treatment. Miss Janie Tovey returns home from Salt Lake to the Big Hole Basin. Widespread heat and drought raise grain crop fears as farmers on the benches worry about the upcoming harvest.
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Dillon
Arthur Wemple
Butts
Janie Tovey
Salt Lake
Big Hole
Brown pasture warns stock as drought grips region
The article notes pastures turning brown from dryness threatening feed for cattle and sheep and warns that further burning could worsen shortages. It also reports social notices including visitors in town, circus workers quarrels, a marriage license issued to Guy E. Pyeatt and Mary F. Jolley, and a Bannack resident accused of beating his wife awaiting trial.
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Harry Graves
Bannack
Bo. Selwayta
Price Creek
Dilton
Guy E. Pyeatt
Misa Mary F. Jolley
Tenday
Idaho
Two Guard Fatalities Reported On Patrol Duty
Helena July 6 Two members of the Second Montana regiment were killed on patrol. Jacob Lee age 23 of D company Great Falls and Paul Sandidge of I company Glasgow Whitefish were named among the dead. Reports say a third death in ten days involved Lane Gidge during a dorms watch duty with clashes against the LW element in Western Montana. The deaths are under military investigation with Sandidge’s home city Glasgow noted and Sandidge reportedly to return home on furlough before foreign service.
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Rexford
Whitfish
Glascow
Montana
Sandidge
Lane Gidge
LW. W
Western Aientana
Helena
Tragic accidental rifle discharge kills oilman at Great Falls bridge
Jacob Lee a private oil company worker died in an accidental rifle discharge on a night shift at a Great Northern bridge near Great Falls. The 23 year old from North Dakota was found after a heavy wind prevented earlier discovery. His body was brought to the city this afternoon.
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Jacob Lee
Great Falls
Sandidie
Clarence Shaw
Arthur Kline
Missoula
Montana
Kallspell
Lee
Great Northern
North Dakota
Horse drawn vehicles gain street rights in Montana ruling
Justice Sidney Lanner of the Montana Supreme Court affirms a Missoula case finding horse drawn buggies share street rights with streetcars and autos. Clara Anderson awarded 800 dollars from Missoula Street Railway after being thrown when a frightened horse trampled Higgins Bridge. Court also upholds district ruling denying dissolution of an attachment in Hill County suit by American Surety Co. of New York against Herman Kartowite.
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Higgins Tue Bridge
Holloway
District ‘Court
Hill County
American Surety Company of
New York
Herman F. Kartow
Rufus Hargrave Dead Formerly of Montana
Rufus M. Hargrave aged 74, wealthy Orange County resident, funeral services held tomorrow in Los Angeles at La Ann. He crossed the plains in a Prairie schooner caravan with about 80 emigrants, made a fortune in Montana, then lost it in cattle deals in Nebraska. He married three times and leaves three children: twins Mrs. Robert Wallace and Mrs. B. S. Cope of Orange and Forest Hargrave of Seattle.
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Los Angeles
la Ann
Rufus M. Hargrave
Hargrave
Orange County
Plains
Montana
Nebraska
Robert Wallace
B. 8. Cope
Orange
Forest Hargrave
Seattle
Goodfriends Win In Crosslot Contest At Anaconda
The Goodfriends defeated the Brickyards by one run in a seesaw crosslot baseball game in Anaconda. Oliver played left field and Sanders covered right due to missing starters, with Ed praised for his strong hitting and Kelly officiating as umpire.
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Anaconda
Goodfriends
Oliver
Pastire
Sanders
Shaver
Bowers
Baseball: Wallace earns win with wild pitches and passes
In a short game lasting one hour and 35 minutes umpire Kelly presided. Wallace earned credit with two walks and two wild pitches by Bowers and Tell, while Howers and lace connected as batsmen hit. Halloran and Drolette reached on errors, with Drolette charged with a passed ball.
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Tell
OW Wallace
Bowers
Howers
Lace
Drolette
Halloran
Kelly
Korpi Found Not Guilty of Conspiracy at Butte
John Korpi was found not guilty by directed verdict in federal court after trial testimony showed he urged crowd leadership and urged resistance to registration. Witnesses described his calls and actions during the June 5 incident, with defense noting Korpi’s statements about freedom and opposition to the registration law.
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Helena
Wyoming Street
John Korpi
Patrick Hall
Butte
Korpi
Korpe
George M. Hollin
Hall
Wom
W. T. Ingraham
E. W. Burn
Department of Justice
Kaiser
Tealgo
Korps
Senator la Follette
Pantages Bill Delivers Lavish World of 1917 Act
A Margaret venue crowd enjoyed a top vaudeville bill headlined by The World of 1917 starring Felix. The act features spectacular dancing, singing, instrumentals, and witty comedy with a large company. The program includes The Lampinis illusion act, Smith and McGuire song and dance, When Hubby Real nes domestic comedy, and Joe Roberts in Selections.
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Felix
Lampinis
Smith
McGuire
W. R. Abrams
Agn Johns
Joe Roberts
Fragmentary Montana Names List Across Cities
A fragmentary OCR shows scattered names and places including James G. Pilton Chicago 1 Clark MacDonald Butte Markoff Providence R 1 Hack worth Nellie Mine George N der Helena George Be case J. McCleary Chicago Mise Alta Sturdes vant Seattle Wood Sisters Hoston land Mrs. R A Case Great Falls P Rowan Helena Mr and Mrs 3 Mershon Mrs A B Johnson T A ustis Mrs KE A Bustle Miss A ustis Butte C A McIntyre Boxes man J A Taylor Seattle.
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Montana
James G. Pilton
Chicago
Clark
No Cigarettes or Play Cards in Comfort Bags
Winona Lake Ind July 6 The two greatest camp comforts cigarettes and playing cards will be absent from comfort bags prepared by Christian Endeavor societies trustees of the United Society of Christian Endeavor planning to enlist 1 000 000 persons in patriotic service The Rev Francis B Cat founder of the society was re elected president Others elected include Daniel A Poling associate president the Rev Howard B Grosse vice president William Shaw general secretary A J Shartle treasurer Karl Lehmann was re elected southern states secretary
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Winona Lake
Ind
Christian Endeavor Societies
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Francis B. Cat
Daniel A. Poling
Howard B. Grosse
William Shaw
A. J. Shartle
Karl Lehmann
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Rarich
O Bell
Droletts
Wallace
P. Oliver
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Ay Barry
Tabor
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Brent
Johnson
Ifo
M. Domitrovich
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T Co
Olahaber
Mitrovich
Orde
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Japan
Buddha
Christ
God the Father
Jesus
God
Fine Entertainment
Marson
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