Montana Supreme Court rules on mine taxation in 1930s case
The Montana Supreme Court held that taxes and fire insurance on milling and reduction works are not deductible in determining net mine proceeds. Reversing Lewis and Clark district court, the court distinguished between net and gross proceeds under the metalliferous mines license tax code. Chief Justice Callaway and Justices Halloway Galen and Stark concurred in the ruling written by Judge S. D. McKinnon.
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Helena
State Supreme Court
W. H. Poorman
Lewis and Clark District Court
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
D. H. Junod
Supreme Court
8. D. McKinnon
Miles City
Cooper
Callaway
Asociate
Halloway, Galen and
Stark
Weather pressure eases drought as showers fall on Dillon
Dillon daily notices report heavy showers breaking a long dry spell with more rain hoped to aid grain and fall pastures. Reservoir at Lima nearly empty while streams supply irrigation. July 7 reports include Arnold Smith recovering from July 4 pony race injuries. Several locals and visitors visit or travel through Dillon for business and family matters.
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Dillon
Lima
Dean Norris Elevated to National Eng Education Council
Dean Earl B. Norris of Montana State College has been elected a member of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education Council. The Boulder, Colorado election places him among leading American engineers as the council comprises 21 engineers serving three year terms. His work strengthens the college’s engineering programs praised by the state education board for their high quality and national recognition.
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Plac
Boulder
Colo
Dean Norris
America
Montana State
New York
State Board ‘of Education
Engined
Montana
Cassills begin serving state prison sentences in Deer Lodge
After a two and half year battle Scott K Casill and C H Casall entered prison to serve terms from one to three and six years for grand larceny. The Casills were convicted in the tower court two and a half years ago, affirmed by the supreme court in May. A rehearing motion was denied. First State Bank of Ovando officers are also serving terms. Local notes cover various residents and visitors in Deer Lodge, Butte, Tacoma, and other nearby towns with multiple brief mentions.
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Scott K. Cassill
First State Bank of
Ovando
G. HL Casall
Amie ‘Bank
Victor News Notes From July Visit Highlights Local Visits
Victor notes show Alvin Fender and Great Falls visit Mrs Hedgers daughter Ruth Burnett in Yakima granddaughter of Stevensville Dr SW Heed of Bridger Mont past local practice Annie Foley visiting parents Richard and Mrs Foley plans a summer stay Franklin Cowan and Bozeman guests with Folatves Eugene Glassen from St Regis visiting Seth and Mrs Bryant Alice Van Blaricom returns from coast trip R A Davie of Hamilton returns from week with aunt Elizabeth Tudor.
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Deer Vovur
Deer Lodge
Earl ‘Wright
Jens
Glenn Foley
Helen
Tacoma
Wash
L. C. Bosdecker
New York
Mra. C
Martin
Idaho Falls
XP. Wilson
Robert Midtiyng
C. N
Ed Johnson
Anaconda
Friends
Frank Hamill
George
Winston
Nick Ginott
Ovando
Charles Keim
Paul Fitzpatrick
Galvin Denton
Mutte
Charles Grice
Victor
Alvin Fender
Great Fails
Annie Foley
Richard Foley
Franklin Cowan
Bozeman
Eugene Glassen
St. Regis
Hamilton auto racer Masterson recovering after wreck
Ellery Masterson, Hamilton speedster, is recovering from leg and other injuries after skidding into the fence during a ninth lap qualifying run at Spokane for a 20 mile feature. About 100 feet of fencing was torn up as Masterson clung to his wheel and the car stopped upright. Ormond Blood qualified in all events but did not place in the final race.
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Stannard
Hamilton
Ellery Masterson
Spokane
Washington City
Ormond
Elmer Blood
Ray Davie
Masterson
Ormond Blood
Talented Singer to Stage Hospital Benefit in Hamilton
Miss Cora Quast of Corvallix will present a musical benefit for Hamilton hospital at Ravalli theater on July 15. A former Chicago music student during the past two years she spends the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Quast at their ranch near Corvallis. The program will feature local talent and highlight her contralto voice beloved by valley music lovers.
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Dillon
J. E. Shaw
Wisdom
Board of County Commissioners
Frank Marchaseau
Elkhorn Springs
E. F. Price
Dell
Evelyn Nelson
Deer Lodge
A. T. Crossley
Apex
Hamilton
Cora Quast
Corvallix
Hamilton Hospital
Ravalli
Quast
Chicago University of Music
Otto Quast
Corvallis
Laura Peterson
Chicago
Charles Johnson
Fred Francis
Lula
Ruth
Mis
Mary James
Anaconda
J.D. St. John
Charles MacRea
Woodside
Lucia MacRea
Warren
Roy Snell
Bitter Root Mansion 19 Destroyed by Fire
Bitter Root notes report a house fire at the beautiful Bitter Root home of Judge J. M. Self in Ravalli district, allegedly caused by children and firecrackers while the family was present. The Hamilton fire destroyed the main residence in the evening. families and neighbors provide background on summer travel and local residents.
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Bitter Root Mansion
Hamilton
Plains
J. M. Self
Ravalli
Exling
Post Office to Remain at Present Stevensville Site
Stevensville will keep its post office in the First National Bank building as in prior years. An accepted bank bid by the Postal department allows for expanded floor space. Carpenters work on additions to the adjoining Hazelton store room to widen the post office area. The note mentions a new loan for ten years.
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Stevensville
Elks Invite Listeners to Carey Radio Concert
Anaconda hosts a broadcast by Joseph Carey, Eureka lodge No. 652, B P O Elks, singing quartet on KPO San Francisco at 433 meters. The program ends with The Chimes of Eleven and a signal for Elks to mail reception feedback from California and beyond.
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Anaconda
Joseph Carey
California
Eureka Lodge
KPO
Francisco
Carey
Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco
Frank Clinton
Elks
Ellis
Two Fishermen Forfeit Bonds After Lake Offense
Charged with Georgetown lake fishing with hook and line, P. R. Thom and Pat Ghramingh were arrested Friday by Deputy Game Warden J. P. McCaffery. They were bound over by Justice Sitha and posted bonds of 25 dollars each for Monday, July 7, but failed to appear, forfeiting their bonds.
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Georgetown Lake
McCoy Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
An advertisement touts McCoy Liver Oil Tablets as a safe, effective aid for thin people to gain weight. It claims many users gain pounds in weeks and offers a money back guarantee if six pounds are not gained in eighty days, urging readers to try the product despite its powerful fishy taste and stomach upset.
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McCoy
McCoy'ty
Anaconda Aldermen Adopt Paving Improvement District
Anaconda city council last night approved a paving plan to create an improvement district on West Park Avenue from Hickory to Willow and on Hickory Street to Third, with a $34,060 project cost due this year and 1931 final payment. Opposition to buying a new police cruiser arose, with aldermen criticizing the current car and traffic enforcement. Chief Collins noted eight obsolete fire boxes and proposed phased replacement, while a petition from Anaconda firms sought paving near city scales and a street and alley committee backed the project.
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West Park Avenue
Collins
Anaconda
Park Avenue
Hickory
Willow Streets
Hickory Street
Third Street
Park
Chestnut
Alderman Standiford
Alice
Kell
Mel Carvel
Staniford
Ontef
Mabl Jem
McCarvel
Fries
Atreet and Alley Committee
Sherman
Teatrecarifigr
Aldermen Adjourn After Payrolls and Claims Hearings
The council finished payroll readings and claims against the city, ordered the payrolls paid and claims referred to committee, then adjourned until July 28. County authorities now handle the matter following a state enactment.
Anaconda Golf Guests to Play in Deer Lodge and Missoula
Local golfers from Deer Lodge and Missoula travel to Anaconda Golf Club for a Sunday match. About 20 guests from each club are expected, with most arriving by motor, and Anaconda Country Club members urged to sign up and attend to ensure a successful visitors event.
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Deer Lodge
Missoula
Anaconda Golf
Anaconda Club
Commits
Anaconda
Ansonda Country Club
Anaconda Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Outing
Mrs B Farnham of Butte visits at the J A Jordan home in Anaconda this week. Mrs Harvey Moore and daughters and Miss Mary Farnsworth return from a three day outing at Beno lake. Disagrameman department comfort yesterday official busi
Juvenile Baseball Schedule Report and Fragmented Notes
The schedule lists Red Sox Washoes Clifford Speciata and Page Specials led by E J Stevens playground instructor. July and August games include Cliffords vs Washoes Page vs Clifford and other matchups with entries about alloted heats and ages. The text contains many garbled phrases but indicates league play with groupings by age and a public meet with heats.
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Red Sox
Washoes
Clifford
Speciata
E. J. Stevens
Cilfords
Red Box
Washoe
Cliffords
Westons
Wea
Washoea
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Dillon Bureau
Benerhead Rangers
Arnold Smith
Joe ‘Thomas
Barrett Hospital
Young Smith
United States Mall
Drummona
Helmville
Sunda
Eee
State College
Bureau
Cassills
Bitter Root News
Hart
Mamlaton
Charles N. Madgen Jr
Mary
Emma Madeen
P. Ramsey
Presbyterian Church
Alice K. Price
George Omer
Nichart
Port Angeles
George Clausen
St. A. Stratton
Mildred
Seattle
Elsie Johnston
A. L. Johnston
Ravalli” County
Com
Winer and I
Butte
Johnston
Mildred" Johnston
J. Strasburger
A. ¢. Wilhelm
Skaikabo Road
J. F. ‘Torrence
Santa Barbar
W. It. Woodson
Denver
Cal
Mr. Woodson
Ailes City
Fuller Drug Co
Anaconda News
Park Ave
Oma Lo
Department Comfort
Stevens
Irene Cannons
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