Missoula Special Session Approves Road Repair Funds
Missoula county commissioners held a special session approving 1000 dollars for Lolo road repairs with a bond requirement of 1000 dollars to be kept for five years at no county cost. They also discussed bridge costs, road petitions, and up to 1000 additional for Blackfoot road repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Oo EK. Pepard
Superior
Plains
J. W. King
Quartz
Iron Mountain
KR. Munger
D. Lajeunesse
A. W. Catlin
W.sh. Harris
Free and McFarland Farms
Harris
William Crawford
Clinton
D. L. McQuarrie
B. Rogers
Cheffer
John Woolird
Essenger Ranch
Mth
Effender
Blackfoot
Bridge No
Missoula Land Office Suspends Harris Application
Mary Ann Harris had an application for lots 6 and 7 in section 6 township 16 north range 23 west suspended because the land is covered by Julius Glinde’s homestead entry in contest with Hyde. Harris has 30 days to appeal, but the local register would not forward papers to Washington citing rule 48. Attorneys Marshall and Staff plan to seek certified review demanding the papers be sent and the local decision reversed.
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Missoula
Mary Ann Harris
Julius Glinde
Huson
Hyde
Washington
Marshall & Staff
Mary Harris
Commissioner of
General Land Office
Chase and rescue at door end in unexpected relief
A Chinaman pursued youths and lost a watch snagged on a doorknob. One Lung captured a boy until a policeman arrived. Charles Morton intervened and persuaded the captor to release the boy. The boy faced a water theft accusation later found unfounded.
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Charles Morton
Unclaimed Letters in Missoula Post Office Week of July 8 1902
A Missoula post office notice lists unclaimed letters for the week ending July 8 1902. Names include Harry Allison Will Adams Ed Lurke Henry Bergmann Mrs Hattie Burge J Bandown J S Booth Archie Campbell J Coffey Ford Chartier John Cann two others. Call for letters with date of advertisement and address the grocer FM Reilly & Co.
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Miss Clara
Nelson
Misa Hattie Ostrander
William Rostron
James Hovey Spofford
Gerald Spalding
Louis N. Spohn
Walter Season
Mra. J. Tierney
WE. Tostevin
Ar Victor
Vic Winnie
W. A. Whitbeck
Wiliam Williams
M.woorel & Co
Dedication Impresses Missoula Pioneer Visitor
David O Keefe, one of Montana's early settlers, returned from Helena after witnessing dedication ceremonies for the new state capitol. He called the building grand beyond his expectations, recalled early days from interior wall pictures, and enjoyed reunions with old-timers during the visit.
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Missoula
David O' Keefe
Helena
Capitol
O'Keefe
Soldiers for the Port at Fort Missoula
Captain Hovey says the rest of the regiment will occupy Fort Missoula by July end after leaving the Philippines on two transports. Cholera delayed one ship, signaling a port stop. Also note: Mr and Mrs Crysler and Mrs Newton left on the North Coast Limited for Spokane to review Idaho mining prospects.
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Misoula
Hovey
Fort Missoula
Philippines
Missoula
Crysler
Mis
John Newton
North Coast Limited
Spokane
Idaho
Public Administrator Seeks Letters in Joyce Estate
Missoula on July 9 reports Public Administrator Nesmith applies for letters of administration for the estate of P. J. Joyce. The estate consists of $65 wages due from the Northern Pacific.
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Missoula
Nesmith
P. J. Joyce
Northern Pacific
Roosevelt invites cabinet to Sagamore Hill stay
In Oyster Bay in July President Roosevelt informally invites cabinet members to visit Sagamore Hill at their and his convenience. It is expected Secretary Root may be among the first. The president keeps close contact with Washington affairs, while enjoying outdoor time with Mrs. Roosevelt and the children amid hot weather.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Root
Washington
Society on the Reservation Dances at Arlee Feast
Telegram from Arlee reports 74 lodges on the reservation hold a two day dance with Indians in best dress and elaborate costumes. The annual event draws many visitors to the reservation to witness the celebration. Split bamboo rods available at McBride's for $1.
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Missoula
Duly
Arlee
Freight Train Breaks Speed Records Near Missoula
Engineer Ross piloted engine 1 252 with Fireman Morris on a 15 car meat train from Alist on to Missoula. The 100 mile run in 2 hours 40 minutes, led by Conductor McCaffery, set a phenomenal pace on the Northern Pacific line. Five cent wine noted Thibodeau and Lee.
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Missoula
Ross
Northern Pacific
Alliston
Morris
McCaffery
Drownings in Alaska and Idaho In Early Survey Work
Drowned in Alaska near Valdez on June 28 while crossing a glacier stream. Another drowning occurred June 7 on the Kothina river in Idaho involving survey party layman Thomas Kennelly of Pocatello. Ole W. Johnson of Sheridan Wyoming also reported as part of the survey crew.
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Valdez
Alaska
Seattle
Ole W. Johnson
Sheridan
Wyo
Railroad Company
Thomas Kennelly
Pocatello
Idlaho
Kothina
John Valentine Listed as Out of Danger in Illness
Missoula reports John Valentine, young son of Mr and Mrs George Valentine of North Second Street, who had been dangerously ill with a complication of diseases, is now thought to be out of danger.
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Missoula
John Valentine
George Valentine
North Second Street
Frost Nips Cucumbers But Sparing Beans in Rattlesnake Valley
Mr. Ross reports frost Monday night in the Rattlesnake Valley despite cold weather. Cucumbers were nipped across the section, while beans and other tender plants suffered no harm.
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Missoula
Ross
Rattlesnake Valley
Joseph Nagle Buys Missoula Barn for 1700
Joseph P. Nagle purchased the Hays Barn in Missoula from John L. Hart for 1700. He plans improvements to enlarge the property. A Rankin barber shop advertises face massage for 25 cents.
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Joseph Nagle Hays
Missoula
Joseph P. Nagle
John L. Hart
Rankin
Incident at Missoula flour attack on Chinese merchant
An early morning clash in Missoula erupted when a group of youths invaded a Chinese merchant's shop and flung flour in his face. The confrontation threatened violence before authorities intervened.
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Missoula
One Lung
Clinton town site case affirms loss of Lewis homestead
The secretary of the interior upholds the General Land Office ruling in the Clinton town site contest. George M. Kennedy and David Lewis lose their homestead entry as Northern Pacific regains relinquished land. Kennedy and Lewis blocked by proof of nonresidency and a three cornered dispute with townsite interests. Meanwhile a Rankin Barber Shop incident ends with a girl saved from a trestle by quick engine reversal and rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Clinton
George M. Kennedy
David Lewis
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lewis
Kennedy
Northern Pacific
Drunken neighbor robs wife of protection and attacks helper
Louis Leibert, a laboring man, caused a riot at his home by drinking heavily and threatening to kill his wife and children with a butcher knife. A neighbor, John Dahiman, helped the wife escape and confront Leibert who lunged with a knife. Police intervened and Leibert received 10 days in the city jail.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Louis Leibert
Eighth
Ninth Avenues
Leibert
John Dahiman
Hushban
Dahiman
DahIiman
Hit
Cook
Safford
Must Come Nearer Town
San Francisco officials press boxers Fitzsimmons and Jeffries to set up near the city for training. Jeffries plans Oakland stay next week as preparations continue for the big bout.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Athletic Club
Skaggs
Harbin Springs
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Jeffries
Alex Gregeanus
Ed Homan
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Billy Delany
Oakland
Relianes Club
Harbin
Workers Move to Great Falls & Canada Line Progress
About 190 men arrived from Butte this afternoon on the Montana Central and went north over the Great Falls & Canada to work on the road. The switch to fall weather boosts labor as sub-contractors along the narrow gauge line hire many more. Yesterday 250 men reached Pondera to work for Twohy Bros on the Pondera division.
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Standard
Great Falls
Butte
Montana Central
Great Falls & Canada
Pondera
Twohy Bros
Girl Hangs From Bridge in Newark Ohio
A 12 year old daughter of O P Ream, a Somerset banker, began crossing a 206 foot Baltimore and Ohio trestle at Newark Ohio on July 9. She heard a whistle and fled toward the south end but paused as the train came into view at the center of the trestle.
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Newark
Ohio
O. P. Ream
Somerset
Helena Water Works to Cut Off Service Over Bills
Helena Montana directors of the Helena Water Works, with Boston control, vote to shut off water after this month unless the city settles bills totaling about 73000. After notifying city authorities and fire underwriters, service would end, leaving Helena without sewerage or fire protection.
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Boston
City of
Helena
Helena Water Works Company
Helena, Mont
Helens
Parachute Descent Fatality At Hog Lake Park
Miss Mabelle Ward of Melfort Massachusetts attempted a parachute descent from a balloon at Hog Lake park to win a candy wager. She fell from about 300 feet, suffering a shattered leg leading to amputation and serious injuries including jaw fractures and internal damage. Her fall and injuries followed a failed wrist grip as the parachute opened. Her brother Louis Ward also appears in the report, previously involved in an unrelated fall from a balloon last Sunday.
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Melfort
Mass
Mabelle Ward
Hog Lake Park
Louis Ward
Louis
Hoag Lake
Indianapolis Suicide? Resurrection Tale Sparks Burial Postponement
Aged citizen John Tracksess died after a fall from an electric car, declining burial when Christian Scientists including his wife and niece Maggie Haper urged prayer for resurrection. Miss Katherine Trucksess opposed the practice, noting embalming and a fractured skull. Undertaker confirms embalming and a late rescheduling murky with health authorities possible.
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Indianapolis
John Tracksess
Trucksess
Maggie Haper
Katherine Trucksess
Illinois
Santos-Dumont Seeks Defined Tasks for American Trials
In London, Santos-Dumont heads to Paris then aims for New York later this month. He prefers a tangible prize or objective before flying in America and mentions potential work at Coney Island or a Newport or Narragansett Pier trial with a balloon shed for a practical navigation demonstration between two points.
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London
M. Santos-Dumont
Paris
New York
Carlton Hotel
America
Coney Island
Newport
Narragansett Pier
Great Falls Wool Market Sees Sellers Absent Prompt Buyers to Fort Benton
Only one clip listed in Great Falls today as buyers refuse to inspect at the freight house. Most owners remain absent while 24 clips totaling over 750000 pounds stand at Benton. Buyers plan to travel Saturday by special train to Benton to conduct a full day sale starting 9 o'clock with an afternoon session at 1.
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Standard
Great Falls
Milton Lewis
Cascade
W. B. Sheilds
H. Perrine
Fort Benton
Benton
Prominent sheepman accidentally wounds leg in gun discharge
Thomas Cotter, a leading sheepman in the county, shot himself in the leg after thrashing wool buyer J S Patterson. While doctors treated Patterson, Cotter, intoxicated, drew a revolver and it fired as he passed the review office. The bullet shattered the leg bone. amputation is possible.
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Standard
Glendive
Thomas Cotter
J. S. Patterson
Jeremiah Williams & Co
Cotter
Patterson
Herman Keyes Faces Burglary Charge in Boulder
In Boulder July 9 district court. Herman Keyes arraigned on burglary for allegedly taking hundreds in cash and jewelry from the Boulder Springs hotel. Attorney Owen sought a continuance citing defendant’s fundraising to reimburse the hotel and pay counsel. motion granted by the judge with rebuke to the county attorney for delaying the trial.
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Standard
Boulder
Herman Keyes
Boulder Springs
Owen
Butte
Reynolds
Springs Hotel
J. H. Murphy
Parker
Cas
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H. S. & M. Suits
Marta
Missoula, Mont
G. A. Wolf
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C. Lehson J
T.ryman
Cashier
G. T. Lewis
H. L. Braun & Co
Highway Matters
Viel
Garden City Standard
FM. Reilly & Co
Society ON
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McBride's
Thibodeau & Lee
Havana
McBride
Fon
Clinton Town
Wight
David Lewis and
North
Ern
Pacific
Rankin Barber Shop
Teno
Water Works Company
John
Santos-Dumont
Judge Parker
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Mont
First National Bank of
Missou
BR. Hammond
A. G
England
J. M. Keith
R. A. Eddy, A. B. Hammond
A. G. England
Tohn
Tors
T. IL
Greenough, Co
McLeod, Keith
J. M. Lucy Union Block
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Cele
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Lazure
Luevendet
Teton
Goodkind Bros
BIG Blackfoot Milling CO
Ner, Mont
Banner
Toole Ave
Bonner, Mont
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