Butte to Host Good Roads Delegation Convention
A Montana cadre plans to travel by 50 cars carrying 200 good roads supporters from Butte to Kalispell for a convention procession. Delegates from Butte, Bozeman, and nearby cities will gather, with F P Holbrook and others named to lead. A program featuring state officials and road experts is set for an 8 PM session in Kalispell.
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Butte
Kalispell
Missoula
Garren City
Flathead Lake
Convention City
Bozeman
Bute
Gold Creek
Nimrod
Butte Chamber of Commerce
F. P. Holbrook
C. C. Swinborne
L. Evans
W. L. Renick
F. Maginn
Butte Automobile Club
Eugene Carroll
Gus J. Stromme
J. Emery Rheim
Co. W. Goodale
C. J. Kelly
City of
Duncan
Paul A. Gow
D. D. Sullivan
George D. Wolfe
W. Ellingwood
Lewis J. Duncan
John Gillie
C. F. Kelley
Oscar Rohn
J. P. O'Neill
J. D. Caldwell
Merchants’ Association
I. J. Auerbach
N. Winterhalter
Dr. F. Kelley
L. O. Evans
Swan Lake
Montana State Automobile Association
E. P. Mathewson
Montana
Cow Trails
W. I. Allen
J. M. Ken
Shannon and Chesapeake clash off Boston remembered
From the New York Press, a century ago reports on the British frigate Shannon engaging the American frigate Chesapeake near Boston in a dramatic naval encounter that tested both nations’ navies and reverberated through early United States history.
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New York Press
Shannon
Chesapeake
Boston
Cap
Roundup Coal Company Forgery Recurs in Butte
A forged draft bearing the name Roundup Coal company appeared again in Butte. The document, drawn on a First National Bank form and directed to Exchange National Bank in Spokane, was cashed by Sullivan & McPhee saloon owners. The draft for 68 dollars was payable to G. H. Gordon, stamped with the fake firm name, and returned with protest fees of 71.50. J. F. Allen disavowed the signature, noting no Roundup Coal company exists and warning the public about these clever forgeries.
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Butte
First National Bank of Butte
Exchange National Bank of Spokane
Roundup Coal Company
J. F. Allen
Sullivan & McPhee
Broadway and
Dakota Street
Spokane
G. H. Gordon
Mr. Allen
Roundup Coal Mining Company
How to forecast weather from clouds
The article explains that clouds reveal coming weather more reliably than signs. It describes three main types cirrus stratus and cumulus and notes when each type signals rain or fair weather. It highlights best observation times sunrise and sunset and warns that cirrus wisps often precede rain.
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New York
Wilding Retains All England Singles Title in Tight Final
A. F. Wilding of New Zealand, holder since 1910, defeated Maurice F. McLoughlin of San Francisco in straight sets 8-6 6-3 10-8 to retain the championship. The match showcased Wilding’s top form and McLoughlin's brilliant recoveries were not enough to overcome the veteran.
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A. F. Wilding
New Zealand
Maurice F. McLoughlin
San Francisco
United States
Wilding
McLoughlin
Mackerel Sky and Nimbus Clouds Foretell Weather
The text explains cirro cumulus mackerel sky, nimbus clouds and scud, linking cloud types to rain. It notes thunder when dark nimbus masses rise and offers old weather proverbs such as northwest skies, evening curls predicting change, red sun in morning signaling wet weather, and evening red morning gray indicating a fine day.
Mineral Oil Soap A New Solidified Fuel And Its Uses
A Connecticut inventor has solidified mineral oils into a paste at least 96 percent pure naphtha. The product, inflammable but not explosive, could replace large portions of naphtha soap and serve as a fire lighter, briquet binder, torpedo fuel, and signal or cleansing agent, with broad industrial potential.
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Connecticut
Kindling Trust
First Sale of Northern Montana Wool Announced
Great Falls reports the first sale of Northern Montana wool to be made public. Fred I. Long sells about 175000 pounds at 17 cents to Hecht Liebmann & Co. of Boston, from roughly 22000 fleeces. Two thirds from owes and one third from quarter-blood yearlings. Buyers tour Fort Benton for a sealed bid sale of 800000 pounds, then return for the first sealed bid market Friday.
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Great Falls
Montana
Fred I. Long
Hecht, Liebmann & Co
Boston
Fort Benton
Requisition Honored For Alleged Forger
Governor Stewart honored a Nebraska requisition for C. L. Phillips, charged with forgery and jailed at Deer Lodge. Phillips allegedly borrowed $600 from a Lexington banker using his father-in-law’s indorsement, then later presented the note with that endorsement. The note’s maturity led to a dispute, the indorsement was repudiated, and a bank suit failed. A hunt for the son-in-law ended in Deer Lodge last week.
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Helena
Stewart
Nebraska
C. L. Phillips
Deer Lodge
Phillips
Lexington
Neb
Montana
Former Red Lodge Man Drops Dead in Roslyn
Red Lodge July 9 Former Superintendent Pettigrew of the Red Lodge coal mines dropped dead in Roslyn Washington Tuesday morning a telegram to this effect received by Beartooth lodge Evks of which he was a member states. A later Elks lodge message notes funeral will be held in Roslyn tomorrow. Pettigrew resigned six years ago and went to Chattanooga Tenn as general manager of a large coal mine. Six weeks ago he visited Red Lodge for a day while en route to Roslyn on vacation and was in perfect health.
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Red Lodge
Pettigrew
Roslyn
Wash
Beartooth Lodge of
Evks
Ellensburg
Red Judge
County Board Blocked From Awarding Bridge Contract
Missoula July 9 Judge Pearson of Yellowstone county granted a permanent injunction restraining the county board from awarding the retimbering contract for the Missoula river bridge at Superior to C E B Peppard. The suit by Davis Graham claimed his bid was $2000 less. the board said Graham’s plans and specs were unsafe.
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Missoula
Pearson
Yellowstone County
Patterson
Board of County Commissioners
Missoula River
Superior
C. EB. Peppard
Davis Graham
Graham
Peppard
Electrical Machinery Exports Top $23 Million Last Year
Electrical machinery valued at more than 23 million dollars was shipped from the United States during the previous year, reflecting strong overseas demand and a broad range of equipment in the export mix.
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United States
1912 California oil production tops eighty seven million barrels
California produced about 87 million barrels of oil in 1912, an increase of roughly 6 million barrels from the prior year, reflecting rising output in the early petroleum era.
Florence Hotel Rebuild Contract Awarded in Missoula
The Florence hotel reconstruction contract was awarded to Olsen & Johnson, lowest bidders. A modern four story steel and concrete fireproof structure will rise on the site, with altered room layouts and a dining room moved to Front street, Higgins avenue shops unchanged, and work to begin immediately.
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Missoula
Florence
Olsen & Johnson
Higgins Avenue
Front Street
Helena hearing debates fair return on money at 7 percent
The Helena Public Utilities Commission hearing centered on cross examination of city witnesses in its case against Helena Light and Railway. Expert N G McDonald argued that economies from combined operation could boost efficiency, while later questioning drew that 7 percent net income may be insufficient versus farm loan yields and banking rates.
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Helena
Public Utilities Commission
City of
Helena Light and Railway Company
N. G. McDonald
Wallace
Montana
Gallatin Valley
Case of a White Slaver Before Judge Bourquin
Helena July 9 The assistant district attorney sought an order to move Lloyd Bateman from Great Falls to Aberdeen South Dakota on a white slavery charge. J G Noren opposed the request claiming the hearing failed to show cause. Bateman is charged with importing Lillia Sharar a 16 year old girl from Montevideo Minnesota to Aberdeen for immoral purposes. Bateman contends he bears no responsibility for the girl's arrival.
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Monteviedo
Minn
Aberdeen
Bateman
Baker Seeks First National Bank in Baker Montana
Washington on July 9 9 the treasury department received the application of L E Baker R L Chaning J F Beazley J L Bristow and W A Beck to organize the First National Bank of Baker with a capital of 25000 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury Department
L. Be, Baker
R. L. Chaning
J. F. Beazley
J. L. Bristow
W. A. Beck
First National Bank of
Baker, Mont
Livingston Pioneer Merchant W P Mulholland Dies
Livingston July 9 W P Mulholland member of the Grand Army of the Republic and pioneer merchant died at noon of organic ailment. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Livingston
W. P. Mulholland
Grand Army of the Republic
Local jeweler dies after long illness at 68
A longtime local jeweler, 68, died after a prolonged stomach illness. He spent 25 years in the jewelry business here, with a stint in Big Timber and returned after the city fire destroyed his store. His wife is the sole surviving relative in town.
Chinese Wants Homestead Near Lombard
Bozeman July 9 Tey Hong of Lombard a native American born of Chinese parents filed for a homestead on land near Lombard. The local land office referred the matter to Washington for ruling as officials could not decide. Hong was accompanied by his white wife.
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Bozeman
Tey Hong
Lombard
United States Land Office
S Land
Washington
Toy Hong
Forester Graves to Visit Missoula for Field Inspection
Missoula on July 9 reports Chief Forester H S Graves will arrive tomorrow to inspect the local forest office and may tour the field. The exact purpose of his visit has not been made public.
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Missoula
H. S. Graves
Crop report making described by the Indianapolis News
The Indianapolis News outlines how the government crop reports are produced in Washington with about 130000 voluntary correspondents and 20 paid field agents. It explains county township and state reporters, verification methods, and the inherently approximate nature of estimates due to reliance on farmers and merchants for information.
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Indianapolis
Washington
United States
Department
Cattle Eat Dynamite Sticks in New York Pasture
Four cows owned by Leon J. Myers of Carthage New York ate ten sticks of dynamite left in a pasture by highway workers nearby. The cows appeared to enjoy the meal, leaving only a pile of crumbs. The cattle remained intact after the incident.
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Leon J. Myers
Carthage
N. Y
Knights of Pytrias Officers Installed in Centerville Banquet Night
Knights of Pythias from three local lodges gather at Sons of St. George hall Centerville for a joint installation ceremony and banquet. John G. Vigeant districts deputy installed officers. visitors from Anaconda Deer Lodge and other towns, with a large Pythian Sisters contingent participating in the reception and program of songs speeches and tonets.
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Sons of St. George Hall
Centerville
Knights of Pythias
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
John G. Vigeant
North Main Street
Walkerville
Versatile postman H A Major lent his many talents
A London Chronicle correspondent recalls H A Major as a renowned postman in St. Clement Danes and the Strand who acted in early theater he painted and earned the king of Italy's medal for a fruit still life his works hang in King’s College hospital and he wrote many farces and dramas Tristan da Cunha named loneliest spot on earth an English historian notes a small island far from neighbors with a solitary mountain and an island overrun by rats threatening agriculture and food supply
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H. A. Major
St. Clement Danes
Strand
King College Hospital
London Chronicle
Tristan A Acuma
Comnanty
Demure Lady and Hairless Mexican Dogs at Memphis Dock
A steamboat reaches Memphis and a woman alights with hairless Mexican dogs. A lank Missourian asks politely if the dog is her, noting the dogs’ size and questioning whether the dogs will wear out. The exchange ends with a brief, humorous quip about the dogs.
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Memphis
Pahdon
Missouri Rural Schools Teach Agriculture to Over 30000 Pupils
More than 30,000 pupils in Missouri's rural schools are studying agriculture as part of an expanded program. The effort aims to bolster farm knowledge and practical skills among students across multiple districts.
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Pier 1
Hoboken
Herbert Winslow
Helen Stevenson
James Stevenson
J. B. Walker
Missouri
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