State mining association names secretary in Helena
At a July meeting in Helena the executive committee of the Montana mining association announced a new secretary to oversee the body. The appointee, a longtime Montana editor and former state secretary, will lead the organization’s move to incorporate under state law and establish headquarters in Helena. President Charles S. Muffy and other officers, including Lieut Ben McDowell as vice president, will guide the association's activities with high standing members on the executive committee. George Ramsey of the Banking Corporation of Montana is named treasurer.
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Helena
Aton Tana Mining Association
Promine
Ine 'Montana
Montana
Limetie
Han
Anaconda ‘Standard
Meigae
Association
Ber
Bethe
Charles S. Muffy
Ben. W. W. McDowell
Igh
George Ramsey
Banking Corporation of Montana
Montana Joint ‘Stock Landbank
Two Firebugs Arrested on Beaverhead Forest
Forest rangers capture two violators near Beaverhead Forest in the first arrests under a new state law. One fined $50 after pleading guilty. second awaiting district attorney action. Officials hope similar convictions will spur public caution and legislative fixes to strengthen current fire laws.
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Beaverhead
Dillon
Hay shortage in Dillon limited by irrigation water
Dillon reports the first crop yield in the valley well below normal due to a water shortage but salvaged by irrigation. Second crop prospects are doubtful without rain, while wild hay is in better shape. Overall summer forage tonnage in the district will be far below average.
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Dillon
Oil company spuds in on Frying Pan basin test
Dillon reports that an oil company near the Frying Pan basin has spudded in a well that is sinking toward expected sands. The operation shows several drilling failures in the county, but indications suggest the present effort may reach depths not previously attained. It is not expected to hit all bearing sands until early November. Hazelbaker returned from Washington, where he had an important mission. The Dillon baseball team departs tomorrow for Sheridan to play the Madison County aggregation. Spokane friends in town left yesterday for the coast. A large number of summer session students left for Bannack for historical interest return travel.
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Dillon
Frying Pan Basin
Oll
Ik Hazelbaker
Dexter- Gay
Washington
I 'c
Sheridan
Madison Country
Spokane
Lawsuit Over Placer Ground Rights Near Gowaticheuich
A legal action continues before United States Commissioner Hail regarding claims to patent rights on placer grounds in Gowaticheuich near Mhin city. The Bates governments and the plaintiff are involved in the proceeding.
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United Histon “Comminnigner
Tniving
Gowaticheuich
Mhin City
Fied Bates
Helena lawyers hold ongoing case in state court
D F McGowan of Helena and J Knight of Twin Bridges with defendant Frank C Lavigne of Helena retain Le T Hanberg of Helena as counsel. The case has continued three days and likely will end. John G Sielfrich revenue collector noted full compliance by local ice cream dealers during a tour of inspection Friday. Merritt Owsley from Idaho visited relatives here. Helen Gilbert arrived from San Francisco for a prolonged visit with her sister Mrs Ard Wile tomy and other relatives in Virginia City and Butte.
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D._F. McGowan
Helena
Twin Bridges
Frank’ C. Lavigne
Le_T. Hanberg
John G. Sielfrich
Helfrich
V Counties
Broadwater
Beaverhead
Madison
Jet Merritt M. Owsley
Haters Idaho
Occupation Gone Took Own Life in Helena Tragedy
Helena July 12 Swan Martinson of Maryeville was found dead today with the top of his head blown away by a 13 gauge shotgun discharge. Despondency was given as the cause of the tragedy.
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Helena
Swan Martinson
John
Maryeville
Milwaukee officials tour inspection in Bozeman
A group of Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway officials visited Bozeman by a special train on July 13 for a business inspection of the Gallatin valley line and the Menard branch known as the North Line. The delegation included H R Barling W B Foster B H Jarrett H Dietrich G L Whipple J L Brown and other senior officers from Seattle and Chicago.
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Bozeman
H. RB. Barling
Seattle
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
W. B. Foster
B. H.jarrett
Butte
H. Dietrich
Chicago
G. L. Whipple
J. L. Brown
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Boze
Land Agent Whipple Reports Good Crops Across Montana Valleys
Helena reports state land agent Senator A Whipple notes Montana valleys including Missoula Bitter Root Deer Lodge Ruby Jefferson and Sussouri river valleys show good crops. He cites irrigation areas likely to yield normal harvests in 2 to 15 counties though non irrigated belts lag slightly.
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Helena
A. Whipple
Rome
Montana
Missoula
Ruby
Jefferson
Sussouri River
Whipple
Montana Coal Mines Face Labor Shortage Hit Production
Helena July 13 The Montana railway commission says the states coal mines may fail to reach normal production this year due to labor scarcity. The report notes the labor force is largely alien and many workers are returning to their homelands, threatening output.
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Helena
Montana Railway Commission
Montana
State land sales reflect confidence in buyers
Montana land buyers showed resolve as 6,963 acres sold for 117,330 in two auctions this week. Sidney Miller and assistant George B Hopkins conducted the sales, with tracts ranging from 25 to 117 acres at prices from 25 to 45 per acre. All sold land was non irrigated.
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Elene
Montana
Drouth
Sidney Miller
Register of State Lands
George B Hopkins
Livingston plans pavement projects and drouth relief
Livingston will hold a Monday meeting to discuss building several miles of pavement costing over 160000. The county favors hiring farmers with ruined crops for road and bridge work, with a $35000 bridge bid set for a state highway commission meeting on July 2. Park county stockmen are shipping out drouth-stricken cattle, price ranges reported, while a Livingston native reports a letter from Mrs. Elizabeth Custer thanking him for a piece of wood from the old Custer home. Two college girls from Livingston plan a two week walking tour around Wonderland through Yellowstone.
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Livingston
Board of County Commissioners
Drouth
Yellowstone River
Clerk and Recorders Office
State Highway Commission
Park County
Montana
Walter Hill
J. Hill
St. Paul
Alexander W. Brocklin
Custer
Seventh Cavalry
Elizabeth Custer
Honsan Browling Bears
Yellork
Marion Bowen
Bozeman Stampede to Boost Montana Convention
Promoters of the Bozeman wild west show for the annual convention in Bozeman plan a major entertainment event. Originally $18,000 cited, now a $50,000 program led by Lester P. Work of Bozeman and St. Paul McClelland of Livingston aims to outshine any similar display in Montana or beyond.
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Bozeman
Lester P
St. P. McClelland
Livingston
Ffair
Montana
Fire at Ryegate Destroys Oil Warehouse and Stockyards
Ryegate July 13 a second major blaze within a month destroyed the Continental Oil company warehouse and adjoining stockyards with losses in the thousands. A spark from train 15 is blamed as flames engulfed oil and greases, forcing volunteers to retreat amid dense smoke. Manager Gregory disconnected pipes to save three large tanks. water shortages hindered firefighting. The stockyards and twelve hogs were burned. the nearby Ryegate hotel had burned a month earlier. Public pressure may push for fire protection water upgrades.
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Ryegate
Continental Oil Company
Gregory
Highway Project Opens for Bids to Roundup Farrel Road
Roundup officials announce that federal approval allows the Roundup to Farrel town road to proceed. The project, part of the Roundup Billings route linking the city to Klein coal camp, will start after advertisement and receipt of bids. The delay threatened a-year extension, but work will now move forward.
Livingston Takes Y W C A Proposal
Livingston on July 13 saw strong support for forming a YWCA in the city. Plans include renting a building and providing serveteria meals for members. state organizer Mrs. C F Le Kellogg of Missoula spoke at the meeting last evening.
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Livingston
C.F. le Kellogg
Missoula
Whitehall Social Notes Mention Guests and Travels
Whitehall residents share guest visits and travels with mentions of Mise Suvian nan, Del Liddle Mira, and Josephe Rounce South. Local people like Shariee Davie, Fort Russell discharge, and pairs such as W. St. Thompson and family appear along with trips to Yellowstone and Butte. Social events include barn dances for Walter Bondes and Roy Le Roy, plus university connections with Montana Tech and Akron.
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Mise Suviannan
Unt
del Liddle Mira "Josephe Rounce
W. St. ‘Thompson
Richard
Sean
Yellowstone’ National Park
Shariee “Davie
Hussell
Wyo
Ove Whitehall
Hundley
Windsor
Boulder
Missoula
Adelaine
Symonne
Helena
Ayer
Akron
Ohio
Isagus Bezadmes
Latiate Mini
Nis ‘Ister
Siiler
Beatrice Burns
Butte
McKay
J. A. Woll
A. R. Melonald
McKayrn Ear
James i" Kenly
Fay McCall
Houlder
Wil ‘Tebay
Walter Bondes
W. W .Margaret
Elizabeth Devine Re. Turadey
Harrison
Airs. Wallenweber
Three Forks
Bre
St Johnson
Clara
Johneo Erator
Pela
Second “Street
Eric Manson
McKay & Carmichael
Washington
Edward Moane
Hte
I W W organizer from Lewistown Montana commits suicide
Wenatenee Washington July 13 Joan W Cochran an I W W organizer registered for the draft from Lewistown Montana killed himself by drinking poison. He left letters from I W W headquarters and no relatives could be found. he will be buried in Wenatenee.
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Wenatenee
Wash
Joan W. Cochran
Lewistown
Mont
His Disappearance Still a Mystery in Livingston
Continued search fails to find Seth J. Dodge Park Milling manager missing since June 3 in Livingston. No trace across the Northwest. Dallas Allen, son of Mr and Mrs Allen, also missing since June 12. parents return from statewide search with little hope.
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Livingston
Seth J. Dodge
Park Milling Company
Ntire
Dallas Allen
Allen
Mrs Myrtle Bennett Sues For Divorce From Wealthy Stockman
Livingston July 13 Mrs Myrtle Bennett wife of Frank J Bennett a prominent and wealthy Livingston stockman yesterday filed for divorce in district court. She says he accused her of unchastity treated her cruelly and destroyed her peace of mind asking 400 a month alimony 2000 attorney fees and use of the Bennett residence on Livingston's exclusive street for life. Attorneys M Niles and Nolan Donovan represent her.
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Livingston
Myrtle Bennett
Frank J. Bennett
Livingston’ Stockman
District
Bennett
M. Niles
Nolan & Donovan
Butte
Efficiency Board at Work on System
Helena July 13 The state efficiency commission is making progress on a new system of financial administration. Members Fisk Dillon Lease devote full time to investigation and study and an outline of their work will be released to the press soon. The completed report and recommendations will go to Governor Stewart by November 1. J B Tanner of Chicago, who planned budget and accounting systems for Wisconsin and many Midwest cities, will return home tonight.
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Helena
State Efficiency Commission
W. C. Fisk
Hamilton
Frank. Eile
Dillon
N. T. Lease
Great Falls
Stewart
J B. Tanner
Chicago
Tanner
Wisconsin
Middle West
Montina State University
Reduced Freight Rates on Road Materials
Helena July 13 The United States railroad administration notified the state railroad commission of a 10 percent cut in freight charges for road materials. The discount applies to carload shipments ordered by federal or local authorities and only when the minimum charge exceeds 40 cents per ton. Railroads must ensure materials go to bona fide projects as announced.
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Helena
United States Railroad Administration
State Railroad Commission
Local Lewistown Notes On Oil, Deaths, Divorces
Lewistown July 13 report notes an inspection by Sheriff J H Stephens and J L Martin confirming earlier oil spout statements. Mussel shell and Fergus counties show rising oil interest as Valent in Winnett country sees leases. Mayor C J Marshall returns from Benton Harbor after his father’s death. funeral likely Monday in the city. Salvation Army home service fundraiser led by four clubwomen. Mamie Anderson, ex-France Red Cross nurse, heads homeward. Divorce granted in Kasper case on desertion grounds. Kasper married in Chicago in 1915. D W Hogan named assistant to City Clerk Carey. Garfield county seat election Sept 2 may settle between Jordan and Sand Springs. Sand Springs seen as contender.
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Lewistown
Tri-City Company
J. H. Stephens
J. L. Martin
Musselshell County
Fergus County
Valentines Winnett
Charles J. Marshall
Benton Harbor
Mich
Marshall
KE. K. Cheadle
Woman's Club
Salvation Army
C.J. Marshall
C. Wallin
Br Scce
Mamie Anderson
France
Red Cross
Joseph Kasper
Emma Kasper
Briscoe
Chicago
D. W. Hogan
Army
Carey
Garfield
Jordan
New ‘County
Sand Springs
Sand Springs Begins Active Action Reports
The Sand Springs area shows signs of new activity with Winnett and nearby fields entering a busy period. Winnett reports large wheat yields and upcoming drilling efforts while geologists cite favorable formations in the Winnett section. Former railroad commissioner Jack Hall recovers and travels to the Crazy Mountain district for ranch duties. W G C Bryant, Philippine governor turned island businessman, arrives to visit his brother Rev Daniel Bryant and plans extended stay in the country.
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Sand Springs
PNW
Ose
Winnett
Milwaukee
Nore
United States Geollogical Survey
Jack Hall
Cline
W. GC. Bryant
Philippines
Islands
Daniel Bryant
the Baptist Church
Court Sets Date For Notable Trial In U S Case
Judge in United States court schedules trial for July 25 in case United States v. G B McDaniels. Plaintiffs seek damages of 70000 related to grazing dispute and alleged actions by Charles Crow McDaniels. The matter involves notable damages claims and requires careful consideration of grazing rights and related conduct.
Government Road Work Trucks Arrive in Montana
Helena July 13. With the arrival of the last of 118 trucks donated by the federal government for road work, the total value of road material sent into the state from this source reaches $2,000,000. Officials say another apportionment of trucks by the government is to be made soon.
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Helena
Montana
Dynamite charge wrecks brickyard at Billings plant
A 13 A dynamite charge planted in the hopper of a brick augur exploded shortly after midnight, demolishing the Dowlin brick yard machinery in Billings. The plant had resumed operations a week earlier after a prior April fire of unknown origin. The owner denied labor trouble and offered no theory to explain the blast.
Virginia City Notes on Ranches and Water Rights
Virginia City visitors and locals discuss Madison valley ranch interests and water rights. Fred A ville plans hay harvest and winter wheat plowing. Whitman sells ranches to Otterback. Various residents from Madison, Alder crevice, and nearby areas travel for business, family visits, and homestead plans around July.
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Virginia City
Fred A.ville
Madison” Valley
Ville
Fergue Valley
Madison Tae
George Hi Bamunds
Cantey
Charles Gorden Witt
Tam ‘Taylor
Henry Long
Fuens
Huby
Alder Crevice
Enonday
BA. Whitman
McAllinter
Ls. A
Ostronieh
J. Cesar
Busine
Archie Outta
Butte
Mare
Charien Illams Rovilareis
Madison
Smf.ark
W. As Jr
Hougnion
Madison Valley
Wright Wa Jompoon Oknife
Chicago
National ‘Park
Cameron
Rand
William Kramer
Kramer
Avas
Misy
Huber
Bis
Jacob Beaber
Helen’ M. ‘Selway
George Dy. Selway
JE Hastushe
Rig. Mercantile. Company
Vaklima, Wasne
Monty” Hadger
Iamediacely
Puck
Puckett
Vitekina City
Madison River
Bow County
Outing Plans and Local Notices From Beaverhead County
Glimpses of local life include Stine and Anna Green wed in Sheridan with witnesses H Hilcott and Elena Meyers. Officials note tax shifts under new law causing hardship for some private individuals. Beaverhead county wool crop rises to near 1 million pounds with strong prices. Pedestrian Richard Hutt travels from New York to Seattle on foot, aiming to finish by September. State Auditor condemns Lewistown school building as unsafe. Helena reports water shortages during sprinkling hours with garden watering restrictions possible.
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Puckett
Alate Carey
James J. Stine
Anna
Hans Green
Sheridan
William Hilcott
Elena
Meyers
Bemis
Mee
GG. Wheat
Lois
Winifred
Howard PD
Beckett
Yellowstone. National” Park
Nichols
Ingman
Butte
New York
Virginia City
Lyman H. Bennett
Bennett
Socialists Call General Strike Across Europe
Associated Press reports in Rome that socialists pledge a manifesto strike against the treaty seen as Bolshevik influence in Russia. Workmen in France will rally with unions showing power while Switzerland Holland Denmark and Sweden join the protest. The manifesto is signed by the General Confederation of Labor and the Italian Socialist press notes moderates. English workers reportedly avoid joining the action.
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Associated Press
Rome
Genera Sa
Rus
France
Switzerland
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
General Confederation of Labor
Socialiste Italian
Church Fillers at Dr Matthews Church in Garden Street
A bygone writer recalls an aristocratic New Yorker and his three fair daughters who filled the church of Dr Matthews on Garden Street. The daughters drew a full house, captivating many young suitors from nearby churches with their charm.
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Sq. Ao
Dr. Matthews
Garden
Branath 16 Dies. funeral plans pending
Branath aged 16 died yesterday. Thorny family viewing and services to be announced. Interment planned at Holy Cross Cemetery. Matson funeral arrangements incomplete. remains at Daniels & Dilboa's undertaking parlor. Funeral announcement to follow.
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Brasatin
Branath
Holy
Lester funeral services for William John Lester
The funeral for William John Lester will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the family residence 735 Zarelda Street, then proceed to Immaculate Conception Church for mass. Interment follows at Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral details note early morning rites and church service.
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Lester
Wiliam John "Lester
Zarelda Street
Immaculate Conception
Moran
Frank
Tome Mig
Psophie
O'Cloc
Crom
Dempsey Plans Los Angeles Headquarter Trip After Chicago Stop
Champion heavyweight Jack Dempsey, after defeating Jess Willard on July 4, left Chicago for Los Angeles to establish headquarters for a western tour and future engagements. He noted theatrical work was tiresome and hinted at further international bouts amid rumors of England and Ireland fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Toledo
Los Angeles
Dempsey
England
Laman
Wealthy Heiress Repays Losers of Father’s Advice
New York. Miss Alice De Lamar, heiress to Capt Joseph St De Lamar, testifying in a hearing, says her father, known as the Monte Cristo of Idaho, guaranteed friends against loss on investments he recommended. She described losses of up to $100,000 by those who followed his advice, including a housekeeper and the wife of his manager.
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New York
Alice de Lamar
Joseph St de Lamar
Monte Cristo
Idaho
de Lamar
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New York City
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Undertakers
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