Helena Considers Water Shutoff Over City Bill
Helena faces possible water loss after July 24 as the Helena Consolidated Water company may disconnect supply for nonpayment of June charges totaling 1500. The city warns contempt proceedings and forfeiture of franchise rights if the threat is carried out, referencing a 1885 mandate in a long legal dispute.
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Helena
Water Company
C. S. Tuckerman
Boston
Helena Consolidated Water Company
Helena Water Works Company
Horace R. Buck
District Court
Water dispute over monthly supply duty in Helena
The city and a water company clash over which entity must deliver water under a month to month arrangement. Judge Buck ruled that without a contract the water company may charge a reasonable monthly rate, a position the city has not appealed. The city offered 500 dollars a month, which the company refused, leaving Helena residents anxious about the outcome.
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Buck
Helena
Bounty Claims Piling Up Prompt State Action on Wolfskins
Helena July 15 The State Board of Examiners may refuse to pay wolfskin bounty claims brought into the state. At issue is about 135000 dollars in claims on file with only 6000 dollars available. The attorney general warns clerks, and prosecutions for fraud are hard to pursue due to evidence limits. The treasurer’s income for the fund is about 120000 dollars annually.
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Helena
State Board of Examiners
Canada
Gallatin
Board of Examiners
Stockmen Clash in Antelope Basin Violence Over Sheep Grazing
In Philipsburg on July 14, armed cattlemen shot into a sheep corral owned by Gus Greenbeck in Antelope basin, killing about 40 sheep and wounding many. The feud between cattle and sheep men dates to last year over grazing rights on Granite county ranges, with past clashes and a fragile grazing agreement now broken.
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Philipsburg
Gus Greenbekt
Granite County
Antelope Basin
Buehler
Large land deal in Deer Lodge Montana seals 4000 acres
July 15 report from Deer Lodge Mont states Messrs Conley and McTague bought the entire Hoggan ranch on Willow creek between Deer Lodge and Pioneer. The purchase covers about 4000 acres and improvements, creating the valley’s largest landowners and requiring at least 209 miles of fencing.
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Deer Lodge
Mont
Messrs
Conley and
McTague
Arthur Hoggan
Willow Creek
Pioneer
Conley
Free Press Publishing Company Incorporated in Bridger
Special dispatch reports the Free Press Publishing Company incorporated in Bridger Carbon county with capital stock of 2000. Ray H Nutting John F Trumbo Hiram Haskins B W Stone and B o H Harlan named as organizers and officers.
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Standard
Helena
Free Press Publishing Company
Bridger
Carbon County
Ray H. Nutting
John F. Trumbo
Hiram Haskins
B. W. Stone
B. O H. Harlan
Cattle Shipment From Fallon Planned This Week
Miles City reports O Cato will ship 11 cars of Cato and Johnson cattle from Fallon on Thursday for upcoming market movement and sale.
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Miles City
Cato
Cato & Johnson
Fallon
Prisoner McDonald Denied Habeas Writ in Montana
In Deer Lodge on July 15 Judge Napton refused a writ of habeas corpus for George A. McDonald who was moved to the penitentiary on July 8 after a grand larceny conviction. The stay of proceedings granted by Judge Brantly pending appeal was deemed insufficient to release him.
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Deer Lodge
Napton
McClernan
Thresher
Supreme Court
Brantly
McDonald
Furey
Silver Bow
Daniel Yaney
Silver Bow County
Butte
Great Falls awards contract for new school building
The Great Falls district lets a contract for an eight room brick school with added basement room and playroom. H C Shipkin of Great Falls bids 24346 dollars, nine bids total, all above the 23596 dollar estimate. Completion is set for October 15 with George Berthold acting as superintendent.
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Great Falls
H. C. Shipkin
Freeman
Warden Athey
Thisted
Freeman and Cooney
Kent
Helena
William Roberts
H. CC. Shipkin
Duncan Bros
J. H. Donlin
C. O. Tarle
Lewis Vogel
Lease & Richards
T. C. Depew
A. H. Delongac
Edward Wagner
George Berthold
Minneapolis House
Third Avenue
Deer Lodge Ball Team Prep For Bloomer Guests
The Deer Lodge baseball squad readies to host the Bloomer girls tomorrow. Lineup includes Arthur Menard catcher Hertz third base Larabie second base Humber shortstop Smith pitcher Archille Menard first base Morris left field Parker center field Cobb right field Umpire Colonel McTague.
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Deer Lodge
Arthur Menard
Hertz
Larabie
Humber
Smith
Archille Menard
Morris
Parker
Cobb
Colonel MceTague
Thumb Severed in Kindling Accident Near Fillings
Mr Garrett of Garrett Bros on Careless Creek eight miles north of Fillings suffered a severe injury when an axe slipped while cutting kindling. The left thumb was nearly cut off above the second joint with the bone severed. Dr Lindsey dressed the wound.
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Billings
Garrett
Garrett Bros
Careless Creek
Fillings
Lindsey
Current Pump Moved to Billings
A remarkable water lifter moved from Livingston to Billings for use near the upper wagon bridge. Senator Gruwell purchased a half interest in the device and it is now anchored at the site.
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Billings
Livingston
Gruwell
Prairie Fires Cast Heavy Smoke Over Miles City
A setting sun was nearly obscured by heavy smoke from extensive prairie fires on the Yellowstone side, with smoke drifting into Miles City all afternoon.
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Miles City
Yellowstone
Priest Responds to Ill Neighbor in Miles City
Father A H Lambaere departed Miles City for Glen dive to attend T H Cotter at his bedside as his condition worsened with a fever reported at 104 degrees.
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Miles City
A. H. Lambaere
Glendive
T. H. Cotter
State v Snyder Jail Breaker Court Hearings Progress
Fort Benton July 15 district court continues as the state builds its case against Snyder for jail breaking. Testimony from fellow prisoners emerges as they seek to shield others and themselves from liability.
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Fort Benton
District Court
State
Snyder
Guilty Pair Claim Limited Involvement In Prison Escape
Snyder Baker and Clifton plead guilty and received two years and six months in the penitentiary. They say Thompson and C. C. Sampson, already jailed, gave only minor help. The motive cited is very poor food. The case may finish testimony tonight.
Vote on Amendment to the Constitution
Helena July 15 The state plans a fall vote on a constitutional amendment changing county commissioner selection. If approved terms lengthen to six years with staggered elections to reduce politics and keep experienced members on the board. Secretary of State Hays distributes notices in each county.
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Helena
Hays
Secretary of State
New Socialist Party Organizes in Cascade County
Great Falls Montana July 15 A socialist party is launched in Cascade county with its first convention planned for next week. The county chair is C J Denham. Primaries meet Saturday at 8 PM to elect delegates for the county convention and ultimately the state socialist party gathering in Bozeman on July 28.
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Great Falls
Cascade County
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
West
C. J. Denham
South Side
Thirty-Sixth Street
Fifth Avenue
State
Bozeman
Debs Talks in Billings
Eugene V Debs of Terre Haute Ind lectured at Gruwell hall Billings this evening on socialist themes similar to western state speeches. A small audience attended with Debs compelled to speak after the Georgia minstrel performance at the opera house.
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Billings
Eugene B. Debs
Terre Haute
Ind
Gruwell Hall
Debs
Georgia
Opera House
Mrs. J. G. Clifford dies in Billings
The death of Mrs. J. G. Clifford of Lame Deer wife of Major Clifford Cheyenne Indians agent was received in Billings today after months of illness and treatment in the city.
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Billings
J. G. Clifford
Lame Deer
Major Clifford
Best Country on Earth He Says Beats the Range
Miles City July 15 Horace Broaddus reported selling 100 head of Texas cattle for 2700 dollars from 1400 head entered for sale yesterday. He says he has sold 400 to 500 head already and 5000 more are on the way for sale or grazing on the north side. Broaddus, an old-timer, lost most of his herd in 1886 but maintains this is the best country on earth and credits winter feeding prep.
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Miles City
Horace Broaddus
Texas
B. T. Smith
Broaddus
Bounty Applications Reported for Wolves Coyotes and Lions
Miles City reports from January to July 1990 there were bounty applications on 62 wolves and 1327 coyotes plus 687 pelts and 2 mountain lions. Lions were killed by Frank Litner and John Det. Since July 1 1990 buyers have purchased 6589 skins worth 52949 dollars. This month 334 skins were turned in.
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Standard
Miles City
Frank Litner
John Det
Lambert Returns Lost Horse in Miles City
Charles Lambert today returned a horse reported missing by a north side woolgrower. He was arrested by Officer Kennedy after allegedly untieing the horse from Trembley's hitching rail and riding off, remaining away four days.
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Miles City
Charles Lambert
North Side
Kennedy
Trembley’s
Calvin buys Husaby house and partners eye sheep business
Miles City July 1 James Mr Calvin buys the Husaby house for 16000 dollars and will move in at once. Husaby and Peter Rorvick form a partnership to enter the sheep business on the north side.
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Miles City
James Mr. Calvin
Husahby
Husaby
Peter Rorvick
Warmest of the Season Reported in Yellowstone Region
Special dispatch notes the warmest day of the season in the Yellowstone region with the thermometer at 98 degrees at 3 PM.
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Billings
Yellowstone
Sixteen Cent Wool Price Tops Billings Market
On July 15 Billings wool reached sixteen cents the top price for three reasons. James G Fraser private buyer bought the clip from C F Williams of Two Dot a week earlier at private sale and made good profit. The day’s sales totaled 325000 pounds with most clips at least 12 1/2 cents. Multiple consignors including J C Fraser H B Blair For syth & Eddie J L Marshall J K Mc Murdo Dr Suilluth and others sold to various buyers at 12 1/2 to 16 cents. No sales were made at Burlington.
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Billings
James G. Fraser
C. F. Williams
Two Dot
Fraser
J. C. Fraser
Luce Manning
Nichols, Dupee & Co
J. G. Fraser
Brown & Adams
J. K
Clips Bought by Jere Mish Williams & Co T
Miles City July 15 D Hallet purchased several steel clips for Jere Mish Williams & Co. James Scott Forsyth 30 000 pounds A 3 S Wiley 35 009 pounds Griffin Nelson 2F 000 pounds
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Miles City
D. &. Hallet
Jeremish Williams & Co
James Scott
Forsyth
S. Wiley
Griffin & Nelson
Wool market in Boston shows firm to higher prices
The Boston wool market opened active and firm on July 15 with prices up 1 to 2 cents per scoured pound from a week earlier. Territory wools are strong with some New wools at better prices, fine staples moving freely, and sales reported from Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, and Dakota.
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Boston
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Nevada
Dakota
Choice
Montana
Wool Auction Sales In London See Strong Demand
London on July 15 reported 13,870 bales offered at the wool auctions. Merinos were in good demand. A few suitable parcels were taken by America. A fine line of greasy crossbreds was also bought for America.
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London
America
Weather and wool price listings across states
In San Francisco on July 14 a postal bulletin lists spring wools by region with prices: Humboldt and Mendocino at 17 19c, Nevada at 12 15e, Valley Oregon at 16e.
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San Francisco
Humboldt
Mendocino
Nevada
Valley Oregon
Grading of Applicants for Certificates
Helena July 15. State Superintendent Welch announces all teacher certificate exam papers will be graded in his office. Papers must be sent to Welch for grading and notification of results. The change centralizes marking and increases office workload, reducing county superintendent duties. A second letter covers private examinations before Aug 1 and requests names of applicants and examiners.
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Helena
Welch
Ion
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Syracuse university seeks high price for Imes addition
Bozeman July 15 The secretary of Syracuse university has inspected the Imes addition property. The county fair association wants part of the land for the fair but the university demands 600 per block or rents 80 acres for 10 years at about 700 per year with taxes paid by the association. The association will seek other property on more lenient terms.
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Bozeman
Syracuse
N. Y
Odd Fellows Install Officers in Miles City
Miles City July 15. The Odd Fellows held an installation at their hall in the evening with officers named H. B. Fearnall as N. G. and W. G. Western, Thomas Browning as secretary, and W. L. Mott as treasurer.
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Miles City
Odd Fellows
H. BE. Fearnall
Western
W. G
Thomas Browing
W. L. Mott
Funeral of Mrs Clifford in Miles City reported
Funeral services for Mrs. Clifford were held in Miles City on July 15. The notice notes the family sorrow and arrangements, with mention of the deceased’s survivors and the local church and cemetery plan.
State Assessed Valuation Falls in Silver Bow County
Silver Bow reports a sharp two step drop with total property value at 31 245 660 a decline of 7 939 930 and a 10 million drop in net mine production. Other counties show mixed changes with Broadwater Granite Valley Chateau Jefferson Yellowstone reflecting gains and losses.
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Helena
J. J. Ryan
State Board of Equalization
Ryan
State Board
Silver Bow
Asseesor Brown
Broadwater County
Granite County
Valley
Chateau County
Jefferson
Yellowstone County
Strike for shorter hours delays Gallatin county high school work
Bozeman July 15 bricklayers on the Gallatin county high school project refused to work seeking nine hour days at the ten hour rate. Contractor Davitt offered elevens for nine hours but several refused. The strike ended at noon with all but two returning to work as most bricklayers are floaters. Rainy weather delayed progress necessitating ten hour days to finish on time.
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Bozeman
Gallatin County High School
Davitt
Slim Steele Arrested for Malicious Mischief in Billings
J H Steele known as Slim, a Topic theater bartender, was arrested for malicious mischief after allegedly driving into Ollie Warren’s buggy on the south side, overturning it and wounding the horse and occupants. He pleaded not guilty. bond set at 200 dollars, case set for Saturday afternoon.
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Billings
J. H. Steele
Slim
Topic Theater
Ollie Warren
South Side
District Court Convenes in Bozeman July Term Opens
The July term of the district court in Bozeman convened with 29 civil cases and no jury to be called this term. Defendants on bail include Claud Sweeting charged with grand larceny in two cases and William Beck of Butte for procuring a forged instrument. Judge Holloway settled ex parte matters. two British nationals, Robert Davidson and J La May, were naturalized as American citizens.
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Bozeman
District Court
Claud Sweeting
William Beck
Butte
Holloway
Good Price for State Land in Helena Listing
State land near Missoula sold to Largey Lumber Co. at 175 dollars per acre. bid 150, appraisers valued 175. About 20 acres sold, yielding 3500 dollars to the state.
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Standard
Helena
Missoula
Largey Lumber Company
Local Reporter Tom J. Stout Joins Lewistown Argus
Tom J. Stout, formerly with the Billings Times and a Missouri University graduate, accepted a local reporter position at the Lewistown Argus. He departed Billings tonight for Lewistown ending a four month stay in the city.
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Billings
Tom J. Stout
Missouri
Billings Times
Lewistown
Change of Station Agent At Columbus
Columbus reports Station Agent Cook has turned over duties to successor Daly at the station. A new night operator has also been sent to this location.
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Columbus
Cook
Mr. Daly
Missionary Mattie Burgess Lectures at Christian Church
Miss Mattie Burgess, a missionary from India, lectured last night at the Bozeman Christian church to a large audience.
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Standard
Bozeman
Mattie Burgess
India
Christian Church
Weeky Crop Report Heralds Strong Hay and Fruit Prospects
Helena notes ideal weather last week boosted crops across Montana. Hay promises a big yield on low ground, with good fruit prospects statewide though the season runs two to three weeks late. Irrigation water remains plentiful. some counties report strong grass growth and early haying ahead in places like Broadwater Winston and Great Falls.
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Helena
Beaverhead
Dillon
Winston
Beaver Creek
Red Lodge
Cascade
Odell
Gard
Great Falls
Havre
St. Paul's
Flathead
Sheldon
Bozeman
Jefferson
Boulder
Whit Hall
Meagher
Missoula
Powell—Deer Lodge
Teton
Shelby
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Country
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