Bathing costume censor appointed in Billings pool
In Billings on July 1 the park board appointed Mrs Clit Lindsay as censor of bathing costumes for women at the municipal pool following complaints about skirtless attire. The board previously faced protests from prominent citizens and Senators over access restrictions, with enforcement of attire rules and segregation based on race or class reportedly debated and resisted.
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Billings
Park Board
Clit Lindsay
Lindsay
George
Twin Bridges News Burglaries and storms hit Twin Bridges
Fred Sieden sticker reports his Big Hole ranch home burglarized while the family picnicked. About $90 in clothing and belongings stolen. A storm front with hail damaged Homer Tash ranch and washed out roads near Ble Hole. County officials consider heavy road work. local buying a tug to maintain roads. Helen Jones departs for Missoula for summer school. Missoulian notes, Milwaukee residents F K Merk plans Topeka and Leavenworth trip.
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Twin Bridges
Fred Siedensticker
Big Hole
Homer Tash Ranch
Charles Lashbrook
Madison Street
Helen Jones
Missoula
Milwaukee
F. K. Merk
Topeka
Leavenworth
Kan
Four wear delays in Meagher county land case in Helena
A federal court jury found Frang Chapman guilty of horse stealing on the Fort Keogh reservation and sentenced him to six months in jail. Lois Heltman was charged with illegally selling public lands in Meagher county but the case collapsed for lack of evidence. A Salt Lake importer, tied to immoral import schemes, was brought to Helena for questioning. A Helena conference with inspectors led to a policy on enforcing the weight and measures law, stressing net container compliance and potential criminal action for violations.
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Floena
Marcumens
United States
Charking
Lois Heltman
Meagher County
Frang Chapman
Fort Keogh
Salt Lake
Butte
Helena
John P. Riddell
Passenger Coach Tracks Under Way in Billings Yard
Work starts next month on four Specfoot tracks to house passenger coaches and a 50 by 135 foot concrete building for storing coach supplies. Robert Ft. Auerbach, North Pacific trainmaster in Alling, says room will be provided for 59 coaches. An average of 35 coaches are kept in Billings, preventing congestion and interference in train making.
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Pasenger
Robert Ft. Auerbach
Northfen Pacific
Alling
Billings
Missoula City Finances Revealed In Audit Error
Regular council meeting receives Rowland Thomas McGowan audit showing Missoula richer by 9029.76 due to a bookkeeping mistake by a former city treasurer. Warrant 10608 and related entries led to overpayments and uncollected sums. city to recover 500 and 15 more. Official report notes warrants paid ahead and a total indebtedness near but under 1000000.
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Missoula
Rowland, Thomas, McGowan & Co
Evans
T. G. Hatheway
Hatheway
Heoge
Porter
New York
Clay Council
Rowland, ‘Thomas, McGowan & Co
Aden
Seattle
John
Ming
Mundey
Tein
Walace
Publc
Gallatin County Sees Large Gain in 1914 Assessments
Bozeman July 15 Gallatin county reports a substantial rise in assessed valuation for 1914 totaling 1.900 million, with real estate and farm values increasing especially in town property. Automobiles show a sharp rise, while Bozeman Belgrade Three Forks Manhattan and other towns report varied totals for 1914 compared with 1913.
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Bozeman
Gallatin County
Harmood
Belgrade
Three Forks
Manhattan
Lewistown News summarizes city and county legal notices
A Lewistown news roundup reports a state senator from Lead visiting, divorce actions filed by Grace H. Cotton against Benjamin Cotton and Maude Pallon against David A. Fallon, and Mrs Jennie Fisk’s divorce suit from Ben Fisk. It notes local engineers moving to Milwaukee, plans for a summer school for Gallatin teachers, and Montanas Country Life unit organization with officers. Also covered are suffrage events in Deer Lodge, land lease inquiries in the Sweet Grass hills, and other brief items.
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Lewistown
Lead
Charles Lehman
Lehman Mercantile
Ela
Jennie. Fisk
Ben Fisk
Grace H. Cotton
Benjamin Cotton
Hartwich
Grace Heim
A G. Baker
Milwaukee
FM. Walker
Great Falls
F. A. Cooper
Fice
D. H. Miles
D. Schneider
Eile Sloan
Maude Pallon
David A. Fallon
Albia
Towa
Sweet Grase Hills
State Land Office
Prospects under royalty leases in multiple Montana counties
The report identifies prospects under royalty leases amounting to twelve percent of output. It lists cases involving Janis ih Dawson Muse shell Sweet Grass Stillwater Fallon Cascade and Tools counties and notes Dr J A Scott of Butte holding a lease in Mussershelt Water counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Ih
Dawson
Museshell
Sweet Grass
Stillwater
Fallon
Cascade
Tools
Amon
J. A. Scott
Butte
Mussershelt Water
Philipsburg Notes Seventeen Local Movements Reported
Philipsburg notes record city engineer John Eldt’s brief Missoula visit, Plickinger and family returning from a parental visit, and Fred J. Petra from Philipsburg aiding Consolidated Mining. Dr. Kenneth MacDonald sits Helena board exams, water reservoir repairs finish, Flint Creek Telephone elects Axil Sandin John Shoblom and J A Gitties, Ladies Aid elects officers, Hazel Nasslin hospital operation shows favorable progress, J H Ehlers eyes Butte real estate, locals visit near towns, Mountain Ham property experts review ore value, C F Drury renews ties with Boulder Mining, currently linked to Las Vegas banking and Princeton district ventures.
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Philipsburg
John Eldt
Missoula HO
Plickinger
Fred
Petra
Tutte
Kenneth MacDonald
University of Pennsylvania
Helena
State Board of Medical Examiners
Flint Creek ‘Telephone Company
Axil Sandin
John Shoblom
J.A Gitties
Ladies’ Aid Methodist
C. ©. Baker
Georg Harris
Butte
Ehlers
Allis
Salah Durfee
The
Gladys FranzMlan
Hall
Everett Doe
Sohneson
Tutter
Colorado Springs
Frank D. Brown
Antelope
James Murray
C.F Drury
Drury
Boulder Mining and Development Company
Princeton
Las Banas
Cal
Sac City
Towa
Hamilton News Highlights Local Moves and Events
Miss An acohemson returned Monday after a visit to University Heights. Harry J. Kelly visits at the Lee ranch on Sleeping Child and motored from Livingston to Hamilton. Kelly, a former Hamilton newspaper man, reconnected with old friends. Walters Brown becomes deputy clerk of the district court succeeding Thomas Kane. Danny Cumming, after injuring his wrist in a bout with Tally Johns on July 4, profits from an exhibition boxing event at the Luvens opera house, while the new high school nears completion and is slated as highly modern. Mrs. Charles L. Hoffman leaves for University Heights for a few days.
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Hamilton
Anacohemson
University Heights
Harry J. Kelly
Lee Ranch
Livingston
Mr. Kelly
Walters Brown
Grantadale
Thomas Kane
Danny Cumming
Tally Johns
Luvens Opera House
Coletion
Schoo
Charles L. Hoffman
University” Heights
Ministers Protest Against Elk Poster in Helena
Helena July 15. Members of the Order of Elks face ministerial protests over posters promoting the state convention that taunt Helena with "Put Hell in Helena Aug. 1." The Helena Ministerial Association condemns the placards as beneath the dignity of the order and an insult to the ideal of manhood, calling for their recall. The protest does not mention the image of a lightly clad girl on the poster.
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Helena
Order of Elks
Azore
Tdge
Asa Clation
HPO
Ian Standar
Agen
Metena
Mig
Minister to Speak at Temperance Meeting
The Rev. H. A. Mutten of Central Presbyterian Church will keynote a gospel temperance gathering at Volunteers’ Hall 50 East Park Street. A good musical program is planned. Visitors are welcome and WC U members are especially urged to attend.
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H. A. Mutten
Central Presbyterian Church
East Park
Butte Briefs recount local meetings and court news
Walter Crosby of the school district wins vacation. The Mountain View church Ladies Aid meets at 3:30. Gerald Farley of San Francisco discusses a major business venture. A dispute over a ring ends without conclusion as court records show Granger faced charges in New York. The Butte bartenders union hosts a smoker. Concrete works on the south side progress toward four miles of new walks. A motor cycle club plans events and facilities at its hall. Ed Fleming Walkerville case dismissed on motion. James Blair is charged with pickpocketing at the track.
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Walter Crosby
Schol
Thin Ladies’ Aid Society
Mountain View
Gerald J. Farley
San Francisco
Piaintitta
James Ki. Granger
New York
Nonce
Butte
Justice
Flanigan Honored At Copper City Popular Player Night
Captain Flanigan and the Madtas topped Roach & Smith 9 to 1 in a baseball exhibition. Flanigan received a generous gift from Copper City merchants and thanked fans after a speech by Patt Teague. Hampered by Roach and Smith's wild pitching, the visitors produced scattered hits as Horvath, the winner, and teammates held firm for the decisive win.
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Houch Smith
Cooper City
Captain Flanigan
Attra T
Flannigan
Copper City
Patt Teague
Fang
Hhannigan
Madtas
Val Roach & Smith
Jim Lynch
Roach
Smith
Tench
Stracke
Matty Hale
Toran
Tin
Tnt
Tan Here
Wpalan
Tyneh
Ina Horvath
Trent
Frudeat
Paving Plan Trials and City Council Actions
The city debates ongoing sidetrack paving on Commercial Avenue with a second delay tied to funding and a vote next Wednesday night. Officials consider excluding blocks 2 and 3 from city limits while awaiting an ordinance, and Aldermen McCavitt and Cortigan move to donate funds for the Montana Jubilee celebration. A meeting at the Montana hotel with engineers and committees is set to discuss wall paving methods to minimize damage on streets and parks.
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Poynmerojat Avenue
Caiyimits
Davis
Cate
Ehty
Tre Limite
McCavitt
Cortigan
Rity
Motana
Fires Men's Association
Jamon P. Bragg
Pete Fons
Ain Treet
Tore
Swith
Gigi
Apesias Vommits
Montana
Flock
Fade
Bachelors and Benedicts to Battle for Banquet Rivalry Grows
The Knights of Columbus club will stage a charity game between married and single men on the city common Saturday evening. The winning side will fire the guests of the losers at a banquet after the game. The Keen rivalry has grown between the teams as they have practiced for weeks. The game starts at six o'clock.
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Knights of Columbus
Columbus Keen
Anglers Lodge Big Housewarming Planned
Anglers last night elected a committee to oversee the big housewarming of Anglers Lodge at Geornetoren lake. Opening is set for Sunday. The boosting committee praised club finances and will form rules for the new lodge management. Members may request occupancy by presenting a membership card to Treasurer Luxton.
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Aities
Anglers Lodge
Mubhouse
Geornetoren Lake
JF. Mathewson
James Drumgoole
W. ¢. Gutetlaw
Joseph Lepkend
Te Kelty
J. Te Gnowe
Sx’ Gondfriend
William Perry
Hodge
Luxton
Turbulent Reign Ends as Federal Forces Advance
The account describes Federal troops overpowering a town held by seven Carrigan men who fired from a rooftop until subdued. Gómez plans to depart at night and will not defend against a Juárez or Casas Grandes advance. Villa orders 60 Pearson garrison soldiers to retake the town, with Rowue Gómez serving under Gen. Ynex Salazar in Chihuahua.
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Carrigan
Gomez
Juares
Casas Grandes
Pearson
Villa
Rowue Gomex
Ynex Salazar
Nevem
Chihuahua
Madero
Tal
Casts Grandes Distrie
Villa Disappointed By Huerta Resignation Shocks Mexico
Juares July 13 Villa voices disappointment that Huerta resigned, preferring his stay for capture. News spread as a martial band played outside Villa’s headquarters. Villa plans to remain on the border two to three days, with possible entry into Mexico City debated by generals Aguilar and regime forces. Weather note urges tree pest control and sprays as pests threaten fruit and maples across yards.
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Juares
Huerta
Mexico City
Fuld
Huerti
Villa
Paso
Aguilar
Regon
Divinio
Jeannette Edges Johnson After Early Foul In Hoboken Bout
In New York July 15 Joe Jeannette of Hoboken heavyweight fell after a first round foul by Batling Jim Johnson of Philadelphia. He recovered and outpointed Johnson before the bell. The referee ruled Johnsons body shot unintentional.
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New York
Joe Jeannette
Jim Johnson
Philadelphia
Johnson
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Hele
Twin Bridges News
Ballard
Lewistown News
Uge
Bart S. Wooster
Lewiston, Idaho
Rosaire Jones
Ida Craft
Deer Lodge
Miss Jones
Philipsburg Notes
Hamilton News
Butte Briefs
W.H. Merriman
Mnet
Montans
Butte Tartenders’ Union
West Park Street
Motor Cycle Cup
Clud
Butelph Steele
Harry Lusher
Stein
Ed Fleming
Walkerville
Frank Cook
James Blair
Anaconda News
Macraes Victors
Aptain
Gam
Domitrovien
Piangan
Drudackie
Ie Swanson
Domitrovient
Halloran
Muster
Beaudette
Ssoreath
Roach & Smith
Maberteau
Mb Moe
Callan
Bean
Ince
Lynch
Machaes
Is Toach
Hasex Smith St. Jean
Smol- Swinson
Wek
Prince
Ronitrovien
Smolck
Atortarky
Dubie
Swanson
Dorttrorch
Horvath
Travsmen
Troged
Itoad
Bren & Smith
Seatch Education Department
Edinburgh
Ane
Scotland
Nexer
Rhue
Anuerson
Ine
Plucky
Uneeda Biscuit
Zu Zu
National Biscuit Company
Fanet McKensie Hill
Boston
Crok
Moey ‘Smith Drug Co
Mayr
Holle
Smith Drug Co
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