Neihart Mining Reports and Local Crime Plot
Great Falls July 21 A report on mining properties near Neihart under option to Anaconda Copper will be ready by August 1 when President John D. Tyan arrives in Montana for inspection. Happenings include a Safety Fleet meeting July 2 with A W Small as speaker and invitations to major rail and industrial groups. Also a forgery case involving H W Grandon who forged Ruth Bondy’s signature and sought travel funds, with police seeking him in Minneapolis, while his wife’s whereabouts are unclear.
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Great Falls
Neihart
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Reno H. Sales
W. J. Kelly
Butte
Johnd. Tyan
Montana
New York
Thart
A.W. Smalland
Milwaukee
Safety-Fist
Northern Montana
Safety-Fleet Association
Great Northern
Great Palla Street Railway
Boston & Montana Smelter
City of
Ruth Bondy
H.W. Grandon
Miss Bondy
McManis sues Koch for alienation damages
Lewistown July 21 Emory McManis sues Nicholas Koch for 25000 regular and 90000 exemplary damages alleging Koch unduly influenced his wife Della McManis whom he married in 1904 at Oskaloosa Town. Koch a Rosebud county rancher accused of causing her departure in December 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Emory McManis
Nicholas Koch
Bao
Plainti
Della
Oskaloosa
Koch
McManis
Oscar Colberg
Germania Life Insurance Company
Florence Elkin
Mvorce
Gabriel Elkin
Maggie Biegerstaff
Armells
Great Falls
Tommy McCarthy
Gunboat Smith
Jack Dillon
Henry Irslinger
McCarthy
Inquest Rules Lane Death Natural Causes in Dillon
An inquest in Dillon returns a verdict that Frank Lane died of natural causes after being found on the range by Hurley Leach. Lane, who herded for Roscoe Cornell, had been dead since Sunday. his watch stopped at 2. A Chautauqua parade with about 50 autos led by the Dillon military band occurred last night. Tags and booster tags will be worn today for Chau t eauqua sales. B O Johnson and W N Nichler visited Dillon en route to Livingston amid Northern Pacific industry talks. Bert Mabey to Warm Springs for dementia treatment. William Rosenbaum arraigned on a charge related to killing out of season. pleads not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Frank Lane
Northern Pacific
Armstead
Twin Bridges
Bert Mavbee
Wis Fom
William Rosenbaum
Primary Elections For Next Summer In Montana
Helena July 21 Montana will hold two primary elections next year one for state and county officers and federal representatives and another for presidential nominees. Attorney General Guiry ruled the two conventions are required since the presidential primary law does not cover state and county offices. The ruling cites constitutional limits and the need for clear title.
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Helena
Montana
Guiry
Mery
Alderson
Poin
United States
Congress
Dune
Hectora
Eleater
Seer
Emplo e of Poor Farm Killed in Auto Accident
Kalispell July 1 Mathias D Cyr 55 an employe of the county poor farm was instantly killed early today when the automobile he rode in with William Bellfeur F son of the superintendent turned turtle near Greenacres Cyr s head crushed Belifieur s legs injured but he crawled from beneath the overturned car and to a farmhouse where he summoned assistance Cyr has a brother living in Missoula
East Helena man tries suicide amid fugitive case
Frank Sime of East Helena, pursued on a wife beating charge, attempted suicide to avoid custody. Found with a slashed throat in a woodshed, he was brought to town and not expected to live.
Bozeman News Highlights Local Travel and Appointments
Bozeman news notes a string of visitors and residents in town. C H Pierce investigates a martinal gas plant site. Dr M P Davison returns from the state dental meeting. Dr H Ledmith Dr Howard Welch and others are in town on business or visiting families. Local officials and residents attend meetings and travel plans are announced around Gallatin Valley and nearby towns.
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Boseman
C. H. Pierce
Eee
Petations
Martinelal
Gallatin Valley
Miles Tallwey
MP Davison
Butte
Aiea
Iniporeman
Bozeman
Nels Distard
Minneapolis
Pee. McDermott
Cniiazen
Helena
3. C. McCarthy
McDermott
Mccarthy
Bamund
McCormick
Montana
Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Spokane
Maxey
Hington Fort Dodge
Towa
BH Maxer
Bosman
Horace Cleveland
Norrie
Perset
Sime
Galle Forestry Office
HW. Praatelien
Williston
N. D
Idaho
Falls
Taho
Yellowstone
Will Eithen
Lake City
Lincoln
Lincoln High
Kennedy quits to take post in Billings
Helena July 21 3 M Kennedy commissioner of agriculture and labor filed his resignation with Governor Stewart effective August 15 Deputy Seth Maxwell will act as commissioner no permanent appointment to deputy or successor Kennedy resigns to run Fire Hags Journal and reside in Yellowstone County Governor Stewart accepts with regret praising his long newspaper career and Montana promotional work. the move marks a quiet season in the office with one man able to handle duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
M. Kennedy
Agriculture and Labor
Stewart
Seth Maxwell
Yellowstone County
Kennedy
Garrison News Garrison July 21 Rail Work and Visits
Mra Grover B Aldrich visited Deer Lodge while Miss Clyda Rogers returned from Lone Tree ranch and Arthur Parker transacted county seat business. Northern Pacific depot was repainted and work trains completed their tasks. Steam shovel equipment moved to Livingston and roadwork on the Montana division continued. Farmers in the valley seek help for haying as men are in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Missouri
Livingston
Montana
Louis Kipp
Butte
George Howard
Northern Pacific Coal Docks
Deer Lodge
C.T. Spensel
Northern Pacific
Garrison
Drummond
Bein
Local Hamilton News Highlights Visits and Robbery Incident
Charles Crane arrived to visit son Ralph and purchased a five passenger car. Will Chambers traveled from Darby for a short visit with his mother Mrs C C Coulter. Attorney George T Baggs and Trace Wells of the Stevensville Register were in Hamilton for business. Sunday night a house robbery at the JW Heyward residence yielded rings, a gold watch, and pocketbooks. The sheriff’s office is investigating with no suspect yet. Various local residents, including Frank V Hoaglund and Jailer Clarence Hogue, were noted as visiting or traveling between Hamilton, Darby and Stevensville.
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Hamilton
Charles Crane
Ralph
Will Chambers
Darby
C. C. Coulter
George T. Baggs
Trace Wells
Editorville Register
Stevensville
JW. Heyward
West Fork
Hamil
Hoaglund
RD. Miller
R.W. Beck
Laura Jones
Clarence Hogue
George Murray
Missoula
D. T. Go
Helena crop report notes cool week with recent warm turn
The Montana weather bureau weekly crop report for July 20 describes unusually cool conditions across the state with a late warm spell. Frequent showers and heavy cloudiness prevailed until Sunday, then rain ceased and sunshine returned. Rainfall was heavy in the north and east, moderate toward Rosebud county, while winter wheat harvest progresses in most areas.
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Helena
Montana Weather Bureau
Rosebud
Harvest progress amid rain damage across valleys
Weather changes bring clear spells and ongoing harvest across Yellowstone and Ble Horn Valleys. Local reports note storms and flooding caused some damage in nearby areas, but no widespread destruction recorded as fields begin to reap under favorable conditions.
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Yellowstone
Ble Horn
Coin flip awards Missoula fire hose contract
Missoula officials used a nickel flip to decide a fire department hose contract. The bid opening for a new supply of home for the fire department filtered to two firms, with the council selecting the Th-cent firm after the coin toss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Weil
Cattle Disease Hits Belgrade Ranchers
In Belgrade on July 21 a group of Gal latin ranchers report cattle losses from blackleg linked to overfeeding. Cattle are being protected with vaccination and branding efforts. D Risley moved 225 cattle to the Knadier ranch this week after purchasing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Gallatin
D. Risley
Knadier
Mr. Risley
Becker and Sullivan tied to Rosenthal murder appeal
Appelbaum testifies Becker was not controlled by Sullivan after the Rosenthal affidavit. he says Sullivan urged Rosenthal to stay away from the district attorney and that Becker objected to Rosenthal being silenced. Appelbaum insists there was no payoff and that later meetings aimed to keep Sullivan from being tied to the case.
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Becker
Appelbaum
Rosenthal
Sullivan
Aboum Saye
Jack Bridgie Webber
Harry Watson
Rose
Rosennl
Herman Rosenthal
Tim Sullivan
Herman
Tim
Powe
Relatives Agree to Pay Ransom for Kidnapped Man
In alls Idaho on July 1, E. A. Empey stockman was kidnapped from his ranch last Saturday. His father and relatives decided to pay the $8,000 ransom demanded by the abductor. The sheriff’s posse was withdrawn as fear grows of Empey being killed. A letter sent with Empey’s son directs ransom delivery, leaving officers unable to prevent the abductor’s actions. A separate report says three armed men visited a nearby camp and took horses and provisions.
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Alls
Idaho
E. A. Empey
Here
Empey
Beng
Idaho Falls
Empex
Alberta Votes In Favor Of Prohibition In A Year
Edmonton July 21 By a two to one margin the province of Alberta approved a direct legislation plebiscite on a proposed liquor act prohibiting sale of liquor across the province All cities except Lethbridge voted dry with Edmonton carrying a majority of about 2600 and Calgary around 3300 The prohibition act goes into effect July 1 1916
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Lethbridge
Calgary
Body of Lusitania victim Herbert Stone findings near Ballybunnion
In July 71 the body of Herbert Stone, a Lusitania victim, washed ashore at Ballybunnion near the Shannon mouth on Ireland's west coast. Articles found on the body include a card case with belongings. Also, Rev. W. Hoyt of Coos Bay was elected moderator of Oregon Presbyterial synod, replacing Dr. Geselbracht who departs to lead a Montana college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Iena
Herbert Stone
Ballybunnion
Shannon
Ireland
Theody
Butte Building Opens Gap At Corner View
The Clark bank corner 14th street building displays an opened wall on Broadway and a removed fence on Main street revealing the new construction. The old steps and archways are gone, yielding wide sidewalks and a clear corner turning area with cement paving around the arches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Bank
Main Street
Broadway
Old Time Mining Man Dennison Dies At Hospital
Mathew F. Dennison 82, born in Boston, longtime Butte miner and mimekeeper at the J J mine, died at a local hospital from complications of diseases. He leaves a widow, one son Will B Dennison, four daughters Mise Anna Mona Dennison and Mrs J E Harrigan and Mrs Samuel Vine of Butte. He came to Butte from Ishpeming Michigan years ago, was active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Michigan and a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Funeral at 225 South Jackson Street to be announced.
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Mathew F. Dennison
Boston
Butte
J. J
Will B. Dennison
Mise Anna
Mise
Mona Dennison
J. E. Harrigan
Samuel Vine
Dennison
Ishpem'ni, Mich
Michigan
Ancient
Order
McCrimmon Improving After Accident
Doctors reported Dr F W McCrimmon showed better recovery at Murray hospital after a day with lower fever following Saturday night injuries from a collision. The coroner was to hold an inquest into Miss Robertson's death this afternoon, though witnesses' names remained unprovided to Coroner Lane.
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F. W. McCrimmon
Murray Hospital
Helena land office reports rising business in district
Register Joe Rinnard said in Butte that activity at the Helena land office is increasing, crediting new laws expanding 160 acre entry and reentry of lands returned after failed project acts, with a growing list of entrants from cities including Anaconda Salt Lake Great Falls and New York.
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Helena Land Office
Joe Rinnard
Helena
Newaferra Avenue Hospital Update
Readable fragments describe a morning hospital event or status related to AML and individuals mentioned as doing nicely after birth or arrival, with unclear names and places. The note references a hospital and everyday patient progress without clear action or outcome.
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AML
Pacific Coast Indians shoot yields top scores at Tacoma Gun Club
Ellis of Toronto scored 119 of 130 to lead the second day of Pacific Coast Indians competition at Tacoma Gun Club. Holohan of Portlan d Ore. was second with 17, and top averages over three days will decide the Frank C. Hart trophy winner Troeh of Vancouver broke 30 straight for accolades. Topperwein tied for Mickey Davis trophy with 25 straight yards as Mrs. Topperwein faltered. Local election names TL Everding president and Riehl secretary with Weatherwax and McKelvy elected to VP posts.
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Tacoma
Wash
Ellis
Toronto
Canada
Denn
J. Holohan
Portian Ore
Frank C. Hart
Frank ©. Troeh
Vancouver
Adolph Topperwein
San
Texas
Topperwein Tost
Everding
Portland
Ore
F.C. Riehl
GC. B. McKelvy
British Lords Debate Army Wives Costs Incurred
Lord Newton told the House that the number of married men serving in the British army equaled the aggregate cost of separation allowances paid to their wives and children, amounting to about 125 million dollars. In St Thomas Danish West Indies Cipriano Castro, former Venezuelan president, was ordered to depart for trials, leaving aboard the British steamer Herbier after arriving from Port of Spain.
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London
Lord Newton
St. ‘Thomas
Danish West Indies
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Castro
Jeft
Gad
Miners Protest Life Sentence for Colorado Leader
In Duquoin Illinois on July 21 delegates from southern Illinois miners adopted resolutions protesting the life imprisonment of John T Lawson a Colorado labor leader convicted of murder. Copies of the resolutions were sent to President Wilson and the Colorado governor.
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Duquoin
Illinois
John T Lawson
Colorado
Wilson
Empress Margaret Theater Tonight Features Varied Vaudeville
A San Francisco bound theatrical company rehearses for a potential engagement tonight at the Empress Margaret theater. The program includes Lew Pistel numbers, Helen Porn dances, May Wallace performances, George Lamb and Harriet Monsin numbers, Helen Dorn and company, Flying La Marrs aerials, Dave Rafael ventriloquism, and Granville and Mack street musical acts alongside the usual film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Pistel
Empress the Margaret Theater
San Francisco
Butt Johnson
Mony Band
Helen Porn
Paradise
Lew. Pistel
May Wallace
Dixie Land
George Lamb
Harriet Monsin
Helen Dorn
Harrington and Company
Dave Rafael
Granville
Mackin
Actor Praises Reform Then Condemns Purity Congress
San Francisco speaker Ju Pratt of Chicago urged scrutiny of the International Purity Congress in a sharp critique. He warned that suppression and boilerplate morality fail to curb vice, insisting real remedy lies beyond talk and the failings of the era’s crusaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ju Pratt
Chica
BO 0
Purity Congress
Chicagoan
International Purity Congress
Satan
French air fleet repels German raid over Tan i road station
A July 21 London dispatch reports a French air fleet of 38 planes routed three German aviators who tried to oppose the attack. French scout aircraft pursued the foe and forced one enemy machine down near Tan i road station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tani Road
Reconstruction of Tsonzo river bridge completes
Udine report states engineer corps rebuilt the railroad bridge between Cervignano and Monfalcone after Austrian destruction at the start of hostilities. The first train crossed today, seen as an engineering feat.
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Udine
Maly
Tralhas
Tsonzo River
Cervigliano
Monfalcone
Federal officials urge dissolution of Associated Bill Posters
Justices of the federal government urged dissolution of the Associated Bill Posters and Distributors of the United States and Canada. They called for appointing a receiver, selling bill posting plants in Chicago New York Boston Detroit and Cincinnati. The request was made before Federal Judge Emory Landis in the U S district court by A U S District Attorney Morgan L Davies as the government sought dissolution. Durban afriea sus. 7t (Im Landis 23,2:20 a.m.). The Peninsula and Oriental line steamer Be, previously reported on fire in the Indian Ocean, is en route to Durban escorted by the Steamer Otaki. The Benalla has 80 emigrants aboard bound from London for Australia.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
New York
Bostot
Detroit
Cincinnati
EM. Landis
United States District “Court
United States District
Morgan L. Davies
Durban
Afriea
Sus
Landis
Peninsula and Oriental Line
Indian Ocean
Otaki
Benalla
London
Australia
Anaconda Elks Social Highlights With Fawns and Cabaret
The Anaconda Elks held a lively social session featuring a fawn display, initiation rituals, and Charl ie Nevin of Butte presiding. Lew Pistel and cabaret acts entertained, with Jack Baglitt, Frank Evans, Roy Slosson, and Harry Schreiber performing as the German band provided strong musical backing. A gal shirt waist dance is planned for Saturday attracting a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
W. J. Witworth
H. N. Harmon
Deer Lodge
Fd Flynn
Charlie Nevin
Butte
Lew Pistel
Ig-Tim
Jack Baglitt
Frank Evans
Roy Slosson
Harry Schreiber
City Visitors Roam With Local Residents
William Tisdale of Roundup arrives for a city visit. Miss Muriel Remington visits with friends in Butte. Thomas and Joseph Parker were in Butte yesterday. F Frederick and C W Francis of Wisdom are visiting. Mrs Peter Garvey of Butte is in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Tisdale
Roundup
Muriel Remington
Butte
Thomas and
Joseph Parker
F. Frederick and
C. W. Francis of Wisdom
Peter Garvey
The
Lewis Fennell
Helena
Lew. Pistel
Baltimore
J.S. Thomas
N.C
May Wallace
Chicago
D. ‘McDonald
Spokane
T. F. Jones
Deer Lodge
W. A. Gollstein
Milwaukee
F. G. Rodenbeck
Hutte
W.H. E. Smith
C. W. Francis
Wisdom
George Newman
New York
William Tisdale
Scanainavian Brotherhood delegates chosen for Anaconda lodge
At a meeting last evening Werner Olson was elected delegate to represent the Anaconda lodge at the Tacoma convention. Charles Granstrom was chosen an alternate. Red veneer is being sought in Canada by London tea chest manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Olson
Anaconda
Tacoma
Charles Granstrom
Canada
London
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Lewistown News
Dillon News
Victor Jewelry Mig. Company
South Main Street
Vptorvey Geyer
Hefor
F. Simc
East Helena
Bozeman News
J. M. Kennedy
Billings
Oph Maxwell
Agmicella and LaMont
They
Ays
Garrison News
Hamilton News
Prohibition
Nes Hody IE
Butte News
M’crimmon
Ar Othe Leeca T
Othy Glaze
Jessie Glaze
L. H. Cahill
Salt Lake
McCulloch
Evanston
HM. Hansen
D.C
Kenale
George
New York City
WH. Goetz
Enteayvens
J. Francis Shouer
Spo- Joseph Rosenbaum
E_ i Nichols
Palmyra
N. Oshnander
Gertie Oshnander
Pals
Yu C.F. Chase
Mpress
Margaret Tonight
Eve Racace
Cenny
Newaferra
Artmaps
Eas
Lawson
Anaconda News
Olson
Honore
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