Annual Convention of Mountaineers Opens in Billings
July 4 The fourth annual convention of the supreme lodge of the Fraternal Order of Mountaineers opened in Billings with delegates from across Montana present. The program included a class of members, a reception, and entertainment led by Mrs. Joseph Biesinger and the young ladies' drill team.
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Sland Billings
Supreme Lodge of the
Fraternal Order of Mountaineers
Ros. Pease
Moniaime
Washington
Oregon
Wryning
Colorado
Montand
Joseph Biesinger
Fedlys' Dell Tear
Shedel
Tnehuc
Reductions Face Protest Over Property Assessments
The town assessor maintains prior valuations despite protests from CM, Smith, and others. Properties including the Owsley Lav Assessor Bullivan block, a large Main Street building, and multiple parcels in the Largey addition receive varied refusals and some approved reductions. Notably, James McCovern challenges his $2.0M assessment, Siegel Clothing Co. sees a cut from $15,900 to $11,000, and St. Joseph’s parish property gains reductions for educational use.
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Owsley Lav
Bullivan
Smith
Bhng
Annuel Weomers
James McCovern
lArgie
Acrogs Maintreet
Qwaler
Telos Siegel
Siegel Clothing Company
Sir Dauth Bulte
Will File Direct in District Court
TheAnnouncermes Ikinde that men alleged to have been gambling in the Peres xaloan area. The raid by Hlet Chilwn and assistants occurred Saturday night. those detained by dunce Michael Egan Wednesday face complaint. Direct informations filed in district court, with preliminaries noted to limit prejudices.
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Hlet Chilwn
Dunce
Michael Egan
Reali
Survivor of Fremonts Expedition Found Deceased
Denver July 2. The sole survivor of General Fremonts first expedition to California, Molden Wiedsoe, was found last night dead aboard a frigate tied to Archer lake canal in this city. The death appears by self-inflicted action. Wiedsoe led a hermit’s life prior to this, with limited public presence. The incident follows a separate meeting today in Hot Springs Ark, with attendance sparse at Makonie Semple and a Baptist church service nearby.
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Denver
Molden Wiedsoe
Fremonts
California
Archer Lake
Ark
Corranura
Jae Wight
Makonie Semple
Baptist Church
Offel
Washington statesman Worthington dies at Garfield Hospital
Henry G Worthington longtime California legislator and Nevada delegate diplomat and jurist died at Garfield Hospital from cerebral hemorrhage. He served in public life including congress and the diplomatic corps. A humorous note on a London Daily News mispronunciation and a cartoon ads tease closes the page.
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Washington
Henry GC. Worthington
California
Consgresa
Nevada
Garfield Hospital
Timber dying blamed on warm chinook winds in Montana mountains
Local residents along the Boulder River report widespread timber death in Montana mountains. Observers cite a collision of cold snaps and warm chinook winds in January as the likely cause, with testimonies from residents and a Connellett foreman supporting the theory. The unusual weather pattern is described as heating the upper mountain slopes and killing many trees, prompting concern for the region’s timber resources.
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Montana
Amelande
Boulder River
Gould
Coninett
Waper
Tewi
Mrs Longworth Plans Balloon Voyage in Air Trip
Mrs Nicholas Longworth daughter of former President Roosevelt has shown strong interest in aeronautics. She attends Wright brothers demonstrations and now plans to fly in a balloon rather than a monoplane. Tinian Forbes of New York Aero Club president visiting the city has offered to accompany her.
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Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Nooxevelt
Tinian Forbes
New York
Aero Club of America
Longworth
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Fremont
Coacieman Dandy
Bhite
Standard
Claywricht
Actor
London Daily News
A. W. Pinera
Otter
Hinnesip
Ernest Aermessys
Hernessys
Mernessys
Hennessy
Butle
Hennessy's
Onn Doling
Tod
Montaneta
Mrs. Longworth
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