Biggest land deal ever made by state in Valley county
Helena June 3 Sidney Miller state land agent heads to Glow for 206000 acres between Scobey and Opheim in Valley county the largest land transaction the state has undertaken. Land lies outside forest reserves with unsurveyed sections 18 and 36 amid earlier disputes over titled lands. Government will take 60 days to file plans, with rents starting later and eventual sale or lease of the timber land.
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Sidney Miller
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Valley County
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Opheim
Dubils
Safe Department
A Pretty Culmination Weddings in Philipsburg
Philipsburg on June 3 saw a charming wedding as Miss Annie Josephine Kiberg and Harry Edward Parfitt, both of the city, wed at Grelock at the bride's parents home in South Philipsburg. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. C. B. May, united the couple before relatives and close friends.
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H. Parfitt
Philipabure
Sylolet Walberg
Julia Westin
John Parfitt
Lottier Bowen
Mendelssohn
Albert Hekland
Walberg Ranch
Jower Rock Creek
Burl Heagilin
J. W. Holmes
M. Liebeck
Ralph Westin
Ron Carnewie
Neil Macaulay
Inquest Into Thomas Steele Suicide Near Miles City
Justice Welch held an inquest this afternoon into the death of Thomas Steele, a 24 year old cow puncher, who died by self-inflicted gunshot at the Wehinger ranch 12 miles from town. The report notes Steele had been in town yesterday and joined by Mani Baldwin earlier today, with details of the wound and timing described, alongside regional church meetings and local civic events in the surrounding coverage.
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Miles City
Breee
Lower Powder [River
Powder River
Forsyth
Toom
Steele
Baldwin, Wald
Eight-lesson Dover cable deal traced back to 1581
A rare historical note links an eight with Dover by cable to an origin in 1581, suggesting early connections between the town and long-distance communications. The readable fragment hints at a lineage of cable technology and regional ties, but details remain sparse.
Trial of Robinson Opens in Montana Court
Thompson Falls reports the start of the Harry Robinson murder case with Judge Theodore Lentz presiding. State charges first degree murder for the Feb 13 mine guard shooting. 45 witnesses booked, defense to present threats as motive. nine attorneys involved. trial expected to last at least a week.
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Thompson Falls
Harry Robinson
Tom Munro
Theodore Lentz
State of
Montana
Waln
Robinson
Munro
Butte
Tobingen
New Attorney General Advises Pension Act Operative
Helena June 3 Poindexter in first opinion to state superintendent urges that funds from the teachers pension act be used to cover expenses for full operation though no appropriation was made. He also says the act may be drawn upon to pay necessary costs. Brush wolves not real king bounty claim denied. wolves reclassified as coyotes per Poindexter opinion. Rome report says smoke and flames seen after Monfalcone bombardment two hours after attack.
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Helena
J. B. Poindexter
Chal Poindexter
D. W. Raymond
State Board of Stock
Rome
London
Normal College commencement exercises conclude celebratory term
Diplomas awarded to about 200 Normal College students as commencement week ends. Newman II Burdick of Helena delivered a fine talk while JE Monroe, college president, presented the diplomas. Morning program featured musical numbers as graduates, guests, and friends gathered. Summer session slated to begin June 11 with high expectations for a strong season.
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Newman II
Burdick
Helena
Normal College
Linove
Met. Ten
Washington University Montana Club Strength Shows Growth
A fragmented 1940s era clipping notes the Montana club at the University of Washington expanded from 11 to 25 members after its first meeting. Leaders include Tt. S. Ostrander of Dillon and Grace McDonald, with Martha Taylor as secretary treasurer. The roster lists Montana students and alumni from Helena, Butte, Missoula, Great Falls, and other towns, plus several high school principals among the early members.
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Montana
Univerity of Washington
Montana Club
Washington
Atudent
Rome
St Montana
C. L. Markley
Te Knaconda High School
Ostrander
Dillon
Jamies Haines
Kailepell
Grace McDonald
Beldger
Martha Taylor
Chateau
Anacon‘iakaward Conroy
Mary Rackowske
Attes Esther Waleworth
Sudden Death of Mrs Gould Shocks Twin Bridges
Twin Bridges residents mourn the sudden death of Mrs Gould after a brief illness. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev. iscinting officiating. Survived by husband, son Merton, and several sisters residing in La Junta and Twin Bridges. Local discussions include mining prospects in Rochester and crop prospects in Silver Star, noting favorable conditions and recent weather effects.
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Twin Bridges
Gould
Wn Iit
Methodist
Iscinting
Merton
la Junta
Col
Viola’ Chapman
Tudge Dickey
Rochester
Dickey
al Wiengart
Stantial
Sliver Star
Wier
Silver Star
Philipsburg News Briefs Show Graduation and Visits
Dr and Mrs W W Power traveled to attend a university commencement where their son Harry Power will graduate from the law department. Miss Annie H Price Latin instructor at the high school visits Butte with her brothers, then returns to Evanston Illinois for summer. Mrs G T Bramble and Mrs Lawrence Hauck hosted friends at Mrs Bramble’s home in honors of Mrs Allison of Mrs
Local social notes and court visit blur Highland tales
Soula residents and friends gathered for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Josephine Walberg on the way to marriage with Harry Part. Court officials from Anaconda, Helena and Deer Lodge attended the spring term as the board of high school trustees announced new committees and John W. Duffy joined the board. A burglary at Saint seat market and a suspicious fire at Behorld residence on Duty Street drew city attention with minor property losses and incendiary clues reported.
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Soula
Philipsburg
Allison
J. W. Holmes
Fanchion
Butts
Russe Shaw
Rome Saurer
Fred Bassett
Bassett
Josphine Walberg
Harry Part
C.K. Sackett
Anaconda
E. ”Scharnikow
P. Wilson
Dear Lodge
J. Miller ‘Smith
Helena
Gusele Potts
Raderaburg
Mont
Granite County High School Alumni Society
Firemen's Hall
Lune
Huffman
FA. Haley
C. Hughes
Georgetown Lake
Flint Creek Crossing
Georgetown
Board of High School Trustees
W. Power
McDone
Irvine, Dooley and
McDonel
Pike
Baker and Duty
C. A. Pike
John W. Duffy
M. E. J. Gannon
CA. Pike
Gannon
Saint Seat
James Norther
Inrousin
Behorld
Duty Street
Thomas Gorman
Dillon S links suicide and marriages and jail terms
A report from Wisdom notes the suicide of Lawrence Knudson, a Dillon resident and businessman, by shooting amid alleged mental derangement. Selah Graves and George Stallings wed in Bannack and plan a coast honeymoon. Col and Mrs S C McHenry depart for Tucson after their daughter's death. Nira George Woodworth returns from Los Angeles to the Big Hole basin. John Hoffman drew an indeterminate state prison term of two to three years for grand larceny, with Prank Bird to be sentenced tomorrow.
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Lawrence Knudson
Knudson
Selah Graves
Bannack
George Stallings
Butte
Ciy
Col
8. C. McHenry
Tucson
Ariz
Mae McHenry Poindexter
Nira
George
Woodworth
Los Angeles
Big Hole Basin
John Hoffman
Prank Bird
Hoffman
Sweet Child's Death Saddens Many Hearts
The obituary recalls late June Stevens a year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Stevens. Despite suffering she faced her illness with faith in a life beyond the grave and resigned to give her young life. Family mourns and remembers her with depth and sorrow.
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Stevens
PA. Stevens
Thos
Death shortly after release of Turtle the Plegan Indian
Great Falls June 2 After 24 years in federal prison Turtle the Plegan Indian who was released a year ago in Washington died at Browning last Saturday Funeral services were held Emanuel Presbyterian church where an uncle the Rev M H Martin assisted and Sunday school children sang his favorite hymn A doll he made was buried with him The release apparently unsettled him leading to despondency and withdrawal He was accused of killing a white trader near Cut Bank and faced trial before his death
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Paul P. McNesley
J.B Ragsdale
State Hospital
McNeley
Hie Slater
Califort Hill
Fance
Mortimer J. Lott
Protect
Augustus Adams
McIntyre & Joyce Undertaking
Jesse Lachsen
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Great Falls
National Capital
Turtle
Browning
Spopee
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
H. Martin
Gulky
Cut Bank
Pope Benedict to publish white book on peace steps
London June 4 1:58 a m The Daily Telegraph Rome correspondent reports Pope Benedict is preparing a white book detailing the steps he took to support peace.
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London
Daily” ‘Telegraph
Rome
Pope Benedict
Safe conduct secured for German envoy amid Lusitania gun claims
An American inquiry probes affidavits claiming Lusitania carried four small cannons on deck. Witnesses including Gustave Stable and Mrs. Josephine Weir swear guns were aboard and unarmed statements follow official reports by Collector Malone’s inspectors. Officials say ships leaving American ports should not be armed.
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Lansing
Gustave
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Leathe
Stahle
Sephine Weir
New York
Leitch
Grieve
Ara
Weir
Lelteh
Bruckner
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Department of Justice
United States
Malone
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