Montana Will Proceed With 6000 Acres In Cut Bank Strip
Helena June 4. The Montana board of land commissioners voted to file selections in 6,000 to 7,000 acres in the Cut Bank strip east of the Flathead reservation in Teton county. The state asserts prior rights from a four year old survey request and will file papers by June 9 while the government must show how taking the land would affect the St. Mary irrigation project.
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Father of the Bride in Hot Pursuit Over Mormon Objection
Coryell C. Fenwick and Claudia D. Briscoe of Bridger secured a license at Red Lodge and wed in Joliet with Justice Alexander Frazer officiating. The bride’s father chased them to Red Lodge, arriving as the train departed, unaware the pair had shifted to Joliet. The groom noted familial Mormon objections but claimed no knowledge of the pursuit.
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Answers the Doctors Suit in Helena Court
Mrs Anna Nett seeks 10000 dollars in a Helena district court suit against Dr A C Fleming and Dr W P Swaby of Augusta for alleged malpractice in setting her minor son's broken leg. She claims improper medical care caused deformity and that the accounts have been overpaid in merchandise, stating she is owed 78 dollars. The defense asks for a venue change to Cascade county.
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Fergus County Fair aims for best event this fall
Special dispatch from Livingston reports Fergus County Fair association members met Saturday night. Committees were appointed to handle arrangements and ensure the upcoming fair is the best ever held in the region.
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Livingston
Fergus County Fair Association
State adopts leasing plan for newly acquired lands
The Montana state board of land commissioners approved an immediate leasing policy to revenue from lands at acquisition. Newly obtained sections will be leased for 30 days to the highest bidder, with contract provisions protecting state and federal rights, ensuring education institutions receive revenue without delay.
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State Board of Land Commissioners
Bridge Question Weighs in Missouri Session
Discussion on the proposed bridge across the Missouri River occupied most of the session with bills and issues largely unresolved. The bridge topic did not emerge until late and is expected to be raised again tomorrow.
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Burial at Sand Coulee for Fernie mine disaster victims
The bodies of Thomas Fairfoull and his son were returned to Great Falls and taken to Sand Coulee for burial. Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows of Sand Coulee will oversee. Burial planned Sunday at 2 in Sand Coulee cemetery. The Fairfoull family, longtime Sand Coulee residents, mourns after the Fernie mine tragedy. James Fairfoull transported the bodies from Fernie. inquests into the disaster are expected to probe the mine’s deaths.
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Great Falls to Enter Mandamus Against Cascade County Over Pesthouse Use
City of Great Falls will file mandamus proceedings against Cascade County to compel admission of contagious disease patients to the pesthouse. Court action follows county commissioners refusal to allow city patients access, with E F Watson diagnosed with smallpox and a test case planned.
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Man Using Fake Montana Daily Record Check Bilks Local Businesses
A man calling himself F Henry Sutter, claiming to work for the Montana Daily Record, cashed a $20 check at Capital Music Hall and a $28 check at Grand Central hotel, both bearing signatures of Harry Yeager. Sutter remains at large, and police have not located him.
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De mented son heard from in Montana search
Sheriff Hubbard received a telegram from Junction stating Alexander Shannon, who ran away in a demented state a week ago, was reportedly found at Newton's ranch north of Billings. Constable Grant could not confirm as he had not returned home. Shannon has been in the area four days and was last seen at a sheep camp with a rifle and horse.
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County Commissioners Fail to Act in Helena
Helena June 4 county commissioners failed to take any definite action on the pending budget and road maintenance issues. Members deferred decisions awaiting further information from the auditor and engineer.
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Injunction Sought Against Coal Company Over Rock Creek Dumping
T J Walsh on behalf of B F Pippenger W R Mahan and other settlers filed in Carbon county district court to stop Rocky Fork Coal from dumping screenings slack and other refuse into Rock Creek The suit cites pollution of the stream flowing through Red Lodge to a Yellowstone River valley used for irrigation stock and fishing and seeks a court order barring further dumping
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Sheridan Council Approves Bell Telephone Franchise
Sheridan notes from June 3 report that town council amended and accepted the Bell Telephone franchise ordinance, ordered publication, and billed the company. An informal bid for a temporary electric defense was tabled. Wint Raymond deeded unplatted ground for a depot street with sidewalk-exemption. S D Bollinger affirmed as police magistrate. Stock impounding enforcement debated, with citizen input. attorney general advice sought.
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Plumbing Rates Increased in Great Falls
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls reports a rate hike for plumbers effective last Monday morning. Prices rise from 85 cents to $1 per hour as wages for eight hour days increase from $4.50 to $5.00, according to the master plumbers of the city.
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County approves guard over Springdale wagon bridge
Livingston June 4 The county commissioners appoint a man to guard the Springdale wagon bridge to keep horses sheep and cattle from crossing until high water subsides. The action is described as precautionary.
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Woman Attacks Man With a Horsewhip in Dillon Court
In Dillon’s police court Mrs. Davis whip assaults Henry Smith after he threatened to spank her son. Smith wrestles the horsewhip from Davis, who then is charged. magistrate finds Davis at fault and discharges Smith.
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City Council Bans Piano Music in Salons
In Billings on June 4 Alderman Hogue proposed an ordinance banning piano playing and all music in saloons including phonographs. The measure was sent to a committee for a vote at the next regular meeting amid protests from about a dozen property owners regarding sidewalk projects. Bids for cement sidewalks in front of the library extension were referred to a committee.
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Post Office Changes Reported Across Montana
Washington June 4 The post office at Sylvanie in Flathead county has been discontinued and mail will go to Troy George H Huffaker has been commissioned postmaster at Helena NT Alderson at Birney and B S Lyndes at Otis have been commissioned postmasters.
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Rifle Team Triumphs at Fort Harrison Meet
Fort Harrison rifle experts defeated Helena Rifle Club by 576 to 542 amid strong wind handicaps. Helena faced tough conditions as competition unfolded.
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Moore to relocate to Seattle after attorney general aide role
Harry D. Moore, recently resigning as first assistant to the attorney general in Helena, plans to move to Seattle in the near future.
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