West Point marks centennial with Roosevelt address
President Roosevelt attended the 100th anniversary celebration of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The event featured a cadet review, luncheon, Memorial Hall exercises, and a centennial banquet. Roosevelt praised West Point for producing more national leaders and urged officers to adapt to modern warfare's demands.
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Titus
Pekin
China
Odell
Gold Strikes Spark Prospectors at Silver Star
Prospectors flock to Silver Star as shreds of gold strike news stirs CP miners. The discovery boosts hopes of a bonanza with claims drawn near the old mining camp. Local vendors report rising activity and curiosity about potential yields.
Discovered in Old Tunnel Yields Heavy Gold Find
Twin Bridges reports a strike at Silver Star. Mr. Rood found ore in an old tunnel, broke off a sample, and recovered coarse free gold. The initial 100 pounds yielded $1,014, with a carload of ore showing abundant gold as returns came in.
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Twin Bridges
Silver Star
Rood
Mr. Reed
Mr. White
Helena
Destruction Strikes Merna Area Homes and Churches
In Merna the town hall and Kinzella implement house were leveled along with many other structures. The new Methodist church at Twin Grove was demolished, incurring a $10,000 loss. Wesleyan University suffered roof and cupola damage totaling $25,000.
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Kinzella
Buckley to Face Forgery Charge in Billings
County Attorney Hathorn announced plans to prosecute Ira L. Buckley under state forgery law. Buckley allegedly opened a letter to Jack Baker and forged Baker's signature on a four 85 money order, then obtained the funds. A preliminary hearing is set before a justice of the peace tomorrow.
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Billings
Hathorn
Ira L. Buckley
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Jack Baker
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Baker
Justices of the Peace
Populists Allowable on Jury in Rheim Suit Against Northern Pacific
In Helena on June 11 the court ruled populists may serve on juries. The trial concerns Mrs. Margaret Rheim and her children seeking about 30,000 for the death of her husband K B Rheim, engineer on a wrecked Northern Pacific train near Hell Gate December 24, 1899. The case mirrors a prior verdict of 10,000 for injuries to Wallace Mix. Northern Pacific appeals the 19,000 mix verdict to the United States circuit court of appeals in San Francisco, with a bond of 12,000 filed.
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Helena
United States
John H. Husby
Husby
Knowles
Margaret Rheim
Northern Pacific
K. B. Rheim
Hell Gate
Wallace Mix
Joseph Beebe
Bert Yake
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Mix
Pioneer Samuel Mackey Dies in Boulder Montana
Samuel G. Mackey, 65, longtime Jefferson county resident and Montana pioneer, died at o'clock in Boulder. Born near Baltimore, he came over the Bozeman route to Helena in 1866 with companions George Benjamin James Maudlin and Dr and Mrs Rudd. He mined in Helena Unionville and Jefferson, later lived in Comet, and operated the Baltimore mine before leasing to others. He had no local relatives, but a brother’s family in Iowa and sisters in Maryland.
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Samuel G. Mackey
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Plains
Helena
George Benjamin
James Maudlin
Dillon
Rudd
Jefferson
Mackey
Unionville
Comet
Toulder
West Branch
Iowa
Maryland
Mine layoff shifts workers amid plans for yearlong operation
Five men were laid off from the mine work force last evening while the operation was expected to run for at least a year. Several of the laid off workers then traveled to Boulde this morning and planned to seek jobs elsewhere.
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State waives right to buy bonds to shore credit
The state board of land commissioners in Helena waives the monthly right to purchase bonds and plans to use permanent school fund money to buy general fund warrants. About $225,000 in warrants are outstanding, with roughly $90,000 to be called in early July. The move aims to prevent discounts as tax money season approaches, sustaining the state's credit.
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State Board of Land Commissioners
Ex-Banker Declared Bankrupt in Montana World
Judge Hiram Knowles ruled Will Hanks once head of Merchants National at Great Falls bankrupt. Liabilities about 1.4 million dollars with only 10 exempt books as assets. Secured claims around 29,782 dollars and unsecured about 964,221 dollars. Hanks now ranches at Wolf Creek and contends all property was turned over to the bank receiver.
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Fourth of July Festivities Planned in Dillon With Race and Wrestling
The Dillon Fourth of July committee has almost finished plans for a full day of events. Sunrise salute and 9:30 band concert start the program, then a greased pig race, cowboy race, and train trips to Selway park for speeches and barbecue. A 100 purse wrestling match at 4 pm on Montana street. evening band concert, company F dance, and a finale fireworks display. Over $1,000 raised for the celebration.
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Tornado Reaps Death and Destruction Across Central Illinois
A 100 mph tornado swept through McLean County and surrounding areas, killing three women in Merna near Bloomington and causing $300,000 to $400,000 in county damage plus extensive crop and property loss. The Merna town dance hall collapsed trapping dancers Mrs Edward Martin Lena Gahahan and Anna Kelly as several others were injured. One rescuer, Clement Spencer, suffered internal injuries.
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McLean County
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Merry Makers
Miss Kelly
Clement Spencer
Spencer
Riding on Sidewalk Leads to Fine in Police Court
For using the sidewalk as a bicycle path, attorney Fletcher Maddox was fined this morning by Magistrate Hawkins in the police court in Great Falls.
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Hawkins
Roderick McRae and Addie Woods wed in Billings
Roderick McRae and Miss Addie Woods both of Rosebud were married in Billings today by Rev. W. D. Clark in a simple ceremony.
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Billings
Roderick McRae
Addie Woods
Rosebud
W. D. Clark
Mussolino the brigand sentenced for life in Lucca
In Lucca Italy on June 11 brigand Mussolino was condemned to life imprisonment for his crimes.
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Italy
Mussolino
Ex Senator Manderson Shares Old Story at Fifth Avenue
The Lincoln era anecdote features a Nebraska man who captures a bull moose and turns it into a show. Admission grows from 10 to 25 cents as a parade of Uncle Sam and children marches by, prompting the question if the brood are the showman’s offspring.
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Mining Congress Delegates Named by Kentucky Governor
Helena June 11 The governor of Kentucky appoints delegates to the international mining congress. Names include C J Norwood A G Spilman R B Hutchroft R B Hoeing James D Wood W A Gridier D Rash F D Rash etc with representatives from several counties and cities such as Lexington Central City Bowling Green Madisonville Hopkins Owensboro Marion Louisville Paintsville Pineville and more.
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Helena
International Mining Congress
Beckham
Kentucky
C. J. Norwood
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R. B. Hutchroft
R. B. Hoeing
Lexington
James D. Wood
Central City
W. A. Gridier
Bowling Green
Batley
Madisonville
F. D. Rash
Farlington
R. M. Salmon
Hopkins County
J. W. Morris
McLean County
D. Miller
Owensboro
Zeley Nunn
Marion
Ash
J. Cc. ¢. Mayo
Paintsville
Dillon Cattle Feeds and Shipments Stir Local Activity
Special Correspondence from Dillon notes two more train loads of Oregon cattle rested and fed then reloaded for northern Montana near Gallata and Malta. In seven days over 106 carloads supplied from Ontario for stocking ranges. Edinger Bros sent four carloads of horses from Caldwell Idaho. A stranger collapsed in front of the First National bank and was revived at the police station. W H Pine the painter fell from the Eddy house roof but escaped injuries.
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Eddy House
Burdette vs Howe Rivalry Sparks Witty War of Wives
In a Rochester Post Express report, Ed Howe of the Atchison Globe battles Bob Burdette in a sharp editorial duel. Burdette fires back with mailed clippings and photos of Howe’s rival’s wife, prompting the Globe to offer a public quip about Mrs Burdette and promising an apology if Burdette quits.
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Mississippi River
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Kansas
Globe
Bob Burdette
Bob
Burdette
Verdict for the defendant in Hobson v Dunn suit
In Great Falls on June 11 the jury returned a verdict for defendant Matthew Dunn in the $5,550 case brought by S. S. Hobson, state senator from Fergus county. The suit, Hobson's claim for commission on Dunn's sale to a sapphire syndicate, followed a prior hung jury in the first trial.
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Matthew Dunn
Hobson
Fergus County
Dunn
New Syndicate Sapphire Company
Railway Spur Under Construction Near Bozeman
The Northern Pacific Railway begins a spur at Bear Creek canyon mouth four miles east of Bozeman to load ties. A nine mile flume is being built and a workforce of 250 men is at work.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
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Depot work reshapes platform as freight yard use grows
In Livingston on June 11 workers tear out the old depot north side platform. When finished the north side will be used exclusively as a freight yard and the old lunch counter will be moved to the south side.
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Postmaster to Add Letter Carriers in Butte
Washington reports the postmaster at Butte will gain one additional letter carrier on July 1 and three more on September 1 to handle mail volume.
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Butte
Elkhorners Guess Future Course of Events
Elkhorn residents gathered as nearly 100 men discussed likely next steps and possible developments amid uncertain times in Boulder on June 11.
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Boulder
Elkhorn
Teachers Chosen for School Corps Expansion
The school board selected ten teachers to join the corps. Named are Martha J. Jusk, Oliver J. Linean, Hall Claire Wis, Florence Carnes, Lucille Brewer, Rose Heller, Cora McCormick, Josephine Gilmore, H. T. Allen, Mary E. Straub, and Laura C. Fredenhall with locations in Bil lings Rapid City Minneapolis Dillon Lawrence Eugene and Los Angeles.
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Billings
Oliver J. Linean
Hall Claire
Wis
Florence
Carnes
Rapid City
S. B
Lucille Brewer
Gordon
Neb
Rose Heller
Minneapolis
Cora McCormick
Dillon
Josephine Gilmore
Lawrence
Kan
H. T. Allen
Mary E. Straub
Eugene
Ore
Laura C. Fredenhall
Los Angeles
Elks Gather in Large Montana Delegation for Salt Lake Meet
Montana prepares a strong Elk attendance for the grand lodge meeting in Salt Lake City. Two special trains carry Butte members, Helena already lists 40 travelers, and uniforms are planned for all. Prizes, concerts, and band contests mark the event with thousands expected.
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G. 8. Young
Eighteenth Infantry
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Utah
Ball of Fire Falls During Night Storm
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Miles City on June 11 describes D D Grey reporting a huge ball of fire seen during a Monday night storm. It appeared to strike a high hill near William Hill's home and burned for an hour lighting the sky. Mrs Preller later doubted the sight, thinking it looked toward Miles City. The event sparked speculation of St Elmo's fire or globular lightning.
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D. D. Grey
Tongue River Ranch
William Hill
Mr. Grey
St Elmo
Jail sentence for assault in Miles City
Deputy Sheriff Dan Muir brought Hood McCue and Frank Fuquay to Miles City for six months each after they were jailed for assault. They were placed in the Miles City jail due to unsafe Forsyth facilities, under agreements between Custer and Rosebud counties.
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Miles City
Dan Muir
Forsyth
Hood McCue
Frank Fuquay
Custer
Rosebud
Burglar Steals Horse and Gear in Canyon Stable
Daring burglary at Ole Sandwich's ranch near Mitch ell station in Prickly Pear canyon. Thief took a horse a saddle and a rope valued at 125 dollars then tracked 25 miles to the mouth of Little Sheep creek where the trail went cold. Additional burglaries reported in the area.
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Helena
Prickly Pear Canyon
Ole Sandwich
Mitchell Station
Little Sheep Creek
Lamb with two heads eight legs shocks Great Falls viewers
A sheepherder from the J. B. Long Box Elder ranch brought a remarkable lamb to Great Falls. The creature had two heads and eight legs attached to one body and lived only one day.
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Great Falls
J. B. Long
Spences Arraigned on Murder Charge in May Ranch Case
Glendive reports William Spences was arraigned before Judge H C Loud for the murder of John Schlosser at the Donaldson ranch on May 24. He pleaded not guilty, trial set for Oct 13, and he was held without bail.
Yaeger Gibbs Wedding in Helena
Arthur P. Yaeger and Miss Hattie Gibbs wed in Helena at five o'clock this afternoon. Reverend Leane W. Sprague performed the ceremony. Both bride and groom have long-standing ties to Helena and were born there.
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Helena
Arthur P. Yaeger
Hattie Gibbs
Leane W. Sprague
Qone
Mr. Segur Still Improving
Billings reports show H. Segur making steady progress as his condition improves notably and health improves further with favorable updates from his home contact on June 11.
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