Limit of Indebtedness Case Against Miles City
Montana supreme court rules municipalities must not exceed constitutional indebtedness limits for bond issues. The case over $8000 in city hall bonds is reversed and remanded after calculating the net debts and assets, finding the proposed debt inadvisable though within the 3 percent cap.
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Helena
W. A. Jordan
M. W. Miligan
C. F. Kelly
B. T. Smith
Charles Larsen
W. W. Andrews
Miles City
Thomas F. Gibbs
Supreme Court
Montana
Judge Loud
W. H. Pigott
Custer County
Merchants Carnival A Great City Jubilee
In Bozeman on June 14 the merchants carnival filled the opera house with business houses represented. Miss Mary Gage wore state robes and presided as queen. A live pig in a shawl delighted the crowd as a girl spoke on trading advantages. Sixty firms displayed wares in songs recitations ads and tableaux.
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Bozeman
Opera House
Mary Gage
Sheepherder Found Dead in Lewistown Lodging House
Old sheep herder J. L. Campbell was found dead in a cheap lodging house above a Chinese laundry. Louis Estell discovered the bloated body, suggesting death may have occurred days earlier. County authorities white attended. Dr. Attix identified dropsy. no inquest. He was destitute and possibly overdosed on morphine.
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The
Standard
Lewistown
J. L. Campbell
Louis Estell
Attix
National Bank of Commerce Approved Reserve Agent
The National Bank of Commerce of Mineapolis is approved as reserve agent for the Great Falls National Bank. The action was announced in a Special Dispatch from Washington on June 14.
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The
Standard
Washington
National Bank of Commerce of
District Court To Morrow In Big Timber
The district court will convene in Big Timber on Monday June 14. Only two criminal cases are set for trial including the state against Harry Cosgriff charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
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Big Timber
Harry Cosgriff
Guye Found Guilty in Hokey Pokeying Horse Case
Charles Guye was convicted in a justice court on charges described as hokey pokeying horses. He appealed the ruling. The report also lists 14 civil cases tied to the same proceedings.
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Charles Guye
Guye
Justice Court
Planning the Improvement for Great Falls & Canada Line
Northwest railroad contractors visit Great Falls to standardize straighten and grade the Great Falls & Canada line under general contract held by Peter Siems and L F Shields of St Paul. Subcontractors from the Republic and Great Northern networks gather to begin work by fall. Superintendent E Brown Chief Engineer Brice and Engineer Hamilton oversee the trip by special train.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Northwest
America
Canada
Peter Siems
L. FE. Shields
St. Paul
West
Great Northern
Marcus, Wash
Republic
Wash Stems & Shields
Great Falls & Canada
Stems & Shields
D. D. Twohy
Anaconda
Montana & Northern
Jennings, Mont
International Boundary
W. E. Parsons
Butte
William Winters
Spokane
J. A. Caughran
Winters
E. N. Jones
Billings
R. R. Porter
Porter Bros
Brice
Montana Central
Hamilton
Park County High School Holds First Commencement
The first annual commencement at Park County High School in Livingston featured eight graduates delivering essays and receiving diplomas. Dr. Oscar Crain of Montana State University gave "Modern Education" as the highlight, with the Livingston brass band, decorated opera house, and a city hall alumni reception marking the event.
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Livingston
Park County High School
Hefflin Opera House
Opera House
Oscar Craig
Montana State University
May Extend to Lewistown Railroad Hints Rise
Lewistown reports a visit by H. E. Moore of Philadelphia and J. F. Tatum with Harlow and Rantoul to inspect Judith basin resources. The party considers a Montana railroad extension to Lewistown from Harlowtown, with a favorable view reported for the project.
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Montana
Judith Basin
Standard
Lewistown
H. E. Moore
Philadelphia
Montana Railroad
J. F. Tatum
Harlow
Robert Rantoul
Moore
Harlowtown
Stables Bill Dispute Ends Abruptly in Montana Court
In Missoula Judge Hayes presided over Frank P. Violett v G H Farmer over a hay bill. Farmer argued the claim and Violett showed his ledger bearing the word paid across the disputed load. The case closed suddenly without explanation.
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Missoula
Hayes
Frank P. Violett
G. H. Farmer
Farmer
Fair Grounds
Violett
Mrs Woodford Named To Capitol Dedication Reception
Missoula June 14 Mrs L L Woodford wife of George R Woodford residing on West Sixth street has been appointed a member of the reception committee for the dedication of the capitol building at Helena on the fourth of July. She will accept.
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The
Standard
Missoula
L. L. Woodford
George R. Woodford
West Sixth Street
Capitol
Helena
Third Northern Pacific train carries 21st Regiment
The third train of the Northern Pacific transporting the 21st regiment to St. Paul passed through Missoula this evening.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Capitol Dedication Program Ends With Toole Chairing
Governor Toole closed the long dedication program at the Montana capitol stating speeches should be brief to fit the schedule. Attorney General James Donovan serves as vice chair. Key speakers include W A Clark Paris Gibson Theodore Brantly and Robert Smith with a reception planned from 7 50 to 9 p m at the capitol.
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Helena
Toole
Capitol
Montana
State Historical Society
J. K. Toole
James Donovan
W. W. van Oradel
Bradford Ells
Capitol Commission
A. D. Peek
Commis
George M. Hays
Sec
W. A. Clark
Legislative Department
Paris Gibson
Robert 8. Smith
Judicial Department
Cee
Theodore Brantly
Pioneers of
United States
Sanders
Young Men Meet to Advance Y M C A Cause
Missoula June 14 a meeting of young men seeks to advance the Y M C A cause. The Florence Hotel parlors host Monday evening with a full attendance expected as the special committee reports a board of directors and other matters.
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Missoula
Florence Hotel
Missoula Liverymen Form Protective Association
In Missoula on June 14 a meeting of livery stable men led to the formation of a protective association with full participation. Members approved a rate increase for stabling horses to 20 dollars and 22.50 dollars per month, up from the former 15 dollars.
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Missoula
Plain youth Rennick Dies in Missoula Hospital
A young man named Rennick from Plains died in the Sisters' hospital this evening from consumption. He was about 25 years old and his mother is with him. The remains may be buried at Plains.
St. Regis Copper Mining selects officers at election
Special Dispatch to the Stannard Missoula June 14 W. H. Houston elected president McHaffey named vice president L J Knapp secretary and Fred Wilson treasurer in the officer slate at today’s St. Regis Copper Mining and Milling company meeting.
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Stannard
Missoula
St. Regis
Orchard Homes Company Incorporation Filed in Missoula
The Orchard Homes company filed articles of incorporation in Missoula today. Incorporators are Samuel Dinsmore R. M. Cobban and W. V. Lawler. Capital stock set at 500 shares of 100 dollars each totaling 50 000 dollars.
Wish Professor Williams Retained in Missoula
A petition circulating among Williams's supporters in Missoula seeks his readmission to the school, gathering signatures from hundreds. Friends regret his omission from next year's teaching list, and a board meeting Monday will decide on the petition and his possible reinstatement.
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Missoula, Juen
Williams
South Side
Runaway Rose Rupperton Sought With Companions
A warrant has been sworn for the arrest of 16 year old Rose Rupperton, daughter of Belt people, who has run away from home in Great Falls on June 14. She is said to be with Rose Kale, a waitress, and two local men. Officers are making efforts to intercept the quartet.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Rose Rupperton
Rose Kale
Kilmer Swamp Root Offer Aimed At Back And Kidney Trouble
Readers are urged to try Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder issues with a free sample offer by mail and a booklet for self testing. The advertisement cites hospital and private practice success and directs readers to send address and mention the paper.
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Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bing- Elgumgehamton
N. Y
Swamp-Root
Indians Held for Theft in Preliminary Hearing
Two Indians arrested for stealing on the reservation were given a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Smith. The evidence held them for the federal court. One man is charged with stealing a horse and the other a cow. Assistant U S Attorney Bailey prosecuted. Deputy U S Marshal Sage took them to Helena jail on the afternoon train.
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Smith
United States
Bailey
Sage
Helena
Will Take Western Trip
The president plans a multi leg West and Northwest journey in September with visits to Detroit Minneapolis and other cities. He will attend the Iowa Springfield fair on October 1 and may also travel through the Southwest to San Antonio and Mississippi bear hunts.
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Washington
Detroit
Minneapolis
Springfield
Tfl
Cullom
Conrad
The
Fair Association
San Antonio
Mississippi
Kansas
Nebraska
New Orleans
Senator Foraker
Ohio
West
Civic league entertainment draws Deer Lodge crowd
The Deer Lodge Civic League event pleased a large audience with a varied program. The orchestra led by Frank Cline and featuring W F Gullette Elsie Beaumont and Mabel Beaumont performed well and a sung solo by M Frances Pangborn drew strong applause. A duet by Mabel and Elsie Beaumont impressed observers as stereopticon views highlighted civic efforts in other cities. Grace Laughlin will lecture on Woman Suffrage next week at the city pavilion. Elsie Beaumont plans a summer in Butte at the business college. Annie Bielenberg returns from Philadelphia for summer at home.
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Deer Lodge
Civic League
Frank Cline
W. F. Gullette
Elsie Beaumont
R. Don Larabie
Mabel Beaumont
M. Frances Pangborn
Mabel
Grace Laughlin
Wellesley College
City
Buttee
Butte Business College
Beaumont
Annie Biecenberg
N. J. Bielenberg
Philadelphia
Major Smead Reappointed as Flathead Agent in Missoula
Maj. W. H. Smead arrived in Missoula and received many congratulations as news arrived that he would be reappointed as agent of the Flathead reservation. Local Republicans had expected Daniel Arms of Butte to be chosen, sparking speculation about the political shift. Smead celebrated the favorable outcome with cigars.
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Missoula
Maj
W. H. Smead
United States Senate
Flathead Reservation
Locesl
Daniel Arms
Butte
Amead
Bandmann Amends Answer in Smith Suit Reduces Hay Claim
Attorney Murray filed an amended answer in Justice Hayes court in the Bandmann versus A N Smith case. The hay loss claim was reduced from 10 tons to 4 tons, and the offset sought dropped from $429 to $200.
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Missoula
Murray
Daniel FE. Bandmann
Calamity Jane Style Visitor Arrives in Lewistown
Mrs. Dorsett known as Calamity Jane arrives in Lewistown this morning. She praises Montana and shows evident happiness at being back in the West.
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The
Standard
Lewistown
Dorsett
Montana
Strike talks hint at early settlement on Great Northern
In St. Paul on June 14, a conference between Great Northern superintendent A. Caverelle and the strike committee led to orders for all unions from St. Paul to the coast to appoint committees and send them to St. Paul. A proposed conference with road officials is scheduled for next Tuesday.
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St. Paul
Great Northern
A. ©. Caverelle
Senator Scott Seeks Darien Ship Canal Resurvey
Senator Scott introduced a resolution authorizing the secretary of war to appoint an engineering commission to resurvey the Darien route for a ship canal across the isthmus. Expenses to be borne by owners of the route.
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Washington
Scott Today
Secretary of War
Darien
Isthmus
Susquehanna Iron mill settles strike in Columbia
The Susquehanna Iron Company posted notices at its Columbia mill granting 1,000 puddlers $4.50 per ton, ending a strike over pay. Workers had been earning $4.25 and had demanded $4.50 for six weeks.
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Lancaster
Susquehanna Iron Company
Columbia
Washburn Firm Sells Railroad to Northern Pacific
The Washburn Bayfield and Iron River railroad was sold today by the receiver and will join the Northern Pacific system. The sale announced in Washburn Wisconsin on June 14 secures the line for integration into a larger railroad network.
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Washburn, Wis
Washburn, Bayfield & Iron River Railroad
Northern Pacific
Dewet Teaches Bridge to Pretoria Peace Delegates
A Daily Mail correspondent reports that the officer in charge of peace delegates in Pretoria taught them bridge. Dewet told the officer he would miss his rubber and hoped to renew it on his return. The same source suggests Dewet may visit England for the coronation.
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Pretoria
Daily Mail
Dewet
England
Divorce suit charges cruelty by wealthy sheepman in Montana
Great Falls June 14. A district court divorce case filed by J. W. Freeman for Mrs. Davies alleges husband John V. Davies beat her on Dee 2 last and Jan 1901. She held their 18 month old baby during the assault. The pair separated in December 1901 under an agreement giving her custody of four children and $60 a month rent plus Dupuyer dwelling use.
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Great Falls
District Court
J. W. Freeman
John V. Davies
Teton County
Davies
Dee
Dupuyer
Escape Sparks Stampede as Jail Breaker Flees
A man escapes jail through an opened door triggering a manhunt while officers with Winchesters pursue. A woman is suspected of aiding the escape as authorities widen their search.
New Electric Light Plant Opens in Glendive
Glendive reports a new electric plant in operation featuring a 1500 light alternator delivering 1500 volt output stepped to 104 volts for lamps. The steam plant includes a 150 horsepower engine a Worthing duplex pump and an Erie feed water heater with Noyes tandem compound. Coal draft is provided for either Red Ledge or lignite coal via a 12 inch Sturtevant blower. New poles and wires will replace old ones and telephone service should be ready by July 5.
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Glendive
Worthing
Erie
Ringer Escapes Carbon County Jail Again
Red Lodge June 144 Neither bolts nor bars deter Lauren M Ringer who escaped from the Carbon county jail a second time using an adroit ruse He was released for a bath and as the officer fetched soap he unscrewed the jail door bolt with a stove poker and wrench The escape was discovered on the officer s return Sheriff Potter and deputies pursued with Winchesters noting Ringer s prior assault and prior jail escape A woman in town is suspected of aiding the escape and authorities expect capture soon.
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Standard
Red Lodge
Lauren M. Ringer
Carbon County
Gebo
Potter
Ringer
Louis Spethman
Bridger
Lincoln
Neb
Havre Grants Franchises for Water, Lights and Wires
The Havre city council approved a 20 year water and lights franchise for C. H. Causey of Fort Benton and set a special election on a sewer bond. It also granted Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone a franchise to string wires, with an extension from Fort Benton to begin within two weeks.
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Havre
C. H. Causey
Fort Benton
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Gathering for Sun Dance in Havre
Indians have gathered in Havre for the annual Crees sun dance. About 1,000 Indians camp around town, arriving from the lower Milk river country. The dance starts June 20 with many attendees, visitors, and exchanges of presents amid dances and feasts.
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Havre
Lower
Milk River
Yellowstone County Fair group seeks to settle debt and reform
At a June 14 meeting in Billings stockholders and interested parties decided the Yellowstone County Fair association should pay its $1,000 indebtedness and form a new organization. A committee was named to raise the funds and coordinate this year's fair plans.
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Billings
Yellowstone County Fair Association
Sheriff Haffon Detains Stinson On Mortgage Fraud Charge
Billings June 14 Sheriff Haffon of Castle Rock Colorado arrived in the city this morning and will return tomorrow with his prisoner Charles H Stinson who was arrested days ago at Twenty Mile. Stinson is charged with selling mortgaged property horses and cattle and for giving a mortgage on property not his own.
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The
Standard
Billings
Haffon
Castle Rock
Colo
Charles H. Stinson
Twenty Mile
Stinson
Russians Pass Through Missoula With Immigrant Colony Plan
A carload of Russians was seen in Missoula this afternoon carrying at least 50 immigrants en route to Washington to establish a colony.
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The
Standard
Missoula
Juen
Washington
Andrew Johnson Dies by Self Inflicted Knife Wound
Bozeman reports Andrew Johnson killed himself at his Bridger canyon ranch this morning claiming he died by his own action. He was in town on Thursday and details remain limited as reports follow.
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the Standard
Bozeman
Andrew Johnson
Bridger Canyon
Mrs Lee Simons dies in Columbus after visit to New York
Mrs Lee Simons wife of a prominent Carbon county rancher died at Columbus today after returning from New York where she visited relatives. She had been in good health prior to the trip.
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The
Standard
Billings
Lee Simons
Carbon County
Columbus
Negro-Bride Winged To Missouri Native In Billings License
A marriage license was issued today in Billings to Walford Dakin and Susan Free. Dakin is a white man and the bride is described as a negress. both are natives of Missouri.
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The
Standard
Billings
Walford Dakin
Susan Free
Dakin
Missouri
Dewey to Lead Big U S Fleet to West Indies
Admiral Dewey will command the largest U S fleet since the Civil War, heading the North Atlantic European and South Atlantic squadrons. The force will rendezvous near Culebra in the West Indies for winter maneuvers, with Moody observing and inviting key senators and representatives to attend.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
United States
Moody
Dewey
Culebra Island
West Indies
New York City
Dolphin
Senator Hale
Senate Naval Committee
Representative Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
Representative Foss
House Naval Committee
Park branch extension to Gardiner aims by July Fourth
The Northern Pacific plans to complete the Park branch to Gardiner by July 4 and run the first train to that place on the holiday. Gardiner will celebrate the Fourth and the railroad's arrival in town.
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Livingston
Northern Pacific
Park Branch
Gardiner
Local Couple Receives Marriage License in Sage Edwards
In Sage Edwards Missoula on June 4 clerk Kemp issued a marriage license to Simon Sage aged 6 years and Mabel Edwards aged 3%. Sage resides at Hamilton. The couple will stay here a day or so before returning to the vale ley.
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The
Standard
Missoula
Kemp
Simon Sage
Mabel Edwards
Sage
Hamilton
Vale Ley
Havre Public Schools Close Friday June 20
Havre public schools will close Friday June 20 with a full program from each department. Primary rooms hold morning exercises while upper rooms perform in the afternoon.
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Havre
Maud Allen Files Fresh Suit Against Husband Bert Allen
Great Falls reports five months into the second trial Mrs. Maud Allen again sues her husband Bert FE Allen accusing cruelty and seeking relief in local court proceedings.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Maud Allen
Bert FE. Allen
Fifteen Grand Jurors Drawn for Great Falls Court
The grand jury venire was read to the clerk of the court and the names of the 15 grand jurymen drawn were made public. The jury will meet Monday morning at 10 o clock.
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Standard
Great Falls
Senate to Take Up Statehood Bill for Oklahoma New Mexico
Washington June 14 Senate committee on territories voted to consider early next session the omnibus statehood bill admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Iona into the Union. Decision came on motion of Senator Nelson with Republicans voting in strict party line.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Territories Today
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Iona
Nelson
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