Maine Memorial Funds Questioned Over Missing Money
Park county Montana school officials question George J. Gould about 24.26 donated by Park County children for a Maine sailors memorial. The fund, sent years ago, has no progress or reply from Gould, prompting calls for return or accountability to the children and their families.
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Livingston
George J. Gould
New York
Park County
Montana
Maine
Havana
Anna McDermott
J. O. Sax
Mr. Gould
Son seeks escheated estate funds in Montana Supreme Court
W B Pomeroy, son and heir of T M Pomeroy, asks the Montana Supreme Court to order payment of about 1500 dollars escheated to the state. The state argues the claimant is barred and that funds are tied in securities, needing legislative relief rather than a court order.
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Helena
W. B. Pomeroy
T. M. Pomeroy
Commonwealth
Supreme Court
F. W. Mettler
State
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Traveler with drafts on broken bank warns of loss
Rev W A Walker and his Clinton Missouri family arrived in Livingston from the west visiting friends. He learned one Missouri bank he does business with failed and his travel funds were drawn on that bank, though he has other banks in Missouri and has left the ministry for a more lucrative job.
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Livingston
W. A. Walker
Clinton, Mo
Walker
Missouri
Chinawang Ah On Guin Seeks Divorce Amid Threats
Ah On Guin, a Chinese divorce petitioner in Livingston, fears a California message from her husband threatening arrest for $2,000 stolen gold and jewelry. She denies the charges and plans to report the matter to U.S. treasury officials as her husband, deported earlier, has returned to the United States.
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Livingston
Ah On Guin
California
Helena
United States
United States Treasury
Lee
Clarence Boardman Dying in New York
Clarence Ide Boardman, former Montana first lieutenant and Brookyn lawyer, is dying of tuberculosis of the spine in a sanitarium at Glenn's Falls New York. Ill for long, doctors say he cannot travel and his end is expected within weeks.
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Great Falls
Clarence Ide Boardman
Philippines
Montana
Butte
Glenn's Falls
N. Y
Boardman
Brooklyn
Coronation of the Rose cantata at the orphans home
Twin Bridges reports the state orphans home will stage The Coronation of the Rose, a cantata by its children with local talent. The performance is set for Friday evening June 30 at the opera house and is expected to surpass prior home productions.
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Twin Bridges
Opera House
Delegates Delayed Reach Portland For Exposition
National Educational association delegates are delayed in California and will arrive in Portland Tuesday morning. Manager F. L. Merry will meet them at Salem and escort them to the exposition where special trolley cars will convey them. A reception will welcome California Utah and Oklahoma press reps visiting the fair.
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Ore
National Educational Association
California
Salem
F. L. Merry
Press Bureau
Utah
Oklahoma
Commonwealth invites Taft party to extend tour to Australia
Melbourne reports the commonwealth government will invite Secretary Taft and his family and Miss Roosevelt to lengthen their Asian tour by visiting Australia. Assurances say the party will be warmly welcomed by all sections of society.
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Taft
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Philippines
Australia
Mrs. McCurdy Dies in Billings After Illness
Mrs. John McCurdy died at the Boyken house in Billings today from consumption after an illness lasting more than a year. The death occurred on June 25.
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Billings
John McCurdy
Boyken House
Squabbling On The Amateur Ball Field In Bozeman
Bozeman June 25. Company A and Livingston clashed in a baseball game hindered by a strong wind. The visiting team quit in the eighth after disputing scorers and umpires, with a 16 to 16 tie showing in Livingston’s favor. Bozeman players complained of unfair calls as Oakwood umpired. Pitchers were Smith and Hartman for Bozeman and MacDonald for Livingston.
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Livingston
Bozeman Boys
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Hartman
Daggett
MacDonald
Oakwood
Fort McGinniss Sees Large Sheep Deal Complete
A. C. Logan of Billings purchases Oscar Stephens's entire Fergus county sheep business, transferring over 40 000 sheep in a deal valued at more than 100 000 dollars for the Custer Sheep company. Ranges lie on the Crow reservation with delivery planned this fall. Stephens retires from sheep but retains cattle interests.
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Billings
Fort McGinniss
A. C. Logan
Oscar Stephens
Fergus County
Crow Reservation
Stephens
Reduction of Insurance Rates Sought for Miles City
A Miles City chamber committee H B Wiley Wiseham Terrett and Ed Arnold will petition the Underwriters' union to end the three quarter clause that allows insuring property up to only three quarters of value. The rule, adopted four to five years ago after fires of mysterious origin, now hinders new construction as property values rise and rents increase.
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Miles City
H. B. Wiley
Wiseham Terrett
Ed Arnold
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Bitten by Dog in Livingston
Dewey, son of William Rufus on South L street, was bitten in the face by a dog. The upper lip was severely torn. Dr Hampel treated and sutured the wounds after the dog was killed. rabies status could not be determined. The boy's condition is painful but improving.
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Livingston
Dewey
William Rufus
South L Street
Wool at Miles City Near Million Pounds This Year
About 1,000,000 pounds has reached the wool house in Miles City this year and is believed to be about a fifth of the total expected. Contracts in advance and flexible basing options make precise estimates hard, as wet roads slow hauling.
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Miles City
Trimmed Arm Accident Near Miles City
Miles City June 25 D L Shy nearly severed his left hand while trimming a branch when his pocket knife slipped and cut a deep gash across his wrist.
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Miles City
D. L. Shy
Americans Invasion of London Sharpers Surges
London reports a record surge of American visitors over the past week as hotels fill and security chiefs combat rising numbers of suspected con artists. Scotland Yard notes more American suspects being ordered to leave, with confidence men targeting fellow Americans amid the holiday influx.
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Atlantic
Secret Service
Scotland Yard
Associated Press
England
Restored Fast Schedule for Twentieth Century Limited
The 18 hour schedule between New York and Chicago for the Twentieth Century Limited will resume Monday June 26 after a joint inquiry found the Mentor Ohio wreck did not result from excessive speed. President Newman announced that the slower schedule, lengthened during the investigation, is no longer necessary.
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Historical Illinois display highlighted at Portland fair
June 25 report notes the Illinois building exhibit at the Portland fair is complete. It showcases Abraham Lincoln life including a hand bill offering 100000 reward for the assassin and Illinois history displays. August 17 named Illinois day with Gov. Deneen planning a major Illinois excursion with officials and judges.
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Ore
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Charles S. Deneen
Miles City Seeks Large Sign at Depot for City Name
The Miles City chamber of commerce asks the Northern Pacific railway to permit a prominent sign on the depot building. They plan an electric, city-powered sign to be illuminated when trains are due, to boost visibility of the town.
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Miles City
Chamber of Commerce
Northern Pacific Railway
Citzens
City
Bridge Contract Awarded in Miles City
The contract for an 8 foot long steel bridge with steel tubular piers at Liscom Creek was awarded to W S Hewett & Co of Minneapolis. The price is $2,690.
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Miles City
Liscom Cree
Hewett & Co
Minneapolis
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