Federal grand jury finishes its work
The federal grand jury reported 21 indictments to Judge Bourquin, 17 made public, with a land entries case not reported by vote of 10. Judge Bourquin praised public service and faulted courts’ inefficiencies, listing indicted individuals for selling honor to Indians on the Crow Reservation and related charges. The record names many defendants and notes most indictments involve selling honor to Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miewine
Frank Palmer
Frank Blosser
Vito de Lino
White ‘Wiliam
John Wallace
John Doe
Tom ‘Adgar
Frank Pagleston
Anderson
Rut Murphy
Wiliam Heise
Frank Burns
Joseph Russell
Tohn Pasderic
CE. Mackey
Gus Statahs
Wo Rouda
Thomas Muthern
James M. Jackman
Peter Anderson
Helmman
Anson Pease
Clarence Stephens
State Supreme Court Reorganizes District Court Departments
The state supreme court issued new rules to split civil and criminal work between two district court departments effective November 1. The change follows friction between judges in department 1 and department 2 and directs department 2 to handle probate and all criminal business while both may issue writs of habeas corpus returnable to department 1 for hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helerm
District Court
Supreme Court
Lewis and Clarke County Bar Association
Clement
Par ‘Association
Sears
Charles E Wright Killed by Lightning Near Red Lodge
Red Lodge June 25 Charles J Wright a Carbon county cattleman and brother in law of Mayor Robert Leaving of Tiddings was struck by lightning and killed this afternoon while on horseback with a pack animal ten miles east of Red Lodge He was found beneath a saddled horse and died about an hour later The body was brought to the Wright home in Red Lodge by nine o clock tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lodge
Charles J. Wright
Carbon County
Robert Leaving
Tidings
Mison
Prohibition Parade Planned in Helena Tonight
Helena on June 25 prepares a joint parade by three organizations the Epworth league Christian Endeavor and Baptist Young People's union amid war era talks and a noted address by Rev MM Papa of Hutte referencing Italy's entry in the European war and peace without honor remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
MM. Papa of
Hutte
Italy
Yerusalem
Chicago
Jona
Christian Endeavor Convention
Baptist Young People's Union
Bozeman News Highlights Local Visits and Trials
June 25 Bozeman report covers Representative Evans en route from Washington to Missoula visiting brother N P Bans new postmaster Coleman Waite and family planning four to five weeks in Bozeman. County commissioners and lawmen pursue road conditions studies to Yellowstone. Elk poaching case and Casper fugitive arrests surface. Mayor Luce returns from trips to Butte Helena. Knights of Columbus hall opens with social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
3. M. Evans Iein Boseman
Missoula
Washington, D.C
N. P. Bans
Sedan
Coleman
H. Waite
Holyoke
Mass
Waite
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Gallatin Basin
Charles Exar
Tuage Law
Dr. Dart
Sherafre Force
Casper
Wye
Bart
Gallatin County
John A. Luce
Butte
Helena
Knights of Columbus
Gem Theater
White Sulphur News Notes Death and Travels
Mrs. Black widow of Powell Black dies after long illness at Murray hospital in Hutte state. Funeral held here. Two daughters present at death. James T. Wood Jr. heads to San Francisco for quartermaster clerk post on transports. He plans Hawaii and the Philippines then return next May. Helena state veterinarian Dr. East and deputy Dr. Welsh with Dr. Newton of Ringling investigating hog cholera and lip disease among sheep bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
In. Black
Powell Black
Murray Hospital
Hutte
Hawaii
Philippines
BE ‘Ast
Hlena
I. Welsh
Bozeman
W. B. Newton
Large Ranch Deal at Holland Station Belgrade Montana
Judge F K Armstrong of Hozemantas closed the purchase of the large improved ranch At Holland Station on the West Galla owned by A T Rutledge. Five years ago Routledge bought W Erwin’s farm for 100 dollars per acre for 24 acres. The ranch, fully occupied and operated by Charles Ryan and family, is one of the valley’s most cultivated. The dwelling has 12 rooms and is entirely modern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
F. K. Armstrong
Hozemantas
Holland Station
West Gallaon
A. T Rutledge
Routledge
Erwin
Galla~tin Valley
Charles Ryan and
Deer Lodge Notes on Travel and Local News
Deer Lodge daily life is chronicled with residents traveling to Portland Chicago and Wisconsin for visits or business. Many locals join relatives at home in Mapleton Chillicothe and Misoula while others relocate temporarily for work or health reasons. A Milwaukee conductor suffers a jaw dislocation from yawning, sparking mistaken reports of lockjaw, and local quarantine cases recover from smallpox as friends pass through on trips to Chicago Madison and Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
William Eleverson
J. J. Clapperton
Portland
JW. Lunsforf
Chillicothe
Howe
Tunque
Town
H. G. Davis
Thelma
Mapleton
J.M. Westley
Order of Moose
Loneon
Miles
Harlowton
Eppert Fe
Middle District
Angus ‘Smith
Fred Kuitler
Butte
Harry Witt
Winona
Minn
Chai
Livingston
Winon
Fred Snyder
T "Kelly
Aiite
Henry” Kouhoupt
Oconto
Wis
Detroit
Mullen
Finn
Mesilamesi
M. Wilsey
Charles Sadorus
Missoula
J.C. Kelly
Ted Larabie
Roy Tibbett
Teer Lodge
Lewistown
RL. Brandenberg
Masdames
Frank McAvoy
Fred Wirth
I Misoula
F. W. Jackson
Chicago
Madison
Dubuque
Towa
RC. Spayde
Three Forks
J.T. Wilson
Tacoma
Charles Fullerton
Milwaukee
Fullerton
Alberton
Leo Kemp
Haugan
Thomas Stuart
Pesthouse
Vinton Holmes
Louis Kite Tock
Arnold Schrup
New York
Knights Templars Conclude Montana Conclave
The twenty-eighth annual Grand Commandery conclave of Knights Templars of Montana ends in Lewistown with officers elected for 1916. Butte named for next year. parade with 130 knights, and a banquet at Masonic Temple follow a day of business and hospitality among visiting units from Helena Missoula Billings Kalispell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Grand Commandery of Knights ‘Templars of
Montana
Butte
Stephen P. Wright
Rand
Henry Smith
Miles City
Archibald Mahon
Flel- Sha
Xenetalaaimia
John
Enaulet
Helens
Moone
Main Street
Sixth Avenue
St Omer Commandery
Missoula
Masonic Temple
University urged by Dr. Craighead to boost enrollment
Missoula June 25 Dr Craighead mails to every student a letter urging no abatement of effort for the university. He relinquishes official administration after three years. President Scheuch assumes charge and receives retiring president’s full cooperation. The letter appeals to loyalty and civic duty to help build a great university in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Craighead
Inet
University of Montana
State Heart of Education
Montana
Universit
Beten
Monetana
H.W. Craighead
Big Hotel Planned at White Sulphur Springs
Great Falls June 25 plans completed for a new three story hotel at White Sulphur Springs owned by A F C O the Tite W G Conrai soclates. Mr Conrad owns springs and town. Milwaukee railroad backs ad campaign and passenger service to Ringing Junction. Hotel 175 by 185 feet will house 71 guest rooms a large dance hall and a 7 foot plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
A. Fco
Tite
Conrad
Milwaukee Railroad
Eagle 1
Swan Larson seeks restraining order over Yellowstone water use
In Livingston the district court issued a temporary restraining order against Mabel J. Manzer to stop diverting 200 inches of Yellowstone River water owned by Swan Larson. Judge Stark ordered Manzer to appear in July to show cause why the order should not be made permanent. Sanitary drinking fountains for the city will be donated by the Fourth of July committee, with M Swindiehurst offering free water and new lodge furnishings described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Swan Larson
District Court
Mabel J. Manzer
Yellowstone River
Stark
M. Swindiehurst
Substantial Donations To Deaconess School In Helena
A Helena woman and a donor from outside the city gave 5000 to the Deaconess school in the valley near Helena. They requested anonymity. The gifts fund debt repayment from the Montana Werleyan plant purchase. The school plans five new buildings to serve 500 children. last year’s enrollment was 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana Werleyan
Hrostoo
Lewistown News Highlights Local Weddings and Divorce Case
June report from Lewistown notes the marriage of Joseph W. Harran, freight and passenger agent, to Cora Halvorsen, a city clerk’s stenographer, at the Presbyterian church. It lists Tom McCarthy’s return from the East and plans on ranch work, and mentions Mary Moore filing for divorce from Clarence Moore after a 1910 Gezyer marriage. The piece covers local entertainments, Knights Templar events, and a university band concert with a dance by students and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Joseph W. Harran
Great Northern
Ming
Cora Halvorsen
Ity
Presbyterian
Tom McArthy
Nebraska
Mary Moore
Clarence Moore
Moores
Geyser
Knights ‘Templars
Wisconsin University Band
Knights
Robert Hunter Convicted of Manslaughter by Jury
Missoula June 2 The jury found Robert Hunter guilty of manslaughter in the March 4 Kalispell killing of Robert J Renn. Jury recommends leniency. verdict was unanimous. Judge Duncan will sentence Tuesday at 10 am. The trial traced links to C Miller, now serving a Deer Lodge sentence, who aided in planning the holdup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Robert Hunter
Robert J. Renn
Kalispell
Velock
Duncan
Howe
Hunter
Slater
James Canton
C. “Miller
Deer Lodge
Miller
Twin Bridges News and Montana Items
Twin Bridges reports George Pole Unger, a former resident, returning from Hazen Nevada where he mined for years and owns property as he notes metals improve with rising silver prices. Independence Day plans proceed with town events, a joint committee with the Farmers' club and Band to entertain. In Missoula, Harry Metver pleads guilty to carrying concealed weapons after a fatal shooting in a saloon. He receives 60 days in jail and reflects on past troubles aided by the Salvation Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
George Pole Unger
Hazen
Neva
Pollinger
Nevada
Gould
Farmers’ Club
Butte
Missoula
Harry Metver
Frank Diamon
Diamon
Melver
Salvation Army
Jess
Philipsburg News Highlights Local Visitors and Arrivals
Philipsburg June 25. F A Hannah visits Tutte on business. Agnes McIntyre of Butte visits Mrs S R McRae. Misses Thoreson return from Dillon. Charles D McLure returns after eight months away. T J Dee of Northern Pacific in town. Mrs George Downing to Anaconda then return with son from school. W S Jenkins and sons visit. Russell A Shaw of Helena guest at Holmes home. Out of town visitors include Verdine Morse En Page George Duff Jeff Norris from Drummond Oscar Durand Thomas McCarthy Nellie Fahey R McRae Frank Morse family Dooley and family Freeman Tinklepaugh Turl Heavilin A B Ringeling Maxville Mrs R McRae Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
F. A. Hannah
Tutte
Agnes McIntyre
Butte
S. R. McRae
Thoreson
Oscar J. Thoreson
Dillon
Charles D. “McLure
Granite Oil-Metallic Consolidated Mining Company
T. J. Dee
Northern Pacific
George Downing
Anaconda
W. S."jenkins
George
William Jr
Russell A. Shaw
Helena
Holmes
Verdine Morse
En Page
George Duff
Jeff Norris
Drummond
Oscar Durand
Thomas McCarthy
Nellie. Fahey
R. McRae
Frank Morse
John Dooley
Freeman Tinklepaugh
Hall
Trainmen Meeting General Committee in Deer Lodge
The general adjustment committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen meeting in Deer Lodge convened to discuss Puget Sound line matters. H C Arnold of Deer Lodge was elected for a second term as general chairman of the firemen’s protective board, with engineers and firemen delegates named from multiple western towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Puget Sound
Milwaukee
Engineers
Kleinschmidt
H.C. Arnold
Firemen's Protective Board
Cooley
Mobridge
John Gunsiey
Miles City
William’ Davis
J. A. Drake
Beer Lodge
Tae ‘Thorn
Malden
Wash
Harry. Bradfield
Pacoma
George Heartsley
Seattle
H.R. Callahan
FH. Harnish
Bom
A. le McGrath
R. Korhler
Avery
Idaho
Lee Carver
A. J." Kirach
Hec. Arnold
Big Timber News From June 25
Sheriff Lyons chased a suspected horse thief from Judith Gap to Livingston, capturing the suspect after a four day ride. The prisoner rests in town awaiting Lyons' arrival. Mrs Tarr heads west for San Diego and Oakland visits, planning to see Dr and Mrs Tarr’s relatives. A boy broke his wrist in an accident while playing. Wool received at the warehouse totals 353,393 pounds, sold largely at 26 cents per pound. Fern Albright marries Charles Gordon of Hutchinson, with Albright resigning from Sweet Grass county high school. In 1935 New York reported 4035 missing persons, 3240 recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Lyons
Judith Gap
Livingston
M. W. Tarr
West Coast
J. E. Roecher
San Diego
Fern Marie Albright
Pawnee City
Neb
Charles Augustus Gordon
Hutchinson
Kan
Albright
Sweet Grass County High School
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Bowemuin
State Supreme Court
Charles E. Wright
Bozeman News
White Sulphur News
Missoula, Mont
Chicago, Milwaukee
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Armstrong
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Knights Templars
Knights ‘Templars of
Mundy
Meagher
rHot
Livingston News
Deaconess School
Lewistown News
Twin Bridges News
Rae
United Kingdom
Philipsburg News
Ted
BIG Timber News
Anaconda Brewing Co
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