Railroads Face Tax Push on Side Tracts in Montana
County Assessor Charles H. Martien says Montana railroads underpay taxes on side tracks and plans a campaign to assess all side-trackage. He argues back taxes may be collected for years missed and cites practices in other states and Chicago to justify broader taxation.
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The
Standard
Helena
Charles H. Martien
Montana
Martien
Odell M. McDonnell
State Board of Equalization
East
Chicago
Remains on Way to Helena
The body of pioneer Fergus, who died at his ranch near Lewis, is en route to Helena with his son and relatives. A funeral is likely Monday, with Montana Pioneers Society urging members to attend in a body. Guests from across the state are expected to attend.
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The
Standard
Helena
Mes Fergus
Lewison
Lewistown
Cllpatrick
Society of Montana Pioneers
Judge Finds Nevills Not Liable for Contempt in Bankruptcy Case
In Butte on June 27 Judge Hiram Knowles ruled J. N. Nevills did not incur punishment for contempt. The matter arose from Nevills allegedly blocking examination by J. L. Hammon, receiver in involuntary bankruptcy proceedings. The court found no refusal to permit examination and the proceedings were dismissed.
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Cial
Standard
Delena
Hiram Knowles
J. N. Nevills
Butte
J. L. Hamnon
Nevills
Reed
Will Preach at Potomac by Visiting Clergy
Rev Walter Hays and Dr George Kennett will depart in the morning for Potomac where Hays will preach at a morning and evening service. The Presbyterian church pulpit will be occupied by Rev George Stewart in the morning. No services will be held in the afternoon.
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Standard
Issoula
Walter Hays
George Kennett
Potomac
Hays
Esbyterian
George Stewart
Mornbe
Potomac church to be organized by Rev Walter Hays
In the Potomac vicinity a church is to be established with Rev Walter Hays taking the initial step toward organization. Plans may wait but future services are expected to exceed past ones.
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Potomac
Walter Hays
Miss Laughlin Visitation Prompts Suffrage Meeting in Missoula
Miss Laughlin, a leader in the woman suffrage movement, visits Missoula and plans a public meeting soon. She and local followers held a Union Hall gathering this afternoon with another at the Christian church tomorrow. The date will be announced shortly and a full house is expected for this long awaited talk.
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The
Standard
Missoula
Miss Laughlin
Union Hall
Christian Church
Cabinet Seeks Amnesty Proclamation for Filipinos
Washington cabinet discusses a draft amnesty proclamation to be issued on independence day for all political offenders in the Philippine Islands including Aguinaldo and prisoners held at Guam. The move depends on the Philippine government bill becoming law and the civil transition plan.
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Washington
War Department
Root
Wright
Aguinaldo
Guam
Philippine Islands
Mindanao
United States
Archipelago
Philippines
Taft
Rome
Lafayette Square
White House
Billings Elks Give Grand Minstrel Night
A crowd of about one thousand filled the Billings opera house on June 27 for the Elks minstrel show. The venue featured lavish purple and white decorations an elk prop with colored bulbs and a dramatic Stars and Stripes finale. Highlights included Barnholdt violin solos the Suderman sisters cakewalk and returns by the old 85 M quartet and the Soakette quartet with the Hunt Loring Renwick skit praised as a strong second act.
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Standard
Billings
The
Billings Elks
Opera House
Sousa
Messrs. Hunt, Loring and Renwick
Sunset School Trouble Correction Requested
Nina B Blake a Sunset teacher writes to the Anaconda Standard correcting a prior report. She states no trouble exists in Sunset school and clarifies the issue concerns Clearwater school seven miles away.
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Anaconda Standard
Sunset
Standard
Clearwater
Nina B, Blake
Milner Livestock Orders Dismantling Lewistown Stage Station
Milner Livestock Co. issues notice to Lewistown Stage Co. to quit the Milner ranch station after July 1. Milner owns land for six to seven miles on each side, and the long distances to other stopping points may force Lewistown Stage to remove stage coaches and use saddle horses or single-horse carts to carry the mail.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Milner Livestock Company
Lewistown
Milner
Milner Company
Coal firm plans immediate Bridger improvements
Walter Cooper and H. A. Wethey of the W. A. Clark Coal company Bridger were in Billings and reported the new firm will immediately begin work on contemplated improvements in Bridger.
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Standard
Billings
Walter Cooper
H. A. Wethey
W. A. Clark Coal Company
Bridger
Ravalli County Sunday School convention lists committees and delegates
Special Correspondence from Hamilton reports the Ravalli County Sunday School convention appointing nominations and resolutions committees. Delegates from Darby Como Hamilton Stevensville Pyrites Florence and Victor attended. Rev Barnes of Missoula gave an inspiring address and a Hamilton versus Grantsdale baseball game is set for next Sunday at the city ball park.
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Corvallis
Stevensville
Grantsdale
Hamilton Boys
Dick Warren
Nebraska
John Steele
Hamilton
Warren
Charlie McMurphy
Stock Farm
Whch
Adair
Victor
Edward Parker
Johnson & McVey
Parker
Gail Loughlin
New York
Miss Loughlin
Wellesley College
Cornell Law School
Standard
Ravalli County
J. N. Taylor
J. D. Lewallin
Effie Whitesitt
Carrin Harlan
Leah Bond
E. D. Mills
McJunkin
W. H. Bell
Darby
Magnolia Whinery
Bessie M. Kerlee
Como
Carrie ‘Harlan
D. M. Dungan
R. M. Dungan
Laura Harper
Anna Boyd
J. A. Martin
Alberta May
Easie Whites
Lou Reynolds
W. IM. Bell
Hose
Mr. Barnes
Missoula
Horses Free the Musselshell shipment heads to Canada
Thomas Hurley of Roundup turned over 700 head of horses to Ryan & Farris in Billings. Two carloads were shipped to Winnipeg while the remaining stock will be driven through to Calgary by John Chandler.
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The
Standard
Billings
Thomas Hurley
Ryan & Farris
Musselshell
Winnipeg
Calgary
Northwest Territory
John Chandler
Birth at Buckey's ranch near Billings
Mrs. James Wilson of Flat Willow and her husband reached Buckey's ranch 30 miles north of Billings. A telephone message brought Dr. Rinehart who arrived in time to officiate the birth of a fine boy.
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The
Standard
Billings
James Wilson
Flat Willow
Buckey
Rinehart
Triangle Boundary Dispute Draws in Four Montana Counties
Broadwater county contends a small triangle north of Sixteen Mile Creek belongs to its territory after survey work by engineer John W. Wade. Meagher county has taxed the land for five years. A formal boundary survey across the east from Crow Creek may settle the issue, potentially involving Park and Gallatin counties.
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The
Standard
Helena
Sixteen Mile Creek
Big Belt Mountains
Broadwater County
Meager
John W. Wade
Meagher County
Gallatin
Crow Creek
Meagher
Park
Wade
Broadwater
Park County
Montana Probe Targets Alleged Illegal Cattle Shipments
State Veterinarian Knowles investigates claims Capital Syndicate shipped 15000 to 20000 cattle into Montana without federal health certificates. Company asserts certificates exist. Penalty up to 10000 possible if substantiated. Also notes suspected cattle poisoning near Lewis town and tests by Emile Starzin.
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The
Standard
Helena
Knowles
Capital Syndicate Company
Panhandle
Texas
Montana
Dr. Knowles
Lewistown
Frederick Treacy
Emile Starzin
Governors Respond to Butte Mining Congress Invitation
Governors of Missouri Illinois and Minnesota reply to Governor Toole inviting state leaders and delegations to the Butte mining congress set for September 1 to 5. Missouri Lieutenant Governor John A. Lee says he will confer with Governor Dockery to promote attendance and the Louisiana Purchase exposition. Illinois Governor Richard Yates says Illinois has arranged to send delegates and apologizes for a prior engagement.
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Standard
Helena
Toole
Butte
John A. Lee
Missouri
Dockery
Richard Yates
Illinois
International Mining Congress
Governor Van Sant Supports Conference With Mining Congress
Governor Van Sant of Minnesota replies to Irwin H. Mahon secretary of the International Mining Congress. He values the suggestion and would cooperate, but September conflicts with his state campaign will prevent his attendance or a conference then. He offers future cooperation with the mining congress and its officers.
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van Sant
Minnesota
Irwin H. Mahon
International Mining Congress
Deaconess Hospital to Reopen July 1 in Great Falls
Great Falls June 27 The Deaconess hospital, closed for months, will reopen on July 1 for patient reception and care. Superintendent Miss Ariss from Toronto leads repairs and disinfection, with renovated wards and rooms. A trained nurse corps supports the hospital, aided by solicitor Miss Mohler of Iowa touring the Judith country.
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Standard
Great Falls
Ariss
Garveg
Miss Ariss
Toronto
Iowa
Goddess of Liberty Vote Totals in Missoula Parade
The Goddess of Liberty contest closing vote in Missoula for the Fourth of July parade shows Mamie Osborne with 200 votes, Mary Mansell 152, Odell 10, Reid 10, and Cobban 6.
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Standard
Missoula
Goddess of Liberty
Mamie Osborne
Mary Mansell
Odell and
Reid
Miss Cobban
Lightning Strikes Near Fort Benton Injuring Men
Dan Trayhor was knocked from a wool wagon two miles from town by a lightning bolt last evening. A second bolt struck near a mower on the Neubert ranch on the Teton, knocking off the driver. The team ran away and damaged the machinery.
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The
Standard
Fort Benton
Dan Trayhor
Neubert
Teton
Rain Boosts Grass Across Fort Benton Divide
A strong rain sweep yesterday afternoon aided the grass crop in Fort Benton area. Forecasters say continued warm rains over the next two weeks could enable hay cutting on the divides, aiding farmers.
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Standard
Fort Benton
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