Differences Over Subsidy Bill Split Republican Ranks
In the Senate debate on the subsidy bill, Allison signaled amendments limiting time and annual funding, while Spooner questioned the bill’s efficacy and urged a clear path for possible amendments. Teller opposed the measure and Elkins supported it, with Bacon proposing a congressional approval prerequisite for contracts.
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Dead Man Found Near French Gulch in Dillon
Unknown man William Wilson found at mouth of French gulch. Coroner and inquest report throat cut from ear to ear with razor in vest pocket. Jury returns verdict death by own action despite murder theories. body sent to Argenta for burial.
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Sheepmen Fix Seasonal Shearing Prices in Montana
At a Great Falls meeting of the North Montana Woolgrowers association executive committee, prices for the 1912 shearing season were set: 6 cents per yearling, 7 cents per sheep, plus 75 cents daily board. The group unites Cascade Chateau Valley Fergus Teton and Lewis and Clarke counties. T. C. Power of Helena is president and C. H. Campbell secretary. This marks the first time Northern Montana owners jointly set a fixed rate for shearers. Previously, owners set prices and paid around 8 cents per head, with board at $1 per day.
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Helena
C. H. Campbell
Fire at Bonner Hotel Extinguished by Bucket Brigade
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Missoula dated March 15 reports a roof fire at the Margaret hotel in Bonner. Prompt bucket brigade action stopped the flames quickly with little loss.
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Bonner
Rhodes the Colossus of Empire and Empire Builder
ECTL Rhodes dubbed a towering British empire figure famed for mining amalgamation at Kimberley and vast ventures. He rose as Cape parliament member and prime minister and secured a charter to govern northern colonies forming Rhodesia. His Railways and Rhodesian projects and links to Jameson raid spurred imperial tensions.
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Court-martial of Major Waller and Lt Day over Samar killings
In Manila a court-martial began for Major Littlejohn Waller and Lieutenant John Day of the Marine Corps. They are charged with executing three native stevedores in Basey Samar without trial during a December expedition. The incident followed mutinous natives and days of heavy combat that left two marines and 26 insurgents dead.
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Col
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Major Waller
Sympathy for Two Marines on Trial at Manila
Washington notes widespread sympathy for two Marine officers charged with executing natives in Samar without trial. The report highlights Major Waller's lengthy service record from Virginia roots to the Mediterranean, battles in Cuba and China, and his role in sending 330 marines to Samar in October 1901 before engaging insurgents at Loyton.
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Senator Carter's Father Dies in Colorado Springs at 72
Edward C. Carter father of former U S Senator Thomas H Carter of Montana died in Colorado Springs after a brief illness. He was 72, a native of Ireland who lived in Colorado 25 years and worked in contracting and mining. He had served as deputy forest commissioner. Survived by Senator Carter another son and a daughter. Body to be taken to Pana Illinois for burial.
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Edward C. Carter
United States
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
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Reynolds Files Bankruptcy Petition for Grand Tote Owner
Helena March 15 Thomas Reynolds proprietor of the Grand Tote at Great Falls faced creditor attachments and filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the US district court. Liabilities total 10869 with 8908 unsecured. assets 11050 including stock and personal property. Creditors initially sought involuntary bankruptcy but withdrew after the voluntary filing prevailed.
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Helena
Thomas Reynolds
Great Falls
United States
Reynolls
George W. Sproule
Reynolds
Jury Disagrees in Schufelt Murder Case
The jury failed to agree in the Schufelt murder case and was discharged today in Glasgow. Schufelt has posted a $5,000 bond and is held to appear at the next term.
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Lillie Resigns as Montana Central Chief Dispatcher
Great Falls reports B. E. Lillie resigns as chief dispatcher of the Montana Central to join the Missouri Pacific at Sedalia Missouri under Superintendent George T. Ross. His successor is not named. Lillie served 20 months as chief dispatcher and 14 years with the road.
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Great Falls
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Missouri Pacific
Sedalila
George T. Ross
Lillie
University plans women’s dorm annex in Missoula
The building committee of the state university met today and approved constructing a women’s dormitory annex. The project will cost $25,000 and expand university housing.
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Missoula
The
State University
Cecil Rhodes In Critical Condition In Cape Town
Cape Town March 15 Noon Cecil Rhodes remains in a very critical state after a difficult night. Doctors report frequent use of oxygen and stimulants to sustain him. His strength wanes under warm, unfavourable weather and London heart specialist oversight continues.
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Nominations Sent To Senate For Navy Ranks
The president sent Navy nominations to the senate on March 15. Capt Arent Schuyler Crowninshield is nominated to rear admiral and Lt Cmdr Hobart M G Brown to commander on the retired list.
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Navy
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Governor appoints 31 Montana delegates to tuberculosis congress
Helena March 1 Governor Toole appointed 31 Montana physicians as delegates to the American Tuberculosis Congress in New York City May 4 to 16. He also accepted honorary vice president duties but cannot deliver the opening speech. Delegates include Drs Murray Renick Freund McCrimmon Johnston Leiser Crutcher Leiser Jones Miller Wiard Wilson Leard Buckley Marshall Mills McCullough Featherstone Chambliss McKay Tremblay Atchison Treacy and others from Anaconda Great Falls Dillon Missoula Bozeman Lewistown Philipsburg and more.
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Helena
Toole
Montana
American Tuberculosis Congress
New York City
Clark Bell
Congress
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J. L. Johnston
Utte
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J. F. Spelman
Oliver Leiser
Anaconda
A. F. Longeway
Ernest Crutcher
Great Falls
J. H. Featherstone
Missoula
C. M. Chambliss
Bozeman
J. P. McKay
J. A. Tremblay
Big Timber
J. B. Atchison
Fred Treacy
Lewistown
Hillegas Sues Bank Over $219 Balance
In Helena on March 15 Charles W Hillegas filed suit in district court against Union Bank and Trust Co to recover 219 dollars. He says the sum is a balance belonging to C W Cooper of Butte but assigned to him and the bank refuses to pay.
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C. W. Cooper
Butte
Montana Appointments Reported for Clancy and Belt
Washington dispatch states T. J. Chestnut named postmaster at Clancy replacing Casimir Kamber who resigned. Charles E. Brawmer of Belt is appointed railway mail clerk.
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Standard
Washington
T. J. Chestnut
Clancy
Casimir Kamber
Charles Eb, Brawmer
Belt
Proving the Bones Were Walbridges in Philipsburg Murder Trial
The trial in Philipsburg focuses on the bones identified as Walbridge remains with extensive medical testimony. Experts outline order of preservation, age, and relevance to the homicide case while other key evidence is presented.
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Bones and testimony in Hunter murder trial in Philipsburg
The trial of Joseph Hunter for the Walbridge killing nears a new phase as experts Dr. Getty and Dr. Conyngham testified on bones teeth and age indicators from the Georgetown flats site. Sheriff Conley detailed Hunter’s admissions and a potential co witness Walbridge, while others described bone fragments shot evidence and digging results.
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Philipsburg
Juosepa Cy Hunter
Hiram Otis Walbridge
Georgetown
Anaconda
R. ¥. Getty
Theroner
Granite County
Dr. Getty
E. F. Conyngham
Conyngham
Hunter
Walbridge
Conley
Deer Lodge County
Billinge
Butte
Williams
Wiliams
W. T. Allison
R. Y. Getty
Getty
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Deer Lodge
Billings
Mayer
Metcalf
Logan
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Georgetown Hill
Maywood
Georgetown Flats
Dr. Vetty
Dr. Conyngham
Lawyer Seeks Writ of Review in Davis Estate Case
In Helena on March 16 J H Leyson administrator of the Davis estate asked the supreme court on January 2 for a writ of review to examine Judge Harney's partial distribution of estate assets. After delays the court set a hearing for Saturday March 3. J Leslie of the district court has moved to quash the writ of certiorari recently issued at the instance of D B. L. tae tala vet the motion to quash for
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