Walbridge Trial Focuses on Identified Trousers and Testimony
In Philipsburg Mary Walbridge stepmother of Hiram Otis Walbridge testifies that trousers found at Georgetown flats match those worn by the deceased. The trial hears testimony on clothing, horses, blood stains, and a surgeon’s cross examination as prosecutors edge toward a closing argument and jury instruction.
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Standard
Philipsburg
Mary Walbridge
Hiram Otis Walbridge
Georgetown
Joseph Co. Hunter
Young Walbridge
Hunter
Conyngham
Metea'f
Betwen Billings
M. J. Elrod
Ge . Melville
Elrod
E. Castle
Walbridge
Castie
Democrats Threaten Strong Parliamentary Tactics Over Crumpacker Resolution
Washington reports the rules committee split over Crumpacker Indiana calls for a 13 member special committee to probe voter disenfranchisement. Democratic leaders weigh extreme measures to stall the house, planning a caucus on Wednesday night amid hopes for unanimous consent to debate the issue.
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Washington
Horse Committee
I9any
Crumpacker
Indiana
Richardson
Tennessee
Underwood
Alabama
Henderson
Dalzell
Grosvenor
Democratio
House
Mesers Richardson
Committee On Rules
Hunter Refuses Photo in Philipsburg Murder Trial
J C Hunter the defendant in the Philipsburg sensational murder case resisted photographic exposure. A Standard photographer finally obtained a shave and portrait after he consented. The paper notes his past as a Nebraska sheriff and includes courtroom view with D M Durfee county attorney, Judge Napton, and hunter’s counsel W L Brown and George A Maywood. The Standard also sent for criminal records from C R Mathews of New Helena Neb, awaiting reply.
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J. C. Hunter
Philipsburg
Hunter
Nebraska
C. R. Mathews
New Helena
Neb
Mathews
D. M. Durfee
Napton
W. L. Brown
George A. Maywood
Brown Sentenced to Three Years for House Burglary
Frank Brown was sentenced to three years in prison by Judge Leslie after a March 10 burglary at a west side house occupied by Alfred Falde sick. Police found a watch, chain, jewelry, and $4.35 in silver on Brown following his arrest at the Board of Trade saloon. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Justice Safford.
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Standard
Great Falls
Frank Brown
Leslie
District Court
Board of Trade
MacDonald
Alfred Faldesick
Safford
Plot to Destroy Warships Shocks Vienna
A sensational plot to destroy Austro-Hungarian warships Habsburg and Arpad at Pola is revealed in Vienna. Authorities report a large quantity of dynamite connected to the plan.
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Vienna
Habsburg
Arpad
Pola
Vessels Guarded After Anonymous Letter Alleges Threat
An anonymous letter warned that the Habsburg and Arpad were imperiled, prompting government notification. The vessels have since been under strict guard to prevent any attack or theft.
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Trieste
Habsburg
Arpad
Harris and wife face pleas in Wallace robbery case
Helena March 17 James Harris and wife Margaret charged with robbing William Wallace's residence of clothing and jewelry appeared before Judge Smith. The man pleaded not guilty while the wife’s attorney sought a guilty plea for her, but she appeared uncertain and was ordered to plead not guilty. A separate grand larceny charge against Barbour C Harvey for stealing sheep from Jacob Fey was set for district court with bail at 22.00. the state hopes he will plead guilty after strong evidence.
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The
Standard
Helena
James Harris
Margaret
William Wallace
Smith
Jacob Fey
Harvey
Fey
Miles City Doings Specifl Dispatch to the Standard
George Horkan bought 1,800 woβthers from C B Wood of Harkett via John Gibb. The Elalaka stage due Saturday evening had not arrived. George Wilson, holding the contract, collected the Miles City mail and drove out to meet the other driver for exchange.
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Specifl
Miles City
George Horkan
C. BE. Wood
Harkett
John Gibb
Elalaka
George Wilson
Blizzard relief efforts as rail lines reopen midwest
St Paul reports a record storm subsided leaving temperatures 10 to 15 below zero. Railroads move to clear snow with rotary plows and dozens of workers opening routes. Great Northern and Northern Pacific expect service resume soon with through trains restarting. Manitoba divisions face days longer. Death toll modest but includes a 70 year old man found dead in St Paul, and several perished near Minot. Relief efforts aid new settlers facing harsh weather.
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St. Paul
Dakotas
Manitoba
Great Northern
Churches Ferry
N. D
Minot
Northern Pacific
Mandan
Fargo
Dickinson
Lewis Orlowski
Chinook Blows Through Fort Benton After Light Snow
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Fort Benton reports not much trouble from recent storms. The mild spell kept temperatures above freezing, snow melted, and a chinook began this afternoon. Stockmen see no risk to spring rainfall or feed, as conditions remain dry and calm.
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Fort Benton
Great Falls Council Discusses Salaries and Street Improvement
At the Great Falls council meeting on March 17 Aldermanic actions included a petition for inspector A C Holbrook salary increase to 75 dollars a month. The ordinance creating Special Improvement District No 20 for Seventh Avenue North was adopted with an estimated cost of 14575 dollars. Protests were presented and a special election to fill Alderman Matteson’s vacancy was formally adopted. City Engineer Swearington filed a city property inventory valued at about 3200 dollars. Street sprinkling by contract was referred to the public improvement committee after suggestions by Aldermen Sullivan and Wadsworth.
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Great Falls
A. C. Holbrook
Seventh Avenue
Park Drive
Twenty-second Street
Matteson
Swearington
Sullivan
Wadsworth
Public Improvement Committee
Senate Passes Ship Subsidy Bill in 42 to 31 Vote
The Senate approved the ship subsidy measure 42 to 31 after a lengthy debate. Republicans Allison Dolliver Spooner Quarles Proctor Dillingham supported final passage, while McLaurin opposed. Amendments were offered but only one limiting contract duration to July 1, 1920 and a cap of $8 million yearly passed.
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Washington
Senate
Allison and Dolliver
Iowa
Spooner
Quarles
Wisconsin
Proctor and Dillingham
Vermont
McLaurin
South It
Alilson
Frye
Commerce Committee
Mr. West
Missouri
Patterson
Colorado
Pettus
Alabama
Congress
Mr. Hanna
J. P. Morfan
Leyland Line
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Durfee
University of Montana
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Granite County
Metcalf
Anaconda
Butte
Huner
Joseph
Ray Walbridge
Ote Walbridge
Getty
Mr. Maywood
McKee
Maywood
Inent
Tere
Sjosu Ra
Owter
Great Falls City
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Tors
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Posttmaster General
Atlantic
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Pacific
Post Office Department
North America
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