Mildred Kelly Now on Trial for Life
The crowded Livingston courtroom followed Mildred Kellys murder trial of Edward Pratt. Physicians testified Pratt allegedly said she shot him as he was being moved to hospital, with defense arguing self defense. The chief of police was expected to testify next, likely a key state witness.
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Livingston
Mildred Kelly
Atlas Helen Rosenst
Edward Pratt
Hose
L. E. Safely
Eleard
TD. Aiton
al Wothering
Aiton
Pratt
Althe Hone
Combination Formed Contractor Charges Bridge Bid
Missoula May 6 Contractor Davie Graham obtained an injunction in district court restraining the county commissioners from awarding the bridge rebuilding contract on the Missoula river between Superior and Iron Mountain to Peppard. Graham alleges a combination among bidders including Midland Bridge Co of Kansas City J F Harrington and Peppard. His bid was $2,000 lower than Peppard and he is willing to match specifications and do the work for $8,600 minus the advantage. This is the second injunction against the county board in lst b weeks. Hearing set for next week.
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Missoula
Ferc
Superior
Iron Mountain
Davie Graham
LOGUE
Peppard
Reppard
Graham
Midland Bridge Company
Kansas City
J. F. Harrington
Supreme Court
Kalispell Mayor Resigns Alderman Pauline Elected
Kalispell officials report Mayor D T Peeler resigned after a campaign by a self-appointed Germanic committee failed to sway him. The council filled the unexpired term by appointing Wah Robert Pauline to replace him. The move follows reported tensions over appointments and policy within the city government.
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Kalispell
Pauline
D. TR. Peeler
Efort
Alder Wah Robert
Shielas
Tribute to Frederick Billings Jr. sparks city actions
Billings May 6 tribute to Frederick Billings Jr follows New York death with an $80 floral piece ordered by the chamber of commerce. A resolutions committee will draft public expressions, while city actions include donations to Parmly Library and Missoula Polytechnic Institute, plus a district court matter involving ex-treasurer Hicklin awaiting arraignment.
Officers Inspect National Guard Units in Montana
In Glendive and Fort Benton towns the Second Seaient national guard units will be visited this month by General Greenan and Lieutenant Hofmann. The inspection aims to check rifle range adequacy and quarters readiness across eight companies and regimental headquarters, with engagements scheduled for May 1s May 2 May 19 and May 24 at Libs, Kalispell, and Fort Benton.
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Herena
Second Seaient
National Montana
Greenan
Hofmann
U. S
Glendive
Kalispeyon
Walter
Fort Renton
Old Whitehall Resident Dies of Heart Disease
Whitehall May 6 John Andrews one of Whitehall's oldest residents died Sunday night after a long illness. Born in Pennsylvania May 1 1881 he moved to Spokane and worked for the Northern Pacific. A member of the A M and Eastern Star he had lived in Whitehall since 189?. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at his home conducted by the Masonic fraternity.
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WhitehaLl
John
Mos Eetizens
Mir Andrews
Mr Andrews
County
Pennsylvania
Spokane
Nork
Elva Strickler
Costin
Northern Pacific
Moore
Spirit Lake
Andrews
Livingston
A. F. & A. M. Mystic Tie Lodge
Acacia Chapter
Eastern
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Railway
Great Falls to Billings Passenger Service Complained Of
The Great Falls Chamber of Commerce filed a formal complaint with the Montana Rail Commission on May 6 alleging the Great Falls to Billings passenger service is insufficient. It notes the only through trains do not stop at all stations and eastbound No. 44 and No. 238 cause delays, with late morning departures and long waits for deliveries. The group seeks added service and an eastbound morning train to improve reliability.
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Helena
Great Falls
Billings
Montana Ral
Great Chamber of Commerce
State Receives Patent for 800 Acres on Ree Flathead Reserve
Fetena May 6 The state land office received a government patent for 800 acres of land on Ree Flathead Indian reservation chosen by the state in 1910. The land department plans to advertise the lands for sale or lease at public auction. Indemnity school lands amounting to about 8,000 acres were graded in 1900 and the first patent for these was just received today. patents for the remainder are expected soon.
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Fetena
State Land Office
State Fire Marshal Targets Montana Firebugs Campaign Begins
Helena May 6 State Fire Marshal McCormick says arrests are underway for arson linked firebugs. One jailed in Glasgow, warrants issued for suspects in Missoula and Whitehall, with two released for insufficient evidence. He vows to shut down old shacks blamed for fires and to make examples to curb the practice.
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Helena
Go. McCormick
Glasgow
Missoula
Whitehall
Montana
McCormick
Reverend Thomas Stephenson to Lead Lewistown Baptist Church
Lewistown notes that Reverend Thomas Stephenson will arrive May 15 to become pastor of the vacant Baptist church, with G Clifford Cross facilitating. Ore Wasmansdorff departs for Dallas to attend the imperial representative duty of the Algeria temple Knights Templars. Knights templars in full uniform attended a St James Episcopal service for a special installation.
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Lewistown
Thom
A ‘Stephenson
Eastern Star visit promises Banquet and formal reception
Mrs J Gilham of Townsend, grand worthy matron, will make an official visit to the local Eastern Star chapter tomorrow evening. The session will be followed by a banquet. The gram Inatron will be entertained elsewhere during her Lewistown stay. Harry Lay, longtime Tha nard & Co. representative from St Louis, has moved to Lewistown to serve as business manager of the Democrat, replacing Harry J. Kelly.
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J Gilham
Townsend
Eastern Star
Lewistow
Harry Lay
Thanard & Co
St. Louis
Lewistown
The
Democrat
Harry J. Kelly
Resignations and new council elected in Livingston
Livingston residents report a council resignation night, John Dooley elected to fill the engineer role. McVickers and Dooley differ politically as the new council tilts toward Democrats and Republicans. Evangelist meetings at Second Street band pavilion draw crowds, unions and churches host services, and local divorce action between Carmichael and his wife proceeds amid allegations of dissipation.
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Livingston
Tie
John Dooley
McVickers
Tien
Ae Dooley
New Council
Second Street
Mith
Jer
Gilmore
Union
David Peer
Columbus
Maneho
Mayo MA Eno
Pen Marshall
Colony
Manuas Tyr
William Pen
Vingmon
P. A. Weaer
Thuriington
Chad
Seine Certrom Feter
J. Carmichael
Joe Et Pavidaon
Jo A. Sfurrayith JA
Ivgineers
W. Barton
Wormttnusaelt
de. V. W
Lodge of Elks
Hunter's Tease
Address by Deputy Grand Exalt George W Var
George W Var, deputy grand exalt, will deliver an address. The event is noted as part of a fraternal or lodges gathering, with focus on ceremonial duties and lineage. Details are sparse, but the speech is expected to emphasize tradition and community service within the organization.
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George W. Var
Iisteiot
Man Sentenced to One Year for Drug Habit Cure Effort
In Missoula Montana a man named Harry Hanson pleaded for drastic remedy for his dope habit. District Judge Duncan quickly sentenced him to one year at Deer Lodge prison. Hanson was arrested while robbing a pharmacy. he had money but said doctors would not sell morphine. The judge ordered the warden to give Hanson special attention for his self cure.
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Dan
Can Sata
Hanson
Glen
Deputy Wardens Appointed Across Multiple Districts
Game Warden J L De Hart announced the appointment of several deputy wardens to fill vacancies. Named are John W. Carney Dillon for Beaverhead and west half of Madison, John T. Moore Choteau for Teton and north half of Lewis and Clark, George E. Burke Glasgow for Valley and Sheridan, B C Caruth Havre for Hill Blaine and Chouteau north of Virgelle, James Weaver Lewistown for Fergus and Meagher, Tom Berkin Lewistown for Beaver district, and P W Nelson Livingston for Park county.
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Rerene
J. L. de Hart
John W. Carney
Dillon
Lstree
Beaverhead
Madison
John T. Moore
Choteau
Teton
Lewis and Clark
George E. Burke
Glasgow
Valley
Sheridan
B.C. Caruth
Havre
Hill
Blaine F
Chouteau
Virgelle
James Weaver
Lewistown
Fergus
Meagher
Tom Berkin
Beve
Mr. Weaver
P. W. Nelson
Livingston
Park County
Examining Board Appoints Nurses For State Duties
The governor has appointed the state board of examiners for nurses under provisions of the nurses registration law. Members include Mrs J Spencer Watkins Jeffers Miss Florence Almes Brings Miss Margaret M Hughes Miss Lucy Marshall and Missoula aby Bohart Bozeman.
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Imaccora Hevena
Mass
Thirteenth Assembly
Stewart
State Board of Examiners
J. Spencer Watkins
Jeffers
Florence Almes Brings
Margaret M. Hughes
Lucy Marshall
Missoula
Aby Bohart
Bozemary
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Lamb
Cod
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Nias
Ady
Western Montana National Bank
Missoil
United States
Uke
Frederick Billings JR
May
Hicklin
Duncan
Lin
Betis
Bayer
Asbury
Mly Mayer
W. B. Kelly
Walker
Martin Durkan
Cascade County
Asihe
Tat Darroch
Burlingame
NG National Guard
Old Whitehall
Japan
Ax White
Milwaukee
Storag
AHL
Reauti
LIVINGSTON _NEWS
Bay
Dog Creek
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chateau
Denton, Montana
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Square
Butte Armells
Geraldine
Christina Suffolk
Highwood
Shonkin Agawam
Montague
Farmington
Bigsag
Lit
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Milwaukee Land Company
George W. Morrow
General Land and
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