Murder trial opens in Kalispell court
Kalispell May 12 After two days of jury selection nearly 100 talesmen were examined in the murder case of Charles C Miller and Robert F Flunter charged with killing Robert G Benn on March 4. State witnesses including Sheriff Metcalf Deputy Sheriff Martin and Coroner Wardener testified to tracks from the rear door of the Renn Saloon that matched miller’s footwear and a cap identified as belonging to him.
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Kalispell
Charles C. Miller
Robert F. Flunter
Robert G. Benn
J. H. Metcalf
Martin
Wardener
Haveno
Renn
Miller
James Barony
Hunter
Erasmus T Carr Dead Eminent Mason in Helena
Helena report says Erasmus T Carr died in Los Angeles at age 90 after years of illness. A renowned Freemason, he held the thirty third degree in the Scottish Rite, served as past grand prior of the supreme Council, and was the oldest member of the supreme council. He resided with daughter Mrs Ryan in Miles City before moving to California for health.
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Helena
TE. C. Day
Los Angeles
Erasmus T. Carr
Carr
The
Seder
Supreme Council
Scottish
Tate and Soverelan
Montana
Ryan
Miles City
California
Dillon court opens May term with Robinette murder trial
Judge Poindexter convened the May term as a jury attended. The murder case of Charles Robinette began, with the stockman from Centennial valley facing trial for the killing of Koumanian sheep herder John Timmonson near Lakeview last summer. Robinette claimed self defense as he surrendered after the shooting. Attorneys Teengers and Gilbert, assisted by Callaway, represent the defense, while County Attorney Stephenson prosecutes, with W B Rodgers of Anaconda aiding. Meanwhile pianist Lora Maxwell arrived in Dillon, and Beaverhead high school track team left for Missoula for the Inter scholastic Track meet led by Prof. George Roell.
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Poindexter
District Court
Atendance
Charles Robinette
Young Robinette
Centennial Valley
John Timmonson
Lakeview
Robinette
W.B. Rodgers
Anaconda
Aassst
Teengers
Gilbert
Callaway
Stephenson
Mise Lora Maxwell
Bozeman
Normal College
Ditton
T Beaverhead
Missoula
St Nt
George Roell
Opening to new townships sparks Lewistown filings
Lewistown on May 12 saw 250 land filings as the opening to 12 townships north of Valentine and Roy generated rush at the land office. About $6,000 was paid into the office. CE Comgnhall, longtime Miles City businessman, faced a second degree assault charge from former partner John Brentzer after a falling out over a large land tract. Monday, 700 tree cuttings were planted by Then city schools with supplies from Dan Bean. Insanity charges were filed against Mesipoteln, a longtime tailor, by Roy residents. An Elks social gathered many members and guests at the club. Hetena notes Teton county assessor actions on the Walier project and final protest submissions.
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Lewistown
Ntey
Valentine
Roy
Nffice
CE. Comgnhall
Miles City
John Brentzer
Dan Bean
Meriopteln
Elks’ Club
Elks
1915 Session Laws prepared for delivery by Independent Publishing
The Independent Publishing Company state printers announce the 1915 session laws ready for delivery bound in sheep. The index by the state law librarian has been checked by longtime code lawyers making this edition the most carefully indexed yet. Bound in genuine law sheep and sent prepaid on receipt of $3.00.
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Independent Publishing Company
State Law Librarian
Therby
Independent
Passengers Station at Bozeman Robbed
Boseman May 12 the Northern Pacific passenger station ticket office was robbed by two masked men at 4 10 AM securing about 110 in currency. Night operator R Warren and night baggage man Harry W. Morrow were ordered to hold up their cash box. Robbers fled outside with guns. dressed in new overalls their faces covered by kerchiefs. Police notified, trains watched, several arrests made but culprits not yet found.
Montana Knights of Columbus Hold State Council Meeting
The Montana State Council Knights of Columbus met in Helena, planning for delegates and membership growth. Officials including treasurer and delegates discussed insurance, charity work, and future events across Anaconda, Lewistown, and Bozeman with Rev. Mgr. and parish leaders noted.
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Montana State Council
Knights OF Columbus
Eterm
Columban
Wil
Meuron
Helena
Estes Mate
Santa
Montana
O'Neit
George An Tala
Neceinry
Lewistown
Mgr
Pds
Biggest real estate deal negotiated at Billings
Papers signed in one of the region’s largest real estate deals as Montana Ranches of Helena took an option to purchase 11,000 irrigated acres from Billings Land and Irrigation Company. The consideration was $760,000, with the land located near the Pill Thee beach within 15 miles of Billings.
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Billings
Montana Ranches Company of
Helena
Billings Land and Irrigation Company
Thee
Billnes
Young Clerk Steals Money to Pay Funeral Expenses
Great Falls May 12. Fred J. Slanger a postal clerk confessed pilfering from special delivery letters to raise funds for funeral expenses of his two sisters, one deceased in February and another in March. He was watched for nights, found money in his locker, and, after confirmation, was bound over to the federal grand jury and held on 41000 bail. Other items report Montana workers under the compensation act, crop conditions, and a Missoula man charged with insanity after fleeing from pursuit.
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Great Falls
Himim
Fred J. Slaner
United States
W. 8. Frary
Stanger
Toca
Judge Poindexter to Succeed Kelly as Attorney General
Helena May 12 Governor Stewart received word from Judge Poindexter of Dillon that he had accepted the appointment to succeed D M Kelly as attorney general, who resigned. The formal appointment will be made in a few days.
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Helena
Stewart
Poindexter
Dillon
D. M. Kelly
Fernor Stewart
State Graduate Nurses Convene for Annual Convention
The Nurses Association of Lily state hosts its annual convention this afternoon with meetings continuing Thursday and Friday. A reception for visiting nurses is held at Rainbow Hotel by Cascade County Medical Society, followed by breakfast for visitors hosted by Cascade County Nurses Association. Delegates attend tonight's commencement exercises at the Montana Deaconness hospital training school where nine graduates receive diplomas. Friday evening the Columbus hospital training school graduates, including Sue, participate in commencement.
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Cascade County Metical Society
Rainbow Hotel
Cascade County Nurses” Association
Montana
Bozeman News Local Traffic To Yellowstone Park Update
Poneman reports good road conditions from Bozeman to the national park line with little snow in the Gallatin mountains and no expected high water. Alderson and Gottschalck will spend a month in the mountains. Joe Phillips departs with wintered horses for the park. Mrs. Katherine Cutting honored as Corresponding Representative of Montana Eastern Star. Five special trains booked for park opening. tourism interest rising. College dance raises funds for athletics. memorial service set for May 16 at Eagles hall. Memorial addresses to be delivered by Rev. Richard Own of Clyde Park.
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Poneman
Alaerson
Gallatin
Bozeman
National Park Line
Gallatin Range
West Galatin
Alderson
August Gotts
V Tey
Order of Eastern Star
Bei
Utah
Eastern Star
Montana
Dr. Long
Yellowstone
M. B.C. Regimental
Order of Bas
Eagles’ Hall
Richard Own
Clyde Park
Order
William Tracy
B. Corwine
J. H. Brassier
RL. Manhing
Thomas McKinney
Swan Johnson
Ea Lamp
George Hutchinson
J.walker
John M. Harbit
Belgrade News items mix hospital, school bonds and sports
Belgrade May 12 reports J. M. Sorrelis hospitalized after a horse kick injuring his leg and side, with surgery performed. A special election in Amsterdam district approved 1500 dollars in bonds for a new schoolhouse to serve a newly created district. Belgrade high school track team heads to Missoula for interscholastic meet led by coach H E Kraus. Reports also mention travel for local girls to Missoula and a Yellowstone trail work project from Belgrade to Central Park. ERY complaint filed May 12, Great Falls Meat Co seeks state railroad commission action amid alleged preferential carload rates to Butte and Ross.
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Belgrade
J. M. Sorrelis
Deaconess Hospital
Anite
Sam. Rickers
Amsterdam
Institution of Yearning
Amater~dam
Camp Creek
Stadison
Belgrade High School
Raymond Pitts
Harley Stephenson
Robert Mack
Ernest Brook
Ing
Martin Tribble
HE. Kraus
Missoula
Olive Fan
Ruin
Ila Stephenson
Susie Kurtzsoula
A. Stephenson
Wyoming
Yello Stone
Belsrade City Limite
Central Park
Herena
Great Falls Meat Company
Milwaukee
Efilatin Valley
Montana
Time
Butte
Ross
Great Falls
Teachers Pension Burden Hits Administration Hard
Helena May 12 A lack of appropriation for the teachers pension law administration creates questions about the act’s viability The pension board must collect from Montana school districts one dollar monthly for every teacher and track about 1300 teachers for eligibility records and service years The administrative burden is described as almost as onerous as the labor of the iron and incident board.
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Helena
Pension Board
Iso
Montana
Industrienccident Board
Bubler Widow Annie Marie Dies in Horena
In Horena on May 12 the body of Mrs Annie Marie Bubler, who died last night at St Johns hospital after a long illness, will be sent to Butte tomorrow morning. She was the widow of Frederick Bubler, who died in Butte in 1911.
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Horena
Annie Marie Bubler
Butte
Seventy Inspectors Board German Ships in Hoboken
A squad of about 12 inspectors from German Lloyd and Hamburg American visited numerous German steamers in Hoboken including the Waterland to conduct their monthly inspection. The visit was said to be more than routine and rumors attributed it to telegraphic instructions from Washington.
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New York
German-Lloyd and Hamburg-American Steamship Company Plcrs
Hobokerg
Waterlamd
osten= knyven
Washington
Tailor Held as Suspect in Several Murder Cases
New York May 12 Frank Sussra a tailor three years old was arrested by Detectiver and suspect for several murders that have recently occurred. Two children are among his victims. He was held today without bail for further Investigation on a charge of having attacked Helen Matin aged in the hallway of her home Sunday night. Fear of the man who slew the little poy and a girl has spread to surrounding towns and cities and has caused so much excitement in certain neighborhoods that schools have been dismissed for the day because of it. Houghton Mich May 12 Om class of the Calumet Hecla Mining company announced here today that on June 12 bonus of more than $500000 would be distributed among the 19 do employes of the company and its subsidiaries On account of business repression the corporation on Sept 1 1914 passed to dividend put employes on a three quarters time and reduced wages 10 per cent Office employes from manager to office boys received a cut of 10 per cent.
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New York
Frank Sussra
Helen Matin
Poy
Houghton, Mich
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Trial Clock Ticks in Los Angeles May Day Mayor Case
Attorneys wrap closing arguments in the Charles Lastian mayoral bid and Mrs Lillie Pratt case in Los Angeles on May 12. The defense contends the charge ties Pratt to dependency of Faith Sorkin while more counsel prepare to present final points. jury deliberation unlikely before Friday.
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Los Angeles
Charles ~. Lastian
Lillie
Pratt
Sorkin
Hudson Light Six Demand Exceeds Supply
Hudson public notice touts $1,000,000 weekly payment for Hudson cars due to spring demand. It claims 13,000 owners sold by 13,000 salesmen, highlights fuel savings, faultless performance, and the original design by Howard E. Coffin. Encourages prospective buyers to join the priority list before waiting periods begin.
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Hudson
Howard E. Coffin
Hudson Light Six Public Motor Co and Montana Dealers Listed
A compiled list names Hudson Light Six Public Motor Co in Billings and dealers across Montana including A. 8 Johnson of Dillon, Lindburg & Sickler of Forsyth, Standard Garage Co. of Great Falls, Frank D. Stoop of Kalispell, and Floyd J. Logan of Missoula.
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Public Motor Co
Billings
Montana
A. 8
Johnson
Standard Garage Co
Great Falls
Mont
Frank D. Stoop
Kalispell
Floyd J. Logan
Missoula
Americans in Paris protest sinking of Lusitania
More than 100 Americans in Paris sign a cablegram to President Wilson denouncing the sinking of the Lusitania. The message cites neutral observance amid war and demands the United States react to what they call savagery. Signers include Dr. Edmund Gros, head of the American ambulance corps in France, and A Piatt Andrew, former assistant secretary of the treasury.
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Paris
Wilson
Lusitania
Edmund J. Gros
Ehter St
American "Ambulance Corps
France
A. Piatt Andrew
United States Treasury
Hundred Floating Bodies Sighted by Fishermen
Queenstown May 12 a fishing pont reported sighting no fewer than 100 bodies floating ten miles south of Glandore Cork on the southwest coast. Victims’ bodies scattered by current wind and tides hinder recovery.
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Queenstown
Glandore
Cork
Webt Ware
Alfred G. Vanderbitt
Indian penny portrait linked to engraver’s daughter
Washington reports debate over the 1 cent Indian head. James Barton Longacre designed the penny and died in 1863. A Philadelphia source claims the face is Sarah Longacre Keen, the engraver’s daughter, revealed during a late 1800s Indian delegation visit to the Mint.
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Washington
Philadelphia
United States Mint
James Barton Longacre
Pade
Sarah Longacre Keen
Phil Delphia
London’s Empire Center Amid Population Figures
The text describes London as the hub of a vast empire with immense size and influence. It notes Greater London’s extensive area and population, detailing inner and outer boroughs and the distribution of residents, signaling the city’s prominence in the nation’s geography and demographics.
Declamation contest qualifiers and state finals results
The article lists contestants for the preliminary declamatory rounds and the final state championship team from Flathead County High School winning for the question on immigration and education. It also mentions wheat and commodity quotes, and a comment on ancient literature and Romans.
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Granite County
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Great Paris
Alma Parker
Red Lodge
Gladys Baker
Marion Otto
Columbus
Loretta Weber
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Nora Alford
Victor
Ruby Griffiths
Glasgow
Frances Kennedy
Thutte Central High School
Julia Pattsner
Belt Valley
Esther Steere
Plathead County
Susie Durraman
Hazel Ward
Harlowton
Irene Blackbrough
Freda Lipson
Libbie Stoughton
Polson
Aliee ‘Simpson
Plains
Bernice Chapman
Eureka
Kathryn Parks
Bridger
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Schreiner
Broadwater
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Alexander
Daniel Korn
Elale Price
Head County High School
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