Disappearance of Theodore Fischer Stirs Missoula Scene
The missing Theodore Fischer case puzzles Missoula as police search continues. Friends suspect foul play while others think he left town voluntarily. Clues are scant with clothing and books left behind and no train sighting. Local lodges offer rewards and plan a search party of twelve to comb the Chinese quarters at dawn.
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Theodore Fischer
Missoula
Fischer
Tri Bsesiag
Hermann
Sheriff Gregg of Flathead Gets a Swede in Court
Flathead County sheriff Greg Gregg faces a court case after a Swede alleges a dispute turns legal. The incident centers on a local authority figure and a foreign national in a public proceeding.
Girl pays fines for two drunks with four $10 gold pieces
In Missoula Sheriff Gregg of Flathead county visits jail and court where two intoxicated Finns are arraigned. A Finn girl interprets and pays the two fines with four $10 gold pieces, then returns to the hall smiling, leaving officers puzzled.
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Missoula
Oe Gregg
Flathead County
Plains
Kalispell
Gregg
Justice Hayes
Sheriff Gregg
Flathead
Sterling
Robbery Suspect Flees Before Indian Agent Pursuit
Major Smead Indian agent and a special officer chase a man believed to have robbed Chief Michael of $20,000 last fall. They reach Plains then plan to strike the Flathead reservation but the suspect escapes after a warning. A horse theft and a messenger alert preceded the canceled pursuit.
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Missoula
Major Smead
Flathead
Butte
Helena
Michael
Plains
Lo Wrlock
Mass is Acquitted in Assault Case Over Shooting
Dan Mass was tried for first degree assault in Thompson Falls after shooting near Jacob Hermann. Hermann testified mass shot within four feet, hitting ground before him. Judge Wilson discharged Mass due to a large preponderance of evidence in his favor.
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Missoula
Thompson Falls
Dan Mass
Jacob HerMann
Mass
Hermann
Wilson
Mauss
Major Slide Blocks Coeur d'Alene Branch Rail Line
Missoula reports another slide blocks the Coeur d Alene branch at the same Place as recent slides. About a hundred men work to clear the mass of rock and clear tunnel 3. Officials expect the line may be open again by tomorrow as limbermen hold the tunnel.
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Missoula
Coeur d'Alene
Pre-emption and homestead filings in Missoula land office
May 19 reports from Missoula show Charles Price of Hamilton filed a Bitter Root pre-emption. George W. Cruger of Stevensville and Abe Leeds of Darby followed with filings. Thomas Guin nane of Bearmouth filed a homestead claim. William Lancaster of Stevensville and George Binder of Woodside completed final homestead proofs.
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Missoula
Charles Price
Hamilton
George W. Cruger
Stevensville
Abe Leeds
Darby
Thomas Guinnane
Bearmouth
William Lancaster
George Binder
Woodside
Special appointment in Lolo district deputy sheriff role
Missoula notes dated May 16 indicate the appointment of a special official for the Lolo district with Trudeau serving as deputy sheriff.
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Missoula
Lolo
Trudeau
Wagnitz Mystery: New Lead From Heron Log Driver
Sheriff Thompson and County Attorney Hall race to Thompson and Heron after a telegram reports a drunk log driver in Heron claiming knowledge of Wagnitz. The man boasted of Wagnitz’s socks and coat, prompting foul play suspicions as investigators pursue the crew said to be tied to the case.
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Hall
Missoula
Thompson
Standard Bureau
Heron
Waegnitz
Wagnitz
John
Angora Goats Thrive in Eddy Montana Run
In Missoula on May 19 W RB Russell of Eddy discusses search for missing Paul Wagnitz and river risks. Russell reports Angora goats prosper on the Eddy ranges with strong demand for the clip and expanding markets, plus fast track racing and local town updates.
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Missoula
W. RB. Russell
Eddy
Helens
Russell
Paul Wagnitz
Wagnitz
Mr. Russell
Watson
Thompson
Montana
Eighth Grade Pupils Exercise Friday in Missoula
Nearly all of the Missoula eighth grade will graduate and enter high school next fall as the class of 50 shows scarlet and cream colors. The exercises in the Irving building auditorium at 2 pm will feature a mandolin club, chorus, and a pantomime adapted from Rocky a-By Lady.
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Missoula
Irving Building
Francis Anderson
Fred Angevine
Lulu Barnes
William Bennett
Howard Berry
Lulu Boss
Hazel Butzerin
May Card
Grace Corbin
Eugene Demers
Pearl Dill
Charles Finley
Stella Grant
Bertha Gries
Luther Haven
Ray Hamilton
Bertha Haubenreisser
Chester Henley
Oliver Horine
Bertha Hyde
Alfred Johnston
Hazel Metjen
Adah Ulm
al Vanderberg
Charles Webster
Robert White
Mandolin Club
Massey McCullough
Isabel Lombard
Leta May
Lillie Simpson
Otilla Abendroth
Kultars
Alba Stephenson
Janie Thompson
Regina Marion
Mabiel Stowe
May Gates
Maud McCullouch
Evelyn Heimbach
Jennie Marsh
Florence Ryder
Hazel Cranston
Leta Food
Eugene Mield
Tonella Barnes
Knapp May
Florence McTaggart
Evin Coffee
Nellie Schilling
Flossie Chandoin
Missoula Notes Reflect Local Moves And Market Activity
MISSOULA NOTES. R H Dennison arrives from Arlee. W B Russell travels to Helena. E W Stetson returns from Hunters Hot Springs. Hamilton editor I A Sherman visits Missoula. James Cowan of Corvallis visits friends here. Draymen plan a union. Race track activity reported Tuesday morning. Ranchers greet town with broad smiles. R A O'Hara and wife in from Hamilton. Daly block changes underway with steel arrival. James Conlon travels coast in health. George McConkey hauls draught horses from Blackfoot to St Regis. Twelve carloads of sheep and one of horses leave for eastern market. Prof Aber of state university to New Haven after commencement. South Missoula water mains extension planned to Low's addition. Harry Smith and Estella Reltey wed in Missoula. Big improvements at Big Blackfoot Milling yards. Cattle drive from Bitter Root to Upper Blackfoot. Rose Caulfield sells lot 1 block 96 Railroad addition for 5800. Summer session attendance at state biological school expected to rise. Conductor George Reimers returns home after Coeur d Alene branch blockade.
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R.H. Dennison
Arlee
W. B. Russell
Helena
E. W. Stetson
Hunter's
Robert A. O'Hara
Heamilton
Missoula
Daly
James Conlon
Cy: the Coast
Elton
George McConkey
Blackfoot
St. Regis
Professor Aber
The
State University
New Haven
Rose FE. Caulfield
Esther
Owens
Biological School of the State University
George Reimers
Wallace
Coeur
Shaft House at Burke Destroyed by Fire
Missoula May 19 The Tiger Poor Man shaft house at Burke Idaho burned tonight. The machinery was not much damaged and at 9 p m the fire was under control.
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Shaft
Burke
Missoula
Tiger-Poorman
Idaho
Fines in Missoula Court for Koski and Brady
In Missoula Judge Hayes fined Henry Koski $20 and costs for fighting at the jail gate during transport to the calaboose. Henry Niski was fined $5 and costs. John Brady, who fought police yesterday for drunkenness, was released today after paying a fine. the judge ruled he could not be fined twice for the same offense. Brady had caused the disturbance after paying yesterday, leading to his detention for the night.
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Missoula
Henry Koski
Henry Niski
Brady
Viry
Reilly Brothers Sent for Missoula Mother's Paralyzing Illness
P. M. Reilly and Will Reilly received a Brainerd Minnesota message this evening that their mother had been stricken with paralysis and recovery was despaired of. Will Reilly left immediately for his mother's bedside in Brainerd.
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Missoula
Reilly
Will Reilly
Brainerd, Minn
Livingston Pastor Resigns to Pursue Gravity Motor Venture
The Rev. J. Tn. Wright, pastor of the Livingston Baptist Church, resigns effective June 1 to join his family in Trenton Mo. He plans to organize a company to manufacture his gravity motor patent and seeks to retain control of the invention. No arrangement to fill the vacancy has been announced.
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The
Standard
Livingston
J. Tn. Wright
Livingston Baptist Church
Yellowstone Park
Trenton
Wright
Liageston
Baptist Church
Maverick Hose Department Announces Weekly Drills
Billings on May 19 Chief J Bent of the Maverick Hose Company announces that starting next week the department will conduct three drills each week on Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The active members drill on the first two days and on Wednesdays honorary members will participate.
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Standard
Billings
Apt. J
Bent
Maverick Hose Company
Inspection in Lis Ingestion By Montana Guard Figures In
Special Dispatch to the Standard Livingston May 19 Captain M J Walsh of company FE Montana national guard based in Livingston will have his unit inspected Wednesday evening by Major Torrey of the 24th United States Infantry at Fort Missoula Colonel A B Duncan inspector general and Colonel S B Ashby adjutant general will also attend Many men from the company are out of town
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Standard
Livingston
M. J. Walsh
Montana National Guard
Torrey
24Th United States Infantry
Fort Missoula
A. 8. Duncan
8. B. Ashby
Killings Wants a Gun Club Formation in Billings
May 19 reports a group of the city’s marksmen pressing for a gun club. It is believed the organization will be formed within the next week in Billings.
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Standard
Billings
Bids Withdrawn For Too Low In Cheenough Park Fence
Missoula on May 19 reports city council awarded the fence contract for Cheenough park to George Cassel at 24 cents per rod but Cassel withdrew his bid citing the price. No bond existed so the withdrawal stood. Next bidder J. & Higgins at 28 cents also withdrew leaving F. Roe at 30 cents as the lowest remaining bid.
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Missoula
Cheenough Park
George Cassel
Cassel
Murphy
J. &. Higgins
F. Roe
Dillon Sealed Bid Notice for Water Works Contract
Dillon Montana invites sealed proposals for furnishing materials and constructing a water works system. Bids accepted until 2 p m June 10 1903. Plans available at the city clerk office Dillon or at Doremus and Kelsey civil engineers Salt Lake City Utah. Right to reject any and all bids reserved.
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Dillon, Mont
Dillon
Mont
City Merk
Doremus & Kelsey
Civil Engineers
Salt Lake City
Utah
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