Goudy testifies self defense in Lloyd shooting case
Fred Goudy on trial in district court described a sequence of attacks by Robert Lloyd that led him to arm himself. He said Lloyd and an associate assaulted him in public, prompting Goudy to back into a saloon where Lloyd pursued him. He claimed the first shot wounded him, the second killed Lloyd as Lloyd pressed the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Fred Goudy
Robert Lloyd
Lioyd
Loyd
Lloyd
Goudy
Nfne
Findings in O Keefe Case Introduces New Question
Helena May 20 The dispatches use the word district rather than Jurisdiction in the disbarment of R E O Keefe of Chinook. Judge Tattan of the Twelfth Judicial district claims the wording misstates his findings. Wight issues a memorandum noting no findings as to disregard of statutes were made by him. A district judge testified but no findings on his acts were intended. He cites mitigating circumstances favoring O Keefe regarding estate statutory requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin
O'Keefe
Bozeman Men Buy Fort Ellis Ranch for Fur Farm
F. E. Errett and cousin C. B. Herrett have bought the Joseph Bittner ranch of about 17 acres on the Fort Ellis road two miles southeast of Bozeman. They plan to build a caretaker residence and social fence, hire a trapper to secure native mink, and import fox and black skunks when ready. They aim to establish a fur bearing farm, with ties to a Prince Edward Island venture and a Galaitia county site cited as ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
F. E. Errett
C. B. Herrett
Joseph Bittner
Fort Ellis Road
Prince “Edward's Island
Galaitia
Station at Ulm Ordered by Montana Commission
The Montana railroad commission ordered Great Northern to build a station and keep an agency at Ulm Cascade county by Sept 1 with a hearing held May 2. The decision allows petition for abandonment after Feb 1 1915 if business is unsatisfactory. The commission noted heavy Ulm business in fall and slack rest of year.
Havre Immigration Office In Danger Of Being Closed
Washington reports Havre immigration office may shut down as department of labor weighs closing. Senator Walsh protests and an agent is sent to Havre to assess whether there is sufficient business to justify continuation of the office. Burial planned at Billings for a body returning from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Havre
Standard
Washington
Robert C. Edwards
Gateway
Mont
Department of Labor
Walah
Department
Fire department probes Bon Ton bakery blaze under new state law
May 20 Booman. Fire Chief Alexander acting as deputy state fire marshal supervised a hearing to determine responsibility for the Friday morning blaze that sank the Bon Ton bakery and damaged adjacent property. County Attorney Justin M. Smith led witnesses including Bakery owners D. P. Dougherty and B. E. Zimmerman, nearby saloon proprietor J. W. Edwards, and building owner Albert Kreuger. Deputy I. A. Henderson assisted. This first Gallatin county hearing under the 1911 statute establishing the state fire marshal faced no conclusions yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booman
Alexander
Hazeman
Bon Ton
Justin M. Smith
D. P. Dougherty
B. E. Zimmerman
Bon Ton Bakery
Sta
Polly the Belgrade parrot dies at twenty one years
Belgrade May 20 a Panama parrot aged twenty one years living in the valley since infancy died after being brought from San Francis three months old to the Waterman household in Bozeman. The bird, gifted to Jerome Waterman, cousin of Fred Waterman, charmed many with its talkative habits and comments on daily life and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
San Francis
Sopher Waterman
Bozeman
Jerome
Fred Waterman
Haram
Pioneer of Park County Eyes Mexico Venture
Livingston May 20 Fred Koehler a Park county pioneer and prominent merchant and thirty third degree Mason watches Mexican news with unusual interest. He is largely invested financing a sugar plantation and mill near Motzorongo near Vera Cruz. The destruction of the mill could cost his company 300000. No word from the mill manager since April. Last year A G Straszer visited and called the plantation among the finest in Mexico. American interference in the southern country would be welcomed by Mr Koehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Fred Koehler
Park County
Mexico
Motzorongo
Vera Cruz
A. G Straszer
Koenter
Philipsburg News: Local People and Events Reported
Philipstown area notes include Walter Ballard visit, fishing on Trout creek, and a serious injury from a plow accident. The report mentions coach and teacher vacancies at Philipsburg, saleyards, and several locals including Wyat, Williamson, and Harms, with dates and places referenced in a bustling community update.
Ryegate Seeks Bank Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Washington May 20 The treasury department has received an application from H. E. Strong and J. A. Morrow seeking a banking charter for Ryegate. The move signals local financial growth and regulatory review of the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
H. E. Strong
J. A. Morrow
Bank founders form First National bank of Ryegate Montana
JA Blegen J A Black RC Currie and FK Caruthers organize the First National Bank of Ryegate Mont with a capital of 25000. Carolyne B Arnold appointed postmaster at Absarokee Mont succeeding Herman C Sailor who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JA. Blegen
J. A. Black
R. C. Currie
F. K. Caruthers
First National Bank of
Ryegate
Mont
Carolyne B. Arnold
Absarokee
Herman C. Sailor
Second Day of Burgess Trial Produces Few Sensations
Miles City May 20 testimony on the Burgess murder trial’s second day yielded few sensations. Logan, a Northern Pacific operator, testified about overheard remarks, Burgess’ movements toward a sale, and his own later statements. Medical expert Dr. Hume located two bullet wounds in the deceased sheriff. Deputy Griggs identified the seized guns. Swart testified Burgess cursed the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Burgess
Logan
Northern Pacific
Burgess House
Bur- Rene
Moses
Billy
Igtatert
Rosebud County
Hume
Forsyth
Dayton Moses
Frank Griggs
Ashby ‘Swart
Burge
Thach
Actual Place of Killing Up for Question on Trial
Lavingston May 9 The stabbing of Walter Semple causing death at Gardiner on March 5 is debated as to location within Yellowsto na tional park rather than Park county A county surveyor testified the sidewalk in front of the saloon lies on the boundary four feet of the walk toward the saloon is in Park county The defense contends the incident occurred on the street off the sidewalk while state witnesses place the fight inside the saloon doorway The case against Ole Haverson features Fritz Maverson and others with disputed testimonies and the trial ending today with juror arguments to follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavingston
Walter Semple
Gardiner
Yellowsto National Park
Park County
Ole Haverson
Fritz
Maverson
Hosley
Haver~ Son
Semple
Country Bank Promoter Faces Licensing Charge in Great Falls
Great Falls May 20 State Auditor Keating and ex officio investment commissioner filed complaints against Plymouth Securities Company promoter FE Anderson a former Minnesota banker charging him with carrying on investment and stock brokerage business in Delaware without a permit. He is detained in his hotel and will seek bail in district court. Plymouth Securities was formed as a holding company for planned country banks with authorized capital of 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Keating
FE. Anderson
Minnesota
Plymouth Securities
Falls
Delaware
Anderson
Plymouth Securities Company
Tes
MISS HULLER DIES AT WILLOW CREEK HOME
Three Forks May 20 Miss Ina Huller of Willow Creek died of heart failure Sunday afternoon while undressing at home. She leaves a mother Mrs Mary Hiller four sisters and a brother. The local notices list several property transfers recorded for one dollar including various lodes and blocks in Cobban Crosby Daly Gallatin and Clark additions. Washington May 20 Senator Unger of New Hampshire Republican leader in the Senate and senior member announced his candidacy for reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Forks
Ina Huller
Willow Creek
Mary Hiller
Washington
City Council Considers Near Half Million Dollar Improvements
City council debated projects totaling about 500000 dollars including a complete storm and sanitary sewer system and paving Arizona and Platinum streets in the ware house district. Other items cover Front street paving, sidewalk work, Nevada and Lowell avenues openings, sanitary sewers, water main extensions, and the new city corral site. Some work already underway includes cement walks citywide and Fast Park street paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Wareshouse
Front Street
Utah Avenue
Harrison l Avenue
Grand Avenue
Harrison Avenue
Nevada
Lowell Avenues
Maine
City Corral
Fast Park Street
WHE Investigate mitmen and paving bids in Butte council
Resolutions to pave part of Arizona Platinum and Front streets with bitulithic material were sent to the judiciary committee for investigation. Removal of poles and wires from improvement district No. 155 slated by June 15. Various newspaper bid offers reviewed by council, party vote blocked printing committee. A cleanliness ordinance for stores and shops was introduced, to be handled by Judiciary. Director of juvenile department position proposed at 1500 yearly, referred to Judiciary. Mayor directs health inspection of public school buildings by Horst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
East Second Street
California
Nevada Avenue
Daily Post
Butte Socialist Publishing Company
Montana Socialist
Orton
Davis
Health Department
Judiciary Committee
Butte Public Library
Duncan
Horst
Sanitation Inquiry Into Schools Referred to Health Panel
A report from the district, including Dr Horst's findings, was discussed to improve sanitary conditions in institutions. The communication and Dr Horst's report were referred to the health committee for further consideration and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horst
Committee On Health
Empress Show A Winner And Real Merit
The Empress theater offers a standout vaudeville show described as one of the best and most entertaining. It features a four reel Mexican war picture series shot on the spot by a skilled operator, capturing battle scenes amid a midweek matinee with a large expected audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress Theater
Wax
the Empress
Count Falkensein jailed for bad check charges in Butte
The man known as Count Falkensein, calling himself C. Markin from Roy City, was jailed in Butte after allegedly passing a $10 check on Stevens and Manley and another on Mrs. Matt Craw of Front Street. He requested reporter interviews and claimed redactions. Trooper Tucker arrested him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Falkensein
Butte
C. Markin
Thornton
Troiman Tucker
Count Falkensela
Roy Ity
M. J. Holden
Stevens & Man- Tey
Matt Craw
Front Street
Obituary confirms Thomas Colbert death in Butte home
Thomas Colbert a native of England and longtime Butte resident died yesterday at 415 Walker Street while serving as watchman for the Badger mine for three years. He leaves daughters Mrs Nellie Allen Lodge Mrs Alice Miller Miss Dottie Colbert three sons James Will and Ray Colbert and brother John Colbert all of Butte. The body was removed to Richards undertaking room. Dan McCann race follower aged 30 was arrested after allegedly breaking into Mrs Schilling boarding house at the track and seizing diamonds and a revolver from a trunk. He had been sought since Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Colbert
England
Butte
Walker Street
Badger
Nellie “Allen Lodge
Alice Miller
Dottie Colbert
James
Will
Ray’ Colbert
John Colbert
Butt
Richards
Dan McCann
Sherif Larkin
Forcer
McCann
Meaderville murder suspect jailed after months in court
A Meaderville man tied to a double murder case, held in justice court for months, was arrested this morning after a related assault incident. He received treatment for injuries at the emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Meaderville
Justice Court
Meaderville
Paper scout to travel for Servian Courier to Salt Lake and Wyoming
Nicolas Nikola M vanilovicn, chosen by 25 stockholders of the Servian Courier, will depart today for Salt Lake and then Wyoming to advance the paper. Dr T C Witherspoon presented a Hodgkins disease paper at the Silver Bow Medical Society meeting at Murray hospital last night, with Dr Blumberg leading the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nikola M. Vanilovicn
Servian Courier
Salt Lake
Wyoming
TC. Witherspoon
Restar
Silver Bow Medical Society
Murray Hospital
Blumberg
Mediators Ready to Hear Proposals in Conference Talks
Mediation team reports progress as Bra zil Argentina Chile and the Brazilian ambassador outline conference rules The minutes will be signed by mediators and sealed in English Spanish and Portuguese The deliberations remain secret and the final session will judge all considerations shaping the settlement plans Washington delegates will be informed informally as South American mediators seek views before presenting formal proposals Carranza may be invited to join in a broader settlement efforts aim to resolve the African problem and advance constitutionalist participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priut
Bra
Argentine
Chile
Fesson
Mit
Washington
Carranza
No Tolerance No Regulation Slogan Emerges at Assembly
The Presbyterian church report to the 126th general assembly in Chicago cites 100000 prostitutes in the United States and links fashion, dances, theater, and ignorance to the problem. It urges enlightened training of youth and open discussion of sex education while criticizing silence and mysticism in parental guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Chicago
United States
Paul T. Hickok
John Halcom Shaw
John Kennedy
Winfield Beat Hall
J. M. Finneytion
Phe Dane
Kar
Allowances by trunk lines ordered stopped
Washington May 9 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the discontinuation of millions of dollars in allowances paid by trunk lines to iron and steel industrial railroads in the eastern United States The ruling reaffirms the original finding that these rebates were unlawful and suggests the railroads could raise net income by the amount previously paid in allowances The commission noted the United States Steel Corporation received about 9 million a year in such rebates and total eastern payments near 13 million annually
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Ohio and
Potomac
United States Steel Corporation
United Sates Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel
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Sandard
O’keefe
Ulm
Willson
Westinghouse Electric Company
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
George H. Willson
Gallatin County
Montana State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
S.dxey Morse
Billings
Mianey Surse
Montana
Long Beach
Cal
Yellowstone
Polly
Philipsburg News
Puupaburg
Witlam Smeed
Sdlepoule
Ola Hickey
Bilton
Milea Ciy
Stevelot
Adoptances
Beanine
BilcMeding
Vacunties
Philips
Pure Echo
Wiliym
Wyatt
University of Mastate
Rade Vaud
Country Bank
Miss Huller
Dame Delia Harbour
Dame Virginie Girard
Lizzie Lode
W. M. Barnum
Hayes Cannon
Cobban
Henry A. Crosby
John Vixzovich
Crosby
A. J. Davis
John Gribbin
Eiki Lode
State Savings Bank
Charles R. Leonard
John J
Fred M Farrelt
Ella Lode
Daly’ Realty
Franklin J. Hanniman
Daly
Frank Steadman
John 0. Wilson
Gallatin
Joseph O'Mara
Peter Junk
Clark
ASK
Corral Buitdines
Ceomrs Irreens Eees
Eaobenaoeet
Cheno Teers
Teresa Ae
Flood
Clark Avenue
Prentice
Aussoula Gulch
Condors
Ladender
Bardsen
District 149
A.G. Piagzola
Omas Colbert
Nicolas
Presbyterian Committee
Tee
Uneeda Biscuit
Zu Zu
Graham
National Biscuit Company
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Bonner
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