Three Millions For State Roads In Montana Plan
Montana highway secretary George Mellen urges immediate legislative action to secure federal aid for roads. He outlines $1.5 million outside forest reserves, $70,000 annually within reserves for seven years, with initial federal aid of $168,188 for 1916-17 and a five year ramp to about $506,600 in year five. To meet matching funds and avoid overextension, he proposes raising auto license taxes or other provisions, noting the federal stance to limit projects and the folly of distributing funds to counties. The federal government protests any increase.
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George BR. Mellen
State Highway Commission
Legislatuve
Montana
Mr. Mewlen
Highway Department
Smaaller
Mounted Police Pioneers of Montana to Canadian Frontiers
The article recalls Montana mounted police role in guarding the border with Canada. It notes veterans who served, trials like Cypress Hills, cross-border cooperation, and key figures such as Colonel James F. Stanford and Major General Samuel B. Steele. It highlights cross-border issues, mutinies, and the Calgary fort renaming along with Steele’s war service.
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James T. Stanford
Steele
Border Force
Bower Northwest Mounted Police
Plains
Fort Benton
Montana
Mounted Police
Chamesa County
Rockies
Dakotas
Missouri
Chonteaug County
Ummotheda
Cypress Hills
Alberta
Helena
James F. Macleods
A. G. Irvine
Mners
Belem
Imfiens
Ems
Gmomnis
Opie
Stanford
Pete McDoneild
Great Fells
J. M. Wally
Chateau
Charles Thomas
Cutbank
Samuel B. Steele
General Steele
Strathcoma Horse
Canada
South Africa
Sam Steele
Great Falls
Minnesota
Colonel Stanford
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Sitting Bull
C Troop
Fort Macleod
United States Cavalry
George Frazer
Calgary
Brisebois
First Fort
Millions for Farm Loans Prompts Legislative Push
Montana legislators push for expanded farm loan options and lower interest by amending the farm loan act. Proposals include a $250,000 bond issue to fund state elevators and grain grading for farmers, plus talks on reducing distribution freight charges. The Helena rumor mill cites Senate Walsh for the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, with possible successors and district split plans. Charles D. Greenfield named publicist and agriculture bureau commissioner. Thomas M. Kehoe noted for presiding duties.
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Montana
J Pierpont Morgan
Charles D. Greenfield
Helena
Bureau of Publicity and Agriculture
Greenfield
Rosebud Romance of the Old Days and Montana Mines
A memoir style feature recounts William Brown’s rise from Eastern Montana to Dawson gold wealth after a failed marriage via Heart and Home. Brown and a partner struck pay on placer claims near Dawson and live in luxury in San Francisco and later with a lifelong partner. The narrative leads into Montana political notices about mining tax investigations and corporate profits inquiries by the state senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake L. DeHart
Montana
Rosebud
William Brown
Dawson
San Francisco
Heart and Home
Lonesome Places
Prairies
Brown
State Senate
Senate
Bouss
Sant
Rush to File Land Under 640 Acre Homestead Law
Montana land offices are overwhelmed as farmers from across the state rush to file under the new 640 acre homestead law. Long-time Montanans and practical farmers lead the applications, suggesting the law may exceed expectations and honor its developers.
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Montana
Financier Stanley P. Gifford Dies in New York
Stanley P. Gifford prominent financier of Heinze interests a decade ago dies at home in New York City. He was very wealthy, and his death ends a public career linked to major corporate financing. A separate quip notes marital communication woes and a humor about self-praise, reflecting social wit of the era.
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Stanley P. Gifford
Heinze Corporations
New York City
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BET
Wetner
George R. Methen
Neatama
Tibet City
E. C
Macleod
Calgarry
Scotland
Montears Newayeper Association
Friends of the Farmers
Judith Basin
Weis
Secuties
Greer Sis
IBM
Willl Gemmit
Walsh
United States Supreme Bench
McKenna
Senator Walsh
United States Supreme Court
Sam V. Stewart
United States
Edwin Norris
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
Lewistown
Thomas M. Kehoe
O’connor
Charlees D. Greenfield
Mor
Thos. M.’Kehoe
Jake L. Dehart Teas
Sheepman
Kehoe
Yellow- Stone County
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