Butte Attorney Makes a Record in Ten Weeks
Joseph R. Jackson, new Silver Bow County Attorney, has secured 20 convictions in 22 cases before Judge John V. Dwyer. His 121 years minimum, plus a life sentence and two $250 fines, reflect a sharp crackdown that closes the red light district and poker dives. Residents hail his enforcement as restoring safety and justice.
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Joseph R. Jackson
Silver Bow County
Jackson
John V. Dwyer
Butte
Silver Bow
W. Bourke Cochran
New York City
Rural Expert Appointed From Lewiston
Miss Adelaide M. Ayer of Lewiston Idaho is named one of two rural school supervisors in the state superintendent of instruction. She has long worked successfully in this field and will oversee duties across Idaho.
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Adelaide M. Ayer
Lewiston
Idaho
State Superintendent of Instruction
To the Wife If Your Husband Should Die Tomor row
A fragmented insurance notice urges readers to assess life protection and education funds for dependents. It promotes Penen Life with a million-dollar policy and double death benefit for accidental death plus lifetime income, inviting inquiries to Rick & Ellis in Helena Montana.
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Rick & Ellis
Helena
Montee
Old Cayuse Bill on brains, blood, and standard-bred men
In Shorty’s Place Old Cayuse Bill riffs on horses and people, arguing it’s performance and character that count, not pedigree. He contrasts “standard-bred” strength with family trees, claiming a man’s actions prove his worth more than bloodlines.
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Bill
Cayuse
Montana Post recounts 1868 Helena baseball duel and rabies scare
The Montana Post piece recalls an 1868 Helena ball game described as a spirited two team clash with 85 runs and three home rounds, alongside notes on the then ungloved, improvised field. It also reports a rabies outbreak concern spreading from coyotes to dogs and livestock across the region, with Oregon cases prompting treatment efforts.
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H. A. Trexler
Red Sox
Cobbs
Walter Johnson
Montana
Helena
Montana Post
Douglas
Stickney
Occidentals
Hank Gow‘dy
Old Helena
Bear Tooth Mountain
California
Washington
Oregon
Nevada
Idaho
Portland
Boxscores Elevate Montana Papers With Daily Line Scores
The day’s papers provided detailed boxscores that many Montana outlets omit, delivering precise statistics and player performances. This added depth highlights game results with individual scoring, assists, and rebounds, offering a clearer view of the action than typical summaries.
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Montana
Nelson Story: Montana pioneer and bold wagon train leader
Nelson Story, Bozeman business magnate and early Montana captain of industry, led a 1866 cattle drive and wagon train across hostile plains. Major John B. Catlin recalls Story’s daring night march, battles with Indians near Fort Reno, and the perilous trek to Bozeman with minimal losses.
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Nelson Story
Bozeman
Montana
Carrington
Wyoming
Story
Fort Kearney
John B. Catlin
Missoula
A. L. Stone
Fort Reno
New Post
Kearney
Fort Smith
Big Horn
Eee City
Nelson
Hell
Forest Range Demand Exceeds Helena National Forest Allowance
The Helena National Forest faces high demand for cattle range far exceeding the 18 500 head government allotment with about 30 000 head requested. Class A small owners and Class B prior users seek priority, while Class C transient stockmen are few. An 85 000 head sheep designation may follow. stockmen report a hard year with late feeding due to poor hay and a severe prior winter.
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Helena National Forest
J. B. Seeley
Helena Forest
National Forest
Seeley
Lieutenant Governor McDowell Announces Governors Run
Lieutenant Governor W. W. McDowell, serving as acting governor during Governor Stewart’s absence, declared at a Helena Commercial Club luncheon that he will seek the governorship in the next general election. He spoke as the event’s principal speaker and outlined his candidacy.
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Agenius
McDowell
W. W. McDowell
Stewart
Helena
Indians Suffer From the Cold at Box Elder Camp
Winter hardships hit Cree and Chippewa at Box Elder with heavy snow and scarce food. Only old and infirm receive government rations. younger members roam Montana to work. Little Bear, Cree chief, visits Linderman and notes severe shortage as efforts to help continue.
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Box Hider
Frank Linderman
Box Elder
Little Bear
Box Birder
Helena
Great Falls
Mr. Linderman
Cato
Zof
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Cayuse Bill
Frank B. Linderman
West
Occidental Club
Dimsdale
Langford
Sed
Jay Rae Ipane
Lattel
E Aah Peopey
Rved
Eying Een
Ss Abe
Reno
Gov. McDowell
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