Primary Election Brings Victory to Old Timers
The report lists county and statewide tallies with names for offices such as representative Bod dy sheriff Hickman treasurer Bishop clerk Conwell assessor Whitney surveyor Busse coroner Crest on UL and Patterson. It notes a tight race for county attorney MacFarlane versus Lamp and previews forthcoming nominations and contests in the First and Second districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lowry
Ed. Boddy
F. R. Hickman
C. A. Bishop
W. A. Conwell
Margaret Deegan
A. Whitney
Busse
Graff
John N. MacFarlane
I. M. Lamp
Congress
Leavitt
Franzke
Oliver
Supreme Court
Holloway
Galen
Leiper
Carroll
Dennis
McLaughlin
Ross
Lowry
Campbell
Miles
Boddy
Voges
Hickiman
Harris
Bishop
Oliphant
Conwell
Solberg
McFarlane
Lamp
Whitney
Deegan
Green
Creston UL
Grey Cliff
Albert Esp
White Beaver
F. H. Mehlberg
Lavold
Progress
MacFarlane
Montana race leads in first district with Higgins ahead
Helena Aug. 4 with 105 precincts reported in the first Montana congressional district Ronald Higgins of Missoula leads Stanley Foot assistant attorney general by 883 votes in the five man race until results are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Ronald Higgins
Mis Soula
Stanley R. Foot
Governor Names New Members For Boards
Governor Erickson named RB O Fisher of Great Falls to the state board of examiners in veterinary medicine and surgery as A P Baldwin's term expired. He also appointed park commissioners for Livingston and Great Falls with three members named for each city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
O. Fisher
Great Falls
Erickson
State Board of Examiners
A. P. Baldwin
Miles City
Livingston
G. C. Clausen
H. M. Shelver
F. F. Speaker
Lee M. Ford
William §. Frary
Frank Goombs
First Life Lost In Raging Forest Fires
MISSOULA July 31 The forests claimed the year’s first human life in the district when Nels Nelson 65 was found dead about 10:30 a.m. after being separated from companions while fighting fire a mile east of Tuvap. He likely died from being trapped and a fall amid flames as his clothing and legs burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Nels Nelson
Tuvap
Sam Phillips Explains Montana Wool Quality
Sam Phillips president of the Central Bank and Trust company and pioneer sheep man of central Montana says Montana wool is the best since 1917 due to a warm mild winter. He warns that prolonged storms or feed shortages cause weak spots in fleece and poorer wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Mont
Sam Phillips
Central Bank and Trust Company
Pioneer
Montana
Salt Lake City
Mr. Phillips
Big Timber Readies Community Fair With Detailed Exhibits
Big Timber business men appoint a fair board to organize the community fair in late August. The premium committee outlines exhibits across crops, forage, corn, vegetables, honey, and root crops, plus a Woman's club flower show and ancillary departments for baking canning and fancy work. Rules promise no admission or entry fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
A. H. Arneson
A. L. Phillips
Clark W. Allen
Arthur T. Ellison
Ben Daggett
Former County Commissioner And Wife Hurt In Auto Wreck
Charles H. Newman former Yellowstone county official and his wife were badly injured in a high speed car crash on the hill east of Witt hill about five miles east of Columbus on the Yellowstone trail. Sheriff Bolton said the car plunged 250 feet, overturned several times, with Newman conscious but seriously injured and Mrs Newman sustaining a broken arm and serious internal injuries. The pair were en route to East Rosebud lake from Billings after a trip to attend to business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Charles H. Newman
Yellowstone County
Columbus
Mr. Newman
Newman
East Rosebud Lake
Death of Dr. Robert D. Alton Revered Big Timber Physician
Dr. Robert D. Alton, longtime family physician to early settlers in Sweet Grass County, died in Portland Oregon after two paralytic strokes. Friends recall his honesty, skill, and tireless care from 1888 onward, including cases restoring health and guiding families through sickness. The obituary notes his generous character and deep respect from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Alton
Portland
Ore
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Livingston
Billings
Lavold
Melville
Alton
John Anderson
Anderson & Harris
Henry J. Sandsness
Average Montana fleece weighs 8.8 pounds
Helena July 30 Montana's average fleece is estimated at 8.8 pounds, larger than the national average and higher than last year. Ira T. Wight of the National Wool Growers cites an open winter and good feed as reasons for heavier fleeces and notes the government estimate of 23,100,000 pounds may be low. The association is collecting shipping data to verify reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Federal
Ira T. Wight
National Wool Growers
Missouri Incumbent Williams Leads Early Senate Nomination Race
At 16 of 4095 Missouri precincts reporting, U S Senator seat races show St Louis incumbent George H Williams ahead in the Republican long term nomination with 425 votes to Blodgett Priest 302 and David M Proctor 302. Democrat Harry B Hawes leads in the long term for the party with 962 votes while Ewing B Cockrell has 573 and Robert J Young 244.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
George H. Williams
Missouri
Williams
Blodgett Priest
David M. Proctor
Kansas City
Harryb. Hawes
United States
Hawes
Ewing B. Cockrell
Warrensburg
Robert J. Young
St. Joseph
Des Moines Dies: Hon Albert B Cummins Former Iowa Senator
Des Moines IIa July 30 veteran Iowa political leader Senator Albert B Cummins died of a heart attack at his home at 4 30 this afternoon. He had faced health concerns in recent months and had been living with his two sisters since his wife's death. His public service dated to 1908 with leadership roles in the senate and tariff policy. End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iia
Albert B. Cummings
Iowa
Cummings
Cummins
Margaret
Anne Cummins
Senator Cummins
Frank Kauffmann
Albert B. Cummins
Abraham Lincoln
Smith W. Brookhbart
Senate
United States Senate
Northwest
Republican Organization
Mr. Cummins
Dolliver
Bristow
Clapp
Beveridge
Chicago
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury
Shaw
Albert
Last Rites Paid To Senator Cummins
Iowa mourns Senator Albert B. Cummins with simple rites and a quiet funeral at Woodland Cemetery. The state and Des Moines halted business as public ceremonies honored the late senator, whose party will select a replacement to serve the unexpired term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Albert B. Cummins
Woodland Cemetery
Des Moines
Gummins
Senate
First Half 1926 Sees Fewer Auto Fatalities in Montana
Helena report shows 31 automobile fatalities before July 1, down from the previous year. The state board of health notes 12 homicides, 51 personal crisis reports, and details deaths from typhoid, measles, scarlet fever, whooping cough, influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other causes for the first six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Board of Health
Ward will divides Ward estate among 40 institutions
Mrs Elizabeth Ward widow of Montgomery Ward pioneer Chicago merchant leaves about one third of a 1 million dollar estate to forty charitable and educational institutions. The remainder goes to 28 relatives and friends. Marjorie Ward daughter receives 150000 and the Ward home. Gordon Thorne a grand nephew is the sole heir not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elizabeth Ward
Montgomery Ward
Marjorie Ward
Ward
Gordon Thorne
Thorne
Boot to Boot Wins $100 000 American Derby at Washington Park
Boot-to-Boot, the Idle Hour Stable colt of Colonel Edward K. Bradley, won the eighteenth American Derby at New Washington Park in Chicago before 37,000 fans. He beat Display by two lengths with Black Maria third and Smiling Gus fourth. Jockey Albert Johnson piloted the winner, the richest derby in America with a purse of 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward K. Bradley
Idle Hour
Washington Park
W. J. Salmon
Display
Black Maria
W. R. Coe
New York
Smiling Gus
Bolton
C. E. Darnell
Bradley
Lexington
Albert Johnson
Exterminator
Sande
Johnson
Illinois Jerey Club
America
Highball
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Hickman
County
Evans
Harry B. Mitchell
Claire Stoner
Plentywood
Lee Dennis
Foot
Higgins
Juttner
McConnell
Cooney
Franzhke
Mitchell
Farmer-labor
Stoner
William L. Holloway
Albert J. Galen
The
Robert D. Alton
H. O. Kelloogg
Boulder
Dr. Alton
Rochester
Goitre
U. S. Senate
Will
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