Old Tricks From The Yellowstone Leader On Wool Growers
An editorial from the Yellowstone Leader attacks state wide wool growers organization as harmful to Sweet Grass county. It argues the paper’s opposition contrasts with Billings and Great Falls centers hosting branches and urges growers to join the state association to protect their interests, noting Big Timber’s embrayo group is separate and unaffected.
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Yellowstone
Sweet Grass County
Billings
Great Falls
Big Timber
Harlem
Astern Montana
China Opens Market to American Cereals and Four Enter China
The efforts of U S representatives in China secured access for American cereals despite European opposition seeking a five percent duty. The decision benefits western states by expanding cereal cultivation and boosting manufacturing activity.
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China
Helena Record Enters Its Second Year
The Helena Record marks its second year as a Republican daily delivering state and national news nearly twenty-four hours earlier than rivals. It emphasizes concise reporting, essential facts, and free expression, aiming to be a household Republican companion for Montana readers.
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Helena
Montana
Northwest
Growers urged to stay with local wool market
The Pioneer urges wool growers to avoid the Billings market after noting poorer prices and extra costs there. It contrasts with neighbors who stayed local, criticizes the Yellowstone Leader for silence and later accusations, and defends backing the State Growers' Association as beneficial.
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Billings
Yellowstone
Proxern
Gaul
United Verde mines shut over eight hour day dispute
An Associated Press dispatch from Phoenix, Arizona, reports that the United Verde mines at Jerome owned by W. A. Clark of Montana closed because he refuses to grant an eight hour day to surface and outside workers. Clark previously granted the eight hour day in Montana and faced criticism for political reasons.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Arizona
United Verde
Jerome
W. A. Clark
Montana
Clark
Heinze
State land sale to attract homeseekers and productive use
The state land commissioners' plan to auction state lands is seen as a positive step. Much land could be worth $10 per acre and, with buyers who have some means, could become productive, drawing hundreds of desirable homeseekers to Montana.
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Montana
Burlington and Chicago & Milwaukee Rail Lines to Montana
Railway circles expect the Burlington to extend from Billings along its old survey to Great Falls within twelve months and the Chicago and Milwaukee to push its line into Montana in the same period, signaling major expansion plans.
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Dwin Cities
Burlington
Billings
Great Falls
Chicago & Milwaukee
Montana
Railroad valued at 52 thousand miles in Sweet Grass county
The clerk of the state board of equalization reports Sweet Grass county has 52,148 miles of railroad valued at 8340,019,86. The figure reflects property assessment figures for the county’s railroad properties.
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State Board of Equalization
Sweet Grass County
Townsend Town Downs to One Newspaper After Fortin Exit
Townsend's newspaper scene shrinks to a single paper as the Messenger Fortin leaves the field, leaving the town with one surviving publication.
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Townsend
The
Messenger Fortin
Cleveland to Twin Cities Round Trip Tickets Announced
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers round trip tickets from Twin Cities to Cleveland for National Encampment. Tickets valid for return until September and good on Pioneer Limited. Deposit and payment required. Milwaukee offices or J T Conley assistant general pass agent St Paul for details.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Twin Cities
Cleveland
Citie
G. A. RR
Pioneer Limited
Wes
Milwaukee
J.T. Conley
Pass
St. Paul
Willis Claims Self Defense In Water Dispute Shooting
Deputy Sheriff Lyons arrested John Willis after a dispute over a water right led to Willis firing two shots from a 32-32 pistol. Washburn was wounded in the arm and cheek but not killed. Willis bailed at 750 dollars. defense attorney J. B. Barbour secured. Washburn and neighbor Leonard reported the shooting. Washburn says Willis shot after Washburn leaned on his shovel. Examination postponed to 10 a.m. Friday.
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Willis
Lyons
John Willis
Sherman Washburn
Washburn
Lieu lands deemed taxable by Missoula board opinion
County Attorney Charles H. Hall concludes that all surveyed lieu lands and scrip lands owned by railways or other entities under the 1898 and 1894 acts are assessable for taxation. This first Montana legal opinion addresses a issue raised by the board of equalization across several counties. The Cosmopolitan World's Fair issue story follows, noting high reprint demand and plans for a Pan American Exposition Number with rare photographs and invitations to famous writers.
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Missoula
Montana
Boards of Equalization
Reecord
Cosmopolitan
Indianapolis Native Quinn Die After Brutal Stabbing
Andrew J. Quinn, about 23, was fatally stabbed in a drunken row last night and died at midnight. His alleged assailant, William Muldoon, says Quinn attacked first and that the stabbing was in self defense. The wound was near the groin. Quinn’s parents live in Indianapolis and his remains will be sent there.
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Livingston
Andrew J. Quinn
Wm. Muldoon
Quinn
Indianapolis
Ind
Counterfeit $5 Gold Pieces Circulating in Great Falls
The Standard reports several fake five dollar gold pieces passed in Great Falls this past week. Local businesses have been swindled by passers of the counterfeit coins. The copies use a good die with milled edges, but the metal is poor and the coins mimic copper cents due to dark red plating.
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Great Falls
Lost sheep mix with Senator Kelley’s near Duck Creek
A message reports a flock of sheep strayed into and mingled with Senator Kelley’s band near Duck Creek. It is believed they may be part of the Briggs Ellis theft. Manager Vestal immediately went to the Kelly ranch to investigate.
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Senator Kelley
Duck Creek
Briggs-Ellis
Vestal
Kelly Ranch
Thrice a-Week World offered at 1.65 for one year
Pioneer and World promotes the Thrice a-Week World as an impartial all news paper delivered almost daily for the price of a weekly. It claims both Republican and Democrat readers can trust its truth and notes daily content, serials, and home features. The offer pairs the World with Pioneer for one year at 1.65, compared with a 2.00 regular price.
Daily Excursions From Chicago to Buffalo and New York
Special low rates and favorable limits on all points offered by Nickel Plate line via Chicago to Buffalo and New York. Call or address John Y. Callahan general agent at 1 Adams St Chicago for details.
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Chicago
Buffalo
New York
John Y. Callahan
Adams St
Pan-American Line Tickets To Buffalo On Sale
Tickets on sale daily via the Nickel Plate road with return allowed ten days from sale. Special low rates for 15 and 30 day limits from Chicago to Buffalo and back. Also low fares to all points east. John Y. Callahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago. Chicago city ticket office 111 Adams St.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
John Y. Callahan
Adams St
Chicago City
Pretty Irish Girls Describe Healthy Complexions and Outdoor Life
The London Answers piece extols Irish peasant girls for clear skin, healthy complexions, and rosy color from wholesome living. It lauds outdoor work, rainwater washing, bare feet, and natural beauty from health rather than cosmetic products.
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Erin's Isle
Bumble Station
London
Mule Saves Miners After Gas Fears in Pittsburg Mine
In a Pittsburg district mine a vigilant mule warned miners before a deadly gas release. The frightened animal brayed and fled as miners raced to fresh air. soon a blast sent noxious vapors through the passages. Several trapped men were recovered, along with the mule’s body.
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Pittsburg
Brem
Leslie’s Weekly
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