Canyon Chase and Road Agent Ambush Near Bannack
The stage coach bound for Lorrain, Bannack, and Virginia City treks through a narrow canyon as gang leaders led by Sheriff Henry Plummer plot murder. Southmayd, Stinson, Ray, and a 16 year old with shotguns face robbery, threats, and a deadly night ride through Stinking Water and Cold Spring stations toward Virginia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elno
Lorrain
Leroy Southmayd
Stinson
Ray
Southmayd
Virginia
Bannack
Go Rock
Montana
Henry Plummer
Dill
Spud
Plummer
Ives
Whiskey Bill Graves
Bob Zachary
Button
Thebalt
Sheriff Plummer
Southmayda
Plumer
Bissell
George Crisman
Southmaya Speer
Inia City
Buck Stinson
Reneue
Deeds
Leroy
Rey
Tom Caldwell
Conan
Bill Graves
Alex Carter
Tom
Caldwe
Cold Spring
Caldwell
Louthmayd
Zachary
Graves
Carter
Caldavan
Dave
Virginia City
Lewistown CCC Boys Subdue 33 Fires With No Serious Injuries
The Lewistown CCC camp crews subdued 33 fires this year with no serious injuries. Training emphasizing fire prevention and fighting, along with a new lookout tower on the south Moccasin mountains, enables rapid response and enhanced control across a 150 by 75 mile area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
CCC
Soil Conservation Service
Crows Plan Warpath Opening at Tribal Fair
Crow Indians announce a new war path opening at the 18th annual tribal fair on August 26. Led by Harry Whiteman, the ceremony features a war dance and four battle deeds to claim chieftainship, followed by a buffalo trap event and a large feast on August 27 with dignitaries invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Whitemesman
Barney Old Coyote
Joe Mountain Pocket
Whiteman
Old Coyote
Roy E. Ayers
B. K. Wheeler
Boston
Pacific Coast
Florida
Examinations for Naval and Military Academy Seats Set
Senator James E. Murray will run competitive exams on Oct 5 1940 in Montana post office buildings from Billings to Plentywood for one naval and one military academy vacancy. Open to Montana residents 16-20 for naval and 17-21 for military. apply by Sept 11 with written blanks to Murray Washington office. merit based with no political endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Murray
United States Naval Academy
United States Military Academy
United States Civil Service Commission
Montana
Billings
Bozeman
Butte
Glasgow
Glendive
Great Falls
Havre
Helena
Kalispell
Senator Murray
Senate
Washington
D. C
Civil Service Commission
Murray
Nine WPA Projects For Montana Given Presidential Okay
Nine WPA projects in Montana approved by the president include a bathhouse at Bridger and cemetery work at Miles City. Projects cover Fergus tennis courts Lewistown Flathead street improvements Lewis and Clark guards grounds Ravalli school facilities Ravalli Victor athletic field Stillwater Ambus Big Timber gymnasium and more with totals ranging from about 1 342 to 234 940 dollars. James A Garfield mentioned as the only left handed U S president appears in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Joseph E. Parker
Samanrlies
Bridger
Custer
Sea County
Miles City
Fergus
Lewistown
Ieasepell
Lewis and Clark
Ravalli
Darby School
Victor
Stillwater
Ambus
Col Sweet Grass
Big Timber
ASK ADVERTISING FUND FOR TREASURE STATE TOURIST CAMPAIGN
Montanans Inc will ask the next legislature for 50000 dollars to fund advertising Treasure State recreational and vocational advantages to national tourists. The action was approved by the executive committee in Helena and the campaign will begin immediately to solicit legislative support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASK
Montanans, Inc
Treasure
Helena
Northwest Airlines Posts Record Carrying Volumes in July
North West Airlines reports record passenger totals and mail and express gains for July. Croft Hunter, president and GM, notes July set airmail records at 224,304 pounds and 117,060,657 pound miles, up 26 percent from July 1939 as overall airline business soars. A farm family diet note follows on food variety for balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Airlines
Guy
Croft Hunter
Pioneer Society Convention Planned for Lewistown Aug 29
The Society of Montana Pioneers and the Sons and Daughters of Pioneers announce a three day convention in Lewistown August 29 to 31. Headquarters at the Fergus Hotel, with joint sessions, a Heath plant tour, a Presbyterian church banquet, a state fish hatchery picnic, and a closing dance. Officials from both groups are named and Lewistown Chamber of Commerce cooperates on the 1940 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus Hotel
Society of Montana Pioneers
the Sons and Daughters of Pioneers
Lewistown
Lottle R. Willett
Fergus Bore
Heath
U. S. Gypsum Co
Presbyterian Church
Helena
Victor Kessler
Fred W. Scheuer
Butte
James E. Norris
Jennie Chawning
Ennis
John W. Miller
Helmville
Lou Stocking Stewart
Great Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southman
Boot Hill
Clubfoot
George Lane
Boone Helm
Haze Lyons
Whiskey Bill” Graves
Western Insurance Company
West Point
Annapolis
James A. Garfield
United States
Pioneer Society
Great Falls Junior College
Central Avenue
Grvat Falls
Bec
Conoco
TC Oae Bony
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