Seen Heading for Wyoming. Fugitive Mel Jowell Near Red Lodge
Deputy Sheriff Brannin’s killer Mel Jowell travels toward northern Wyoming after a week of hiding. He stayed with a man called One legged Smith near Red Lodge, exchanged gear, and left his rifle with his host. Smith protected him, delaying arrests as Jowell fled north. Authorities note poor pursuit effort by some searchers and fear he may escape further.
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Mel Jowell
Brannin
Wyoming
Fallang
Jowell
Red Lodge
Smith
Carbon County
Smith's Place
Flynn
Sheriff Fallang
Melville
Mr. Fallang
Ed. Brannin
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Pioneer
Montana
United States
Central America
Panama Canal Zone
Washington
Taft
School census shows growth across new districts
The census indicates student numbers rose in newly formed districts while several older districts show slight declines, reflecting shifting enrollment patterns and district restructuring.
Rate Reduction Assured for Montana Shippers
R M Calkins traffic manager of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad said Montana shippers would soon see a freight rate readjustment with tariffs materially reduced. He offered few details, noting the matter is under consideration with speedy action possible and remaining specifics to be concluded.
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Butte
R. M. Calkins
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad
Montana
State Railroads Raise Cattle Death Payouts in Montana
Montana stockmen win higher compensation for cattle killed by railroads with a new pricing schedule. Old rates ranged from 20 to 50 dollars, new prices lift two year olds to 30, three year olds to 38, four year olds to 45 while yearlings stay at 20 and cows at 25.
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Montana
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Helena
Strong protests against land policy from western congressmen
Western lawmakers rally against overstrict land office conservation actions that hinder honest homesteaders. South Dakota MPs condemn land withdrawals and harassment of entries while Rep Burke and Rep Martin push a bill to speed final proof and hearings within three months. Insurgency fading, Washington politics shift as national committee plans for December meeting and potential primaries.
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Washington
General Land Office
Congress
South Dakota
Burke
Lemon
Land Department
Martin
Land Office
Piles
Senate
Republican Party
Taft
National Committee
Republican National Committee
Bourne
Woman Sues Montana Governor for 50000 in Chicago Action
Mrs Hallie E Howes files suit in Chicago seeking fifty thousand dollars damages against Gov Norris claiming a dispute over financial transactions The governor says he cannot recall the plaintiff or any claim and denies owing her any money The action arises after Norris tours the east to promote western reform efforts
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Montana
Chicago
Hallie E. Howes
Norris
Grand Rapids
Mich
Illinois
Fewer Western Sheep Forecast for Next Year Market
Western range states anticipate lower sheep and lamb inventories next year. Idaho reports the smallest flock in a decade, Wyoming and Montana show about forty percent cuts from four years ago, and Dakota liquidation remains heavy. Causes include harsh winters, range contraction from settlement, higher costs, and a volatile wool market.
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Chicago
Idaho
Bicknell & Gemmell
Pocatello
Wyoming
Montana
Dakotas
Northwest Range
Langhorne Arrest Reopens Montana Board Scandal Probe
Former chief clerk Sam W Langhorne Jr was arrested again immediately after his early release from a year's embezzlement sentence. Special prosecutor Hurd drives the investigation into irregularities in the estray fund managed by the state livestock board.
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Sam W. Langhorne, Jr
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Estray Fund
Butte
Deer Lodge
Helena
George E. Hurd
Langhorne
James A. Walker
Sam Goodman
Hurd
Montana
John Survant
Big Valley County
State Board of Stock Commissioners
Chicago
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White Bird
Carbon Orris
Gpeaedeedine
Bear Creek Peeee
Columbus
Fish Creek
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Joint
Carbon
Harper
Dutton
Ender’s Creek
H. P. Franklin
Sweet Grass
Don Sweeney
Broadwater
C. E. Wright
W. A. Allin
Cascade
John Harris
Chouteau
Hugh Wells
Custer
John Wenger
E. C. Abbott
Fergus
H. H. Sappington
Gallatin
John Flaherty
Jefferson
H. L. Cram
Lewis and Clark
Fred Edwards
Ravilla
N. J. Humphries
Rosebud
O. D. Gray
Teton
John Betz
Valley
St. Paul
Omaha
Sioux City
Chicago Dame
OLD Charge
Hard
State Livestock Board Fund
Southwest
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
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