HITS ON NEW STUNT IN MAVERICK GAME
Last Monday the climax occurred in Helena amid long standing complaints by stockmen over unpaid funds from stray shipments. S. W. Langhorne Jr., chief clerk of the state stock board, was arrested on forgery charges for allegedly forging Frank Sutton's name on a check.
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Helena
S. W. Langhorne, Jr
State Board of Stock Commissioners
Langhorne
Frank Sutton
D. W. Raymond
State Livestock Board
Chicago
State Examiner
Raymond
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Langhorn
Sam W. Langhorne
Montana
Clements
Deer Lodge
Livestock Board
Tariff Turmoil and Drought Leave Sheep Growers in Dismay
The twenty second annual review by the National Association of Wool Manufacturers blames tariff agitation and harsh weather for a dull year. Wool overhang reached 40 percent, with prices softening through February and spring. European demand faltered, while U S markets felt the impact of the Aldrich Paye tariff debate.
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National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Sydney
Victoria
England
United States
Montana Gains One Seat in Future Congress
A Washington telegram states Montana will receive an additional congressman once apportionment is settled. The census data suggest a total House size near 415, likely yielding a second Montana seat, while overall shifts affect Maine Iowa Missouri and others as states contest representation under the new plan.
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Washington
Montana
Census Bureau
Crumpacker
Indiana
House Census Committee
Congress
Durand
Maine
Iowa
Missouri
New York
Texas
Oklahoma
Florida
Census Committee
Northern Pacific Fights Higher Valuation in Custer County Taxation
The Northern Pacific seeks federal court relief after challenging Custer county boards of equalization for overvaluing land. The railroad claims lands worth roughly half their assessed figure and contests $33,115.27 in taxes. A temporary injunction blocked tax delinquency sales while the case proceeds. The railroad owns about 500,000 acres in the county.
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Northern Pacific
Custer County
United States
Custer
Board of Equalization
Rasch
A Happy New Year Greeting From The Pioneer
The Pioneer wishes readers a bright new year and reflects on the old year with mixed memories. It hopes the coming year brings happiness prosperity peace and fulfillment for all its readers.
Close-Mouthed Prisoner Linked to Prior Robbery Record
Under Sheriff Kirkwood notes Bert Rose's silence since arrest for attempted murder of Mrs. A Whitney. Rose, who gave the alias Mike Madden, previously served two and a half years for a Havre robbery and $225 was traced to a variety show payoff. Sheriff Fallang's inquiry suggested Rose was an old offender but Deer Lodge records showed no prior listing.
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State Penitentiary
Kirkwood
Bert Rose
A. Whitney
Rose
Havre
Mike Madden
Deer Lodge
Fallang
County's New Servants Take Office After November Vote
Beginning Monday new faces will fill county posts at the courthouse while several long familiar figures retire or move. Sheriff Fallang and under sheriff Kirkwood stay. F R Hickman becomes clerk and recorder with Bailey moving to deputy. H C Allen to Kent after a brief transition. Captain H J Nicholson leads the assessor's office succeeding J W Davis. Jessie Evans to county superintendent, C M Rein to replace John Rye as county commissioner, and A G Hatch becomes county attorney relieving J T Vaughan.
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Court House
F. R. Hickman
J. A. Bailey
H. C. Allen
Utermohle
Jessie Evans
Miss Powell
John Rye
C. M. Rein
Melville
A. G. Hatch
Atorney
J. T. Vaughan
Legislature to Hear Wide Range of Proposed Bills
The upcoming session will feature numerous measures from taxes and reapportionment to pure food and commission government for cities. Amalgamated interests may oppose some laws while promoting others, with county division measures already proliferating and several new public officials sworn in.
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United States
Carter
Montana
New Jersey
Oregon
Commission
Butte
Great Falls
Missoula
Silver Bow
Montana immigration boom tied to irrigated land and rail advertising
Readers in Indiana and other midwest states show growing interest in Montana as spring settlement opens. Rail exhibit cars from Northern Pacific and Great Northern report high visitor traffic and strong inquiry volume about irrigated land and settlement incentives, despite skepticism about crop claims.
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Montana
Middle West
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Central and Southern States
Indiana
Montana Agriculture Growth Shown in Official Figures
Government figures from the Washington department of agriculture highlight Montana's strong year in farming. Hay leads crops with a value of 10.5 million and 840 thousand tons produced on 600 thousand acres, while oats total 13 million bushels valued at 6.118 million on 350 thousand acres.
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Montana
Department of Agriculture
Washington
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Maverick
Clerk of State Livestock Board
Pioneer
Whitney
County
J. W. Kirkwood
D. J. Walvoord
J. A. Lowry
J. E. Ellingson
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