Montana Assessors Report Small Net Increase in 1895
The state board of equalization received county assessor reports showing a net increase of 659,036 in total property value for 1895. Real property rose by 1,880,004 while personal property fell by 1,120,968. totals by county vary. Decreases in Yellowstone and Park reflect border changes creating Carbon and Sweet Grass counties.
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State Board of Equalization
Montana
Deer Lodge
Lewis and Clarke
Madison
Parke
Ravalli
Beaverhead
Cascade
Custer
Joerson
Lewis and Glarke
Mourher
Missoula
Buylsoca
Rete Gaegh
Ravilli
Sweet Grass
Toton
Deat Et
Valley
Yeoll
Seteuw
Dean
Gallatin
Meagher
Park
Yellowstone
Sheep Shearers Move to National Union and Rate Talks
A Butte gathering progresses toward forming the Shearers’ National Union to organize about 700 workers across western states. The aim is to sustain shearing prices, address rail fare burdens, and recruit nonunion shearers while setting regional wage scales.
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Butte
Shearers’ National Union
Anaconda Standard
America
Helena
United States
Montana
James Ghormley
Thos. Moore
Wyoming
Elliot
Melville, Mont
California
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Sucarel
Livestock Valuations Put Counties Into Classes
The article notes range horses, common horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs with varied valuations across counties. It states no county reaches first class, two are second class, and Cascade is third class, with Montana’s total assessments around twenty million dollars.
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Silver Bow
Gallatin
Madison
Granite
Cascade
Lewis and Clarke
Jefferson
Rayalli
Yellowstone
Sheep Die In Absorabe Range Incident
A Willowdale Sheep company band grazing near Absorbee and Red Lodge Creek led to over 500 sheep dying from apparent saltpeter poisoning. Local ranchers feared legal action as authorities investigate the incident and examine the range management practices.
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Columbus
Standard
Absorake
Willowdale Sheep Company
Absorbee
Red Lodge Creek
Sanders edition Montana codes now on sale at Ir vines
Buyers are urged to acquire the Sanders edition of the Montana codes now on sale at Ir vines. It compiles every law for any business or pursuit and official duties of state county and municipal officers into one compact form with exact section numbers matching the official two volume edition.
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Montana
Irvine’s
Rumor of Unconstitutional Bounty Law Denied
Glasgow Gazette reports no foundation to the rumor the bounty law is unconstitutional. Secretary Rotwitt informs J L Truscott that June claims totaled 22 000 with 35 000 allowed and warrants drawn. September may add 5 000. December will finalize bounty funds estimated near 10 000, possibly higher. Wolfers urged to continue animal destruction work without fear of invalid law.
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Wolfers
Castle Railroad Promoter Announces Start of Work
Helena reports great rejoicing as Castle road contracts are signed and work set to begin immediately. Promoter R A Harlow faced bank bond delays but now has arrangements in place. Chief engineer A G Lombard appointed and $10,000 Midland line checks paid today. Financial backers secure Sam Ward's interest in Montana Southern as part of the Castle system.
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Helena
Castle Road
R. A. Harlow
Midland Line
A. G. Lombard
Sam Ward
Montana Southern
Equal and Exact Justice Through Press Claims Offers
An ad urging readers to file claims for pensions land damages or patents with the General Government. It promises guidance on inquiries to the Press Claims Company and mentions a free booklet on invention history and patent procedures.
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Munphy
Loch Vox
Stever N. OW
Washington
Remarkable Cold Burns From Liquefied Air Cited
The St Louis Republic notes chemists report extreme cold can burn like fire. French researcher M Pictet recounts a bluish blister from liquid gas on the hand that turned into an ulcer lasting six months, while a heat burn five times larger healed in twelve days.
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St. Louis Republic
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Vienna
Delaine Sevary
Arnold Charlies
Vermont
H. O. Kellogg
Abe
Rying
State Board
God
Demorest
Columbus Express
J. Pope
Carbon County
Anaconda
Great Falls
Miles City
Red Lodge
Billings
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