Roe the Bannack Pioneer Who Brought Food to Starving Miners
William Roe, early Bannack settler and one of Montana’s first prospectors, led a 13-man relief wagon train from Salt Lake City to Bannack in 1862 carrying gold dust and government greenbacks. Facing Mormon currency resistance, he bought 25 wagonloads of food at a discount, returning to Bannack to feed the starving camp. Roe later profited as a merchant, cattleman, and banker and helped man vigilante actions against Plummer’s gang. he died at Dillon about 20 years ago.
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William Roe
Beaverhead County
Bannack
Salt Lake City
United States
Roe
England
Poweshiek
Colorado
Jefferson Territory
Central City
Salmon River
Denver
Salmon City
Thia
Montana
Deer Lodge
Diggings
Plummer
Henry Plummer
Buck Stimpson
Ned Ray
Virginia City Vigilance Executive Committee
Dillon
Rice Reappointed to State Oil Board by Governor Holt
Governor Holt reappointed W. R. Rice to the state oil conservation board with a term ending January 8, 1938. E P Astle and M V Mechau from the regional re settlement office conferred with state officials before an inspection tour of resettlement projects in Great Falls Malta Miles City and Roundup regions.
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Helena
E. P. Astle
M. V. Mechau
Division of Information
the Resettlement Administration
Great Falls
Malta
Miles City
State purchasing agent opens bids for highway markets
A. W. Engel, the state purchasing agent, opened bids on highway markets for the current year but said the contract would not be awarded until samples were tested.
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A. W. Engel
Montana Resurfacing Along Highway Network Ahead of Tourist System
The Montana highway commission announces extensive resurfacing of thousands of miles of the state road system in preparation for the upcoming tourist system, outlining planned work at its offices.
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Highway Commission
Delinquent Tax Collections Rise in 1935 Report
The state board of equalization announced delinquent taxes for 1935 totaled 7,288,238 dollars, up from 4,065,308 dollars for 1934. The figures reflect year over year increases in unpaid taxes across the state.
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State Board of Equalization
Gasoline Taxes Rise in May First 23 Days
Gasoline taxes for the first 23 days in May reached 436 242 dollars, compared with 179 612 dollars for the entire last month, according to figures released by the state board of equalization.
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State Board of Equalization
Pardon Granted for Lake County Theft Case
The state board of pardons issues an unconditional pardon to 22 year old Thomas Incashota who served a year for theft of $12 and a pair of shoes from a residence in Lake County on January 8, 1936.
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State Board of Pardons
Thomas Incashota
Lake County
Extradition Granted for Denner Alias Egger Return
Governor honors requisition from Washington state for the return of D L Denner also known as Max Steintz and Carroll Egger. Denner was arrested at Sweet Grass and faces brand larceny charges in Kelso Washington.
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State of Washington
D.L. Denner
Max Steintz
Carroll Egger
Sweet Grass
Denner
Kelso
Wash
Elk census tallies for Gardiner Gallatin and Sun River herds
State game warden Kenneth MacDonald reports elk census totals exceeding 15 000 across the Gardiner Gallatin and Sun River herds. Gardiner herd records 10 281, Sun River 3 098, Gallatin herd remains incomplete.
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Gardiner
Gallatin
Sun River
Kenneth MacDonald
Montana reports rapid crop growth and farm progress
Crop growth and farm work in Montana advanced quickly last week per the State conditions report issued at Helena. Seeding of small grains is nearly complete and pastures range and hay crops are growing rapidly and in generally good condition.
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Montana
Helena
Proxy Forms Prank Ruling Clarifies Stockholder Proxy
State superintendent of banks and Montana attorney general rule that printed names on proxy forms do not meet regulations. They note the appointee space must be left blank on proxies mailed to stockholders.
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banks + Johnson
Cat Quitomey
General
Nagle
Ri Ne and Loan Association
I Bree
Indorses Will Rogers Memorial Hospital Week
Governor Holt endorsed the Will Rogers memorial hospital week sponsored by the moving picture industry. He urged all citizens to join in the tribute to the humorist and support the movement to perpetuate the monument.
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Indorses
Holt
Liquor Control Board Allocates Funds for State Use
The liquor control board earmarked $100 000 of undivided liquor store profits for distribution to state funds. It also announced plans to install water pipes in a new $160 000 warehouse set for occupancy on June 15.
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Liquor Control Board
Judicial candidates under party nominating ban noted by official
Attorney General Nagle states that a party nominating judicial candidates by convention cannot nominate for any judicial office. The Montana judiciary is elected nonpartisan by law enacted in the last legislative session.
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Nagle
Sam W. Mitchell
Montana
Montana Dairy Output Rises In April Figures
Statehouse figures show Montana produced 816,208 pounds of butter in April this year, up from 392,095 pounds last April, and ice cream output of 79,522 gallons, from 49,545 gallons previously. Cheese production fell to 98,860 pounds from 125,825 a year ago.
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Montana
Statehouse
Second annual bi tuminous road surfacing conference set in Glacier
Montana hosts the second annual conference of bituminous road surfacing practices at Many Glaciers hotel in Glacier Park from September 8 to 10. D A McKinnon chief engineer of the highway commission announces the event with representatives from 25 state highway departments expected to attend.
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Glacier
Montana
Many Glaciers
Glacier Park
D. A. McKinnon
Highway Commission
Highway Departments
Spotted Fever Cases Rise Statewide
Ten new spotted fever cases were reported last week, bringing the season total to 34 with several fatalities. Dr. B. K. Kilbourne, state epidemiologist, noted also twelve new smallpox and 56 scarlet fever cases.
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State Board of Health
B. K. Kilbourne
Montana Reports Record Highway and Bridge Projects
D A McKinnon chief engineer notes 123 highway and bridge jobs under construction in 51 Montana counties. The 77 road projects and 46 new bridges mark the most active period in the department’s history.
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Montana
D. A. McKinnon
The
Highway Commission
Montana Receives First Social Security Act Allocation
Montana reports a federal allotment of 11 732 30 under the social security act with state augmentations for maternal and child funds 3772 public health fund 4704 and orthopedic commission fund 3160 announced by State Auditor John J Holmes.
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Montana
John J. Holmes
Water Resources Survey Planned for Montana
Governor Holt orders a survey of Montana water resources at federal request. A special committee of federal and state officials will compile the report, to be submitted by September 1 and included in a national situation assessment.
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Holt
Montana
Large trout fry plantings reported by Montana fisheries
The Montana fisheries division says over 30 million trout fry were planted in Montana streams last year. The stock included native, rainbow, Loch Leven crossing eastern brook and salmon types. The department is now gathering brood stock from spring spawning stations.
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Montana
Same and Fish Department
Loch Leven
Fisheries Department
Insurance license fees rise for Montana firms
The state collected 307,097 in the first five months of year from licenses issued to Montana insurance companies, up from 281,370 in the same period last year. A total of 317 companies operate in the state according to State Auditor John J. Holmes.
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Montana
John J. Holmes
Insurance Licenses Reported for Montana Dealers
State Auditor John J. Holmes reports 5 949 insurance dealers licensed in Montana this year. Three Montana companies are among 317 licensed to operate in the state: Montana Life of Helena. Rocky Mountain Fire of Great Falls. and Pacific Northwest Life of Great Falls.
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Wo Insurance
John J. Holmes
Montana
Montana Life
Helena
Rocky Mountain Fire
Great Falls
Pacific Northwest Life
Petitions Withdrawn As Montana League Pushes Open Store Plan
Names once on petitions to abolish the present state Maquor store setup are pulled and moved to new petitions circulated by the Montana Commercial League Inc. The group seeks to change the system by authorizing the state to adopt a general open store arrangement.
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Secretary of State
Maquor
Montana Commercial League, Inc
Pioneer Whitlatch and Montana Gold Boom Leader
James W. Whitlatch discovered the Whitlatch Union mine near Helena the first major quartz find in Montana. He filed the first territory mineral entry in 1867 and his mine yielded about $600000 in 1868 with a 200 foot Park Lode claim.
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Montana
Helena
James W. Whitlatch
Colorado
Whitlatch
Mother Lode
Oro Fino
Grizzly Gulches
Last Chance
Park Lode
Edgerton County
Lewis and Clark
Theodore
James A. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
National Mining and Exploration Co
Owyhee Park
Roosevelt
Unionville
Land grant seeds Morrison state park expansion
The state land board accepts a grant of 370.75 acres from Northern Pacific railroad adding land to Morrison state park. Mineral rights are reserved by the railway. The extra area will allow road construction to Morrison cave, officials said.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Morrison State Park
State Land Board
Morrison Cave
State land sale and school bond bids authorized
The state land board authorizes Commissioner I. M. Brandford to hold a Beaverhead county land sale as the biological survey seeks 4000 acres for the Red Rock migratory waterfowl project. The board also allows bidding on 40000 East Helena school district bonds and 15000 Medicine Lake school bonds.
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State Land Board
I. M. Brandford
Beaverhead County
Biological Survey
Red Rock
East Helena
Medicine Lake
Court clears way for Bozeman high school project
Montana Supreme Court dismisses injunction by A. G. Berthoz to block a $203,727 government grant and $249,000 bond issue for Bozeman high school construction and equipment. The decision removes legal obstacles to proceeding with the facility.
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Bozeman High School
Montana Supreme Court
A. G. Berthoz
Unpaid War Seed Loans To Montana Farmers
Montana stockmen and farmers owe the state 19710890 dollars from World War I war defense seed loans. The loans came from a 5000000 dollar fund approved in 1918 to aid crops and livestock. The unpaid amount remains on the auditor’s books with no clear method to collect.
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Montana
Parole Revoked for John Miller in Montana
The Montana State Board of Prison Commissioners revoked the 22 year old John Miller parole who had been released after serving time for murdering a parole officer. Miller, alias Zorn, was seen in Butte with his mother, violating the ban on visiting Custer Silver Bow or Lewis and Clark counties.
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State Board of Prison Commissioners
John Miller
Henry Miller
Zorn
Hanced
Miles City
Miller
Custer
Silver Bow
Lewis and Clark
Butte
County Commissioners Lack Authority to Alter Land Sale Terms
Attorney General rules county board cannot change existing land sale contracts or reduce interest rates. 1929 law set deferred payments at a set rate, later laws 1933-34 set 4 percent, leaving commissioners with no power to revise terms on contracts made under the earlier act.
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Board of County Commissioners
P. R. Heily
Stillwater County
Whitlatch the promoter of Montana mining and Helena press
Whitlatch rode the western boom from Nevada to Montana promoting mining ventures and backing the Montana Post in Helena. He helped Col. Sanders move to Helena and built a Ho tel empire later failing in the east and west. His life ended by suicide in a San Francisco hotel after a career of bold schemes and hardship.
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Black Hawk
Central City
Colo
Nevada
Reese Creek
Colorado
Montana
Whitlatch
Montana Post
Virginia City
Helena
Fish Bros
Herald
Col. W. F. Sanders
Virginia
Masonic Temple
New York
Brooklyn
Mexico
Sandia Mountains
New Mexico
Great Eastern
Bozeman
Spokane
San Francisco
War Fractures Seen in Boy’s View of Trees
A nurse questions a boy about breaking a branch as he reflects that trees are not as well made now as before the war, suggesting lingering wartime impact on nature and family attitudes.
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Bobby
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Lcense
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