Montana Supreme Court Applies Rule of Reason to Road Liability
The Montana Supreme Court narrows county liability for defective roads and bridges, holding damages require negligence and official board notice. Justice Smith writes the modified ruling with Justice Holloway concurring, while Chief Justice Brantly dissents. The decision says commissioners must be officially notified and show care in duty before liability attaches.
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Montana Supreme Court
Smith
Holloway
Brantly
Montana to Build New Tuberculosis Hospital Near Warm Springs
The state awards the contract for a TB hospital near Warm Springs in Deer Lodge county after Stevensville protests. Montana Construction and Supply of Butte bids $25,467, with other bids ranging up to $29,757. The facility will include a main building six cottages a stable and chicken house and $30 000 is appropriated for construction furnishing and maintenance through March 1 1918.
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Montana
Helena
Deer Lodge County
Montana Construction and Supply Company
Butte
J. F. Harrington
Missoula
C. O
Speculation Swirls Over Sixth Judicial District Appointment
The Livingston Enterprise reports intense speculation on who will replace the late Judge Frank Henry as judge of the Sixth Judicial District. Named candidates include John T. Smith James F. O Connor A P Stark and A M Alderson. Stark was recommended by the city bar to Gov Norris, but Smith may be pressured to accept.
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Sixth Judicial District
Frank Henry
Livingston Enterprise
John T. Smith
James F. O'Connor
A. P. Stark
A. M. Alderson
Smith
Montana Delegates Voted for Champ Clark at Democratic Convention
Montana eight delegates to the national Democratic convention in Baltimore pledged support for Champ Clark. Wilson sentiment existed but Clark secured the majority after party leaders maneuvered. Notable shifts included Tom Stout moving to national committeeman, J Bruce Kremer elected to fill a post, and W P Franklin, Sweet Grass, gaining an alternate seat.
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Montana
Baltimore
Champ Clark
Wilson
Gov. Norris
T. J. Walsh
New Jersey
Tom Stout
Fergus County
Butte
J. Bruce Kremer
Sweet Grass County
W. P. Franklin
Lewis and Clark
Walsh
Purcell
Prohibition Party Calls Mass Convention in Bozeman
A state convention of the Prohibition Party is set for Maxwell hall Bozeman July 2 at 11 am to elect delegates to the national convention nominate presidential electors and a state ticket and appoint a state central committee. The call is signed by R R Crowe chair and E M Ellis secretary with local sponsors and clergy supporters. Bishop Lenihan and Father Blaere are noted guests during their Montana visit.
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Prohibition Party
Maxwell Hall
Bozeman
R. R. Crowe
E. M. Ellis
Helena
First Wool Sales Of Season On Local Market
Local wool sales open with four reported sales last Monday in Sweet Grass county prices ranged from 17% to 18 cents per pound. Musselshell buyers paid 18 to 20 cents a pound for about a million pounds with Hartt of Hallowell Jones & Donald of Boston leading purchases. Limited sales and unsettled prices reflect cautious buyers and grower rigidity amid a generally healthy domestic demand and small old-stock inventories.
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Carl Tangen
Robert Brownlee
Thomas C. McCall
Fred Worcester
Musselshell
D. N. Hartt
Hallowell, Jones & Donald
Boston
Summit
Harlowton
Smith Bros. Sheep Company
Martin Grande, Tooley, Bax
Confirmation Held By Bishop Lenihan In Great Falls
Rt Rev Matthew Lenihan bishop of Great Falls with Father Baere administered the rite of confirmation to several children and two adults from Livingston. Lacking choir and organ, a low mass was read and the church was decorated with plants and flowers for the occasion. Confirmed: Catherine Schmidtehofer Agnes Michels George Michels Ralph Wagner Regina Forster John Forster Esther Flynn Ronald Patrick McDonnell Miss Flynn.
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Esther Sheridan
Henry Whealen
Walter Lyons
Robert Lyons
John Joseph Colvin
Foster George Colvin
Edward Schmidtehofer
Richard Elliot
J. C. O’leary
lMirs
Charles McDonnell
Father Blaere
Mr. Elliot
Bishop Lenihan
Matthias C. Lenihan
Great Falls
Father Baere
Livingston
Catherine Schmidtehofer
Agnes Michels
George Michels
Ralph Wagner
Regina Forster
John Forster
Esther Flynn
Ronald Patrick McDonnell
Miss Flynn
Fewer Southern Cattle Signal Tight Western Market
Cattle shipments from the southwest to northern ranges are light as Denver and other gateways report subdued receipts. High prices and scarce supplies drive costs. Texas stock is scarce with yearlings at 26 dollars and up, two-year-olds to 385, threes and fours at 46 to 48. Mexico exports have halted due to the revolution, and northwestern range herds are smaller, foreshadowing higher prices for fall sales.
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Denver
Texas
Mexico
County girls invited for state fair sewing contest
All girls aged 12 to 18 in the county may enter a free trip to Helena for the state fair. A prize will go to the best sewing exhibit judged by the county superintendent of schools. For rules contact F S Cooley Bozeman or Mrs Jessie F Evans Big Timber.
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Helena
F. S. Cooley
Bozeman
Jessie F. Evans
Big Timber
Clyde Park Edges Big Timber Amid Umpire Controversy
Clyde Park defeated Big Timber with Jeffy Johns officiating, a game marked by disputed calls that sparked tension in the sixth inning. Umpire Johns, loyal to home interests, withdrew after threats from spectators and players before the contest resumed with calm and sportsmanlike conduct observed by visiting players.
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Jeffy Johns
Clyde Park
Big Timber
Jeffy
Hardihood
Investigation Reveals Bounty Drain Threatening State Funds
A 1912 probe by Montana officials found 105 053 dollars in bounty claims filed in 1911 and a rising 1912 average of 14 509 dollars per month. They moved to curb fraudulent affidavits, enlisting county clerks and attorneys near borders to halt improper payments and criminally pursue fraud.
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Sheep and Livestock Commissioners
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Canada
Dakotas
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Board of Sheep Commissioners
Sweet Grass County
Anaconda Company Donates 25000 for Montana Tuberculosis Hospital
At Helena last Monday the state board of examiners accepted a 25000 donation from the Anaconda Copper company toward building Montana's tuberculosis hospital. The gift via C F Kelly includes a long term lease on the Storrs townsite and builds aid, with Northern Pacific Railway offering a 25 percent rate reduction on hauling materials. The initiative grew from a state plan of 26000 for building and 5000 annually for maintenance, but the board sought additional help for a suitable site and facilities.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Examiners
Anaconda Copper Company
C. F. Kelly
Board of
Silver Bow
Butte
Gov. Norris
Yoder
Galen
J. D. Ryan
C. F P. Kelly
J. G. Moroney
Anaconda Company
Storrs
Freeman Reappointed U.S. Attorney for Montana
President Taft has reappointed James W. Freeman as United States attorney for the district of Montana. Freeman, from Great Falls, originally filled the post after Carl Rasch resigned to join the federal bench. The reappointment cites his satisfactory service and department endorsement.
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Taft
United States
Montana
James W. Freeman
District of Montana
Washington
Mr. Freeman
Great Falls
Carl Rasch
Rasch
Freeman
Department of Justice
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State Supreme Court
Stevensville
Warm Springs
Bitter Root
Henry
Speaker State
E. L. Norris
Dillon
H. L. Myers
Hamilton
O. C. Cato
Miles City
R. R. Purcell
S. J. Coffee
W. J. Johnson
Anaconda
M. E. Baldwin
Kalispell
Joseph Kirschwing
E. F. Morris
Havre
W. G. Downing
W. L. Verge
Teton
W. G. Conrad
W. H. Durfee
Phillipsburg
John D. Garber
Plains
Meagher
Ter, & Tice
Cook & Emery
Hartt
G. D. Martin
Perry J. Moore
Forest Smart
Frank Williams
Joseph Muir
Shoemaker Bros
Clear Range Sheep Company
Philadelphia
Lenihan
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
STATE
Northern Pacific
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