First to Propose Yellowstone National Park Idea
Contends Cornelius Hedges first urged creating a public park from the Yellowstone region. Langford and Washburn party members credited Hedges with early writings and campfire discussions in 1870, promoting withdrawal from private occupancy and dedication to public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Langford
Washburn
Park
Cornelius Hedges
Montana
Wonderland Park
Hayden
Langford
Great Falls
Yellowstone
Hedges
Sdoa
H. D. Washburn
Surveyoreneral
Everts
Samuel T. Hauser
G. C. Doane
Washington, D. C
First Court Trial in State Results in a Riot and Verdict
The first trial in the Montana Territory era ends with a brawl in Boltie's saloon over a shooting dispute between "Tin-cup Joe" and "Baron" O'Keefe. Judge Brooks preserves order, the jury returns a verdict for the plaintiff, and one defendant is fined $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula County
Hell’s Gate
Brooks
George P. White
Josephine Mineinger
Montana Historical Society
Blake and
Higgins and Worden
Hellgate
Gold Creek
Joe
O'Keefe
Boltie
Justice of Peace
Bob Pelky
Allie
Olg Brooks
Baye
Territory of
Washington
Fery O'Keefe
Woody
Asia
Pee
Montana
Frank H. Woody
Easy
Western Monan
Laintiff
Joe “Baron” O'Keefe
Colville
Pettige x Jury
W. B
Higgins
Blake
Bishop” Brooks
Uncle Ben
Blackfoot City
How to train BABY S BOWELS and avoid constip ations
An old family doctor recommends daily half a teaspoon of Dr Caldwell’s Stepsin for bottle or breast fed babies to promote regular bowels and prevent fretfulness vomiting and poor gain. Caldwell specialized in women and children and attended over 3500 births with no maternal or infant loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwells
Stepsin
Caldwell
Manifold Emigration Fears Spur Harsh Montana Claim
Attorney Woody warned of dire consequences if depravity went unpunished. He said settlers would fear a track of lawlessness and the Montana emigration wave to the valleys would falter as word spread of the criminals’ fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woody
Montana
Load Limits Set on Highways 16 and 91 in State
The state highway department announces a 300 pounds per inch width load limit to protect road beds during shrine breakup. Applies to highway No. 16 from St. Resis to the Idaho line and to highway No. 91 from Boreman to Yellowstone Park’s north boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
St. Resis
Idaho Line
Boreman
Yellowstone Park
Old Mining Friends Buried Together in Butte Cemetery
In Mount Moriah cemetery in Butte two long time mining pals, John Erickson and Harry Caldwell, lie in a single grave after a 40 year friendship. Caldwell died in the county hospital and Erickson, paralyzed from a rock fall, had been kept in his friend’s room until death paused their partnership. The grave site needed space so Erickson was buried nine feet deep to make room for Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Erickson
Harry Caldwell
Duning
Mount Mo
John
Caldwell
Harry
Flooding Hits Martinsdale and Musselshell Areas
High water on the Musselshell floods Martinsdale territory washing out bridges and submerging Delphine meadows. Three Bair Co. lambing sheds abandoned with sheep moved to high ground. Mr. and Mrs. Orness driven from home and Art Parks ranch buildings surrounded by water. Musselshell at peak since 1917. county line remains active for warnings.
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Musselshell
Martinsdale
Bair Co
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Hada
United States
Kie Ws Institute
New York City
James Blaine
F. W. Hays
E. Folsom
Ae Cook
Ae Y. Washburn
Ord
William H. Clagett
Congress
Mr. Clagett
Norton
Clagett
Ryden
Senate
Pomeroy
Kansas
Langs
Ben Wade
Dunnell
Jaine
Gen
Henry D. Washburn
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone National Park
Wonderland Playground
L. R. Maillet
Bitter Root
Neil McArthur
Hudson’s Bay
Hell's Gate
Henry Claren
John Beadle
Iliam T. Hamilton
Frank Garty
Granville Stuart
C. Hig
H. van R
Nauvoo
Utah
Warren " Perris
American Fur Co
Peerless Montana
Missouri
America
G-Man
AL Bender
Melvin Purvis
Dillinger
Pretty Boy” Floyd
Baby Face
Nelson
Mr. Purvis
Midwest
JOEL
AL Benders
Mote
Thhe Wan Wag
Ang
Buddy
Bender
GRAEM
Post
Tonka Cars
General Foods
Jurior
Battle Creek
Neme
Oke
U.S. A
Butte
England
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