Man Fined and Imprisoned for Attempt to Influence Juror
Rasmus Liljgaard faced trial on sheep theft charges but was found guilty of contempt for attempting to influence jurors and threaten witnesses. Judge Fox sentenced him to 100 dollars and five days in county jail, with release after payment. Liljgaard refused to admit guilt, and his attorney urged acceptance of the punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmus Liljgaard
Liljgaard
H. J. Miller
Livingston
Peter Dragmandson
Mr. Dragmandson
Siljgaard
Mr.Dragmandson
Martin Ridland
Richland
Fox
Montana Stallion Law Attracts National Attention
National interest grows as Montana registers stallions to protect breeders from unsound horses. Breeders nationwide commend the law and seek details so similar measures can spread to other states. Iowa veterinarian J I Gibson calls Section 6 pivotal and requests 100 certificate blanks and 100 copies of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
United States
J. I. Gibson
Iowa
R. W. Clark
Board of Agriculture
Walter Waymire Case Dismissed and Walker Released
The State dismissed the murder charge against Walter Waymire after affidavits showed he had no role in Deputy Sheriff Joe Brannin's death. Waymire had been held on first degree murder accusations tied to Jowell, Ricketts, and McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Waymire
Jowell
of State
Ricketts
McDonald
Joe Brannin
Waymire
Brannin
Emil Schmidt
George W. Ricketts
Duncan McDonald
Bennett
Phelps
Arthur Phelps
Public Land Rulings Digest From April Reveals Heir Rights
April interior department rulings discuss patenting to heirs when no widow or minor claimants exist, and how entry rights transfer upon death. It notes desert land entry amendments, withdrawal forms, and state laws governing succession. Copper production and consumption trends for 1911 are summarized, with declines tied to fumes and market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Alice C. St. John
Lillie E. Sterling
Land Department
Purcell Opposes Walsh for U S Senate in Helena Political Drift
A Helena report says R R Purcell, current mayor of Helena, is being groomed by local supporters for the United States Senate, challenging T J Walsh. Purcell is described as qualified, popular, and a strong vote getter, with talk of his possible campaign gaining momentum ahead of the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
R. R. Purcell
Helena
United States
Purcell
T. J. Walsh
Walsh
Mr. Purcell
Dick Purcell
Lewis and Clark
Copper production leads with Arizona Montana and Michigan
The US Geological Survey reports 1911 smelter output of 1,097,232,749 pounds, a record high. Arizona tops producing states with 303,202,582 pounds, Montana second at 271,814,491, Michigan third at 218,185,236, and Utah fourth at 142,340,215. Alaska and Utah show notable gains while California declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
California
United States
Butte
Arizona
Michigan
United States Geological Survey
B. S. Butler
Geological Survey
Utah
Alaska
Spokane Shippers Make Bitter Rate Compromise
Montana merchants and shippers protested to the Interstate Commerce Commission as Spokane negotiators agreed to a compromise with railroads. Spokane gained lower rates but Montana and intermountain points faced higher through rates, undermining water-competition claims. The agreement followed a Washington consultation last week where Spokane representatives pressed for favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana
Washington
Spokane Committee
Roosevelt Urges Presidential Primary for Montana
Theodore Roosevelt asks Senator Burlingame to vote for a direct presidential preferential primary in Montana. Burlingame replies that the measure for a special session excludes a primary and notes that a separate initiative and referendum primary bill already exists on file for the November general election. He adds that he cannot change the submitted measure and references the Montana legislature’s stance on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Col. Roosevelt
J. M. Burlingame
Cascade County
Roosevelt
Burlingame
Philadelphia
James M. Burlingame
Great Falls
Oyster Bay
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Words of Advice and Cheer to High School Graduates
Rev Condit presents a baccalaureate sermon urging graduates to keep youthful optimism alive amid real world challenges. He offers three principles to conserve enthusiasm and live for service, cautioning that genuine zeal must work, not merely be shown. The address cites Isaiah 40 31 and notes the crowd at Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Condit
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Secretary of the Interior
Clark & Wright
Washington, D. C
Sweet Grass County
Land Office
General Land Office
Annie G. Parker
Democracy
T. J
Intermountain
Senator Burlingame
Taft
Republican State Committee
Mont
Montana Legislative Assembly
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