Senate Report Criticized Over Pacama Band Issue
The Senate pressed Secretary Cortelyou for a report on Pacama bands dated Jan 29. He sent a printed summary rather than appearing in person, drawing criticism from Culbertson Tillman while Carter defended him. Spokane complains of excess silver coin hindering circulation. The American fleet sails Magellan Straits after Pontus Arenas. Harry Thaw found not guilty by reason of insanity and sent to Matteawan asylum. Lisbon sees the assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince Louis. Manuel declared king and Franco ousted amid reforms backlash. Bourke Cochran returns to Democrats backing Bryan. Uncle Sam sold 9 million in land. Indiana Republicans name 26 delegates with Taft favored as long as possible.
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Senate
Cortelyou
Culbertson
Tillman
Carter
Spokane
Straits of Magellan
Pontus Arenas
Straits
Harry KX
Thaw
Stanford White
Asylum For
Matteawan
N. Y
Carlos
Portugal
Louis
Lisbon
Prince Manuel
Manuel
Franco
W. Bourke Cochran
New York
Bryan
Sam
Indiana
Mairbanks
Taft
County Treasurer Report Details January 1998 Funds
John B. Webb county treasurer reports on hand of 93789.96 as of January 31 1998 distributed across county funds.
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John B. Webb
Farmington Social and Local Notices Summary
Farmington items report Ben Bollerud’s Washington trip for work and pleasure, Jesse Bioford visiting his brother Cal and planning Conrad departure, a well attended Burton school house literary, a successful Nels Widell sale with fair prices, Widell moving to Molson Washington, teachers invited to a bachelor dinner at Olaf Iorsythe’s, Lutheran services in the new church, a neighborhood dance planned in the vacant store, Cyrus Cook visiting, and Nels Johnson stocking coal for spring plow work.
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Ben Bollerud
Washington
Jesse Bioford
Cal
Conrad
Burton School
Nels Widell
Widell
Molson
Wash
Olaf Iorsythe’s
Cyrus Cook
Nels Johnson
Excess Lands and Water Rights for Landowners
Questions and answers outline how excess lands are handled under the water project. It explains selling under government timing, subscription rules for irrigable land, and eligibility to obtain a water right through the local water users association. It notes limits of 160 acres per owner and residency requirements for water rights.
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Secretary of the Interior
Canaman
Gan I
Utah
Gov Toole Resigns Health Cure Prompts Exit from Montana
Governor Joseph K Toole resigns effective April 1 to seek health treatment in southern California. Lieutenant Governor Edwin Norrins of Dillon will act until the resignation takes effect, then become governor with A W Miles of Livingston succeeding as lieutenant governor. Toole's long career spans over 25 years with multiple public offices and leadership roles in Montana.
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Montana
Joseph K. Toole
Yoder
California
Altimade
Ife
Som
Edwin Norrins
Dillon
Tales
A. W. Miles
Livingston
State
Senate
Toole
Congress
Montana Livestock Board Report Totals Cattle and Horses
W G Prenitt, secretary of Montana state livestock board, reports 214 642 cattle shipped that year, with 203 927 to eastern markets and 10 815 to western markets and 60 000 for home consumption. Horse shipments reached 26 000, down 3 000 from last year. Inspections faced market confusion and few inspectors were paid.
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W. G. Prenitt
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Toole Jac
Great Falls Tribune
County Apportionment Of School Funds From State Lands
The apportionment of school funds derived from lands granted to the state after admission was approved on Feb 1 by State Superintendent Harmon. The total is 227,071.90 dollars allocated to 73,249 school children. Silver Bow leads with 59 851.60, Cascade next with 20 714.80, Meagher receives 1 618.20, and Teton 3 146.50.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Harmon
Silver Bow County
Cascade
Meagher County
Teton
Patsy Dwyer Acquitted of Murder in Austin Case
The jury found Patsy Dwyer not guilty of the murder of A C Williams in Austin. Dwyer had been tried there, with appeals and venue changes noted. The report cites prior Nevada incidents and describes Dwyer as a known wandering figure involved in several unsettled affairs.
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Patsy Dwyer
Williams
Austin
Dwver
Ila
Owas Grabea
I.iyo
Javeser
Nevada
Fred
Willatas
Dwyer
West
Flo
Court House Bond Fund Use Of Sale Proceeds Details
County Clerk Warner releases a statement showing how the 40 000 dollar court house bonds plus 726 dollar premium produced 40 726 00 and lists expenditures for building contracts eyfras heating plant architect fees superintendent pay electric work fixtures furniture vaults interior Kalso mining drilled well grading changes and repairs totaling 10 726 00 and 284 47 59 10 in the disbursement record.
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Warner
Court House
Eee
Kalso Mining
Ccseeseecsevee
Eridgson
Presidents Progressive Policies Approved
The Chicago Tribune completes its second countrywide canvass on Roosevelt's successor. Results show near unanimous approval of his progressive policies with Roosevelts flag bearer favored, and only one Montanan disapproving. Dissatisfaction peaks in Alabama Connecticut Clingis Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Missouri South Carolina Ohio New York Indiana and Pennsylvania.
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Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt
Tribune
Alabama
Connecticut
Clingis
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Missouri
South Carolina
Ohio
New York
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Reduced Rates To Points East on Great Northern System
Reduced rates to St Paul and other eastern points took effect Feb 1 on the Great Northern system. Through tickets from Montana points now use the lowered rate of 2 cents per mile for North Dakota and Minnesota, with a 3 cent rate still in Montana. A sample from Great Falls to St Paul shows a $3.55 difference. Northern Pacific matches the reduction. second class rates remain unchanged.
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St. Paul
Great Northern
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Great Falls
Northern Pacific
Great Rush of Settlers Expected to Montana Rail Lines Say
Officials of the Great Northern, Northern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul anticipate a record immigration to Montana this year. The Great Northern will offer homeseekers rates almost year round starting February 1, with promotions in eastern farming districts and extensive Montana literature distribution. The St Paul and other lines plan active eastern advertising to capitalize on the Musse lshell valley Fergus county prospects as new settlers head to Culbertson Glasgow and beyond.
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Montana
Great Northern
Northern Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee & St Paul
Helena
Wisconsin
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
Michneis
Michigan
Middle Eastern
Middle Western
Culbertson
Cireat Northern
Glasgow
St. Paul
Musselshell Valley
Fergus County
District School Funds in Teton County Balance Report
The following balances in the District school funds of Teton County as of January 31, 105 are listed. The report itemizes each fund balance and related accounting figures for district administration and school operations.
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Teton County
Belleview School Reopens Under Miss Parr With 15 Pupils
Belleview notes the 15 pupil enrollment as Miss Myrtle Parr from Iowa teaches. Local calm returns after squally weather with light blizzards. Residents report social visits, a new house near the school, and a pleasant dance at Mr Twigg’s.
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Myrtle Parr
Iowa
J. R. Young
Long
Nenhbors
Bessie Gray
Mrs. Ward
Migs Barr
C. W. Gray
Hi. Jefferson
Charlie Carlin
Mr. Carlin
Charlie
Mr. Twigg
Joe
Albert
John S. Lane
Everett
Washington
Montana Death Rate Reported At Low Level For Six Months
Dr Thomas D Tutte reports 1973 deaths in Montana for the six months ending December 31. General diseases caused 517 deaths with septicemia typhoid and diphtheria prominent. Respiratory and digestive illnesses, Brights disease, puerperal states and accidents contributed. Population 300000 yields a rate of .06576.
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Montana
Thomas D. Tutte
State Board of Health
Bright
Officials Seek End to Smelter Dispute in Helena Visit
News from Helena reports Head officials of the American Refining and Smelting Co visiting the state to settle differences with mine owners and head off an independent smelter. A possible rate cut may follow the visit.
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American Refining and Smelting Co
Helena
Oats Freight Rates Cut in Montana Grain Tariff
The Montana railroad commission has been notified of reduced oats rates. Kalispell shipments drop from 50 to 40 cents per hundredweight, aligning with the wheat tariff. Fort Benton district including Great Falls reduces from 45 to 40 cents.
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Montana Railroad Commission
Great Northern
Montana
Kalispell
Fort - Benton
Great’ Palle
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