Marquis de Mores and the cattle rustlers in early Dakota
The article recounts Marquis de Mores' role in 1880s cattle industry amid rustler violence. It details his clashes with rustlers, a murder indictment he faced in New York, his acquittal, and his influence on Miles City Medora and the Dakota Montana cattlemen’s association. It notes his boldness, business plans, and enduring legacy in the cow country.
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Montana
LOU” Grill
Northwest
Miles City
Cowland
de Mores
Dakota and
London Truth
Marquis
London
Paris
Labouchere
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Medora
New York
Dakota
Marquis de Mores
St. Paul
Luffray
New York City
Court claims political motive in indictments over county shooting
The speaker asserts a plot to jail him on false charges, noting he faced three prior trials in the county and was acquitted. He says the alleged instigator Wannegan helped secure the indictment and that the shooting’s timing prevented a court session. He also mentions his role with the Dakota and Montana Cattle Mens' association and tensions from enforcing order.
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Mitchell
Marquis
Dakota
St. Paul
Montana
Baron von Hoffman
Bismarck
Mandan
Wannegan
Justiete of Peace
Dakota and Montana Cattle Mens’ Association
Turkeys, Vigilantes, and the 1863 Virginia City Chase
In 1863 Virginia City Montana a group of vigilantes including X Biedler and Col. W F Sanders sought a Christmas turkey. Biedler rode 150 miles to Hell Gate bought two turkeys for 50 each and two squashes. On return he fought off Crow Indians and outlaw road agents led by Henry Plummer, who met his end. the party later celebrated with turkey and squash pie in Virginia City.
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Montana
Biedler
Virginia City
Last Chance Gulch
Alder Gulch
George Ives
Henry Plummer
X. Biedler
Col
W. F. Sanders
Bumgartner
Hell Gate Ranch
Hell Gate
Missoula
Grey Eagle
Deer Lodge
Gregson Springs
Plummer
Hall
Brown
Smith
Sanders
Drop in disease seen in reports
Montana citizens were healthy overall in December with mumps leading the tally at 123 cases. Other illnesses included scarlet fever 47, smallpox nine, syphilis 19, whooping cough 10, with Billings reporting 21 mumps and 34 scarlet fever. Deer Lodge and Cascade counties also noted multiple cases.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Health
Billings
Madison County
Deer Lodge
Cascade County
Ravalli County
Dutch Lovers Lose Rum Seized by Customs in Great Falls
A young woman in Rotterdam concealed a box of Dutch liquor inside a chocolate candy shipment to Idaho Falls. Customs Inspector W M Adams found two layers of candy and a hidden compartment containing various brandies and liqueurs. The package was mailed to the Idaho recipient after concealment in a faux encyclopedia.
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Rotterdam
Holland
Idaho Falls
Ida
W. M. Adams
Federal
Great Falls
Idaho
Fires in Butte Set Low Mark for 1929 Damages and Alarms
In 1929 Butte experienced 468 fires a record low for damage and alarms, with no large blazes dominating the year. The notable feature was the absence of a major fire.
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Butte
Studio Photographer Billy Taylor a Helena Legend Dies
William H. Taylor a 78 year old Helena photographer famed for his studio visits by Marcus Daly W A Clark and F Augustus Heinze died after paralysis at his home in Montana capital He influenced many in state politics and photographed mines and ranches with works housed at the Montana Historical Library Born in London in 1851 he lived in Montana 48 years leaving a widow daughter and siblings across Australia Ireland England and Malta.
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William H. Taylor
Helena
Montana
Mr. Taylor
F’. Augustus Heinze
W. A. Clark
Marcus Daly
Nick Kessler
William Jones
Thomas Cruse
Tom Edingfield
B. P. White
Frank Conley
Frank Jaquemin
Co. F. (Foxy) King
David Hilger
Tom McTague
Taylor
Montana Assembly
Montana Historical Library
London
England
Dublin
Ireland
Canada
Minneapolis
Carrie Jones
Beckwith
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Tana
Johnny Burgess
Crooked Creek
Fergus County
Burgess
H. B. Lake& Company
Chicago Board of Trade and
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H. B. Lake & Company
Ford Building
Nion
Jaci
Los Angeles
San
California
Nevada
Renry Coulam
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Agt
Rialte
Mentana
Butts
Sand
Lee Amaalon
Wosealae
Beth
Aloa’ Pastas
Les Wong
Pacific
Fate
Lytton
Johnson
Billy Taylor
F. Augustus Heinze
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