Idaho Pardons Board Frees Orchard for Life After Hanging Threat
The Idaho state board of pardons commuted Harry Orchard's death sentence for the murder of Governor Frank Steunenberg to life imprisonment on Judge Fremont Wood's recommendation. Airship races will feature at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition with the U.S. government spending 600000 for buildings and exhibits. Murat Halstead and Joel Chandler Harris have died, both noted journalists and writers. The American fleet departs San Francisco on a world cruise visiting Honolulu, New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, and others, returning to Hampton Roads next February. Anna Gould remarries, wedding to Prince Helie de Sagan after a recent divorce. Wool clip quality noted as the season progresses, with most of the crop to be warehoused within two weeks. Teton county remains a top wool producer amid shifting agricultural focus.
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Idaho
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Murat Halstead
Cincinnati
Joel Chandler Harris
Remus
Atlanta
C.S. Thomas
U. S. Navy
Pacific
del Monte
Cal
New York
San Francisco
Honolulu
New Zealand
Australia
Hampton Roads
Anna Gould
Helie de Sagan
Boni de Castellane
Epworth League Convenes in Lewistown After Flood Delay
State Epworth League assembly meets in Lewistown from today through the 12th after flood postponement. State Treasurer Rice reports a June balance of 957532.35 with 1,045629.78 on hand June 1 and month receipts of 59352.84 versus disbursements of 146459.27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Lewistown
Rice
Norris
Contest Dismissed in Desert Entry Case
Special Agent Baker’s contest against G. Herbert Miles for the southwest quarter of section 24 township 27 north range 8 west was dismissed by the interior department. The Great Falls register and receiver affirmed that the government’s charges were not sustained. J. W. Shields represented the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
G. Herbert Miles
Section
Township
North Range
M. M
Interior Department
Register
Great Falls
J. W. Shields
Forest Service to Establish Choteau Office Headquarters
Choteau becomes headquarters for the eastern Lewis and Clark National Forest. Mr B A Sherman chief inspector arrives to set up offices, in charge until August 1 when Forest Supervisor T M Bannon takes over. Sherman rents rooms in the Connor block for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acantha
Choteau
Lewis and Clark National Forest
Continental Divide
Forest Service
Missoula
Chateau
T. M. Bannon
Mr. Sherman
Connor Block
Boy Lost In Prairie Reunited With Family After Night Search
A Belleview family thanks friends for swift aid in locating three year old Walter Daacke during a Fourth of July outing near irrigation canals. The boy wandered off, braved water filled ditches, and was found around 2 a.m. by rancher Jas Peebles, cold but alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Daacke
Burton Bench
Teton
Jas
Crosa
Mr. Daacke
Elected Officers Named for Chevalier Lodge No 12 K of P
The Chevalier Lodge No 12 K of P announced its officers for the coming year. Co. C T W Olsen V C E C Garrett P James Sulgrove M of W D L Doolittle K R S T Brooks M of B A C Warner M of A W J Dorrington I G G A Boutiliér O G T L Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevalier Lodge No. 12
Co. C
T. W. Olsen
V. C
E. C. Garrett
James Sulgrove
D. L. Doolittle
T. Brooks
A. C. Warner
W. J. Dorrington
I. G
G. A. Boutiliér
O. G
T. L. Thompson
Celebration At Chateau Park Impresses Large Crowd
A Saturday celebration drew 900 to 1,000 spectators with prayers by Rev. Van Orsdel and a Declaration read by John Burrell. County Attorney Phil S. Cole gave a well received address as events ranged from horse and pony races to a tense baseball game ending 9 to 8 for Chateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Court House
Senator Cowgill
Rev
van Orsdel
John Burrell
Phil S. Cole
Loomis
Cowell
Ellsworth
Larson
Elsworth
Latches
Miss Furman
Mrs. Martin
Mooroe
Hodgskiss
Hawley
Burrell
Choteau
Ward
Linder
Armstrong
Heighton
Clara Coreau
Wallace Monroe
Rumors of New Rail Lines Reach Teton County
Local chatter centers on potential railroad development near the beach area with hints from a Great Northern representative. A Great Falls real estate man says Teton County may gain one new railroad soon, possibly two, while Chateau residents await official plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaeerelong
Great Northern
Great Falls
Teton County
Chateau
Conrad Fourth Draws Record Crowd and Local Races
A large crowd packed Conrad for the Fourth with exciting races and a 14 to 7 Conrad victory over Gudger’s shearing crew. The Drake Drag On project progresses with a front door move and new showcases planned. Local residents arrive and depart from nearby towns as several residents visit, move, or work on regional improvements and shipments.
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Conrad
Gudger
Drake
Frank Gillan
Helena
Frank Pings
S.L. Potter
Great Falls
Rev. Buzzell
Nettie Scott
Electric Bill Payments Sought At Main Street Office
The electric light office on Main street will be open July 8 9 and 10 afternoons with a person in charge to reserve payment of all bills due the Chateau Milling and Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Chateau Milling and Power Co
Missionary Brother Van Visits Blackfoot Agency in 1873
Rev W W Van Orsdel known as Brother Van traveled to the Blackfoot Agency now Chateau in January 1873 to preach to whites and Indians. James Gibson gave a generous check as compensation, which was later returned to Gibson as a valued keepsake for the days that are no more. The check bears the date January 13 1873.
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W. W. van Orsdel
Brother van
Blackfoot
Chateau
James Gibson
Teton Valley
Mr.Gibson
Belleview Fourth Celebrations Include Picnics and Races
Belleview residents joined Fourth of July events at the school house with picnics horse races a baseball game and a dance drawing a large crowd. A tragedy near the Teton ended with a missing boy found later by Peevles near the riverbank after searches by the Farmington party and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Collins
Chateau
Roberson
Ed. Roberson
Connors
Dr. Roberson
Chas, la Page
S. A. McPhee
Mr. Daacke
Darkoees
Peebles Ranch
Belleview
Mr. Peebles
McDonald Ranch
Mr. Gray
Vic. Miller
Mr. Peevles
Quiet Fourth Celebrations In Dupuyer And Nearby
Dupuyer residents hosted guests including Mrs. Anna Golder and children at Bynum. Notables visiting included Hardy M. England and wife from St Marys. The Ladies' Industrial plans a soap and towel shower July 16 for Deaconess hospital in Great Falls with free refreshments.
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Anna Golder
Bynum
Humble
Hardy M. England
St. Marys
Deaconess
Great Falle
Democrats at Bozeman and Denver Choose Bryan Banner
Delegates gathered in Bozeman on July 1 for the Democratic state convention naming Bryan as the unanimous choice. Notables like Ex-Senator Clark T J Walsh R S Ford Ex-Governor Smith and Walter S Hartman were selected as delegates while Wm Bole withdrew. Thos D Long chaired temporarily and Con ff Kelly served as permanent chair. James A Johnson of Shelby attended from Teton county on credentials. Denver delegates and the platform favor Bryan with Judge Gray of Delaware leading for second.
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Bozeman
Bryan
Conrad
Johnson
Clark
T. J. Walsh
R. S. Ford
Smith
W. B. George
Walter S. Hartman
Wm. Bole
Great Falls
Mathead County
Con Ff. Kelly
Butte
Jas. A. Johnson
Shelby
Teton County
Denver
Judge Gray
Delaware
Ernest Friedlander visits Chateau relatives for first trip in a year
Ernest Friedlander arrived Tuesday evening to visit his uncle and cousins in Chateau. Some guests have begun staying already as the town prepares for busy days. Dr. Roberson and his wife left for Utica Michigan after a three week visit with their son Ed Roberson and family, completing a six week West tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leech
Dupuyer
Bowen Conrad
Falls
Geo. Wentz
E.D. Forrest
Great Falls
Mises Cord
Shelby
Ernest Friedlander
Bob Keenan
Choteau
Mr. Keenan
C. H. Drake
N. F. Stanton
Allen Tefft
Pettigrew
Bride
Great Northern
Read Jones
Butte
Spring Bill
Ernest
Chateau
Dr. Roberson
Utica
Mich
Ed. Roberson
West
Automobile fishing party travels to upper Teton yesterday
Jus. Sulgrove, Wm. Dorrington and Byron Corson formed a car party for fishing on the upper Teton yesterday with no report on any damage to fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jus. Sulgrove
Wm. Dorrington
Byron Corson
Upper Teton
Hirshberg weighs Collins general store venture
Arthur Hirshberg considers opening a general store at Collins and is likely to approve the undertaking. The decision appears favorable as plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hirshberg
Collins
Taft Compared to a Thousand Dollar Bank Note
Opinion jest links William Howard Taft to a rich bank note pun. It frames Taft as a “big Will” in a playful political aside with a punchline closing the gag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Warner
William
Taft
Miss Jenny Anderson to Attend Pratt Institute
Miss Jenny Anderson arrives from Chouteau county after teaching a summer school. She plans a brief visit with her mother and sisters before heading to New York to study at the Pratt Institute for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Anderson
Chouteau County
New York
Pratt Institute
Jacobsons Journey North and West for Summer
Paul Jacobson departed today for St Paul to purchase goods for the Cash Store and stay about two to three weeks. Mrs Jacobson and their young daughter also left for Everett and Bellingham Washington to spend the summer with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jacobson
St. Paul
Ife
Mission Outline by Father Daugherty Tours Several Towns
Father Daugherty of Dubuque Iowa opens a mission in Dubuque July 13 delivering The Church and the Bible and continues to Dupuyer July 16 17 Conrad July 18 19 and Shelby July 20 21 22 23 inviting all masses and classes to attend with services announced for each location
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Daugherty
Dubuque
Iowa
Dupuyer
Conrad
Shelby
Bad Man From Bitter Creek Stripped and Striped by Vigilantes
A troublemaker from Bitter Creek, bragging of fights, was dragged from a ditch camp. After strips of red and black paint, clothing stuffed with cracked ice, he was sent hiking with orders to forget the road back. The incident was described as not a bad bit of police work.
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Bitter Creek
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