15 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
1
Readable evidence shows center stakes set for miles from the city as engineers rush to finalize track locations. Reports from a Milwaukee official suggest work on the line from Choteau to Agawam will start in August with trains by early October to handle the fall crop, pending ballasting.
A condensed record noting two historical dates: the death of poet Robert Burns in 1796 and the first use of smokeless powder in the United States in 1891. These entries mark notable events associated with Scottish literary heritage and military technology development.
Rumors say the Great Falls to Lewistown line will be turned over to the operating department by August 1 with the Chateauine track ready. Ballasting work continues, 1500 men under Supt. G De Whiting faced a Fourth of July drop in attendance. he pursues recruits to finish the roster and finish the road.
Choteau won 5 to 1 against the Great Falls B M team on local grounds. The game remained in Choteau's control throughout with a fast, entertaining pace and a clear late edge.
Choteau pitcher Capp fanned 16 as Conrad balked at every speed. Choteau led 4 0 until Conrad tacked on two ninth inning runs aided by four eighth inning errors. The two teams meet again Thursday with more games on the slate. Railroad officials consider action against pullman porters over pay disputes.
A Washington State reformatory inmate confesses to a 1913 Chateau area murder near Priest Butte Lake. He claims accomplices and a man named Jack Wilbur were involved, with Wilbur later arrested in Helena. Investigators press for details as they review the claim.
Milwaukee officials and a party of surveyors are touring Sunriver Dearborn and Blackfoot country as the Great Falls Missoula line consideration continues. President A J Baring and about twenty directors plan Montana visits this month to inspect routes and survey prospects along existing rail connections.
The first Montana Ministers Week and country church conference was held with a seven day program at the agricultural college in Bozeman. Thirty five ministers from eight denominations attended. lectures on agriculture and animal husbandry complemented sermons and addresses. Participants praised the college for hosting and pledged ongoing support for similar conferences.
A cryptic note hints at a monster key named Ynd used to summon a giant. The plan involves dropping a box into the depths of the deep sea to conceal or test the mechanism.
The Teton county bond issue funds road work on a business basis while officials study routes to Glacier National Park. W H George and committee praise the program, note steam outfits and graders bought, and plan post markers and maps for a Great Falls to park route through Manchester Vaughn Choteau Fairfield bynum Dupuyer Piegan Browning.
After reviewing the Carnegie commission’s Balkan war findings, observers say the skirmish General Sherman witnessed appeared comparatively tame in scope and danger.
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