Door of Opportunity Opened for Robert Leavens in Montana
The life of Robert Leavens traces his rise from Judith Basin to Billings. He helped run mail stages to Lewistown, joined Boer War horse trades, founded Bear Creek, and later served as Billings alderman and mayor. He later became a state legislator and helped on the civic water project.
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Damon Wagner
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Robert Leavens
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Bill Gordon
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Johnnie Hughes
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Salt Lake
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Omaaha Livestock Commission House
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Lowther
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Bear Creek
Red Lodge
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Helena
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Civic Water Project
Yellowstone Park inaugurates highway patrol system
Yellowstone Park officials inaugurate a park highway patrol to aid visitors and improve road safety. Acting chief ranger Francis D. La Noue says the program emphasizes service over penalties, with strict enforcement of simple regulations. Three new patrol cars, each with a temporary ranger, will be deployed by August 1, using pickup trucks meanwhile. Stations will cover Mammoth, Yellowstone Lake, and Old Faithful. equipment includes tow chains first aid fire equipment flares and torches with future radio adds.
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Yellowstone National
Francis D. la Noue
Mammoth
Yellowstone Lake
Old Faithful
Rediscovered rope-scarred trees recall perilous Yellowstone trek
Rope-scarred trees near the Yellowstone River recount a dangerous 19th century expedition. Ranger Wayne Replogle revived interest in Spurgin’s beaver and the 600 foot descent from the Central plateau as Gen. O O Howard’s army faced Nez Perce danger and deployed 52 frontiersmen to survey and clear a trail for heavy wagons.
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Yellowstone Park
Wayne Replogle
Spurgin
Yellowstone River
Great Falls
O. O. Howard
Howard
W. F. Spurgin
Howard leads infantry down perilous Yellowstone descent
Historical account describes General C. O. Howard's Regulars sent to deter Nez Perce in Yellowstone Park area. Spurgin orders wagons lashed with ropes and lowered every 75 feet along a 600 foot cliff, earning the crew the nickname skillets. Beavers trail becomes famed for the perilous route. Rope scars on trees reveal the descent.
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