Jim Hill's Railroad Built Montana Towns Across the West
The article recalls James J. Hill and the Great Northern influence on northern Montana by selecting town sites, selling plots quickly, and lifting hamlets into cities. It highlights Great Falls as Hill and Paris Gibson's centerpiece and recounts rivalries, such as Rob ert Mains attempts to profit from inside knowledge and Hill's decisive price moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Great Northern Railroad
James J. Hill
Hill
Marvnes
Metropoli
Great Northern
St. Paul
Great Falls
Paris Gibson
Gibson
Missouri River
Robert Mains
Lohman
Chinook
Mains
Mavis
Havre
Havre Gay
Fort Assinniboine
North Range
Bank
Kalispell
Whitefish
DeMersville
Columbia Falls
Butte
James A. Talbot
Montana Def Defense Road Funds Sought For Western Highways
The Missoula Chamber of Commerce reports a proposed 287 million dollar defense highway appropriation to President Roosevelt to build and plan emergency Western Montana roads. The effort targets Lewis and Clark route, and seeks support from 25 Pacific coast chambers and 50 Mountain States members.
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Missoula
Montana
Yolo
Bitter Root Mountains
Pierce
Idaho
Deadbeat Caleb Perry Forced Creditors to Dig for Debts
Montana mining camp justice forced Caleb Perry to settle debts by seizing and working his own claims. A miners court in Brown's District ordered Perry’s lands placed in Allen and Company’s possession until they recovered $100 plus expenses, after which Perry reportedly paid more reliably.
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Caleb Perry
Elno
Montana
Montana Post
Brown
Bevins Gulch
Madison County
Territory of Montana
J. H. Hughes
Bagdad City
W. P. Allen and Company
Willa Huffaker
N. T. Headley
Clitus Barbour
O. C. Stanley
W. S. Ferris
W. L. Britton
S. McKee
G. G. Ford
Allen and Company
Perry
Mr. Allen
C. Farnham
S. Jeff Perkins
Allen
James Hunter
C. Farnum
Michael Hughes
Joseph Woodward
Death of Bert Orr marks end of pioneer stock days
Bert Orr 62 of Dillon died at his ranch recalling his family’s Beaverhead and Custer cattle and sheep ventures begun by his father William C. Orr, a Montana livestock pioneer. Survivors include brothers Matthew Ernest and John T. Orr of Dillon, sons Bert Orr Jr. and Byron, and daughter Edith Thibadeau of Idaho.
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Bert Orr
Dillon
Montana
Matthew
Ernest
John T
William C. Orr
Bagdad
Woolgrowers and
P. H. Poindexter
Beaverhead
Custer
Poindexter & Orr
Orr
California
Poindexter
Oregon
Bannack
Gold Country
Custer County
Bert Orr Jr
Byron
Edith Thibadeau
Buhl
Idaho
Esophagus cancer cured by surgery hailed by doctors
Dr. Brodie Stephens of San Francisco announced major progress in treating esophageal cancer with surgery. He cautioned rapid operation after diagnosis, noted short symptoms, and reported four of 17 patients had very good recoveries. Advances cited include anesthesia, lung expansion control, body chemistry, and improved techniques.
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Brodie Stephens
San Francisco
Anaconda
American Laryngological, Rhinological and
Stephens
Harold Bruins
Heavyweight contenders lead first 10 challengers list
Among the top ten challengers for the title are notable heavyweights including Max Schmeling Tommy Farr Albert Lovell Andre Lenglet and Arturo Odoy. The group heads a crowded field with verified rankings guiding upcoming title eliminations.
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Yive
Max Schmeling
Tommy Farr
Alpert Lovell
Andre Lenglet
Arturo Odoy
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Jim Hill
By Wilchey
Flathead
Division Point
Lydia
Pinkham
Western Air Express
Rainbow Hotel
Heiens
Chamber of Commerce
Lescat
Los Angeles
Helena
United States
Hibbon
Kentucky
ST. Paul, Map
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