Robbery of gold laden stage coach puzzles early authorities
A historic robbery south of Dillon left authorities puzzled as a gang’s guilt was later established and the men were sent to the penitentiary. First beet pay set at six dollars per ton under 1931 contracts, with a sliding scale to benefit growers if prices rise.
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Dillon
Phillips County
Utah-Idaho Sugar
Sheep Creek Stage Robbery in 1873 Ends in Hidden Treasure Shake
The Sheep Creek stage station robbery of fall 1873 nets three men over 12000 in gold dust. Rugg the half breed hides the treasure by swapping it with rocks and hides, while X Biedler recovers the chest from Beaverhead river after a famed icy swim. The trio is pursued. Rugg confesses and the others are jailed, later returning to ranch life.
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X. Biedler
Old Virginia City
Montana
Beaverhead
Sheep Creek
Utah
Dell
Rugg
Plummer
Eagle Rock
Idaho
Virginia City
Beaverhead River
Biedler
Beaverhead Rock
Sheep Creek Station
Ryan’s
Ryan
San Francisco
Con Bray
Bannack
Rosebud County Official Acquitted in Fee Case
A. R. Sickler chairman of Rosebud County commissioners was acquitted of charges over alleged illegal collection of fees after a three hour jury deliberation.
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A. R. Sickler
Rosebud County
Western Boy Amazes Mother
Mrs. J. C. Bradley of Mesquite Dallas County Texas recalls using California Fig Syrup to help her constipated boy. She notes feverish breath and tongue improved as bowels regulated restoring energy. The ad promotes the product as a quick safe cleanse for biliousness and constipation in children at first signs.
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J. C. Bradley
Mesquite
Dallas County
Texas
California
Perry Company Speech Anchors London Visit
Perry company official addressed a London audience in a recent speech highlighting business plans and future collaboration. The remarks emphasized trade, investment and workforce development with emphasis on regional partnerships.
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Perry
London
Mms
Bank cashier faces charge in defunct Columbus State case
K A R Anderson cashier and John Logan vice president of the defunct Columbus State bank face six counts alleging false statements about the bank's condition on Oct 7 1930. Bond set at 10000 each with 1000 additional. Logan pleads not guilty Anderson granted more time.
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K. A. R. Anderson
John Logan
Columbus State Bank
Logan
Anderson
American National Bank of
Helena
Security Trust and Savings Bank
American National and Security Trust
Man Prefers Jail Term To Fines In Anaconda Case
Ernest Dingle was fined 50 dollars and 13 dollars in costs in Frank Fitzgerald’s justice court after pleading not guilty to indecent exposure. He had 1500 dollars cash, refused to post a 100 dollar bond, and spent a night in county jail. He reportedly asked for six months in jail instead of paying the fine and costs, but the judge required payment.
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Ernest Dingle
Anaconda
James Golden
Justice of the Peace
Frank Fitzgerald
Dingle
Fitzgerald
Deer Lodge County
New Mussel Shell County Officials Announced at Courthouse
Walter Scott becomes treasurer and names Oscar J. Swan as deputy treasurer. Scott served under Swan for years. Miss Della Webb appointed chief deputy assessor by County Assessor Carl O. Larson.
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Walter Scott
Musselshell
Oscar J. Swan
Mr. Scott
Mr. Swan
Della Webb
Carl O. Larson
Pioneer James Helmer Montana Jim Dies at Poplar
James Helmer known as Montana Jim dies after a long illness. Buffalo hunter and Civil War era scout and guide, he settled in Valley county after arriving in Miles City in 1877. Born March 1, 1850 in Clinton county Iowa, he married Anna Manning in Willis ton North Dakota. survived by four children.
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Montana
James
Montana Jim) Helmer
Poplar
Mr. Helmer
Miles City
Black Hills
Valley County
Clinton County
Rochester
Minn
Dakotas
Abercrombie
Fort Ransom
Lincoln
N. D
Helena
Salt Lake City
Fort Carroll
Diamond R Company
Old Fort Reno
General Crook
Old Fort Pease
Yellowstone River
Tongue
Old Milestown
Saco
Calgary
Canada
Northern Pacific Railroad
Washington
Missouri River
Culbertson
Redwater
Helmer
Williston
Anna Manning
Lillie
Emily
Annie
US Cars Arrive in British South Africa in Month One
A total of 1,500 American automobiles were imported into British South Africa during the first month, signaling growing automotive trade and cross Atlantic commercial ties. This figure underscores shifting market demand and emerging distribution networks for US vehicles in the region.
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British South Africa
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