George W Cook named state land agent at Helena
Fergus County leader George W. Cook long active as treasurer mayor and business partner to David Hilger is appointed state land agent filling the vacancy after Charles A. Whipple. Cook helped found Lewistown and the Judith Basin sheep industry and later served as U S land office receiver. Helena critics discuss water rate rise in Custer and a murder manslaughter verdict in Helena courts.
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Fergus County
Lewistown
David Hilger
George W. Cook
Charles A. Whipple
Helena
Cook
Gans & Klein
Fort Logan
Geddis
William Parbverry
White Sulphur Springs
Judith Basin
Dog Creek
United States Land Office
Harrison
Cook & Hilger
Hilger
Railroads Planning Record Westward Movement To Montana
Railroads anticipate a record settler movement to the west with thousands of farmers from eastern states seeking homes in Montana and the Dakotas. Officials predict a big rush on March 28 and urge permanent colonization plans with reasonable land prices long-term payments and railroad cooperation to ensure settlers can prosper.
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Twin Cities
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Canada
Minneapolis
St. Paul
H. M. Lewis
Soo Line
G. F. McNeill
Northern Pacific
O. H. Smith
Iowa
Illinois
E. F. Benson
Department of Immigration and Industry
Northern Pacific Railway Company
New West
Mr. Benson
Railroads
West
Northwest
California
Australia
Glendive to Build New NP Depot Over 200000
Glendive will host a costly Northern Pacific depot project with a budget exceeding $200,000. Construction starts as conditions allow, and the town plans a wide program of public improvements to accompany the station. The city aims to enhance its appearance and facilities to match the new depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendive
Northern Pacific Railway
Water Plant Under Scrutiny After Repeated Freezes
The state public service commission reviews complaints from Twedot about the waterworks plant in Helena. Pipes reportedly froze for two weeks with slow repairs, forcing some residents to carry water.
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Helena
Custer
Yellowstone County
State Public Service Commission
Montana News Record Highlights Business Outlook and Local Incidents
Helena observers report a hopeful outlook for the Montana Helena plant of the National Biscuit Co. Jimmie Sullivan, nine, is killed in a Main Street accident in Butte as Cadillac hits him. Mining claims patenting in Montana remains steady with about typical numbers. Butter Harris is sentenced to death for murder. The Frank Conley case faces delays. Glendive reports a wage dispute ending in a fatal shooting. Leila Moore named revenue deputy at Great Falls. Sisters of Humanity approve a new school and convent in Great Falls. Roy Murray brings in four mountain lions near Quinn's canyon. one cub remains at large.
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Helena
E. R. McPherson
Los Angeles
National Biscuit Company
Montana
McPherson
Butte
Jimmie Sullivan
Main Street
Hugh Sullivan
Jack Dudley
Murray Hospital
Gilman Bullard
United States Surveyor General
Butter-Monte Harris
Cyril Schilling
Harrison Hotel
State of
Frank Conley
State Penitentiary
Lewis and Clark County
Glendive
Hamilton Muirhead
C. W. Waite
Thurston
Waite
Cook
Muirhead
C. A. Rasmussen
Internal Revenue
Leila A. Moore
Chinook
Great Falls
State Senate
Sisters of Humanity
Tenth Street
Fourth Avenue North
George Shanley
Shanley & Baker
Boulder
Roy Murray
Quinn's Canyon
C. C. Murray
A. H. Hiselein
C. J. Smith
Mr. Murray
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Treasure State Farm and Livestock
Chung Hay
Toy Lai
Fan Tan
W. H. Poorman
Department of the District Court
Deer Lodge
United States
Ica
Ineand Seed ‘Co
First Avenue
Spokane
Washington
Vicks Vapporul
Spokane Bookkeeping Service
Peyton Bldg
Wash
Lia ES
Seale
Washington Nursery CO
Toppenish
Wiz
Hampshire
American Hampshire Swine Record Association
E. C. Stone
Sec
Dept
Peoria
Ili
Rawhide Rawlins Stories
Charles M. Russell
Montana Newspaper Association
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