Death Mystery Remains Unsolved in Siler Case
Sanders County investigates the 1910 murder of Ancil Siler near Belknap. Lula Siler faces no trial amid conflicting testimony and unanswered questions. Insurance policies and wills found in Spokane tie to both spouses. A related, unsolved prior case recalls Paul Wagnitz’s a similar county murder near Missoula.
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Lula Siler
Ancil B. Siler
Western Union
Belknap
Thompson Falls
Siler
Outfit
Kentucky
Carolina
Northern Pacific
Here
Paul Wagnitz
Sanders County
Missoula County
Hope
Idaho
Wagnitz
Warnitz
Westward venue eyed for next Republican convention
A White House luncheon discussed the next national Republican convention with a Western bid from Denver and a strong Chicago push. Attendees included James G Stanley of Denver Mutual Oil, John T. Adams and Fred W Upham of the committee, C. H. Weston, William R. Wrigley, William C. Sproul, FE Stotesbury, Frank W Stearns, and James F. Davidson.
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Washington
Republican Party
Denver
Chicago
White House
James G Stanley
Mutual Oil Company
Montana
John T. Adams
Fred W. Upham
Republican National Committee
C. H. Weston
Committee
William R. Wrigley
Mr. Upham
William C. Sproul
Pennsylvania
FE. T. Stotesbury
Philadelphia
Frank W Stearns
Boston
James F. Davidson
Michigan
Roosevelt in Montana Averted a Mile City Tragedy
A Montana meeting in Miles City shows Theodore Roosevelt acting as referee to prevent a deadly clash between two rival stockmen. The piece recalls his 1900 labor speech in Butte, his 1918 Billings address, and notes his death three months later after health concerns. The report links these incidents to Roosevelt’s western ties and public impact.
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Montana
Theodore Roosevelt
Miles City
Montana-Dakota
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Edward B. Howell
Review of Reviews
Butte
Organized Labor
New York Assembly
Mr. Roosevelt
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
Miners’ Union of
Cleveland
Chicago
Altgeld
Department of Labor
Associated Press
Washington
America
Billings
Wyoming
Two
Dakotas
League
Things New Again Diamond Dyes Directions For Any Dye
The ad declares Diamond Dyes offer simple directions for dyeing or tinting worn items. Each 15 cent package lets a woman choose any color at the drug store and dye textiles even with no prior experience.
Zeteni Killed in Lobby Clash at Mexico Capitol
In Mexico City clashes between factions in the capitol lobby left former treasury secretary and congress member Zeteni dead. Spectators hurled revolvers to the floor as the violence threatened many casualties.
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Mexico City
Zeteni
the Treasury
Congress
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