13 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
1
The column surveys global events from a Hughes Supreme Court appointment to unrest in China and Portugal. It notes Arizona drafting a state constitution, Roosevelt’s nationwide tour, and cholera among immigrants in New York. A mining disaster near Starkville Colo. traps miners with dwindling rescue hope.
Mr. McCrain of Fargo Mill Co and his party studied the local flour mill project. He inspected plant and equipment and collected wheat samples for gluten analysis to gauge the deal. He praised Chouteau country and said the deal was as good as closed, aiming to start operations before regional wheat movements.
The readable parts reference an estate matter involving several individuals and potential regional entities. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the fragment hints at legal steps, possible guardianship or inheritance questions, and references to places such as Vinita and Philadelphia.
Public sale of the estate of Fred H. Lawler deceased and other rights in Teton County Montana. The property includes lots 12,13 and blocks 24 to 31 in Cut Bank with Breck Sandas lands, to be sold cash with 50 percent to administrator at sale and balance upon court confirmation. Mary T. Lawler administratrix and Phil I. Cole as attorney. First pub 10-13-10.
The Teton county Republican convention met at Conrad with delegates from newly formed precincts. Officers appointed committees, nominations were made for county offices, and the group adopted the state party platform with a pledge to support republican principles.
Regular September term closes with Geo D Blair convicted of stealing two horses from Wm Zilmerman of Conrad and sentenced to 11 years in the state prison. Jailer Walley pursued Blair after an escape attempt, suffering a broken arm, then Blair was recaptured and returned to jail in Deer Lodge. McCormack, elderly man, found not guilty of looting a liquor warehouse at Cut Bank. Jerry Haggerty convicted for forgery. case of murder against Blair rival Hayverty ended with not guilty verdict.
Delegates at a Chateau court room convention nominate a full Democratic slate headed by H Pings for senator and W I Verge for representative with H W Conrad as commissioner O D Gray as county attorney D Forrest as treasurer A Savory as assessor Arthur Kimball as surveyor T J Moore as coroner S F Malone as superintendent Nellie Ro Brown as county clerk seat left open The piece notes Republican vigilance and comments on candidate qualities and political alignment.
The document expresses strong support for President William Howard Taft and Republican principles. It endorses revision of tariffs by individual schedules to curb monopoly and extortion, praises Senator Van Cowalland and Martin Jacobson, and commends Republican leaders in Congress. It lists local candidates including Martin Jacobson, J. Garrett, Kenneth McKenzie, A. C. Burbank, Levert I. Syse, D. W. Doyle, Colin N. Ward, Frances M. Anderson, C. I. Connor, and E. J. Roberson.
A forest fire in the state of Montana is noted along with reports of a three day session of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Billings. The article mentions counterfeit coins in circulation in North Montana and references Glacier National Park's access restrictions.
Notice to stockholders in Peron county detailing a 215 per share assessment on all stock of the Teton Co operative Canal Company. Delinquent stocks as of November 1 1910 will be advertised for sale November 26 1910 to cover the assessment and costs. H R Thompson secretary and treasurer office Choteau Montana first pub Sept 29 1910.
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