Story of Louis Riel From Montana to Manitoba Rebel Leader
The narrative traces Louis Riel the Metis leader called the John Brown of the Half-breeds, his exile from Canada to Montana, and his efforts to secure rights for half-breeds. It recounts his meet with U.S. Marshal Alex Botkin, his plans for U.S. citizenship, his role in Manitoba and Saskatchewan uprisings, and his repeated returns to Montana amid political turmoil.
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Winnipeg
Republic of Manitoba
Louis Riel
United States
Riel
Sun River
Sund River
Gabriel Dumont
Saskatchewan
Drive Safely Turns Up in Great Falls Youth Signs
Police reported a political sticker on the Great Falls youth display as officers described a Drive Safely theme. The design was noted but officials said the message, though visible, had limited impact.
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Great Falls
Anaconda Reforestation Drive Reclaims Barren Slopes
Anaconda citizens led by the Commercial Club push a three year plan to plant 20 000 trees annually on hills south and east of the city to beautify the watershed and support industry. Projects include 10 000 trees planted so far with Boy Scouts and high school biology classes aiding. Forest officials note ideal site conditions and plan additional plantings near Georgetown Lake and Mill Creek with Engelmann spruce Douglas fir and yellow pine selections.
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Anaconda
Anaconda Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Charles Semmens
United States Forest
Coe
Cedar Street
West Eighth Street
Mitchell Stadium
Mill Creek
Georgetown Lake
Anaconda High School
Eric White
Florence Burke
Ranger White
Boy Scouts
Englemann
Anaconda Woman’s Club
Riel at War Again and His Rebel End
Riel, once thwarted by the government, proclaimed himself Liberator as he built insurrection HQ at Batoche and led a mixed force against trained troops. He was tried for treason at Regina, condemned, and hanged on October 18 amid widespread sympathy among French Canadians. His grave at St Boniface remains a shrine for Manitoba’s half breeds.
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Louis Riel
John Brown
Republic of
Manitoba
Regina
Montana
Canada
Alex C. Botkin
Helena
Riel
Congress
Fort Benton
England
Russia
Batoche
Gabriel Dumont
Frog's Lake
Big Bear
Little Bear
Dominion
MacDonald
Ottawa
Balt Braces
Northwest Territory
St. Boniface
Winnipeg
Harper's Ferry
Custer County Herds Improve Through Range Care and Watering
Custer County ranchers boost cattle weights by conserving grass and improving water sources. N A Jacobsen notes record gains on grass with yearling steers 750 to 800 pounds and fat cows up to 1150 pounds. Stock water dams number nearly 300, aiding 400000 acres under AAA range programs.
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N. A. Jacobsen
State Extension Office
Montana State College
Jacobsen
Miles City
Powder River County
Montana
Custer County
Heads Social Workers Elects National Officers
Dr. Edythe Hershey of Helena was elected president of the Montana Conference of Social Workers at a meeting. Officials chosen include Milo P. Dean of Helena as first vice president, Rev Frank Harrington of Butte as second, Mrs Gertrude Von Kuster of Plentywood as third, and Miss Astha Cartmeell of Missoula as correspond secretary with Maj Col Taylor of Great Falls and M Yerrington of Billings as delegates.
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Edythe Hershey
Helena
Oe Montsference
Lings
Hershey
Montana auto dealers set annual convention in Billings
About 200 delegates are expected in Billings for the Montana Automobile Dealers Association convention Monday and Tuesday. Dean Chaffin, 2, announced the event.
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Billings
Montana Automobile Dealers Desociation
Dean Chaffin
State Association
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By Wilchey
Beattie
Mulvany
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Eritien
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Lig
Iroapiece
Ater
Montreal
Oglege
Hudson’s Bay Company
Fort Garry
Thomas Scott
Archbishop Tache
Garnet Wolsey
Confederation of Provinces
Provencher
Scott
Ent
Sunriver
Northwest Territories
Lydia E. Pinkham
Moody
Sauburreoning Iin Ag
Sons of the Dominion Revolution
Dominion of Canada
Frog Lake
Jacobeen
Sae NU Bottle
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