Official Directory of Government and Officials Listed
A detailed roll of national and Montana state officials including President Woodrow Wilson, Vice President Thomas Marshall, various cabinet secretaries, federal judges, and state officers such as Governor S. V. Stewart and Lieutenant-Governor W. W. McDow ell. Also lists land office registers, commissioners, attorneys, clerks, sheriffs, and other county leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Robert Lansing
Treasury
William G. McAdoo
New York
Lindley M. Garrison
James C. McReynolds
Tennessee
Albert S. Burleson
Texas
Navy
Joseph Daniels
North Carolina
Interior
Franklin K. Lane
California
David F Houston
Missouri
Commerce
William &. Redfield
William B. Wilson
Pennyslyvania
Edward D. White
Louisiana
Thrice-a-Week New York World Ad Offers Low-Price Bundle
The World promotes its thrice-a-week edition as a practical daily at weekly price. It highlights war news in Europe, U.S. involvement, and upcoming presidential race. The offer pairs the New York World with the Acantha for one year at a reduced combined rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
NEW York World
Europe
United States
Times
Acantha
Restoring a Robber Trail After Man-Eating Sharks
The article warns that beyond the threat of man-eating sharks, Uncle Sam faces ravenous interests seeking to restore a robber trail. It frames a political struggle over resource access and national policy amid perilous external dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Sheridan county local option fight delays vote and church anti-saloon drive
In Sheridan county a petition drive for local option failed to meet the required quota as many signatures were struck or withdrawn amid opposition from saloon sympathizers on the county board. The delay could keep local option off ballots for months. Bishop Richard J. Cooke urged Montana Methodists to organize a anti-saloon effort and form a win one brigade to mobilize clergy and laity statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehridan County
Sheridan
Board of County Commissioners
Supreme Court of Montana
Sheridan County
Cooke
Montana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Livingston
Richard J. Cooke
Refutes Libel on the Aunt by George in Harpers
The New York World rebuts referrs to Aunt W L George as an English essayist and novelist. It argues real aunts and uncles greatly spoil children and that insults to relatives reveal the writer is a poor nephew. It urges sparing family members and praises aunts who support kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. George
Harper’s
New York World
Mr. George
Susan
Mary
Prudence
Doctor Warns Alcohol Damages Generations
A renowned physician linked to the Battle Creek sanitarium declares that alcohol harms not only drinkers but their offspring. He argues inheritance passes brain and body damage to babies and future generations, urging prohibition to protect children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Battle Creek
Mich
Rest for the Ex-Army Officer Candidate
A London Tit-Bits anecdote features an ex-army officer seeking parliamentary honors who recalls fighting Turks and sleeping on cold battlefields. A burly voter challenges him and declares he will vote for the other man, telling him to go home and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chicago Protest Parade Triggers Mayor Criticism of Liquor Issue
Chicago seeks Sunday closing as brewers and spoon men stage a large parade. Mayor Thompson calls the action archistic and says it has embittered the liquor problem. Saloon interests say they would welcome regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thompson
Pat Boland of Butte Dies After Hotel Window Fall
Pat Boland a longtime Butte figure has died. A coroner's jury ruled he fell from a hotel window while intoxicated. He was well regarded before his drinking declined.
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Pat Boland
Butte
Awakening after the war and a call to renewed pilgrimage
Bouck White argues in Atlantic that world upheaval wakes humanity to a new spiritual journey. He warns without competent guides the new mood may stagnate into wars and swamps, leaving Earth disquieted and purpose lost.
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Bouck White
Atlantic
Alabama Georgia ban liquor ads to curb lawbreaking
Alabama and Georgia have enacted laws prohibiting printing or circulating liquor advertising as they view it as an aid to crime. The measures aim to reduce liquor availability and curb violations, with officials arguing ads encourage illegal consumption and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Georgia
Villa Power Fades but Bandit Still a Threat
The note argues that despite Villa's power fading the danger remains if the bandit is not captured. It implies regional safety hinges on removing the bandit and restoring order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Teton Co operative Reservoir Company assessment notice
Directors levy 7.50 per share on capital stock on August 12 1916 payable at the Helena office by September 22 1916. Unpaid shares by September 23 1916 delinquent and advertised for sale. if unpaid by October 30 1916 sold to cover the delinquent assessment and sale costs. J C Ricker Secretary Helena Montana First pub August 30 last Sept 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Co-Operative Reservoir Company
Helena
Montana
J. C. Ricker
Unusual Oil Shortage Affects Dutch German Trains
Dutch railroad officials found oil and grease shortages on trains from Germany into Holland. Lubricants were allegedly emptied or reduced before departure, leaving trains noisy and under lubricated. Dutch guards then restricted supply to crossing back into Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Germany
Trolland
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Changing Street Names and Public Interest
A critique argues street name changes erase historic identity and reflect private motives. The piece warns of effects on London’s character and sensitivities, citing Threadneedle Street and St. Mary Axe as examples of names worth preserving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Threadneedle Street
St. Mary Axe
Lostog Transcript
Notice for Publication James W Webber homestead claim
Department of the Interior notice at Great Falls Montana dated September 5 1916 announces James W Webber of Chateau Montana holder of homestead entry serial 035736 for SW quarter of section 32 township 24 north range 3 west Montana meridian will prove up three years proof before U S Commissioner A C Warner at Chateau October 16 1916 Witnesses named Jacob Kalma Richard Van Kuiken Douwe A Blanksma and Earle B Crawford all of Montana. N Sutherlin Register. First pub Sept 18 last Oct 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
James W. Webber
Chateau
Township
Range 3 West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Jacob Kalma
Farmington
Richard van Kuiken
Douwe A. Blanksma
Earle B. Crawford
Chotea
N. Sutherlin, Register
Homestead Proof Filed for Chateau Land Claim
Fred Lee formerly Fredrik Rasmussen Linkley of Chateau Montana has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his land claim in section 35 two 24 north range 6 west Montana Meridian. The hearing will be before A C Warner US Commissioner in Chateau on October 17 1916. Witnesses include William J DeCoursey Louis Owens Stanley Harris Ingebright Lee of Choteau Montana. R N Sutherlin Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Fred Lee
Fredrik Rasmussen Linkley
Chateau
Ney Ney
We Ney
Ney
West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
William J. DeCoursey
Louis Owens
Stanley Harris
Ingebright Lee
Choteau
R. N. Sutherlin
Register
Homestead Claim Notice for Hutchinson in Montana
Gershom Hutchinson of Bole Montana filed intent to make five year proof to establish his land claim for S% SEY SEY SW4 section 23 township 23 north range 4 west Montana Meridian before A C Warner at Chateau Montana on October 5 1916. Witnesses Varney Sears John Roos Ben Torson Ole Nordhagen all of Bole Montana. R N Sutherlin Register. First pub August 30 last Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Gershom Hutchinson
Bole
Township 23
Range 4 West
Meridian
A. C. Warner
A. S
Chateau
Varney R. Sears
John A. Roos
Ben Torson
Ole J. Nordhagen
Jesse W. Keithley
North
Range
A. C. Warrer
U. S
Choteau
Silas A. McPhee
Anton Seidl
Ole B. Dolgaard
Isaac F. Allum
Sheriff Sale Notice in Teton County Montana
In accordance with an Order of Sale and Decree of Foreclosure from the District Court of Montana, Teton County, Rocky Mountain Fire Insurance Co. v Murray et al, the sheriff will sell the south half of the northwest quarter of section 23, township 21 north, range 3 west, Montana Meridian, at 2:00 PM on September 16, 1916 at the front door of the Teton County courthouse in Choteau for cash to the highest bidder. The notice is dated August 28, 1916 and published August 23 and September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Eighth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Teton
Rocky Mountain Fire Insurance Co
Patrick Wendall Murray
Mary Irene Murray
Roy Jardine
Boorman Lumber & Implement Co
Montana Meridian
Teton County Court House
Choteau
Teton County
United States
William Miller
Mont
Freeman Daley
A. H. Gray
Great Falls
Wighth
Rocky Mountain Fire Insurance Company
John Pp. Trainor
Charles B. Kunsman
Bert Kunsman
Equity Co-operative Association
W. H. Sherman
Daisy Smith
Henningsen Creamery Co
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Ordered In Rocky Mountain Case
In the Wighth Judicial District of Montana a foreclosure sale is ordered following a July 31 1916 judgment. The property to be sold lies in Teton County Montana consisting of parts of sections 21 and 22 township 21 north range 3 west. The sale will occur at the front door of the Teton County courthouse in Choteau on September 16 with cash to the highest bidder.
Apartment of the Interior Incomplete Notice
Appartment of the Interior in 1916 records a notice involving Rachel Murphy Kalma Montana with an incomplete November date and place details. The fragment suggests a filing or distribution event tied to property or guardianship.
Homestead Claim Notices Filed for Montana Lands
On January 2, 1914 and June 10, 1916 original and additional entries for multiple parcels including S% SW section 20 N14 NW section 28 N44 NE4% and N% NW section 29 township 23 north range 7 west Montana meridian were made. Applicants filed intent to make three year proof to establish their claims before A C Warner U S Commissioner at his office in Choteau Montana on October 5.
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Range
Montana
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Choteau
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George W. Sproule
Hele
Jos. Ashbridge
H. Gerhanz
B. K. Wheeler
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J. Meyers
Havre
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H. J. Kelly
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Fred H. Foster
Billings
S. V. Stewart
W. W. MicDowell
A. M. Alderson
W. C. Rae
J. SE. Poindexter
Wm. Keating
Public Instruction
H. A. Davee
J. H. Hall
I. A. Morley
J. . McCormick
W. J. But
T. O. Larson
Chas. McDonald
John W. Coburn
Cut Bank
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Henry Radcliffe
Fairfield
Nellie R. Brown
John I. Lundgren
Colin N. Ward
C. ND. Powell
John R. Gleason
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