Young Lawyer Aids Montana Territory Move
The article recalls James L. Campbell, long based in Chicago and Salina, who helped push Montana toward territorial organization in 1863. A lawyer connected with Bannack, Virginia City, and Deer Lodge, he worked with Edgerton and Sanders to press Congress, met Lincoln in Illinois, and lobbied in Washington for statehood.
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Spannack
Washington
Montana
James L. Campbell
Lincoln
Campbell
Chicago
Salina
Kansas
Territory
Wilbur F. Sanders
Idaho
Edgerton
Sanders
Lewis and Clark
Bannack
Virginia City
Deer Lodge
Congress
United States
Shining Mountains
Illinois
Liberator
Ohio
White House
Rocky Mountain
House
Senate
Sidney Edgerton
James Campbell
Prairies
Fingerprint System Aids Montana Criminals Hunt
The piece recounts early 20th century police use of fingerprint records in Butte Great Falls and Cascade County. It follows Thomas Gaffney a bunco man caught via matching prints after a Des Moines scam. It notes fingerprinting benefits, costs, and officials like Ray Gaunt, with broader history from China to the London Henry system and modern adoption.
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Mark Twain
Puddin’ Head Wilson
Butte
Great Falls
Thomas Gaffney
Ole Hove
Cascade County
Hove
Gaffney
Des Moines
Iowa
Bunco
Salt Lake City
Howe
Montana
Salt Lake
San Francisco
George W. Kellar
Kansas City
Deer Lodge
Fred Thomas
Oakland
George Kelly
Sacramento
Fred W. Thomas
Sir Francis Galton
China
India
E. R. Henry
City of
London
United States
Army
Navy
Marines
Customs Houses
Immigration and Civil Service Departments
Ray Gaunt
Northwest
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Helena
Merrill's Montana Mining Fight and Legacy in Butte
Thomas Gale Merrill emerges as a pivotal Montana mining figure who blocked the Northern Pacific from claiming mineral rights, helped found the Monarch Gold and Silver Mining company, and influenced state politics. The piece recalls his early Montana City charter, Glendale operations, and the Merrill Discovery Company’s 54 properties, plus his role in court battles and public policy on prohibition.
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Northern Pacific
Silver
Clancy
Bull
Fort Benton
Missouri
New Orleans
Swansea
Wales
Thomas Gale Merrill
Montana
Merrill
Butte
Helena
Montana City
Monarch Gold and Silver Mining Company
Clark Creek
Merrill Discovery Company
St. Paul Capital
Supreme Court of the United States
Siever
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Silver Bow County Voter Count In Primary
It is estimated that 28 000 persons in Silver Bow County will be eligible to vote at the forthcoming primaries.
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Silver Bow
Silver Bow County
Druggists Meet in Helena to Push Law Change
Montana Pharmaceutical Association convenes in Helena this winter to seek changes permitting sale of certain proprietary remedies. The group debates banning beverages and other liquids with more than two percent alcohol, raising questions about drug products and regulation.
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Butte
S. C. Ford
Montana
Louis Dreibelbis
Newbro Drug Co
Helena
John Barleycorn
South Dakota
What One Montana Soldier Does With His Money
A Montana enlisted man in a machine gun company earns 33 dollars a month. He sends 15 to his mother, 5 for a Liberty bond, and 6.50 for insurance, leaving 6.50. That leaves about 21 cents a day, which he plans to save in a savings account since Uncle Sam provides for his needs.
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Montana
Machine Gun Company
Sam
Montana students join flying service detachment
Thirty four University of Montana students and graduates serve in the flying service, highlighting continued military training and recruitment among alumni and current scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University of Montana
Montana Resources Highlighted At World Fair
Governor Richards named Mr. Merrill Montana commissioner at the San Francisco exposition. Merrill spent vast private funds to publicize the Treasure State. On Montana day he handed out 28 pounds of sapphires and rubies, with every visitor receiving an uncut gem.
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Great Britain
Richards
Mr. Merrill
Montana
San Francisco
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Guy
Montanan Nota Uae
Baltimore
Chicago Tribune
Charles N. Wheeler
Harry Gordon Selfridge
American Plan
Jefferson County
Continental Divide
Thomas G. Merrill
Louis Driebelbis
Montana Pharmaceutical Association
Wee Wwee
Great Falls Brick & Tile Co
Montal
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