Mount Jackson and the Legend of William Jackson in Glacier
Mount Jackson in Glacier National Park stands at 10 023 feet, second only to Mount Cleveland. It honors William Jackson Blackfeet scout famed for guiding his party through Sioux lines after the Little Bighorn battle. He served with Custer and Reno, escaped pursuit, and later built a ranch on the Cutbank river before dying from injuries sustained in a life of frontier service.
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Montana Supreme Court to Hear Boxing Law Question
The Montana Supreme Court will hear Sept 22 whether Montana has a boxing ban. Bozeman Judge Ben B. Law and Butte Judge E M Lamb ruled no law exists. Attorney General S C Ford asks the high court to settle if a referendum repeal reinstates the prior statute.
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Raze House Where Riel Was Hanged in Regina
Montana wartime ties bring renewed interest in the Regina guard house where Louis Riel was executed on November 18, 1885. The historic frame building at the police HQ is set for demolition to make way for brick barracks, ending a landmark seen by thousands.
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Harper's Ferry
Dr. Anson Ford Butte's First Postmaster and Beloved Pioneer
Dr Anson Ford an early Butte pioneer and its first postmaster is remembered for his optimistic faith in the camp. Though educated and kind he never secured wealth from mining claims and his granite grave marker recalls a man who treated patients with simple care and outspoken politics.
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Double Murder Tied to Poison Plot Unfolds in Great Falls Freestone Ranch
Great Falls police investigate a baffling murder plot linked to strychnine poisoning at a Cascade area ranch. Frank Phillips died on January 16, 1918. his son Deforest died later at the same ranch. A house dog ingested poisoned food, hinting at a broader conspiracy. Jay Phillips, Frank’s brother, is jailed on burglary charges tied to the case.
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