Arres t of Hugh Whitney gang member in Salt Lake
Bill Ross alias Tom Sharkey, linked to the Monida hold up of June 16 1911, was arrested in Salt Lake City by Sheriff Erwin and held for trial. Ross faced charges over the Monida robbery that killed a man and wounded others. He used aliases and had a deputy sheriff’s star and pawn tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill’ Ross
Hugh Whitney
Pal
Salt Lake
Erwin
Monida
Kidd
Melton
Ross
Utah City
Neal McMillan
Short Line
Tom Sharkey
Utah
Billy Gutches
Spencer
Idaho
Rose
Whitney
Rudy
Nevada
Sharkey
Summit
Gutches
Monda
Hon
Meltor
Ems
Pocatello
O’ Rourke
Butte
State Penitentiary
Dillon
High Bridge
Scully
Sassman
Short Bandit
Hamer
Short Rather
Edgar McGill
Mud Lake
Cokeville
Wyoming
Montana Auto Supply Takes Delivery of Ford Cars
Montana Auto Supply received a shipment of eight Ford automobiles last Saturday with two roadsters and six touring cars. The late model 22 horsepower four‑cylinder vehicles are selling well in Dillon and surrounding areas with another carload on the way. Purchasers include W. W. Jameson, Max Lauterbach, W. C. Templin, E. Q. Brainard, and Henry Gagnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Auto Supply Company
Ford
Montana Auto Supply
Dillon
W. W. Jameson
First National Bank
Max Lauterbach
Madison County
W. C. Templin
Horse Prairie
E. Q. Brainard
Lima
Henry Gagnon
Elk Restaurant Destroyed by Fire in Dillon District
Late this afternoon a blaze swept through the Elk restaurant in the business district causing an estimated loss of 1500 to 2000 dollars. The Dillon fire department fought the flames, preventing a larger disaster. The restaurant owned by Jack Goodall was a total loss with no insurance. the Elk saloon beside it suffered water and smoke damage. The building belonged to Mrs. Ben Froman and was also damaged.
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Dillon Fre
Elk
Elk Saloon
Jack Goodall
Chris Snyder
Ben Froman
Dillon City Election Yields Tight Mayor Race and Key Wins
In Dillon the city election produced a close mayoral result with Hon. E. O. Selway defeating Dr R K Rathbone by forty n ore votes. Police magistrate L P Phillips beat independent William Fruin by over two hundred. Aldermanic race in the second ward saw John Mayfield defeat Eph Stoller by thirty five votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
E. O. Selway
R. RK. Rathbone
John Mayfield
Eph Stoller
Stoller
Selway
Rathbone Wee
Boone Emma Ee
Scott
Phillipsa
Fruin
Hirschman Wee
Alderman Stoller Sete
Mayfield
Huon School Wins Intercity Debate Over Anaconda High
Beaverhead County high school defeated Anaconda High School in Dillon last Friday evening on the debate topic That the United States government should own and control the telegraph Anaconda spoke first with Kelly Kimball and Peterson while BC H S debaters Price Shobe and Lovell argued the affirmative The judges were Mr Kelly Prof Tenney and Dr Finch and the BC H S team earned the victory in a spirited contest with strong delivery and well supported points It marks BC H S first interscholastic debate participation and Anaconda’s debut year
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Beaverhead County
Anaconda High
Dillon
Anaconda
United States
Hoya
Kelly
Kimball
Peterson
Lawrence Price
Leslie Shobe
Frank Lovell
Prof. Tenney
Helena
Grant KE. Finch
Prof
Arbor Day Proclamation Marking Seasonal Arrival
Helena reports Governor Stewart issued his first Arbor Day proclamation noting the transition from winter to spring. The message highlights the land emerging into springtime and the nation's anticipation of the new season.
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Helena
Stewart
Arbor Day Proclaimed by Montana Governor in 1913
Governor J S W Stewart designates May 18 1913 as Arbor Day in Montana urging proper observance in schools and homes with plantings and improvements to grounds. Helena capital date shown April 5 1913. Secretary A M Aldergon authenticates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. W. Stewart
State of
Montana
Helena
United States of America
Highway Commission Organizes and Discusses Vehicle Licensing
The Montana Highway Commission, formed last Saturday in Helena with A W Mahon as chair and Kneale as vice chair, began reviewing Senate Bill 117 on motor vehicle licensing. The plan sets tiered fees from five to twenty dollars based on wheel count and horsepower, with funds split between state and county levels for highway improvements. Plans for summer activities were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Helena
A. W. Mahon
Kneale
Bozeman
George R. Metlen
Dillon
Mahon
Kneéale
M. Kelly
Changes in School Laws Reinstate Teacher Reappointment Rules
New state education act sets April 1 notice rule for reappointment and expands certificates. Two year district service required for certain notices. shorter service allows later notification. Third grade certificate abolished. second grade lasts eighteen months with civics. first grade adds physical geography and school management and lasts three years. Professional certificate now four years nationwide with eighteen months experience needed.
ELECTION RESULTS SHAPE MONTANA CITIES
City elections across Montana brought socialist wins in Butte and varied party outcomes in Anaconda Hamilton Forsyth Kalispell Three Forks Missoula Helena Billings Bozeman Miles City and other towns. Mayors treasurers and police magistrates changed hands amid mixed party gains and quiet voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Lewis J. Duncan
Boehrer
Shoviin
Democraats
Anaconda
Edward O'Brien
W. L. Collins
Patrick Finneagan
Sanderson
Hamilton
Wm. Strebe
W. P. Welch
J. E B. Decarle
Forsyth
W. J. Huene
J. F. Patterson
George
N. T. Lease
Great Falls
Heran Nalbach
Wm. Hall
Helena
Robert Leavena
Billings
Mathewson
Robert Brubeck
H. 8. Buell
Citizens
Bozeman
John Ketterer
George Ellis
Miles City
C. H. Mott
Portland contractor seeks city paving project
Si Masterson of Warren Bros Bitulithic pavement company visits to drum up interest among business district property owners in paving part of the area. He says Dillon welcomed the plan months ago and his firm is finishing major contracts at Idaho Falls and Bozeman, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si. Masterson
Portland
Oregon
Warren Bros
Boston
Mr. Masterson
Dillon
Hs Company
Idaho Falls
Bozeman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitney's
PARD
CAR OF Ford
House OF Representatives
Harris & Ewing
Oscar W. Underwood
K Lively Afa
Dr. Rathebone
Third Ward
Selwayee Ee
Rathbone
Boone
Scott Eee
Dick Price
Robert Clark
Phillips
J. H. Gilbert
A. J. Wedumes
B. F. White
Sam Williamson
Selway Wee
Boone Lew Wee
Scott Awe
Holtz
Huon School
Tri-City
Beaverhead
V. Stewart
A. M. Aldergon
Secretary of State
Highway Commission
Copper City
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