Murder at Wisdom Sparks First Degree Murder Charges
A saloon brawl in Wisdom Big Hole basin ends with freighter Frank McLain dead. Lewis Cundiff and his brother are jailed, facing murder charges after a pistol shot near the Ajax saloon base of the brain. The incident followed a quarrel and a knife threat, with authorities detaining the Cundiffs and two burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom
Big Hole Basin
Frank McLain
Lewis Cundiiff
Kentucky
Cundiff
Mclain
Man Found Dead in Basin Details Sparse
A man between 35 and 40 was found in a basin after reportedly being divorced from his wife a few months earlier. The report provides limited details on identity or cause, noting only the marital separation and approximate age.
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Dents
McLain
Horse Stealing Suspect Arrested Near Dillon
Stock Inspector Jack Collins left Dillon with a black man named Lewis Miles who faces horse stealing charges. Sheriff Gosman captured Miles in Dillon last night based on information from Butte. Authorities say Miles and confederates have been moving horses from the range to Butte buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Collins
Dillon
Gosman
Butte
Lewis Miles
Monahan strikes it rich in Alaska gold field
Peter Monahan, once a Blue Wing district miner, is reported to have mined over $20 000 in gold dust this season at his Tammany bench claim on Valdez Creek. The claim lies about 70 feet above the river, with a tunnel tapping a rich old channel and pay dirt washed after dumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Monahan
Alaska
Monahan
Blue Wing
Vadez
Joe Wiksdal
Chris Snyder
Valdez Creek
Tammany Bench
Monahan Baa
No. 2
Discovery
Important Business Change at Morton Olmsted Firm
Last week the interest of J. W. Morton in the J. W. Morton company was sold to partner Thos. D. Olmsted. Olmsted will dispose of part of his holdings to stockholders and has taken full charge as of August 1. A stockholders meeting on August 2 elected T. J. Olmsted president Nela Nelson vice president and B. N. Stevenson secretary and treasurer. Morton will focus on Idaho land interests and Asa Kennison of this place is involved there. Morton plans to leave for Idaho in about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morton
J. W. Morton Company
Thos. D. Olmsted
Mr. Olmsted
Busineas
T. J. Olmated
Nela Nelson
B. N. Stevenson
Mr. Morton
Idaho
Asa Kennison
Close Call For Dillonite in Spokane Trolley Wreck
Dr H F Best returned from Seattle Alaska Yukon exposition and narrowly escaped the Spokane and Inland Empire trolley wreck that killed 13 and injured many. He and Misses Adams Cora Taylor had travelled to Couer d Alene to register for lands. Returning home they could not board the ill fated car due to crowd. R C Halliday of Spokane was on a wrecked train but unharmed. Mr and Mrs J D McDonnald of Drumond Montana were among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Best
Seattle
Spokane
R. C. Halliday
Montana
J.D. McDonnald
Drummond
Doctor Elmer Visits Grant Resident Early Week
Dr. C. J. Elmer arrived from Grant the first of the week for a routine visit and to assist in local medical duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Elmer
Grant
Short Term of the District Court in Wisdom
The August term opened with Judge J B Poindexter presiding and no jury. Three criminal cases were set, two added, to proceed at the November jury term. Lewis Cundiff and Schuyler Cundiff face murder charges in the MacLain case at the Ajax saloon. defense assigned to Joseph C Smith. Brown pleads not guilty to statutory crimes against Laurinda Wilson. trial set for November 4. Several locals arraigned for burglary. three new U S citizens named Hansen Hansen Andersen. Magpie Propper granted a divorce from W J Propper on grounds of desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Poindexter
Melton
Poindexter
Lewis and Schuyler Cundiff
Frank MacLain
Lewis Cundiff
Ajax
Wisdom
Kentucky
Bryant
Joseph C. Smith
Frank Brown
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Laurinda Wilson
George J
Wilson
Brown
W. S. Barbour
United States
Rainus Peter Hansen
Hang Tromas Mikkelaen
Peter Hansen Andersen
Magpie H. Propper
W. J. Propper
Taft to Visit Montana State Fair September 28
President Taft will attend the Montana state fair on the afternoon of September 28, with schedule details being finalized by paymaster general officials and Senator Carter. The visit, planned for Helena, includes an automobile tour and a brief speech at the fair grounds, coordinated by the Helena Commercial club and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Taft
Montana
T. A. Marlow
Army
Carter
Carpenter
Butte
Garrigan
Fair Grounds
City
Fair Ground
Helena Commercial Club
Map of the Flathead Reservation Planned for Lottery Drawings
A letter from S. W. Proudfit acting commissioner at Washington's land department states a detailed map of the Flathead reservation is being prepared. The map will show every land parcel including allotments withdrawals and lands eligible for entry and will be distributed before the first entry on April 1 1910 to those drawing winning numbers in the land lottery.
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Missoula
United States Land Office
S. W. Proudfit
Land Department
Washington
Flathead Reservation
Lost sheepherder finally shows up near Lima
John Grabale the sheepherder for Ike Edinger who was thought lost or killed in Axe canyon near Dillon has reappeared in Lima working for George Gleed. He apparently deserted the flock and may face legal action under a new desertion crime statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grabale
Ike Edinger
Axe Canyon
Dillon
Lima
George Gleed
Mr. Edinger
Edinger
Lawsuit over Redrock dam floods Monida ranch
James M. Saunders of Monida sues Newell C. Knight and Redrock Reservoir and Irrigation Co. for 6000 damages claiming the dam at Hagersville floods 110 acres, leaves a 4 to 10 foot water depth on his hay meadow. He seeks dam removal and relief. The owners want 250000 and may sell water rights to farmers or a power firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
James M. Saunders
Monida
Clark & Duncan
District Court
Newell C. Knight
Redrock Reservoir and Irrigation Company
Hagersville
Saunders
Dillon Welcomes Home Byther Family After Idaho Visit
C R Byther, a longtime Dillon resident, returns home with Mia. Byther arrived last week and is greeted by many old friends after years in Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Byther
Dillon
Old
Red Miller Too Free With Gun In Ranch Incident
Red Miller faced arrest after a loaded automatic rifle discharged in a wagon near Hawley Selway ranch. A horse was shot and a man named Sullivan was wounded in the leg, with Dr. Bond saying recovery will take time. Miller claimed the weapon was unloaded and was taken to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Hawley Selway Ranch
Sullivan
Bond
Sagsman
County Jay
Inter-Mountain League Busted
News from Helena reports the Inter-Mountain Baseball League dissolving after a short season. The Helena club disbanded as the last of the four original teams, players were paid off, and many left the city after a twilight exhibition. Ed Farnaworth remained loyal to the league despite losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KG. Farnaworth
Intermountain League
Salt Lake
Bozeman
Helena Diapatchella
Inter-Mountain Baseball League
Missoula
Helena
Daylight Through Tunnel on Gilmore Pittsburg Line Progress
The news reports that the line from Armatead to Salmon City nears completion as tunnel work breaks through the mountain. Chief Engineer Bacon notified Salmon that the blast set last night finished the breakthrough, with rails arriving at Armstead to extend into Lemhi country toward southern Idaho.
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Gilmore
Pittsburg
Armatead
Salmon City
Bacon
Salmon
Armstead
Lemhi Country
Idaho
Milwaukee line to the coast rumored via Boise
The article notes a Milwaukee extension plan rumored to run to the coast through Boise and via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, linking Pittsburgh and Gilmore with a Milwaukee project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Oregon
Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Saloons Licensed Again at Armutead Terminus
The county treasurer issued two more saloon licenses at Armutead, bringing the total to three. The two new licenses were awarded to Billy Rosenbanny and Robison Lee, at the town which serves as the terminus of the Gilmore Pittsburg railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armutead
Gilmore
Pittsburg
Billy Rosenbanny
Robison Lee
Merry Widows Fined Fifty In Armstead Beer Case
Judge Nirachman fined Agnes Cameron and four Merry Widows for selling beer without a license in Armstead. Of the four widows and owner M. Peterson only Cameron was convicted. The case hinged on testimony from a Dillon man who visited Armstead with a resident and drank a beer priced at a dollar. Defense offered no evidence. Barbour represented defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nirachman
Armstead
M. Peterson
Agnea Cameron
Dillon
Armatead
Merry Widow
Agnes
Dilloun
W. S. Barbour
Hirechman
Dillon Band Concert Promises Summer Fridays
The Dillon band led by W. W. Wilson gave a delightful open concert at the band stand on Montanatreet. Friday evening concerts will continue through the summer with a program including March National Reform and other pieces by Miller Rosenkrane and Ellis Brooks among performers.
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Dillon
W. W. Wilson
Montanatreet
Busy Town Mechanic John T Orr Drives Auto Work
John T Orr a Dillon automobile doctor known as the busiest man in town is expanding his shop with carpenters enlarging the garage. He employs three expert machinists and can fix gas engines of any kind with a thoroughly complete tool equipment and machine shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Orr
Dillon
John
Man Found on Salmon Road Taken to County Hospital
A man was removed from the afternoon train after being found on the Salmon road near the Idaho and Montana divide. He suffered partial paralysis and was taken to the county hospital.
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Salmon Road
Idaho and
Montana Divide
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tope
Gibbone
Wilke
Gruwell
Kewin
A. Hazelbaker
Big Hole Commercial Company
J. 8. Poindexter
Jon. C. Smith
Smith
Divide
Condiff
Wisdom Hospital
Emil Kline
Ainter
Geo. Dodaon
Pete Monahan
The
Flathead
Sues Redrock Irrigation Company
Red” Miller
Inter-Mountain League
Ler
Serenade
Sweet Dreamer
Mil
Sandeman— Rosenkrane
Bart Halite
Girada
Ellis Brooks
Marehi
F. K, Losey
John T. Orr, A. D
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