Governor Toole Resigns Montana Governorship
Helena reports Governor Toole resigns to take effect April 1 due to health. He will seek rest in California for four to five months. Lieutenant Governor Norris to act as governor until the appointment of a successor per state law.
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Joseph K. Toole
Edwin Norris
Dillon
Helena
State House
Toole
Montana
California
Eomnd
South
Norris
Resignation of Governor Toole Cited As Health Shock
Governor Toole resigns nine months before term ends due to illness. J K Toole pledges duty and cites Montana’s growth and prosperity under state institutions, railways, irrigation, and industry. Biographical note attached, with references to family and political career.
Dillon Harness Revival Sets Beaverhead Fair Plans
Dillon gears up for a county fair and trotting race meet after years of dormancy. Local promoters Dr Orr and S and Carruthers circulate subscriptions, aiming to organize a Beaverhead County Fair Association within two weeks. Expect visits from Butte horse owners and matinee crowds at the new half mile track near the city, with noted horses and local breeders including Tragac Edinger and Herb Gabriel active in preparations.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Butte
Copper King
Wilkes Boy
Commodore Belmont
Tragac Edinger
Lataia
W. Gabriel
Deak
Met- Jen
Mr. Gabriel
Herb Ia
Dillon Boy
Keepsake
Dictator 113
Dillon Beats Butte High in Close 18-17 Basketball Thriller
Beavorhead county high school upset Butte high 18 to 17 in Dillon last Saturday. Crowds witnessed a fast, close game with leading shifts, rough play at times, and strong Dillon throws. Officials handled calls impartially. Butte showed better teamwork while Dillon claimed final victory. Afterward a reception hosted for the visitors at the theatre.
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Beaverhead County
Butte High School
Dillon
Butte Boys
Dillon Boys
Butte
Scenic Theatre Opens With French Films and Modern Equipment
The Scenic Theatre opens in the former J. Robert Morton building on Montana Street. It draws large audiences and offers top quality films from French studios plus a Powers projector. First features include Ali Baba and The Forty Thieves with vivid color, College Chu ma, and an illustrated song. Films change three times weekly on Tuesday Thursday and Sunday. Admission is ten cents. shows run 7:30 p m to 1 30 a m and Saturday afternoons.
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J. Robert Morton
Montana Street
Ali Baba
Enlow Faces Possible Finger Amputation After Ranch Trip
Word comes that Harry J. Enlow, who went to the Larabie ranch in Madison county last week, froze a finger and may require amputation.
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Harry J. Enlow
Larabie Ranch
Madison County
Smelter Trust Cuts Rate Again Despite Montana Plan
The American Smelting and Refining Company reduces its ore treating rate to a level well below December and denies plans to close operations while shipments rise. Montana Mine Owners prepare for a February 17 meeting in Helena with Missoula, Butte, and others sending delegates as enrollment targets reach five hundred.
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Montana
American Smelting and Refining Company
F. M. Smith
Smith
Edgar L. Newhouse
M. Robert Guggenheim
Helena
Hewitt
Linderman
Montana Mine Owners’ Association
Missoula
Butte
Revival at Methodist church draws strong attendance daily
The revival services at the Methodist church show steady progress with three services on Sunday led by Rev. Winters. Sermons focus on God knocking at the heart door Gods address to the closed heart and Gods wonderful love. Many join the church or express a desire to live a Christian life as sermons on Sin Atonement Repentance Faith Regeneration are announced for the week. The evening song service begins at 7 30.
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Methodist Church
Winters
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Savannah
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Hwdin
Lucinda (Porter) Toole
Kentucky
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