New County Road Law Praised Amid Debate and Criticism
A lengthy proposed road law, willed to pass with few amendments, would centralize authority in the county board, raise a general road tax up to three mills, and set 60 foot roads with strict stopping rules for vehicles. Critics note inequities for city property and potential automation bottlenecks, while supporters call it a major improvement over Geiger era statutes.
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Beaverhead
Bozeman Chronicle
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Legislative turmoil and impeachment debate grips Bow County
Reports show Judge BE. W. Harney faces impeachment scrutiny amid mixed evidence of malfeasance. Legislature shifts to gambling concerns and woman suffrage as party tensions flare in Senate and House, with bills advancing or stalling. Debates, resignations, and ballot-counting details color a tense session.
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Bow County
BE. W. Harney
Swindlehurst
White
Senate
Hoffman
Brennen
Committee On
Mahon
Jefferson County
Silver Bow
Sebree seeks right of way for Caldwell Boise electric railway
Howard Sebree Caldwell banker and Idaho magnate applies to Boise trustees for the Caldwell to Boise 30 mile electric rail corridor. The scheme, tied to former promoter Thomas Bates, would cost about 200000 dollars and include a network of branches to connect mining and agricultural towns. Sebree promises rapid construction within a year if granted.
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Standard
Boise
Idaho
Howard Sebree
Caldwell
Butte
Thomas W. Bates
Sebree
Oregon
Short Line
Nampa
Sebree Electric
Wolverines Threaten Ranchers in Basin Visit
Ed Kaney reports wolves attacked Kramer ranch, killing a three year-old steer in the feed pen. Moran offers ten dollar reward per wolf, state pays five, encouraging hunting as winters’ feeding profits depend on ridding the area of the varmints.
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Ed Kaney
Basin
Kramer Ranch
Jack Moran
Missoula Land Office Reports January Business Boom
The Missoula land office logged total cash income of 6153.82 for January with over 3500 acres transacted. The report lists public land sales of 2201.27 acres earning 4000 plus various mineral desert and homestead entries and fees totaling 6153.82. Dr. W. V. Kingsbury has moved to the Metlen block occupying rooms 4 and 5 with standard office hours and contact numbers.
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Missoula
W. V. Kingsbruy
Metlen
Court Term Dates Fixed for Fifth Montana District
Order fixes 1903 regular district court terms across Jefferson Beaverhead and Madison counties. Jefferson begins first Monday in January April July and October. Beaverhead begins third Monday in February May November and August. Madison begins second Monday in March June September and December. Boulder Montana dated December 4 1902.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
Jefferson
Madison
State of
Jefferson County
Beaverhead County
Madison County
Boulder
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