Dixon Chosen Senator in Montana Legislature Vote
In Helena on January 15 Joseph M. Dixon was elected United States senator by both Montana houses. Dixon led in the house with a 52 vote tally and in the senate with 18, while opposition split across Toole and Frank. The assembly will meet tomorrow to declare Dixon the senator to succeed W A Clark.
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Helena
House
Senate
Joseph M. Dixon
Mortana
Waashintgon
Montana
Dixon
Norris
Comrad
H. L. Frank
Toole
Selway
Thompson
Scallon
Potter
Frank
Miller
Park
United States
Weed
Lewis
W. A. Clark
Senate of
Joseph M.dixon
Albright
Annin
Beilenberg
Cogwill
Donlan
Edwards Everett
Fairbanks
Harper
Metcalf
Miles
McCone
McDonnell
McLean
Rae Sanders
Tooley
White
Joseph Kole
Cardwell
Glid
House of Representatives
Norrin
United States Senate
W. A. Clars
William J. Bryan
Joint Assembly
Great Falls
Senator White
Joint Committee
Organ Recital at Episco pal Church by Prof Luce
Prof E B Luce of State Normal will give an organ recital at the Episcopal church on Friday evening January 25. The program spans classical to modern works. He is supported by Mrs Luce, Prof Robbing, the Normal Lady Quartette and the Male Glee Club. No admission. an offering for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 8. Luce
Normal
Episcopal Church
Luce
Mra
Robbing
Commissioners Organize Beaverhead County Montana Board
Beaverhead County Montana commissioners met in special session January 14 1907 to elect a chairman and inspect buildings. O C Gosman elected chairman. Repairs noted for the courthouse, including roof replastering and wiring. M A Walker appointed health officer. insanity case referred to asylum. bids invited for Polaria Elk Horn road. claims against old board to be filed for auditing. Adjourned to January 15.
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Board of County
Beaverhead County
Montana
W. C. Orr
Charles W. Brands
O. C. Gosman
Jno
S. Baker
Board of County Commissioners
Wealth Board
Dillon
C .W. Francis
Court House
M. A. Walker
Dart
Thomas A. Riley
Dra
F. M. Poindester
Board of Commissioners
Cunnard
Polaria
Elk
Horn Mining
Oliver
Clemment McKay Wedding in Dillon
Esther McKay and A B Clemment wed at 5 o'clock in Dillon at the home of Rev. Dr. Martin with a small gathering. The couple, both from Butte, will honeymoon in California. Clemment formerly cashier at Aetna bank and now with Dillon Consolidated mining, McKay has led that firm’s Dillon offices.
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Dillog
Butte
Dr. Martin
Misa Esther McKay
A. B. Clemment
Martin
California
Clement
Aetna Bank
Dillon Consolidated Mining Company
Bald Mountain
Misa McKay
Dillon
Big Block of Stock Sold in Butte Knickerocker Mining
George B. Conway, who floated the Jennie Dell group in the East, received a telegram from Frank W. Child of Chicago noting that 400000 shares of the capital stock of the Butte Knickerocker Mining company had been sold. The sale funds will provide working and equipment capital, enabling the Jennie Dell group to operate and develop the property. The project includes two shallow shafts and halted work due to a company order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Conway
Jennie Dell Group
Frank W. Child
Chicago
Butle-Knickerbocker Mining Company
Jennie Dell
Butte- Knickerocker
Elkhorn Copper Vein Reported Uncovered in Park Mine
A rumored 16 foot copper ore vein with copper glance has been found in a crosscut at the 80 foot level of the Park Copper property in the Elkhorn district. Old miners and executives foresee Elkhorn rivaling Butte Hill as several eastern-backed companies plan development and new drills are prepared to advance operations toward the 200 foot level.
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Park
Kikhorn
Eikhorn
Avaconda
Elkhorn
Eastern Capital
Annaconda Standard
Park Copper Company
Bip
W. F. Cobban
W. O. Clymo
Denverhead County
Dilton
Patrick Murphy
Murphy
Thomas Judge
Butte
Dillon
Silver Krosure Company
Polaris
Park Company
Silver Fissure
Polaria
Silver Fissure Mining Company
WF. Cobban
Cobban
Harry Armatead
Silver Fissure Company
Beaverhead
Old Beaverhead Looks Good After North Dakota Trip
C A Smith returned home from a trip to North Dakota where he observed harsh winter conditions. He says southwestern Montana and the valley appear a paradise by comparison, noting widespread fuel shortages and rail traffic disruption. He warns of heavy cattle losses in Montana due to deep snow and lack of hay as fences are stripped for fuel and storms worsen feed prospects. He also mentions purchasing some time stallions during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Smith
North Dakota
Montana
Dakota
Man Ordered to Warm Springs Asylum Over War Fears
Thomas A. Riley a Beaverhead county laborer was examined by Doctors Walker and Poindexter and County Commissioner Otto C Gosman and committed to the Warm Springs asylum. He claimed fear of a big war between the United States and Japan and said the United States had destroyed navies in a three days war during a Venezuelan dispute years ago. He is about 30, Irish-born, with past service in the 3rd Cavalry and two years in the Philippines.
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United States
Japan
Thomas A. Riley
Beaverhead
Walker and
Poindexter
Otto C. Gosman
Board of County Commissioners
Warm Springs
Big Hole
Ireland
3Rd Cavalry
Phillipines
Nebraska
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. W. J. Bryan
Beaverhead Committee
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Decker
Ek. O. Selway
Blake
Whiteside—Hospital
Brownlee
McManus
Ina Pectora of Mines
McDonald
Corby
Shaw
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Morris
Goff
Wendel Repeating Gas and Electric Light Companies
Beckwith
Manchester
Brewster
MacAuley
Whiteside
Moore
Cameron
Blewett
Haviland
Clemment
McKay
Conway
Columbus
Aeon
Com
Bigstrike
Elkhorn District
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