Butte Baseball Hope Hinges On Monday Meeting
Contractor W. J. Walsh announced a public meeting Monday in the city council chambers to discuss keeping Butte in the Union association for the 1912 season or forming a Montana state league if necessary. Walsh says the deal with McCloskey is ready to close, with fan support urged to shape attendance and field plans.
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Butte
W. J. Walsh
Montana
Union Association
McClosky
Lucas
McCloskey
Walsh
John
Ogden
Anaconda
Dillon
Inter-Mountain
Archaeology Revealed As Fascinating Science
Washington notes archaeology as a surprisingly engaging field. Even small artifacts like pottery shards or stone tools from ancient sites can illuminate past cultures, with walls and carvings offering clues about early peoples.
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Washington
Coal Law Needs Amending
From the 82nd Annual Report of the United States Geological Survey the note argues that coal land limits of 160 acres for individuals and 640 acres for associations hinder modern mining. It calls for a lease or site system allowing larger units to enable economical operation and fair competition with railroad and large coal companies.
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United States Geological Survey
Northwest Development League pushes immigration information bill
The Northwest Development League seeks federal action to publish multilingual land info for immigrants and push a bill in Congress to require the immigration office to provide location and farm opportunity data to new arrivals. The plan includes port access for state agents and funding to inform prospective farmers arriving in the United States.
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Northwest Development League
United States
Senate
Brown
Nebraska
General Immigration Commissioner
Teague
Pray
Montana
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
The
League
Minimum Freight Rate Reduced on Oregon Short Line
Helena Jan 16 The railroad commission after discussions with Oregon Short Line officials announced that February 15 the minimum freight charge on that line will drop from 50 to 25 cents. The rate applies only to Montana stations. The commission had raised the issue last June, and initial requests were denied before the reduction was approved.
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Helena
Oregon Short Line Railway Company
Railroad Commission
Montana
Oregon Short Line
Prominent Mining Men to Gather for Spokane Convention
Leading mining executives from the Northwest plan the Spokane convention with daily committee meetings and reports showing improved corporate conditions. Governors Hay and Hawley have accepted. delegates from Seattle Tacoma and Butte will attend. Alaska and silver coinage topics will be discussed. a souvenir badge will mark the event.
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Spokane
Northwest
Governors Hay
Washington
Hawley
Idaho
Seattle
Tacoma
Butte
Arctic Club
James H. Lynch
W. Kemper
H.A. Gallway
Congress
Great West
Geological Survey reports growth in 1911 distribution
The United States Geological Survey increased its outputs in 1911 with a total distribution of reports and maps at 1 208 797, up 6 percent from 1910. Topographic map distribution rose 15 percent, and public distribution of books and maps exceeded 90 percent of copies received.
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United States Geological Survey
Bureau of Mines
Survey
Geological Survey
Government Printing Office
Dentist H F Bimrose Opens City Suites Office
Dr H F Bimrose lists offices in suites 1, 2 and 6 and provides a telephone contact for his dental practice in the city.
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H. F. Bimrose
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School of American Archaeology
D. C. Collier
San Diego
Mexico
Central America
Cyrene
Africa
Development League
Pat Ev
Rayo
Selves
Firestone
Montana Auto Supply Co
Cadillac State Agency
GEO. R. Metlen
Chas. Perry
R. E. Ober
E. Bannack St
Dillon, Mont
Masonic Temple
E. M, Yeaman
O.ls
P.O
Geological Survey Reports
Edison
Examiner
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