Mark Twain's Rocky Mountain Montana Tour Diary 1895
A detailed 1895 Montana diary recounts Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens touring Great Falls Butte Anaconda Helena Missoula. The narrative covers hotel stays price pains, Twain's affection for cats, lectures, a fort visit at Missoula, and a playful arrest prank by a local sergeant with a pardon from Lt Colonel Burt.
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Montana
Mark Twain
Samuel L. Clemens
Major Pond
Great Falls
Butte
Anaconda
Helena
Missoula
Park Hotel
Rocky Mountains
Gibson
Chicago
Mark
Gibson Brothers
Bell
Rockies
Missouri
Mrs. Clemens
Clara
Nevada
Montana Club
Virginia City
Sam Clemens
Silver City
Sanders
Clemens
Buck Fenwick
Senator Sanders
Major Maginnis
Hugh McQuade
A. L. Seligman
Judge Knowles
United States Supreme Court
Mr. Beecher
Deer Lodge
L. A. Walker
C. K. Cole
A. J. Steel
Frank L. Sizer
Henry Ward Beecher
Herbert
Port Townsend
Northern Pacific Railroad
Florence House
Fort Missoula
Burt
Fort
Ruggles
Bozeman Lineup Promises Thrilling Wild West Roundup
Harvey P. Griffin previews the Bozeman wild west roundup set for August 5 6 and 7. He notes Montana status, town backing, big prizes totaling 10000, and a display of old west life with skilled riders and daring feats.
Crow Tribe Adopts Six White Men in Montanas Crow Agency
The Crow Indian tribe in southern Montana selected six well known white men for adoption at a tribal council meeting. Adoption awaits approval by the Indian Affairs commissioner in Washington. The adoptees include Major Pease Absaroke Tom LaForge Wyola Al Morrison Prior Bernard Provo Barney Bravo George Deutee Lodge Grass and J W Cooper near Billings. All have intermarried with Crows and have grandchildren among them.
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Montana
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington, D. C
Major Pease
Absarokee
Tom LaForge
Wyola
al Morrison
Prior
Bernard
Livestock Shipments Return to Montana Rail Lines
Helena reports 1124 cars of cattle moved by Great Northern and Northern Pacific returning stock from winter pasturage.
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Helena
Montana
Great Northern
Bozeman Roundup Promises West’s Biggest Show
The Bozeman Roundup in Montana debuts a vast saucer amphitheater seating 20 000 near Bridger and Gallatin ranges. The program features bucking horses like Coyote and Sky Rocket, roping, bull dogging, cow horse work, roping of gray wolves, stage coach races, and Indian contests showcasing old west life.
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Montana
Pee Russell
Bozeman Arena
Cheyenne
Pendleton
Calgary
Bozeman
Montana City
Bridger
Gallatin
Coyote
Will
Sky Rocket
Dude Parker
Barrel Head
Texas
Bozeman Hosts Three Day August Fest With Dances and Show
The note invites those with a taste for life and action to enjoy three exciting days in Bozeman on August 5 6 and 7 featuring dances shows entertainments and various amusements during the roundup.
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Bozeman
Havre Chinamen and the Old Law on Citizenship
The Havre case on Chinese Americans seeking citizenship reveals centuries old Chinese law threatening beheading confiscation of property and banishment for renouncing allegiance. State Senator George H. Stanton notes the severe penalties and the potential impact on future visits to China.
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China
Havre
United States
George H. Stanton
Cascade County
Legislative Assembly
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Twenty-seventh
United States Colored Regiment
Missoula Station
Harvey P. Griffin
Russel
Break and Coulee
Ozeman
Newton
Roper
Rea Ete
Werrek
Postum Cereal Company, Inc
Battle Creek, Michigan
Crow Indian Tribe
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