Water works controversy deepens as contractor blames engineers
A heated Dillon city council session on the water works tests reviews contractor B F Jacobs claims he was ready to supply water if air in pipes is managed, while Mayor White and Inspector Badcon urge investigations into leaks and hydraulic waste. Engineers and Orchard the pipe inventor are to be consulted as tests proceed.
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White
Badcon
Jacobs
Orchard
Rattlesnake Creek
Jabocs
Kelsey
B. F. White
Frank C, Kelsey
Contractor B E Jacobs Responds To Dillon Article
A signed statement from contractor B E Jacobs defends his side of the controversy over the river crossing pipe. He details pipe selection, placement, reinforcement, and technical choices while questioning the four foot burial depth and the feasibility of a cast iron or kalomin alternative. He argues a leak would not deliver significant water and cites engineer Harper and Craver’s role and a Salt Lake decision.
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B. E. Jacobs
Examiner
Dillon ‘Tribune
Dillon
T. N. Craver
J. H. Harper
Mr. Craver
Harper
T. H. Craver
Craver
Decoration Day Observed With Planned Program
Local ceremonies mark Decoration Day on Monday May 30 with G A R and Women’s Relief Corps arranging events. Memorial services are set for Sunday May 29 at the Methodist church led by Rev A A Luce. The Dillon Theatre 1:30 pm program will feature Rev Dr Martin as orator and a musical program by the Dillon band. All veterans and civic groups are urged to participate in grave decoration.
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Dillon
Butte
Lima
Dell
Bedrock
Home Sweet Home
Eph Stoller
Committee On Sports
Manila Bay
Montana Street
Lemhi
Dillon Theatre
T. B. Landers
Chris Snyder
Phil Anderegg
M. L.davidson
Hugh McCaleb
Frank Eliel
J. W. Lusher
John B. Logan
Sparta
John Lenkerndorfer
Eugene Poindexter
W. H. Wade
Ray S. Conger
Allie Brown
Jasper Nelson
John G. Willig
Art Cashmore
al Growell
W. W. Simpson
A. R. Jacobs
Ladies of
Women's Relief Corps
Methodist Church
A. A. Luce
Martin
Presbyerian Church
Plan for Dillon social and business club moves forward
Dillon plans a central social and business club modeled after Helena and Butte, to be housed on the second floor of the Poindexter block with modest, inexpensive changes. The group aims to entertain visitors and create a proactive business association to lift the city and county’s material welfare. Community support is urged.
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Dillon
Poindexter Block
Helena
Butte
Excursions by Denver and Rio Grande to multiple cities
The Denver and Rio Grande offers return excursions to St Louis Chicago Denver Omaha and Salt Lake City with frequent June dates. Prices range from 39.50 to 53.50 with stopovers allowed. Tickets available at 51 East Broadway Butte from General Agent G W Eyitsgerald.
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St. Louisa
Chicago
Eh Cll Syrns
St. Louis
Denver
Return
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande City
East Broadway
Butte
G. W. Eyitzgerald
Carrie Nation Shot in Neck After Downtown Quarrel
Millie Cody known as Carrie Nation in North Main street fights Marsella Gonzales in a Tenderloin dwelling. Gonzales fired point blank wounding Nation near the temple and jaw. Nation's condition is critical as sheriff holds the shooter awaiting developments.
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Tenderloin
Millie Cody
North Main Street
Carrie Nation
Marsella Gonzales
Cody
Gonzales Pir
Miss Carrie
Beulah Carlyle
Mies Marcella
Gonzalea
Gonzales
Carrie
Noctura Bond
Kingsbury
Millie Cady
Heaverhead
Dillon
Putte
Nuisance on Cemetery Road Prompts County Notice
Complaints reach The Examiner about dumping and carcasses along the road to Mountain View cemetery. The county board will post a notice on the public highway warning offenders to stop under penalty of prosecution and punishment to abate the nuisance.
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Cemetery Road
Mountain View Cemetery
Board of County Commissioners
Cement Walk Contractor Announces Start Of Work
Notice to the public from BEN HAGER a contractor announcing ready to begin laying cement sidewalks this season with a specialty in fancy lawn and garden cement walks. He states preparations are complete and work can start at once.
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Ben Hager
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Neers
B . F. White
Mont
Contoni
Dillion Theatre
G. A. R. Algo
Denver and Rio Grande
Red Light
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