Montana’s 1887 Legislature Standstill Ends in Helena
In 1887 Montana’s fledgling legislature faced a split session with Republicans and Democrats meeting separately in Helena. Democrats refused to recognize certificates from county clerks, while Republicans organized in the Iron Building and chose A. C. Witter as speaker. After months of deadlock, Democrats summoned by Dec. 16 to take seats were sworn in, and the session proceeded.
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Aloes
Auccesful Riala
J. K. Toole
Dasusa
Helena
Richards
Stata
Lewis and Clark County
Hunt
Senate
Republican House
Kenney
A. C. ‘Witter
Beaverhead County
Benjamin Webster
Lewis and Clark
J. B. Wells
J. ‘D. Taylor Cascade
Allen
Lewis‘and Clark
Blake
Butte
Montana month publicity drive organizes nationwide feature
Citizens and organizations across Montana join a December publicity campaign. Railroads Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington prepare posters and time tables for rural programs and displays. State clubs and federations coordinate Christmas greetings and newspapers will publish Montana related articles, lectures, and school exchanges to showcase Montana to eastern states.
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Montana
Railroads
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Montana Federation of Women’s ‘Clubs
School visit notes student progress and local events
The Thea people and county officials visited the school on Wednesday to review standard tests. Students like Harriet Schuler and Mildred Schuler excelled in language and arithmetic tests, while Harriet led grammar. Harry Schuler, Robert Watt, and others scored well in spelling and arithmetic. Miss Roe plans next tests. Mr. Schuler, the school clerk, visited Butte. Robert Watt saw The Covered Wagon in Dillon.
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Trantel Droes
Misa
Holger Carlson
Mildred
Harriet Schuler
Migg Roe
Harry Schuler
Butte
Robert Watt
Dillon
Robert
Misa O'Leary
Hunsaker Ranch
Elwyn Bell
Lee Schuler
Allen Returns From Wise River Properties
W R Allen of the Boston and Montana mining corporation has returned from Boston and is in Butte. The mine and mill at Wise River are ready to start on a week's notice. The railroad from the mill to Divide has been repaired. Eastern financial interests are near a readjustment, aiding a near conclusion. Ore samples from recent strikes were brought to Butte.
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Butte
W. R. Allen
Boston and Montana Mining Corporation
Boston
Wise River
Wool market trends and fall millinery sale noted
The Commercial Bulletin reports surging prices and strong demand for wool amid a softening clothing market. Domestic mills show improved position and rising consumption while western contracts remain moderate. Mohair remains firmly priced as a clearance sale for Fall Millinery at The Lite Shop is announced.
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Boatau
Etron
Noulee
New Zealand
South America
England
London
West
the Commercial Bulletin
Ohio
Michigan
New York
Delaine
Isconal
Missouri
Oregon
Valley
Territory
Montana
Hua
Dentist Dr W J Romersa Advertises Office Relocation
Dr W J Romersa dentist advertises new office location after former office of Dr RB Rathbone. Includes contact phone 65W and note from an examiner.
Forest receipts distribution and county shares detailed
The article explains how receipts from national forests are shared with counties and states. It notes a 10 percent government deduction for roads and trails and fixed payments to Montana Idaho Washington and South Dakota. Totals cited include Montana 82,786.75 this year and grand totals to date of 1,961,574 for Montana and 1,666,925.44 for Idaho.
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Ely
Penaine
Pihas
Re Aera
Congress
Forest Service
Montana
Idaho
Washington
South Dakota
Montana Month Proclamation Urges Statewide Attention
Governor Joseph M. Dixon calls for Montana Month during December to promote rail advertising campaigns and highlight the state’s opportunities. The proclamation invites Montanans to recognize the state's potential and extend its appeal beyond local boundaries.
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Montana
Northwest
Joseph M. Dixon
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Anaconda
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