Clements Indicted in DC Conspiracy Case Tied to Aetna Bank
Abner B. Clemente a Dillon resident formerly of Butte is indicted by the District of Columbia grand jury for conspiracy connected to charter procurement and false pretenses in the Aetna Banking and Trust Company affair. Hoag and McCormack also named in related indictment. Clemente helped organize the Washington branch and was active in the bank's early Montana operations.
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A. B. Clements
Dillon
Butte
Beaverhead County
Grand
District of Columbia
Aetna Banking and Trust Company
Washington
D. C
Montana
Butte Inter Mountain
Grand Jury
Abner B. Clemente
Aetna Banking & Trust Company
Butte, Mont
John T. Hoag
Eveleth W. McCormack
United States
Clements
Inter Mountain
Clemente
Butte Bank
F. Augustus Heinze
Frank K. Baird
Baird
Americaan Banking Association
Great Northern Cuts Freight Rates Across Northwest
The Great Northern announces a broad freight rate reduction effective December 12 for shipments through the northwest. The 20 percent cut applies to distance tariffs from Montana to British Columbia and interstate routes to North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin, with class rates lowered accordingly and a 5 percent through-rate cut from Duluth. Chicago interests oppose the move citing existing parity with Duluth routes and claim the railroad exploited a Minnesota order to force cuts.
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Great Northern
Northwest
Montana
Idaho
Washington
British Columbia
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Duluth
Chicago
Commercial Association
Northwestern
Chicago Association
Minnesota Railway
Sioux City
Shaw quits buying silver amid treasury demand
Secretary Shaw will likely be forced into the market as the government needs silver to supply change. The treasury has 3.763 million ounces of subsidiary silver, with weekly demand near 700 thousand ounces, risking depletion in weeks. Peru contemplates export duties as authorities seize excess silver coins and consider policy steps.
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Shaw
Treasury
Lima
Peru
London
Ministry of Finance
Congress
Big Hole forest reserve lands placed under Sherman
Supervisor K. F. Sherman of the Hell Gate forest reserve has been placed in charge of the new Big Hole forest reserve. Most land lies in Beaverhead county. Sherman now oversees about 4.75 million acres, roughly five times the average supervisor's area and more than any other U S supervisor. The coming year may see two or three supervisors split this territory.
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United States
Sherman
Forest Department
Chicago cattle market shows steady demand with prime steers sold
The Chicago Drovers Journal reports November cattle estimates around 5 500 and 4 500 with buyers active. Prime steers brought up to 7 20, good to choice ranges sold well, while medium and half fat grades moved slowly and lower bids appeared for certain lots. Local packers showed dull demand for lower grades.
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Chicago Drovers Journal
Kiart
Thureday
Beef market tightens as scarce choice beeves lift prices
Trading week ends with firmer bids for strictly choice beeves and strong demand from exporters. Receipts total 76 600 units, down from 85 510 last week, while Thanksgiving poultry lowers overall beef demand and signals cautious marketing early next week.
Arctic Wheat Prospects Highlight Alaska Northland Exposition
Mrs. F E Rader notes hardy grains and vegetables can mature before winter in Alaska. At the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle 1909 she cites Russian and Finnish seeds, seven inch string beans, and potatoes as successful crops. Two grains, a fall planted Karkoff wheat and spring Finnish black oats, show low failure rates in Rampart locality.
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Seattle
F. E. Rader
Rampart
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Russia
Finland
Captain Mayo
Karkoff
Order to Show Cause in Montana Estate Sale
In Beaverhead County Montana the estate of George F Hungate is ordered to show cause why the administrator Bart Hungate should not be granted to sell real and personal property. A hearing is set for December 27 1906 at 10 a m at the Dillon court house with publication of the order in the Dillon Examiner for four weeks. Also an advertisement notes Lat hats beer at Charles Perrys on Bannack street 5 centa a glass.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial ‘ District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
George F. Hungate
Bart Hungate
Court House
Dillon
Dillon Examiner
Lew L. Callaway
Sleeping car comfort trial on Southwest Limited trains
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway introduces white counterpanes or bed spreads on Southwest Limited routes between Chicago and Kansas City replacing heavy woolen blankets for summer comfort. Blankets remain available for cooler nights, enhancing passenger appeal. Also noting county notices and a $10 prize at a shooting gallery with a November 14 1906 date.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Ita
Southwest
Chicago
Kansas City
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Charles Perry
Bannack Street
Eliel Bros
Shandkerghiefs
Nela V. Smith
Johnson & Smith
The
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
B. N. Stevenson
Masonic Temple
Oregon
Maurice A. Walker
I. D
Metlen
South Washington St
W. V. Kingsbury
Poindexter Block
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