Beaverhead county voting contest for popular young lady
The Examiner announces a Beaverhead county contest for the most popular young lady with prizes as advertised. It promises fair treatment for all candidates and aims to draw new readers to The Examiner while highlighting its weekly Montana newspaper standing. The piece also notes U S buffalo numbers and hints at a Congress inquiry into the Post Office Department amid Republican and Democratic maneuvering.
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Ithe Examiner
Anaconda
Standard
Beaverhead
Beaverhead County
Examiner
Montana
Sheriff Gist Moves Against Open Dillon Gambling
Sheriff Gist serves notice to all parties in Dillon that open gambling will be prosecuted under state law. The Examiner notes that repealing licensed gambling worsened the issue and urges strict enforcement of the total gambling ban. The paper commends the sheriff for acting to enforce the law.
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Gist
Dillon
Examiner
Montana
Dillon Progress set to break records in 1904
Dillon continues its steady growth with new substantial residences business blocks public buildings and improvements. The city claims to be the best little city in Montana with permanent growth and no boom collapse on the horizon.
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Dillon
Montana
Buffalo robes and historic hunts on the Great Plains
The article recalls 19th century robe shipments from Mackinaw Detroit Montreal and Hudson Bay totaling about a million annually. It notes Inman Sheridan and Custer riding for three days through an Arkansas herd in 1868 and Kansas Pacific trains delaying for a buffalo herd in 1869. An 1862 hat covering 70 by 30 miles moved north from Arkansas to the Yellowstone.
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Mackinaw
Detroit
Montreal
Hudson Bay
St. Louis
Inman
Sheridan
Custer
Arkansas
Kansas Pacific
Amy Officera
Yellowstone
What It Costs To Run The National Government
The government will spend about $650 million this year with $132 million for the postal service, nearing self-sufficiency. Revenue totals about $694 million, leaving a $43 million surplus, down from last year's $91 million. About $20 million of last year’s surplus financed government bond redemptions. The largest outlay is the pension program at $138 million annually, nearly $400,000 per day.
Unusual Crew Profile of the Reliance Yacht
The Reliance yacht race outcome is tempered by the revelation that no American sailed as an officer or crew member. The vessel is American built and owned, but the captain is a Scotsman with first papers. The top three mates are Norwegian. out of 42 crew, 37 are alien, 2 are naturalized Swedes, and one is an naturalized Dane.
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First State Fair of Montana Opens in Helena
The Helena state fair opened last Monday under favorable auspices and, barring weather issues, promises great success. Citizens of Helena earned commendation for their enterprise and the expected benefits to the capital city from visiting crowds.
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Montana
Helena
New York School of Journalism Planned by World Publisher
The World newspaper owner subscribes a large sum to establish a New York journalism school. While Mr Pulitzer's motives seem commendable, there is claimed to be no special need for a school, given many communities already have skilled newspaper operators.
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New York
World
Pulitzer
Freight driver Emil J.son killed in wagon overturn near Livingston
Emil Johnson, 68, a long time Yellowstone settler and ranch owner on the Shielda River, was crushed when his freight wagon overturned about eight o'clock last evening just after leaving the depot. He was hauling freight between Livingston and Mammoth Hot Springs for the transportation company.
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Livingston
Emil Johnson
Mammoth Hot Springs
Transportation Company
Yellowstone
Shielda
Montana Enacts Compulsory School Attendance Law
State legislature last winter enacted a compulsory school attendance law for Montana children ages eight to fourteen in all districts. It requires attendance the first week of term and thereafter if within 2 1/2 miles of the school, with excuses allowed for illness or legitimate causes. Parents face fines from five to twenty dollars and districts may appoint a truancy officer to enforce.
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Montana
Parenta
Guardiana
Board of Trustees
Library Board Chooses Janitor and Plans Book Purchases
The library board met Monday with all members present. L. C. Day hired as the new library assistant while Wyatt resigns as janitor. They plan a book order and invite public requests by October 15. Funding constraints prompt talk of an entertainment fundraiser and extended evening hours with volunteer staff.
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Library Board
Wyatt
L. C. Day
Hand Sues Montana Gold Dredge Co for Balance
Clarence F. Hand files suit against Montana Gold Dredge Company a Colorado corporation with principal office in Denver seeking the remaining balance on a Colorado district court judgment of 93 092 88 in damages plus 17 00 expenses after 14 811 05 paid Edwin Norris is attorney for the plaintiff.
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Clarence F. Hand
Montana
Edwin Norris
Contest Decided in Favor of Local Land Office
In Beaverhead county William C More vs Dora Lee Ward contests a homestead entry filed July 23 1901 Ward began cabin building April 9 1902 and claimed illness but intended settlement Move filed contest March 20 Hearing found Ward failed to complete residence and the government land office sustained the local decision indicating More’s favor in the agency ruling.
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William C. More
Dora Lee Ward
Beaverhead
Move
Dora Ward
Government Land Office
Prospects Rise at Big Hole River Prospect
George Roisdell, a miner and prospector at the head of the south fork of the Big Hole River, visited Dillon friends after a period of work at his prospect. He reports ongoing development and carries several fine ore samples as Dark Horns prepares to mine through winter in Salmon City.
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George Roisdell
Big Hole
Dillon
Salmon City
Notice to Stockmen Lease in Bannack Mont 800 Acres
Pasture to lease 800 acres in Bannack Montana with open water in four places a large shed good shelters and 250 tons of hay available sheep preferred price 200 dollars. Contact A Bessette Bannack Mont by call or write.
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A. Bessette
Bannack
Mont
Ladies Coats In Abundant Styles On Display
The selection showcases a broad range of coats available in stock. Shop for various cuts colors and sizes to suit different tastes and needs.
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