Substantial Improvements Planned by the Short Line at Lima
Claire Baker reports that the Short Line plans extensive work at Lima, including a new 70 foot steel turntable, upgraded water mains and a new water tank, and the construction of brick machine shops and a roundhouse with 12 to 18 stalls. About 50 skilled laborers will be employed through winter, with completion targeted by mid February. Eight new engines from Hon. W A Clark’s pattern are due by February first to replace the 950 series, boosting efficiency on the Montana division and supporting ongoing expansion.
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Claire Baker
Lima
Denver
Short Line
Go Thetimea
Deli
Dell
Ntein
Montana
W. A. Clark
Clark
Jillon
Dillon
Indian Queen Mine gains copper matte output in Beaverhead county
Alderman Thomas Stephens William Robertson and Thomas Eliig report the Indian Queen Mine and smelter on Birch Creek producing five to seven tons of copper matte daily about two carloads weekly. About 60 workers are employed at the mine and smelter with a nearby claim under lease. The shaft reaches 75 feet and development will follow into solid formation to cross cut the vein. Prospective buyers have offered but none acceptable. a new settlement near the mine seeks a post office as officials delay approvals.
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Thomas Stephens
William Robertson
Thomas Eliig
Indian Queen
Birch Creek
Beaverhead County
Stephens
Boston & Montana Company
Dillon Marksmen Fourth in Inter-Company Championship
Dillon militia team led by Lieutenant Cushing placed fourth at Helena Fort Harrison, behind Bozeman Livingston and Big Timber. Scores show Cushing 40 26 21, Hanson 37 32 13, Moore 36 30 17, Humphrey 39 29 9, Gilbert 40 34 12 with Bozeman 464, Livingston 454, Big Timber 424, Dillon 415. Trophy prize valued at 450 dollars awarded to Bozeman.
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Cushing
Hanson
Moore
Humphrey
Gilbert
Dillon
Helena
Fort Harrison
Bozeman, Livingston
Big Timber
Bozeman
Livingston
Red Lodge
Butte
Weekly Montana News Digest Recounts Mines and Mayhem
A condensed roundup from Kendall mines to Missoula, Butte, and Billings covers a wide sweep: Barnes-King mines near Kendall yielded 18000 dollars. Romeo Raffelo, an Italian section man, died after a fall near Livingston. Hamilton plans a local option election on liquor. Fire rates fall in Lewistown with new water works. several deaths from accidents and health issues. council votes sewerage in Billings. pharmacy board passes eight of twenty exams. tuberculosis drive by State Veterinarian Knowles. mining, railroad, and court actions span the state with multiple incidents and policy moves.
Dan Patch Lowers World Pacing Record in Memphis
Dan Patch set a new world pacing record in Memphis yesterday, lowering his own mark. The team notes Memphis was the delivery point for Dillon oats used by local racehorses, creating circumstantial evidence of motive behind the speed.
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Dan Patch
Memphis
Dan
Helena
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Militia Boys
Barnes-King
Kendall
Raffelo Romano
Hamilton
Lewistown
Lundhaus
Columbia Falls & Northern Road
City Council of
Billings
State Board of Pharmacy
Knowles
Missoula
School of Mines
University of Montana
The
Pioneer Society of Montana
John Caprice
Dan Bolan
Great Falla
England
Roy McFarland
Seattle
W. J. Heaney
Basin Progress
Mr. Heaney
New York
Charles J. Anderson
Great Falls
Blackfoot
Idaho
Clarke
State Land Board
John Doteen
Trout Creek
Missoula County
Fir Ot Ahion
Government
Lewis and Clarke County
Northern Pacific
Forsyth
John X. Biedler
Forrestdale
Society of Montana Pioneers
Charley Lumphey
Flathead Reservation
John Charley
T. W. Allen
Havre
Minot
N. Dak
Great Northern
Fort Peck
Major Scoby
Bitter Root
Montana and Great Northern
Dillon Oats
Liquor House
Patterson
Apollinaris
Bethesda
Arcadian
Idanha
el Plantador
Flor de Erb
Rialto
la Coralina Cigars
Madeira
Gutedel
Burgundy
Muscatel
Catawba
Rhine
Malaga
Val Blatz
Milwaukee
J. G. Erwin
Idaho and
Center Streets
Salt Lake
Ogden Union Depot
Oregon Short Line
Ogden
Pullman Palace
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Loui
Chicago
G. W. Fitzgerald
Gen. Agt Butte
U. S
gSid
Washington. D.C
Victor J. Evans & Cow. Attorneys
Cvaes Belldieg
Washington. D
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