School Election Muddle In Melrose Trustee Race
Miss Ella Crowley county superintendent faces a legal question after Melrose voters elected Hungate without valid nomination. In a last minute twist Hand held 19 votes while Hungate, not properly nominated, won 46 with 65 total ballots. Crowley seeks county attorney guidance on whether the election stands.
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Ella Crowley
Melrose
Horace Hand
Hungate
Superintendent of Schools
Miss Crowley
Butte Post
Hungate Wins Certificate of Election in County Contention
The Standard reports N. I. Hungate will keep his post if Chief Deputy County Attorney Dwyer’s view is followed. The county superintendent sent the matter to the county attorney who directs issuing Hungate a certificate of election, noting the law is directory and Hungate was duly elected.
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Hungate
N. I. Hungate
Dwyer
Moody church sermon sparks laughter in par ish
In a rural parish the minister scolds worshippers for sleeping in church. Jamie Frazer sits awake in the front gallery and retorts that even an idiot would have slept if not for his wit. The exchange ends with a sharp quip from Frazer about his own past slumber.
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Jamie Frazer
Jamie
Titanic Memorial Lighthouse Dedicated in New York
On the Titanic anniversary, church, business, and shipping leaders gathered at Seamen's Church Institute to dedicate a memorial lighthouse tower. The structure overlooks the harbor with a 12 mile range and will be chartered by the government. A noon time ball will drop for ships to set chronometers, with brief addresses led by Bishop David H. Greer and other speakers.
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New York
Seamen's Church Institute
Titanic Memorial
David H. Greer
Titanic claims deadline extended by U S judge
United States Judge Holt extended the time to file damage claims against Ocean Steam Navigation Co Ltd for Titanic losses. One attorney for seven Swiss residents received 80 days, another for over 50 immigrants got one week. Claims total $11,774,604 across 685 cases. no further claims may be filed.
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New York
Ocean Steam Navigation Company, Limited
United States
Holt
Switzerland
Obregon predicts 60 day march on Mexico City
From Naco Arizona April 15 General Alvaro Obregon declares that constitutionalists will seize Mexico City within 60 days If federalists retreat from Guaymas they will be joined by 3,000 troops from Sinaloa 2,000 from Tepic 4,000 from Morelos and 15,000 from Coahuila under Carranza Carranza would lead the campaign toward the capital and become president.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Huerta
Madero
Naco
Ariz
Alvaro Obregon
Sonora
Guaymas
Sinaloa State
Tepic
Martinez Pinozo
Zapata
Morelos
Coahuila
Carranza
Fattening Mutton Sheep Experiment in Idaho
A batch of 225 mutton sheep delivered to Mahoney Brothers of Wallace Idaho were fattened for market by M D Jardine as an experiment. They consumed four pounds of wild hay daily and gained fat well despite rough road transport losing about 10 pounds per animal. Average weight Tuesday was 114 pounds. they sold at five dollars and fifty cents per hundred, with a two dollar saving from fall purchase. Jardine plans to continue mutton sheep pursuit, citing cattle handling profitability and promising spring lambs prospects.
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Mahoney Brothers
Wallace
Idaho
M. D. Jardine
Big Hole
Jardine
Are You Constipated Dr King’s Pills Promise Quick Relief
Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve constipation by stimulating the liver improving digestion and removing poisons from the body. It urges regular use and promises rapid recovery with a 22c price at Potta Potts She Druggist.
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Dr. King
Potta
Potts
She
Postmasters to Serve Full Terms Under Merit Rules
Postmasters will not be removed before their appointed terms end unless there is a valid charge of inefficiency. Burleson says the department will run on business lines, not politics, and most postmasters are efficient. Wilson supports merit system and a civil service plan is being developed, with fourth class postmasters under Taft’s executive order.
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Burleson
Wilson
Civil Service
Taft
Try Chamberlains Cough Remedy for Coughs and Colds
A promotional note urges trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. It claims remarkable cures and worldwide reputation, noting the preparation is sold by all dealers and endorsed by widespread praise.
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I Mo
Gladstone Story Reveals Humorous Horn Riddle
A boy on a country visit asks how to tell a bull's age. The farmer explains using horns, saying the two horns indicate two years. Gladstone figures out the joke with a smile in this light anecdote from the Boston Transcript.
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Gladstone
William
Boston Transcript
Damper Usage Sparks Quip From Boston Transcript
A humorous exchange notes a man being overly particular about foot wiping in a line attributed to Bobby and a remark from Paw. The Boston Transcript captures the witty aside and social banter.
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Bobby
Boston Transcript
Novel street lighting aids police alarm system in Indiana
An Indiana city uses ornamental lighting that can be flashed on from the police chief’s office to aid officers during night patrols. The system enables a quick alert while streets are searched after dark, enhancing public safety.
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Indiana
Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Claims Safe Use
An advertisement asserts no cough or cold case progresses to bronchitis pneumonia or consumption after using Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. It warns to buy the genuine yellow package and refuse substitutes, attributed to Potts the druggist.
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Foley
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Schedule
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department meets the first and second Thursday evenings of each month. A meeting call will be signaled by three taps on the courthouse bell, three times.
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Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Court House
Books on Northwestern History Additions at Dillon Public Library
Several new titles join Dillon’s public library as reviews begin in this column. Bradbury’s Travels in the Interior of America 1809 1811 reprint surveys Missouri River exploration with Astorian ties and Colter’s tale for Montana readers. Brackenridge’s Journal Up the Missouri 1810 1814 chronicles the Lisa Hunt fur trade race and Mandan encounters, with Brackenridge returning alongside Bradbury.
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Bradbury
America
London
John Bradbury
Botanical Society of Liverpool
United
Missouri River
Montana
St. Louis
Missouri
Columbia
W. P. Hunt
Hunt
Ramsey Crooks
Mandans
Henry Brackinridge
Manuel Lisa
Lewis and Clark
Yellowstone
Daniel Boone
Brackenridge
Henry M. Brackenridge
Pittsburg
The
Lisa
Old River
Mandan
Fur Company
Andrew Henry
Three Forks
Franchere
Cape Horn
Astoria
Pacific
Montana boosters seek hardy settlers and rail leaders
The article recounts speakers praising Montana as a place for durable prosperity, urging livestock, grain, hay and vegetable growers while noting Beaverhead County’s future growth and favorable climate. It also describes a train-side hearing with Bennett, Whitney, Sharkey, Ross and others, detailing sightings and identities related to a past shooting.
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Montana
Beaverhead County
Pasadena
California
Dillon
Golden State
Beaverhead ranch hand tries to identify Ross in jail
Parley Bennett of Dillon visited the jail early in the week to identify William Ross alias Tom Sharkey, whom he believes is the Ross connected to the Monida hold-up of June 1911. Bennett and a friend were breakfasting at Spencer Idaho when the two men linked to the hold-up joined them.
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Bennett
Whitney
Kidd
Ross
Sharkey
Spencer
Jadho
Parley Bennett
Dillon
Beaverhead
William Ross
Tom Sharkey
Monida
Mr. Bennett
Idaho
Look to Your Plumbing For Digestive Health
Advice compares household plumbing to the digestive system and urges keeping both in top condition. Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for quick relief if digestion troubles arise. Sold by all dealers. Ad. Imo.
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Chamberlain
Ad. Imo
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