City Council considers free water for Oregon Short Line depot park
A special session discussed offering free city water to the Oregon Short Line for sprinkling the park and depots on Montana Street. Mayor White favored free water for the park and depot amenities, while opposing council members argued for charging, resulting in a split vote that approved free water for the park and depot boiler.
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B. F. White
Oregon
Montana Street
White
Poindexter
Knapp, Lenkersdorfer
Orr
Phillips
Rounds
Congdon
Pocatello
Idaho
Congdonsetter
Dillon
Beaverhead Club
City
Knapp
Orr, Knapp
Lenkersdorfer
Water Committee
City Saloons Targeted as Police Enforce Liquor Resolution
Chief of Police Stone follows city council directive to revoke licenses of saloon operators who sell to habitual drinkers. The council seeks to end public nuisances from drunken individuals, with notices delivered to every saloon proprietor. The Tribune notes the push for strict enforcement and hints at further details on page four.
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Stone
the Tribune
Attacks Anti-Trust Law Sherman Act Should Be Amended
A public policy argument asserts the Sherman Act should be amended to allow combinations that serve public interests. Proponents urge court and legislative changes to permit cooperative ventures and economies of scale benefiting consumers and workers.
Urges Legislation to Safeguard Wageworkers and Forest Protections
A public speaker advocates universal wageworker safeguards and forest protection measures while expressing views on military and naval policy. The address emphasizes labor rights, resource stewardship, and national defense considerations.
Dillon Plans Central Heating Plant Franchise
Dillon city plans to seek a franchise within days for a central heating plant to supply steam heat to the business district. Promoters Dillon Plumbing and Heating Co led by W. W. Wilson and E. E. Marcoe began drafting specifications and expect council inspection within one to two weeks. Projected cost runs around 35000 dollars with boilers and steam pipes to heat multiple downtown buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Dillon
Dillon Plumbing and Heating Company
W. W. Wilson
E. E. Marcoe
Billings
Butte
Havre
President argues for stronger federal control of interstate commerce
The president praises the nation’s finances but seeks reform of the currency system and a robust federal role in regulating interstate commerce. He urges extending the Interstate Commerce Commission into railroads and telegraphs, tightening supervision of securities and rates, and limiting anti trust limits while protecting public interests and worker earnings.
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Washington
Congress
Currency Commission
Panama Canal
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Dillon and Beaverhead Delegation Tours Sugar Beet Country
A large Dillon and Beaverhead valley group travels to Idaho Falls to inspect beet operations and the local factory. Hon. Lewis Penwell cannot join now but supports the effort and plans to back Dillon’s sugar beet industry with future influence.
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Dillon
Beaverhead Valley
Beaverhead
Idaho Falls
George R. Featherly
Hawley Selway
H. R. Melton
Herbert Selway
A. L. Anderson
A. S. Johnson
Martin Sorenson
Craig Cornell
Otto C. Gosman
G. T. Paul
W. C. Orr
A. L. Stone
Featherly
Penwell
Helena
Gladstone Gold to Expand Argenta Mine Operations
R. J. Doyle of the Gladstone Gold Company announced completion of a hoisting plant upgrade and a new engine house at the Argenta mine. Sinking will begin immediately to at least 500 feet, aiming to revive a past producer with $250,000 in ore shipped profits and become Beaverhead county’s biggest producer in coming months.
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R. J. Doyle
Gladstone Gold Company
Argenta
Tripune
Beaverhead County
Doyle
Dr Swain Urges Higher Teacher Standards in Montana
Dr H H Swain president of the Montana State Normal College reports for its twelfth year. He calls for raising teacher standards, stronger college public school ties, and full two year elementary training. He cites growth in graduates now teaching statewide and notes licensing gaps compared with Scotland.
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H. H. Swain
Montana State Normal College
Helena
Normal College
Beaverhead
Broadwater
Carbon
Cascade
Chouteau
Custer
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Flathead
Gallatin
Granite
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Madison
Meagher
Missoula
Park
Powell
Ravalli
Rosebud
Sanders
Silver Bow
Sweet Grass
Teton
Valley
Yellowstone
Montana
Montana Wesleyan University
State Board of Education
United States
Scotland
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W. Gig Company Water
Dillon Brass Band
Dillon Orchestra
Dillon Theatre
Council
Cgntal
Lberty
Labor
President Roosevelt
Lewis Penwell
Dr. Swain
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