Advertising the West Governor Special gains wide publicity
The Governors Special train toured seven large cities reaching 16 000 listeners and 30 000 visitors to exhibit cars. Newspapers with 3 000 000 copies circulation carried illustrated coverage reaching about 5 000 000 readers. The Rochester Chronicle editorial praises the effort as unprecedented publicity for the West and hints at a large next year migration to the Northwest.
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Helena
Rochester
N. Y
United States
Rochester Chronicle
East
Horace Greeley
Great West
New South
Northwest
Abrogation Debate at Carnegie Hall on U S Russia Treaty
At a mass meeting in Carnegie Hall New York speakers urged immediate abrogation of the 1882 treaty with Russia to break the passport dispute deadlock affecting Jewish Americans. Andrew D White supported arbitration citing his Russia expertise. President Taft appointed Ex Senator Turner to the international boundary commission succeeding Thomas H Carter.
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Carnegie Hall
New York
United States
Russia
Andrew D. White
Taft
Turner
Washington State
Thomas H. Carter
International Boundary Commission
People’s Party
United States Senate
Great Britain
the Hague
Acting Governor Allen Opposes Special Session in Montana
Acting-Governor Allen refuses to call a special session at the request of Kalispell’s Young Men’s Republican league. He backs a primary election law but doubts Twelfth assembly can reach agreement. He cites state finances as reason against extra spending and urges the Thirteenth assembly to try.
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Allen
Montana
Young Men's Republican League of
Kalispell
Twelfth Assembly
Local shopping habits draw dollars away from home
The piece notes that many dry goods lines cost less in Dilllon than in twin cities, yet thousands of dollars are sent out of town to catalog houses each season. It argues this outflow weakens community growth and urges buying locally.
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Dillon
Twin Cities
Glist Promised Wealth by Alchemy Ends in San Quentin
A man who boasted of making money grow through alchemy will serve eight years in San Quentin after a court found him guilty of fraud. He now has time to devise another scheme while incarcerated.
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San Quentin Prison
Tennessee coal mine disaster claims two hundred lives
A Tennessee coal mine disaster leaves about two hundred workers dead and families anxiously waiting near the mine entrance as responders search for survivors and assess the smoky ruins.
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Tennessee
Trial of Chicago meat packers proceeds after delays
After eight years of postponements, the Chicago meat packers' trial finally opens. A conviction could bring a maximum fine of 5000 dollars and up to one year in jail, or both.
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Chicago
Milwaukee railroad to build branch Lewistown to Roy
The Milwaukee railroad plans to invest three million dollars next year to construct a branch line from Lewistown to Roy in Montana. The project is expected to aid regional transportation and commerce.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Montana
Lewistown
Roy
Dillon Sees Three Bargain Sales Cut Clothing Costs
With three bargain sales running Dillon residents can reduce wearing apparel expenditures. The feature notes local shoppers may save on clothing options.
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Dillon
Voter Turnout Rates By Gender In Los Angeles Election
Registration figures show women voters in Los Angeles reached 95 percent turnout while men registered saw about 75 percent voting. The data highlights gender gaps in participation.
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Los Angeles
State board of education faces surge of unusual activity
The state board of education shows a spasm of unusual activity as observers question what action may follow. Details remain unclear with speculation about upcoming moves and policy shifts.
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State Board of Education
Local Bargain Boom At Butchers Grocers And Coal Dealers
A series of bargain sales by butchers grocers and coal dealers would attract many shoppers as households seek lower prices amid economic pressure. The promotions target everyday essentials and promise immediate savings for customers.
Los Angeles Seeks Special Thanksgiving Day
The article argues Los Angeles should designate a special Thanksgiving Day to honor the city’s gratitude. It notes the many opportunities and reasons residents have to give thanks and reflect on their fortunes.
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Los Angeles
Montana Farmers Press Ownership of Mills in State Debate
The Rocky Mountain Husbandman argues Montana farmers face price gouging as flour costs rise with freight and Minneapolis pricing. TheRed Lodge Picket lauds Governor Norris as a strong booster who has aggressively promoted Montana’s resources, ensuring his administration’s enduring legacy.
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Minneapolis
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Norris
Withalso
Red Lodge
Local News Briefs and Personnel Changes
Max Lauterbach and his wife plan to spend the rest of the winter in Los Angeles. A. J. Wedum made a business trip to Grant and Armstead last week, returning Friday. For a bilious attack, try Chamberlain's Tablets. sold by all dealers. Al Gruwell joins Beaverhead Brewing Company as bookkeeper and traveling representative.
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Max Lauterbach
Los Angeles
A. J. Wedum
Grant and Armstead
Chamberlain
al Gruwell
Beaverhead Brewing Company
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offer From Potts the Druggist
The Rexall Store at 15 Bannack St promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion with a money back guarantee. A 26c package covers 15 days of treatment and two larger sizes are available at 50c and $1.00 for longer relief.
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Rexall
Rexall Store
Hunt Up Some Poor Kid and Make Him Happy at Christmas Time
A heartwarming appeal calls for locating a needy child to sponsor a Christmas gift program. The effort seeks community support through donations and volunteers to ensure a joyful season for a child in need.
Reciprocity in Local Printing and Mail Order Trade
The piece argues reciprocity in business. It notes newspapers criticize mail order ads while benefiting from local printing sent to distant mail order houses. It questions if reciprocal practices would balance local and external printing flows.
Montanas and Midwest echoes in early 20th century notes
A compilation of editorials and snippets references political races in Indianapolis and Montana. Mentions mayoral campaigns, tariff debate, and grain prospects with varied regional views from St. Louis Globe Democrat Helena Independent Big Timber Pioneer and other papers.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Missoula Protests Education Board Decision and Public Nuisance
A large crowd in Missoula and other parts of the state protests the state board of education action against University President Duniway. The piece notes public discussion likely would have waited until year end. It also condemns sidewalk spitting as a civic nuisance and cites weak enforcement of local ordinances on dirty cement walks.
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Missoula
State Board of Education
Duniway
University
Montana Kids Return to Ordinary Mischief after Holidays
The writer notes that after Christmas and indulgence the children will become normal Montana kids again, full of meanness and mischief, despite the idea that Saint Nicholas was visiting.
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Montana
Saint Nicholas
Farm product value tops eight billion in 1911
Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture estimates the value of the nation’s farm products at 8.417 billion dollars. Production meets and exceeds national needs, ensuring ample supplies.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Regular Terms of Court Set for 1912 in Three Montana Counties
The order fixes the District Court terms for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison Counties in 1912. Beaverhead opens February 1 April 28 August 1 December 4. Jefferson opens February 18 May 14 July 30 November 11. Madison opens March 4 June 3 August 5 October 14. Sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. in Virginia City Madison County Montana.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Chambers
Virginia City
District Court
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Montana Mercantile Company
Ve. P
A. D
A. Hazerpaxer
C. W. Conesr
Rodgers & Bennett
Dillon
Dillon Receives Scout Toy Shipment With Colorful Pistols
A shipment of Boy Scout toys arrived in Dillon for local scouts. The colorful trappings and fierce looking toy pistols drew attention as a striking carryover of frontier imagery.
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Dillon
Montana
Maine explosion case settled by naval board ruling
The thirteen years' controversy over the blowing up of the Maine ends with a naval board decision after a full wreck examination. The ship was blown up from the outside, likely by a mine.
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Maine
Naval Board
McNamara Defense Fund Losses Amid Alleged Misuse
A portion of the McNamara defense fund totaling about 194 thousand dollars vanished quickly amid reports that Darrow, chief counsel for the McNamaras, received 170 thousand of the sum.
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McNamara
Darrow
McNamaras
Women of Los Angeles Help Defeat Socialism in City Election
In Los Angeles the votes of women were pivotal as socialists faced defeat citywide. In many precincts where socialists won primaries the party was overwhelmed at the polls.
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Los Anggeles
Sensational Court Cases Islandwide
A flood of sensational court cases is reported from multiple locales, described as crowded and frenzied. Details remain fragmentary with emphasis on the surge of legal actions and public interest.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Oath of Support 1886
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co sworn as senior partner pledges to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gigason notes the 6th day of December 1886. The cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation offered.
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State OF
Onto
A. W. Gigason
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Notice of Publication Desert Land Claim Lima Montana
Notice is given Mary G. Paul of Lima Montana filed for Final Proof to establish a desert land claim on NW SEM, NESXM section 2 township 14 S range 7 W Montana Meridian. Final proof before A Johnson U S Commissioner Dillon Montana January 6 1912. Witnesses: Richard Wadams John Halligan Charles Rhody Barney Hammond. Stephen Carpenter Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Montana
Mary G. Paul
Lima
N.sexm
Township
Range
Meridian
Johnson
U. S
Dillon
Richard Wadams
John Halligan
Charles Rhody
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