Town advertising and political pardons in early Montana press
A Sheridan Forum opinion urges towns to publish clear business lines in papers as civic advertising. The piece discusses Governor Norris and Lieutenant Governor Allen actions in the Howard and Franeschi cases, noting Howard's 22 year sentence commutation and Franeschi's pardon with plans to remove him from the state after the 1904 Butte murder.
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Norris
Howard
Allen
Franeschi
Chouteau County
Butte
Free Trip to State Fair Planned for Montana Youths
W E Harmon superintendent of public instruction I D O'Donnell of Billings a state fair board member and Prof F B Cooley of Montana State College organize a trip for 650 youths to the next state fair. The board pledges 500 toward costs with college providing instruction. Courses cover farm management grain and stock judging dairying while young women learn domestic science and cooking through demonstrations. Selection likely honors achievements in farm work or home tasks.
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Bozeman
W. E. Harmon
Public Instruction
Doctor King's New Discovery Cures Severe Cold Claim
L A Stid of Mason Michigan recalls exposure to a merciless storm and a dreadfully cold that caused chest pain. A neighbor gave him Dr King's New Discovery which relieved him. The doctor warned of pneumonia but he recovered after using two bottles. Trial bottle free. Potts druggist advertises 50c and $1.00 bottles. 1m.
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L. A
Potts
Minister Fatally Struck By Runaway Team in Clyde Park
The Rev. Roland Cross, pastor of the Congregational church who recently moved from St. Louis Park Minnesota, was struck by a runaway delivery team in Clyde Park late Friday night. He died soon after, after being taken to his son E W Cross's home. He had a wife and son in the city and a daughter teaching in Muit Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart. Livingston
Roland Cross
Clyde Park
St. Louis Park
Minn
E. W. Cross
Cross
Montana
Muit, Mont
Milwaukee Road extension eyed through Radersburg district
R. W. Hines reports Three Forks buzz over extending the Puget Sound road into the Radersburg mining area and onward to Helena. Construction could start after surveys and field work, with a Radersburg link to Helena expected by fall. The plan may also see a Madison valley branch, elevating Three Forks to a major state railway hub.
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Milwaukee Road
R. W. Hines
Three Forks
Puget Sound
Radersburg
Helena
Madison Valley
Clemency Grants Early Release for Two 99 Year Convicts
In Helena William Howard and Salva Franeschi, both serving 99 year terms in the state penitentiary, were granted clemency and are slated for release under recent pardons. The action follows executive clemency procedures and alters their punishment status. The men were among convicts previously denied parole and now move toward freedom under new pardons.
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Helena
William Howard
Salvatore Franeschi
State Penitentiary
Boao
Waiting for New Judge Helena Montana Calendar Overload
President Taft will appoint a federal judge for the district of Montana who will face a crowded docket. Clerk G. W. Sproule reports two and a half dozen criminal cases awaiting trial, with whiskey prosecutions making up 63 of them and others including internal revenue fencing conspiracy post office census fraud rates theft and arson among the pending matters.
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Helena
Taft
District of
Montana
G. W. Sproule
Internal Revenue
Worried Mortgage Drives Man to Insanity in Bridger District
Fred Hopf, a Bridger district farmer, was found insane by a district court sanity commission after financial pressure from unpaid mortgage. Doctors Blair and Jump judged him maniatic. Mrs Hopf told the commission the farm’s hardship and failing to meet mortgage payments led to the breakdown, with fears for family safety.
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Bozeman
Fred Hopf
Bridger
J. F. Blair
Clyde Jump
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cures Mrs Bailey
Mrs W S Bailey of McCreary Kentucky suffered la grippe that turned to bronchitis and severe coughing. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound provided relief and led to a permanent cure, as reported by Potts the drug gist.
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W.S. Bailey
McCreary
Foley
Potts
Park County herd group opposes grazing land withdrawal
The Park County Wool and Sheep Growers' association adopted resolutions denouncing the withdrawal of lands in Park, Sweetgrass and Gallatin counties from grazing. The group asserts the sheep industry benefits Montana more than elk feeding grounds and sent copies to congressmen, Governor Norris, and the Forest Service.
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Livingston
Park County
New Life Pills Claim Cure for Indigestion and Distress
A Danville reader credits Dr. King's New Life Pills with curing long lasting indigestion and left side distress. The ad promotes benefits for stomach liver kidney troubles and headaches with a 25 cent price at Potts drugstore.
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W. Evans
Danville
Colorado Iron Works to Build Butte Concentrator
The Colorado Iron Works secures the contract to construct the concentrator for Butte Central Copper at Ophir mine. The mill must be finished by June 1, with a 100 ton daily capacity and modern design throughout.
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Butte
Colorado Iron Works
Butte Central Copper Company
Ophir
Epidemic Coughs Sweep Town With Visits by Barretts
An epidemic of coughing sweeps the town affecting old and young with emphasis on children and the elderly. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is promoted as a quick safe cure for coughs and colds. Miss Nannie Barrett of Grant visits with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Martin Barrett.
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Foley
Nannie Barrett
Grant
Mrs. Martin. Barrett
Kidder Contests Forged Relinquishment At Miles City Land Office
Charles F. Kidder sues in Miles City alleging a forged relinquishment connected to land looted near Marmarth North Dakota but inside Montana. He claims attorney C M Branscom induced signing a paper believed to be a power of attorney and accuses Branscom and Peter J Bott of conspiracy to defraud. Bott and A A Kelley deny.
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Miles City
Miles City Land Office
Charles F. Kidder
Peter J. Bott
A. A. Kelley
Marmarth
N.D
Montana Line
C. M. Branscom
Rhame
N. D
Kidder
Branscom
Branscom and Bott
Warning Against Wet Feet Warns of Illness Risk
A brief health notice warns that wet feet and chilling can lead to nasal throat and lung infection including lagrippe bronchitis or pneumonia. It advises Foley s Honey and Tar Compound to soothe inflamed membranes and ease coughs, and cautions against substitutes.
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Foley
Potts
Lim
Osborn urges Roosevelt nomination as path to Michigan win
Gov. Charles E. Osborn told Roosevelt headquarters that if Roosevelt is nominated he should carry Michigan by at least 100,000 votes. He said Roosevelt could be a candidate if the people demand it and suggested a Feb. 6 committee meeting to gauge support.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Michigan
Roosevelt National
Taft
LaFollette
Osborn
Train wreck injures twenty seven near Cote embankment
A Canadian Northern Edmonton express jumped the track at Cote, 273 miles northwest of Winnipeg, sending four cars down a steep embankment. Nineteen or more were seriously injured though no lives were reported lost.
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Edmonton
Canadian Northern
Cote
Winnipeg
Rexall Orderlies Promise Complete Constipation Relief
No reason for doubt. We guarantee relief to all wofferers from constipation or supply the medicine free. Rexall Orderlies regulate, strengthen and tone the bowels without griping or nausea. They suit children and elderly and come in three sizes 10c 25c 50c. Potts the Druggist 15 Bannack St offers Rexall Remedies locally.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rerall
Potts
Bannack St
Has James J Hill parted control of Northern Pacific
The New York Commercial questions James J Hill's control of the Northern Pacific as the traffic alliance with the Chicago and Northwestern nears completion. Railroad men cite Hill selling Burlington bonds and Northern Pacific stock, Great Northern expansion, and Northwestern push toward the Pacific coast as signs of diminished Hill influence, with six months expected for new developments.
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James J. Hill
Northern Pacific
New York Commercial
Chicago & Northwestern
Northwestern
Portland
Puget Sound
Hill
Northwstern
Pacific Coast
Harriman
W. A. Gardner
St. Paul
Railroads and Forestry Meet to Plan Fire Protection
State Forester Fox calls a February 10 meeting at Brainerd Minnesota with railroad officials and forest rangers to outline a plan for fire protection during the 1912 danger period.
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State Forestry Service
Fox
Brainerd
Minn
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Billings
Chamber of Commerce
Knights of the Grip
Twin Bridges
Postoffice Department
Putney
Waterloo
Jefferson River
Loomont
Gov. Osborn
Ars Osiery
Montana St
Liles
Dillon, Mont
The
Tribune
Rocky Mountain Region
SEN
the Mountain States Tel. & Tel. Company
E. H. Brundage
Dillon
Mont
Tribune Book Store
J. Carhart
Royal Cafe
Metropolitan Chop House
T. Yoshihard, Mer
Dillon Bakery
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