Beavershead Pioneer Robert H. Selway Dies After Hay Wagon Crash
A Beaverhead County pioneer, Robert H. Selway, died after a hay wagon overturned scattering onlookers and automobile driver F W Vogler. Eyewitness accounts from Hans Hansen Eric Selway and Vogler detail a frightened team and embankment crash. Doctors Poindexter Bond and Kingsbury attended him but he died at 2 am from brain hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeserday
Beaverhead County
Robert H. Selway
Mr. Selway
Poindexter
George Metlen
John Orr
Finley Cunard
Mr. Vogler
Mr. Metlen
Trisune
Melway
Vogler
R. H. Selway
Montana
Acquittal in First Degree Assault Case Near Dillon
Charles Collins was found not guilty of first degree assault after a quarrel at Simeone Estes ranch south of Dillon. The incident began over horses taken for Layden who claimed repayment, leading to a shooting attempt by Collins that missed. Layden had obtained a warrant, but the jury returned a five minute verdict of not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Collins
Pat Layden
Joseph Poindexter
Robison
Melton
Collins
Layden
Simeone
Estes
Laden
Corral
Layen
Desault
House
Strucl
O'Connor
Senate
Hedges
Everett
Chouteau County
Yost and King Cleared in Lima Grand Larceny Trial
Charles Yost and George King of Lima faced a jury on the grand larceny charge for a November 17 robbery of William Mathewson and were acquitted after the jury found the evidence insufficient. Attorney W S Barbour defended them as the court noted the spurious coin incident and ordered the US district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Yost
George King
Lima
W. S. Barbour
Yost
King
Wm. Mathewson
Mathewson
Barbour
Charles Truax
Truax
United States District Attorney
Legislature Battles Over Suffrage and Local Reform in Montana
The Montana legislature reports a heated session with suffrage bills failing and a police commission measure for Butte advancing. Other actions include county reclassification, school bond provisions, and varied bills on elections, poolrooms, and railroad property, with extensive committee work and numerous introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Commission
Butte
Silver Bow
House
White
Starr
Everett
Leiper
M. A. Wellman
Potter—Service of Summons
Selway
Stevens
Lanstram
Railroad Commission
Senate
Brennen
New York
Court docket updates term close to disposition
State v Clifford grand larceny case continues for the term after demurrer overruled and not guilty plea entered. W B Carter vs Hugh Mooney injunction grants default and restraining order. George P Romain vs B V Fournier water rights yields decree for plaintiff. Nicholas S Staggs case over demurrer overruled with $500 bond. Isadore Guidici et al water rights case ends with judgment for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Clifford
W. B. Carter
Hugh Mooney
Ser
George P. Romain
B. V. Fournier
Nicholas
Staggs
Thomas J. Mulaney
Josephine Abrams
Isadore F. Guidici
Dillon Vair ‘and Racing Association
Signals Code and Ball Proceeds Benefit Dillon Fire Engine
The Dillon fire department set a code of fire signals at a recent meeting chaired by Chief Gruwell. A ball at Dart's hall on St. Valentine’s Day raised funds to purchase a chemical engine, boosting equipment to handle any blaze.
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Dillon Fire Department
Gruwell
1St Ward
City Fire Department
Dart’s
Dillon
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Ieath
F. W
Hans Hansen
The
Tribune
Eric Selway
Verson
Txieune
Simeon Estes
William Mathewson
Coleman
Board of Police Commissioners
Sider
Committee On Judiciary
Donlan
Glidden
State Board of Examinera
Berry
Blake
Beaverhead
J. Pp. Murray
Broahwater
Jeff Doggett
Carbon
G. Hayek
Cascade
J. B. Long
Ohbonteau
George B. Bourse
Custer
E. D. O'Neill
Dawson
William Linday
Deer Lodge
William Montegomery
Fergus
Flathead
William Mullaney
Gallatin
John
Work
Frantie
Lee C. Degenhart
Jefferson
E. J. Stanley
Lewis and Clarke
T. ©. Power
Madison
Henry Buford
Meagher
D.E. Folcom
Missoula
D. R. MecLay
Park
S. C
Patrick Carney
Martin Elser
W. M. Oliver
Orphan’s Home
William A. Glasgow
Missoula County
R. D. Alton
M. L. Rickman
W. W. van Orsdell
Oh'zities
A. A. Ingraham
Soldiers’ Home
Mahon
Fort Peak
Maddox
Eighth Legislative Assembly
Lanstrum
Sykea
Custer County
Walker
State
Clifford
Code OF Fire Signals
Woodcreft
Baurfield Block
Mrs. Luce
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Grace M. E. Church
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