Census dispute over Dillon population growth and boundary limits
Dillon residents challenge the census count claiming many people outside corporate limits were not included. They argue the city’s population is nearer 2400 rather than 1835, citing university and high school students who reside outside Dillon during vacation. Local discussion suggests continued growth beyond official figures.
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Dillon
Richard Price
Price
The
Normal College
Tribune
Toughs in Lima face law as justice Noble reports crackdown
Lima justice of the peace George Noble says a tougher approach is curbing lawbreakers in Lima. Since December fines amount to $60 with gambling cases included. W O Palmer indicted in district court after waiving preliminary. he faced charges tied to permitting women in a rear wine room. City council plans March meeting to appoint election judges and registry agents and name polling places.
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George Noble
Lima
Justice Noble
W. O. Palmer
Senator Dixon Opposes Canada ReciprocPro Agreement
U S Senator Joseph Dixon stated his opposition to the pending Canadian reciprocity agreement. He argues it benefits manufacturers at the expense of farmers and issued his reasoning in response to Montana inquiries from Washington.
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Washington
United States
Joseph Dixon
Montana
Dillon Defeats Butte Maroons In Thrilling Local Showdown
A large Dillon crowd watched Beaverhead county high school and Dillon triumph over Creighton Largey’s Butte Maroons in a fast paced game. Dillon led 14 to 8 at halftime as the local team answered with sharp passing and strong defense, keeping the score close and the outcome uncertain late in the contest.
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Dillon
Dillon Theatre
Maroons
Butte
Beaverhead County
Creightion Largey
Montana
Dillon Fellows
Wool Review Shows Decrease in US Flock and Wool Clip
The annual wool review by the National Association of Wool Manufacturers notes a drop in the number of shearing age sheep to 41,999,500 a decline of 298,705 from 1909. Excluding pulled wool, the total clip for 1910 is about 281,362,750 pounds, down nearly 6 million pounds from the prior year, with Montana tabulating the largest flock at 4.8 million sheep and 33 million pounds of grease wool.
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United States
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Rocky Mountain
Association
Montana
Australia
Reapportionment Bill Passes Legislature and Becomes Law
The Montana legislature advanced and passed the reapportionment bill, with Governor Norris signing it into law. The new plan sets one representative per 4,800 people, increasing house seats from 74 to 83 and redistributing seats among counties including Beaverhead losing one seat and Silver Bow gaining the most with 12.
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Senate
House
Canada
United States
George
Norris
Eliel
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Broadwater
Carbon
Cascade
Chauteau
Custer
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Flathead
Gallatin
Granite
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Lincoln
Madison
Meagher
Missoula
Musselshell
Park
Powell
Ravalli
Rosebud
Silver Bow
Sanders
Sweetgrass
Teton
Valley
Yellowstone
Beaverhead County Horse Sale Draws Record Crowd
The Dillon sale led by C A Smith drew the largest attendance in county history. A noon parade up to four city blocks opened the event, with about 600 people at the stock yards and stores closing from 2 to 4 pm to attend. The Boston Montana band headlined the parade and concert, filling the theatre and Metlen hotel with women and children enjoying the performances.
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Dillon
C. A. Smith
Smith
Boston & Montana Band
United States
Boston & Montana
Summer Normal to Be Held at Dillon Montana
Announcement by President Swain confirms a summer session at Montana State Normal College Dillon from June 19 to August 11. Details cover location facilities and instruction geared to future teachers with a prepared teaching corps and access to Beaverhead valley amenities and Oregon Short Line rail connections.
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Montana State Normal
Dillon
Swain
Montana State Normal College
Montains
Beaverhead
Lewis and Clark
Oregon Short Line
Montana
Two Years For Lima Burglar Plea In Dillon Court
Judge J B Poindexter presided in Dillon as civil cases dominated the term. Harry Davis pleaded guilty to burglarizing J C Carrigans Lima home and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Several gambling cases were heard with several $100 fines imposed. Five cattle theft suspects were bound for May term.
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J. B. Poindexter
Dillon
Prof
Willis
Beaverhead County
E. C. Smith
Park County High School
Gamblers
Poindexter
Theodore McKinney
al Crochen
John Goeltz
Lou Clemmerson
John Wylie
Lima
Gosman
Lou Montrose
Ed E. Smith
Ray Hurst
Orton Gilbert
Roy Dingley
Melton & Robinson
George Rebich
Rebich
Harry Davis
J. C. Carrigan
Davis
Jacobs
Mrs Culver Returns to Lakeview With Orphan Boy
Mrs L E Culver of Lakeview visiting Twin Bridges to pick up a 12 year old boy from the State Orphans Home. She had spent winter in Anaconda and Butte with relatives and friends and plans to return home via Butte. The Twin Bridges Monitor notes her success in guiding several home boys toward constructive paths.
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L. E. Culver
Lakeview
Anaconda
Butte
Twin Bridges
Pidgeon
State
Auction sale of horses opens smoothly in Armstead
Col Alf Decker from Armstead visited Monday to observe the horse auction start and to hear the Boston and Montana band perform on the grounds.
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Alf Decker
Armstead
Boston
Montana
Senator Carter Backs Canadian Reciprocity
Washington on February 16 Senator Carter senior Montana lawmaker declared support for reciprocity with Canada. He released a letter he sent yesterday to Representative Nelson Story Jr. of Helena who recently introduced a resolution opposing President Taft's Canada agreement.
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Washington
Carter
Montana
Nelson Story, Jr
Helena
Pres. Taft
Canada
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