Legislature opens as officers chosen and Governor's message read
The ninth Montana legislative assembly convened with senate officers named led by President pro tem B F White and secretary C L Wright while House officers included Speaker W Hedges and Clerk Nucken Godfrey The Governor in his message urges reforms from one judge per county to a railroad commission and initiatives like referendum and direct primary plus prudence in appropriations and new taxation if needed.
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Brantly
Norris
B. F. White
Beaverhead
Wright
Cascade
J. E. Shoemaker
Lewis and Clarke
D. A. McDonald
Silver Bow
W. D. McLaren
Ravalli
Grace Dyson
Missoula
Mabel Morrison
Flathead
J. J. McNames
Helena
A. W. Mahon
Valley
X. K. Stout
Jeff O'Connell
Helens
Alex. Wessitch
Gallatin
F. C. Pearson
Granite
J. S. Keerl
Elizabeth Blake
Lewis and Clark
M. M. Maxwell
Lewis Clark
H. M. Butler
M. Leach
House
Montana
Legislative Assembly
Lewis and Clarke County
State Board of Equalization
United States
Capitol
Meagher
Capitol Grounds
Carey Land Board
Butte
Landstrom
Dempster
K. A. Quilliems
Assembly
Hedges
Mfileage
Per Diem
Potter
Stevens
English
Wood
Sanden
Mrs Williams Dies After Heart Trouble in San Diego
Obituary notes the death of Katheryne Rife Williams in San Diego California after valvular heart disease. Born near Bedrock Beaverhead County October 30 1879 she lived most of her life in Dillon and was a devoted Presbyterian and Eastern Star member. Funeral held at the Rife home conducted by Rev A B Martin with interment at Mountain View cemetery.
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A. G. Williams
San Diego
California
Dillon
Mountain View
Katheryne Rife-Williams
A.S. Rife
Beaverhead County
Bedrock
Presbyterian Church
Order of Eastern Star
A.G. Williams
Bernard
Captain In the Ranks author George Cary Eggleston
George Cary Eggleston, like his late brother Edward Eggleston, has built a reputation as a romance writer. His latest work is A Captain In the Ranks, reflecting his Civil War service in the Confederate army and his later career in journalism and authorship.
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Edward Eggleston
George Cary Eggleston
City Council Session Reports Minor Activity
Regular council meeting in absence of Mayor White with Gen French presiding. Police chief shows nine December arrests and $56 in fines, water rents totaled $1 195.25 for the quarter ending December 31. A permit for extensive livery stable repairs at Idaho and Montana was granted, bond for city clerk Poindexter set at $1 000 with Lovell and Paul as bondsmen approved. Two saloon licenses granted to Hirschman Conger and Madison Co. Owing to sickness Councilman...
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White
French
Joseph Poindexter
Selway
Wolf
Phillips
Badcon
L. Anderson
Idaho
Montana
Phillip Lovell
G. T. Paul
Hirschman & Conger
Mark Madison & Co
City Fire Signals Ordinance Sought After False Alarms Probe
Benj Bond chairman of the fire committee was absent. The council decided on an ordinance regulating fire signals prohibiting false alarms and penalties for interfering with calls. The department reported complaints over recent brush-fire alarms near the city. City Clerk Poindexter to draft the ordinance for next regular meeting. A petition for water main on Dakota street referred to the water committee. Commissioner Badcon said 1914 feet of pipe on Dakota street and 915 feet in the Rife addition are needed. A special meeting tonight will elect an alderman from the third ward.
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Benj. Bond
Poindexter
Dakota Street
Badcon
Mihai
Beaverhead Delegation Seeks Normal School Upgrades
Lieutenant Governor Norris says Beaverhead county will not seek broad favors but will press for slightly higher funding and improvements for the Dillon Normal School. He notes the institution has outgrown its quarters and requires an addition to the main building to expand accommodations.
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Helena
Norris
Beaverhead County
Ninth Legislative Assembly
E& Vs
F. White
KE. O
Selway
Alf Decker
Dillon Normal School
Delights Mark New Year Social in Dillon
The city welcomed the New Year with merriment as nine homes hosted callers, with groups of ladies receiving gentlemen in parties of one to eight. About fifty gentlemen toured the homes, praised as the jolliest day yet, while hosts offered lavish hospitality and festive refreshments. The Dillon theatre illuminated the night with dancing and late suppers followed by a social at the Conway and Stevenson homes. The Duplicated Whiat club enjoyed a Saturday gathering at the Jones residence with a post party Dateb lunch.
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Dillon
Phil Lovell
W.A. Jones
J. E. Morse
J. B. McKinney
H. H. Swain
B. N. Stevenson
G. B. Conway
J. E. Monroe
Conway
Stevenson
Murder of Chinaman Tom Ling in Lima shocks town
Coroner and under sheriff traced a brutal early morning attack on Tom Ling proprietor of a Lima laundry and restaurant. Police suspect two Mexicans lingering in Lima fled south after the crime, while a robbed money box yielded only meal tickets and clothes. A coroner's jury ruled murder by unknown party or parties with the body buried in Lima Cemetery Tuesday.
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Walker
George Dart
Lima
Dillon
Tom Ling
Tom
Barney Sharkey
Barney
W. H. Boyle
J. W. Pool
R. Gallagher
I. G. Cary
Wm. Speere
G. W. Allison
Epidemic in town spots men with facial rash
A crude notice describes a gender non specific facial breakout causing shame and discomfort. It warns readers to avoid scorn and to offer quiet support, noting the illness is not barber's itch nor common diseases.
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Dillon
Duplicate ticket draw for Tribune Store camera planned
The Tribune announces a new drawing to award the camera offered as a prize. Since no one has presented the duplicate for No. 2007, another ticket will be drawn from the ballot box tomorrow night and the holder of the lucky number will win the camera.
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Tribune
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