Montana Senate Debates Tax and Legal Bills in Helena
In Helena on January 20 the senate reported the anti pass bill for indefinite postponement by 12 to 13. Several bills moved through committees including building wings to the state capitol and shifting Teton from the Eleventh to the Eighth judicial district. A tax exemption for mortgages drew intense debate as lawmakers considered broader assessors’ wishes. The house passed revised codes and faced a mass killing of seven bills by indefinite postponement in a judiciary committee session.
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Rae
Blood and Health Tied to Strength and Spirits
Fragmentary excerpt states life depends on rich blood for vigor and nourishment. It links health to full strength, high spirits, and continuous nourishment of bone, muscle, and brain, warning that weakness and poor blood cause decay and starved vitality.
Montana Lawmakers Pass Several Bills And Seal Mails
In Helena on January 21 the senate and house advanced multiple measures. Bills include a constitutional tax amendment, aid for a game warden widow, and limits on white black Chinese and Japanese marriages. Several laws passed on third reading and six died in committee. Postmasters receive a tight envelope rule to prevent fragment tips from mail decorations.
Montana Mining Association to Meet in Helena
The Montana Mining Association will hold its annual meeting February 1 at 2:00 p m in the Auditori um Helena. Members are urged to attend as important business and proposed mining legislation will be considered and sent to the current legislature for passage.
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Montana Mining Association
Helena
F.B. Linperman
Dixon Favored for Interior Secretary by Taft Allies
A Washington dispatch from Augusta reports friends of Senator Dixon urging his naming as secretary of the interior by President-Elect Taft. Dixon, praised for irrigation and public lands expertise, has kept silent on the matter as Western supporters push for his cabinet slot before the full slate is set.
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Augusta
Dixon
Taft
Rescued After Nineteen Days From Ruins
In Essina on January 15 a dramatic rescue saved three children of Nicol Minissola after 19 days under their collapsed home. Francisco, a nine year old, crawled out first, wounded and bloodied, fainting once exposed but soon recovering enough to recount the ordeal. His sisters were later pulled to safety by soldiers.
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Essina
Nicol Minissola
Francisco Minissola
A Sweet Singer Arrives With Illustrated Songs
The Dillon public will enjoy several weeks of illustrated songs as Walter Decker, brought from New York City, performs at the two local theatres. He has sung in theatres of Leo and Hay and is praised as the best illustrated song singer ever brought to the west.
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Walter Decker
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Leo
Hay
West
Dillon Montana Uncalled Letters List Post 1909
Post office announces uncalled letters in Dillon Montana dated January 22 1909. Names include Chapman J B Cooper Mrs Tom Dunn Victor Dent Lucian Harris Leon E Finch Marie Hughes Lizzie Dunn Mabel Metnter Lee Osborn Nye D P Cray David Peterson Peter Patton J A quamn Mae J Raymond Jenn W A Sheldon Ramona Douglas and others. All letters will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within 30 days.
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W. A. Sheldon
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Train wreck near Glenwood Springs kills twenty one
Twenty one people died and thirty were wounded in a head on collision between west bound passenger train No. 5 and an eastbound freight on the Denver & Rio Grande between Dotsera and Spruce Creek near Glenwood Springs. The cause is not yet released but may involve a misread order by passenger train engineer Gustav Olsen.
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Glen‘wood Springs
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Reward Offered for Information on Scotty Melvin Missing Man
A reward is offered for information leading to the whereabouts of Duncan Melvin formerly of Scotland. Height about 5 feet 9 inches, 150 pounds, dark complexion with big drooping eyes, age 52. Last heard six years ago near Dillon tending sheep. Affectionately known as Scotty Melvin. He may have substantial money left to him. Information to L. J. Price’s Office.
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Dillon
Scotty” Melvin
L. J. Price
Salary of President Increased to 100000
Washington January 19 The senate appropriations committee approved the legislative judicial and executive appropriation bill with an amendment raising the president salary to $100,000 per year.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Divorce Granted Over Ill Temper And Bad Breath
A western judge granted a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath as the cause. An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and related ailments, claiming they dispel cold and head aches and banish chills, 25 cents at Potts, the druggist.
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Dr. King
Potts
Roosevelt rides 90 miles with no ill effects
Washington January 15 President Roosevelt showed no bad effects from a 90 mile ride yesterday and arrived at the White House early today. His companions were present as usual and Dr Grayson was seen at his desk taking careful notes.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Grayson
Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Relief with Hyomei
An advertisement touts Hyomei an antiseptic from eucalyptus claimed to kill catarrh germs without tissue damage Breathe through the inhaler four or five times daily and relief comes within days Potts the druggist offers money back if not cured A complete Hyomei outfit costs 1 00 with extra bottles at 50 cents Hyomei also claims to cure asthma sore throat croup coughs colds or grip
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