George Rock Executed for Prison Murder in Deer Lodge
George Rock was strangled to death at Deer Lodge after a prison murder tied to an escape attempt. Deputy Sheriff Larsen asked for a statement as Rock faced the crowd with final words about reform and forgiveness. Hayes, his partner, is to be hanged on July 3.
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Deer Lodge
George Rock
Rock
Father McCormick
Father Moran
Anaconda
Sheriff Larsen
Robinson
Hays
Frank is removed to police after bizarre conduct in Chicago
H. L. Frank, former mayor of Butte and Montana politician, was seized by odd behavior in Chicago and moved from the Palmer house to police headquarters before being sent to Cincinnati. Delegation members arranged transport and alerted his brother-in-law A. W. Goldstein as his condition worsened and he was reported demented.
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Chicago
H. L. Frank
Butte
Mont
Palmer House
A. W. Goldstein
Cincinnati
Frank
Montana
Charles R. Leonard
Lee Mantle
United States
Patrick Clark
Spokane
Wash
Louis
Beaverhead County Notice on Ordered Supplies Required
Beaverhead County Montana directs all supplies for the county must be ordered on official forms from the office. Any unordered claims will be rejected. Dated Dillon March 5 1907 by the County Commissioners.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Montana
Dillon Public Library Evening Hours For Book Distribution
The Dillon Public Library lists evening hours for book distribution from 7 to 9 30 on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Additional Friday afternoon 4 to 6 and Saturday afternoon 3 to 6 hours are stated, with Tuesday and Friday evenings open to readers.
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Dillon Public Library
United Commercial Travelers Meeting in Salt Lake
Convention in Salt Lake City runs June 18 to 20 with reduced rates via Oregon Short Line. See agents for dates limits and discounts. You should be there. 23-31
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Tion
Salt Lake
Oregon Short Line
Killer’s Mystery Ends With Double Inquest In Dillon
Coroner Walker leads inquests into the deaths of Thomas Lawler and George Schmelling after a fatal at Centennial Cafe. Witnesses allege Lawler, described as sometimes insane, shot Schmelling from the window after being escorted out. Lawler’s body interred in Mountain View cemetery. Schmelling sent to Superior Nebraska for burial.
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Thomas Lawler
George Schmelling
Walker
Centennial Cafe
Lawler
Schmeltzling
Schmelling
Dave Metlen
Horse Prairie
Dillon
Mountain View
Superior
Nebraska
I J Losie Weds Ethel May Wood In Tekamah Nebraska
Announcements report the marriage of I J Losie to Miss Ethel May Wood at the bride’s parents home in Tekamah Nebraska. The ceremony occurred Tuesday June 9 at Riverside parsonage with Rev M C Wood, Tekamah Baptist pastor, officiating. The couple reside in Big Rapids Michigan and Losie formerly taught at Beaverhead county high school.
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Dilton
I. J. Losie
Ethel May Wood
Tekamah
Nebraska
Riverside Parsonage
M. C. Wood
Baptist Church
Losie
Big Rapids
Michigan
Beaverhead County
Anaconda
L. R. Foote
Foote
Ottawa
Kansas) University
Why the Republican Party Should Be Successful Next November
A call for essays from all writers invites submissions on party prospects for the next elections. Up to $150 awaits the best article, judged on style, argument, facts, and persuasive power, with broad distribution planned. Manuscripts due by July 15 and prize awarded around August 15. notice. Henry Thompson prohibits trespassing on his premises.
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Republican Congressional Committee
Congress
Metropolitan Bank
Washington, D.C
Henry Thompson
Fourth of July festivities loom in Dillon with ball and bouts
Dillon prepares a packed Fourth of July program highlighted by the largest ball ever held at the Dillon theatre under the band. The day features top class music and a full schedule of events. A major wrestling match and a 20 round boxing bout are planned, with officials and referees arranged for the outdoor shows and arena fights.
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Dillon
Dillon Theatre
Butte Evening News
Mont
Beaverhead
Butte
Jerry McCarthy
Erne
Livingston
Kid Foley
Mike Sullivan
Massachusetts
Foley
First Woman Delegate At Republican Convention
Mrs. Lucy A. Clark of Brigham City Utah became the only woman with a vote on the floor as a regular delegate at the Chicago Republican convention after a Utah delegation caucus left a vacant seat to be filled. Clark, daughter of an early Mormon pioneer and active suffragist, arrived as an alternate and soon won a regular berth.
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Chicago
Jime
Lucy A. Clark
Brigham City
Utah
Clark
C. E. Loose
Provo City
Democratic National Convention Excursions Partial Listings
Notice of excursion tickets to the Democratic National Convention in Denver sold in July from Utah Wyoming and other stations. Oregon Short Line Overland Route offered. Tickets available July 3 and 4 with the limit July 20. Agents to provide rates and details.
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Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Pacific Coast Excursions Schedule Notice
Travel notice lists trips from June 1 to September 15 with a limit through October 31. Information directed to agents in Oregon Short Line and dated 1971.
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Pacific Coast
Oregon Short Line
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Dillon Brass Band
Montana Street
New Fair Grounds
Dillon Athletic Association
H. L. McCaleb
J. F. Wikidal
Hayes
United Commercial Travelers’ Conven
E. J. Losie
Levi Strauss & Co
Denver
New Orleans
Scott
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