Battle at Carrizal Stirs U S Mexican Clash near Carrizal
An El Paso report says American forces clashed with Carranza troops at the Santo Domingo ranch near Carrizal, with 12 Americans killed and 17 captured and 14 Mexicans killed and 80 wounded. General Gomez was killed on the Mexican side, while the American leader died. Stragglers reached Pershing. Washington weighs policy as Wilson seeks restrained response.
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el Paso
Carranza
Wilson
Mexico City
Santo Domingo
Carrizal
Felix Gomez
San Antonio
Tenth Cavalry
General Pershing
Mexico
Washington
Pershing
Safe burglary at Olmsted-Stevenson Co. store in Dillon
A safe at the Olmsted-Stevenson Co. store was broken into Wednesday night or early Thursday. Cash was taken though checks and papers remained. entry came via a rear window. Tools from the hardware stock were used, but the safe suffered little damage. This is Dillon’s first safe burglary in years.
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Olmsted-Stevenson Co
Yeggs
Carey
Dillon
Wool Prices Rise Again in Beaverhead Area
The Beaverhead wool market reports a new peak at 334 cents per pound for H Andrus's 35 000 pound clip sold to Halewell Jones and Donald Co. This surpasses prior US highs and surpasses Poindexter and Orr Livestock Co. contract at 33 1 3 cents for 7 500 pounds. W M Sweeney also contracted his clip with Hallowell-Donald.
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Beaverhead
H. Andrus
Halewell-Jones & Donald Co
United States
Poindexter & Orr Livestock Co
W. M. Sweeney
Hallowell
Oil Well Drilling Plans Near Dillon
Col John E Shipman announces Beaverhead Alberta Oil and Gas Co will begin oil boring tomorrow at their site near Dillon. plant ready for operation. a christening ceremony is planned with Harriett Shipman breaking a coal oil bottle as the well is named. observers from Dillon expected to attend.
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John E. Shipman
Beaverhead-Alberta
District Court Disposes Cases During June Session
In the June district court session, State v Ferris ended with a petit larceny verdict and $150 fine on a compromise. State v Panich found not guilty on second degree assault. State v Hansen and McAllister were dismissed due to witnesses leaving the state. State v Haggerty and Young postponed to June 30. Tuesday James Ferrari was convicted of a felony for dynamiting a cabin at Helen last winter.
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Edgar Ferris
Adam Panich
Otto Hansen
Harry McAllister
Mike Haggerty
Henry Young
James Ferrari
Ferrari
Helen
Warm weather boosts crops in local farming area
Farmers report a strong early growth due to recent warm spells with optimism for a good harvest across most crops. Alfalfa remains a concern due to last winter's freezes, but dry land crops appear favorable if warm conditions continue for about 90 days.
Butte Police Charge Over Insult to Army Uniform
Mayor Lane files charges against Police Officer John Sullivan alleging failure to arrest a man who insulted Lieutenant Sheridan, recruiting officer, at the Park and Main streets intersection on June 19 while Sullivan patrolled that corner.
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Lane
Butte
U.S. Army
John Sullivan
Sheridan
Sullivan
Park
Main Streets
Prosperity at Bannack Mining Town Grows
Bannack, 30 miles west of Prosperity, sees renewed mining activity with three major operations. Bannack Gold Mining Co plans a large stamp mill within 90 days, boosting employment as new buildings and freight traffic surge. W. E. Dunn expands holdings as ore reserves wait for mill completion, with 400 to 500 miners expected to join the workforce.
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Bannack
Bannack Gold Mining Co
W. E. Dunn
Hughes Likely to Nominate Hughes as GOP Standard Bearer
Frank A. Hazelbaker of this city, a former assistant secretary at the Chicago Republican convention, returned Friday night and spoke of widespread backing for Hughes as the party’s presidential nominee. He is a leading Montana Republican tied to national leaders and discussed the nomination when asked.
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Frank A. Hazelbaker
Chicago
Hazelbaker
United States
Hughes
Elk Banquet a Success in Dillon Hosting Virginia City Elks
Dillon Elks hosted a grand banquet and ball for the Virginia City lodge last Friday. Delegations from Butte Anaconda Melrose and Virginia City arrived by auto and evening train, praising Dillon hosts as superb entertainers. The city hall auditorium banquet hall and theater displays drew admiration, leaving a lasting memory of the visit.
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Elks
Virginia City
Dillon
Dillon Elks
City Hall
Elk’s
Royal Good Fellows of the Elk Lodge
Rural mail route planned from this city to Beaverhead valley
Postmaster E. L. Poindexter and Postoffice Inspector Peacock recommended to the postoffice department that a rural route be established from this city into the Beaverhead valley southern section. The proposed path runs about thirty miles via local landmarks and ranches with action likely months away due to slow departmental processing.
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E. L. Poindexter
Postoffice
Peacock
Postoffice Department
Beaverhead Valley
Beaverhead Brewery
Cottonwood's Corner
Banning's Lane
Elza Smith Ranch
Melrose and Lima Plan Big Fourth of July Celebrations
Melrose hosts a wide program with horse races saddle races foot races and various sports. The Melrose band will provide music and a village dance caps the day. Lima kicks off with a parade patriotic speeches and afternoon races and athletic events followed by an evening dance.
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Melrose
Lima
State Troops Mobilize in Montana for Mexican Border Service
The Montana national guard begins mobilization at Fort Harrison near Helena after a Sunday call from the War Department. About 875 men and 12 infantry companies plus a hospital detachment will grow to 1800 with 86 officers to reach war footing. Recruits are given 10 days to fill ranks and soldiers may adjust private affairs before departing.
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Secretary of War
National Guard
United States
Montana National Guard
Fort Harrison
Helena
Phil Greenan
Rancher Dies After Stomach Injury in Dillon Fight
Monroe Mann a 60 year old rancher near Dillon died after a fight with Whitie Williams who kicked him in the stomach. Williams is charged with third degree assault and held on 5000 bond. Mann was treated at Murray hospital Butte and operated on for ruptured intestines before his death.
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Monroe Mann
Dillon
Whitie
Mann
Williams
Mann Sie
Talen
Samrat
Children to Celebrate Fourth of July at Public Playgrounds
Under Mrs. Frank Lovell, children will hold a Fourth of July celebration at the public playgrounds on Monday July 3. Activities include afternoon races games and contests with an evening parade and further events. Prizes await winners and the public is invited to attend and assist.
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Frank Lovell
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