Reception Tendered Officials For Distinguished Services
The State Normal College faculty plans a March 15 meeting in the college auditorium honoring Senator E O Selway and Representative Frank Eliel who return from the capital. A banquet at the Metlen hotel follows. both lawmakers are lauded for committee work and securing almost full funds for the college.
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State Normal College
College
E. O. Selway
Frank Hircl
Beaverhead Commercial Club
Beaverhead Club
Metlen
Normal College
Beaverhead County
Solway
Senate
Eliel
House
Selway
San Diego Exposition Marks Panama Canal Celebration
A Montanian writer in San Diego describes an unprecedented exposition opening January 1 and lasting a year to celebrate the Panama Canal. The event will feature displays from western states and many Central and South American nations, aiming to boost commerce and trade relations through the canal.
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H. J. Riley
San Diego
Cal
Panama Canal
Union
Central
South America
Aronbarri Captured in California After Forged Checks
Ramon Aronbarri was found in California after forging checks in Dillon using the name W. G. Roberts. Sheriff Erwin alerted, Deputy Scully brought him back from Reno. A preliminary hearing in Roy Stephenson's office saw the defendant plead guilty, with a $1,000 bond to return to district court.
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Tribune
Ramon Aronbarri
W. G. Roberts
Aronbarri
Dillon
California
D. W. Erwin
William T. Scully
Reno
Nevada
Roy v. Stephenson
A. A. Kenison
District Court
Ramon
Lusher Leaves Dillon for Idaho Shop Move
J W Lusher owner of a Dillon dry goods and gents furnishings business which burned December 23 has purchased a store in Buhl Idaho and will relocate immediately. He has operated in Dillon for 13 years starting on Bannack street expanding to two stores on Montana street before the fire. The loss ended his Dillon venture and he will rebuild anew in the new location leaving many friends behind.
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J. W. Lusher
Buhl
Idaho
Mr. Lusher
Dillon
Bannack Street
Montana Street
Pioneering Charities Remembered Mrs Jennie Metlen
The Anaconda Standard profiles Mrs Jennie Metlen of Montana praising her pioneer life and charity. It notes her death in California and burial beside her husband in Dillon, detailing her family history from Fort Benton in 1868 to Highland gulch and Glen dale. Her son Sam McCall died in Denver from a park gunfight, while other children and spouses are named. Her late husband Joseph Metlen built the Dillon hotel and served Beaverhead County treasurer.
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Jennie Metlen
California
Dillon
Montana
McCall
Fort Benton
Highland Gulch
Highland
Glendale
Joseph Metlen
Metlen
Beaverhead County
Bertie Howard
Sam McCall
Butte
Denver
Carie Graham
Beaverhead
Silver
Settlers Headed for Montana Helena
State publicity bureau reports a record flow of inquiries from Canada and the north about making Montana home this year. Railroads and public campaigns drive interest, especially in dry land farming prospects, with some inquiries from western states.
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Helena
State Bureau of Agriculture, Labor,and Industry
State Publicity Bureau
Canada
Montana
Taft Veto Override on Webb Act Bans Interstate Liquor Shipments
The Senate and House overrode Taft to pass the Webb act by wide margins, prohibiting liquor shipments into dry territories. Taft called the act constitutional as regulating interstate commerce, while critics argued it delegates state control. The measure aims to curb cross border liquor moves despite personal use loopholes.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Kenyon
Inauguration of Wilson Promises Reform and Unity
The article recounts Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall taking office amid a divided era, noting Taft's attendance and Bryan's reception. It details early scenes on the platform, calls for progressive support, and frames the moment as a shift from party power to national humanity.
Deputy Charles Martin Operated on After Dillon Battle
Charles Martin 21 of Beaverhead County, shot by bandits in Dillon about six months ago, underwent surgery at Murray hospital to remove a bullet below the tenth rib. He rested comfortably last night as his mother remained at his bedside. The misfortune followed a leg wound and a gunfight in which one outlaw, named Jack Wilson, was captured and sent to prison for 30 years.
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Anaconda Standard
Charles Martin
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Murray Hospital
Martin
Gosman
Jack Wilson
Wilson
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