Tarring of Bridwell Sparks Montana Editorial Debate
Editorial comment from Missoula Daily Times and others weighs the tar and feather episode in Dillon. Readers see mixed views on whether the town acted justly toward the evangelist Bridwell, described as disruptive and inflammatory, with calls for patience exhausted and caution for future such actions.
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C. W. Bridwell
Holy Rollers
Dillon
Montana
Missoula
Bridwell
Trisone
Mr. Bridwell
Milliner Mrs Jewell Retires in Dillon
Mrs. George E. Jewell sells her millinery stock to Mrs. A M Gilberg and retires after seven years in Dillon. Gilberg, an experienced trimmer from Butte, plans a spring opening on the 24th and 25th inviting local ladies to view and place orders. An editorial note critiques vigilante actions in Dillon citing lack of legal authority for tar and feather punishment.
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George E. Jewell
Dillon
A.M. Gilberg
Butte
Justified Beyond Appeal Sparks Dillon Turmoil
The Butte Miner reports the Dillon incident where townspeople tarred and feathered a traveling preacher. The Condensed Standard endorses mob justice, while the state’s citizenry and lawfulness groups condemn the act as illegal and dangerous to society.
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Butte
Deer Lodge County
Dillon
Port Arthur Fort Reports Engagement With Japanese Fleet
The Port Arthur fortress commandant described dawn movements of torpedo boats seen at sea near the harbor. He said torpedo boats engaged the enemy west of Liao Ting light, the Japanese squadron of fourteen ships opened fire on cruisers and the fortress, then pressed toward Port Arthur.
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Port Arthur
Omaha
Mar
Liao Tessin
Lecture Postponed Due to Funeral in Town
The lecture Where Danny Went to School was postponed one week in the Methodist church by the Rev. Luce because of Ernest Hopp's funeral. Mrs. Len Pendleton and her children visit her mother Mrs. A. J. Noyes. Pendleton had wintered at the Ajax mine and noted the lack of snow in Dillon. It is claimed nine feet of snow falls at that producer.
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Dillon
Patience
Danny
Luce
Ernest Hopp
Len Pendleton
A. J. Noyes
George Beat Constructs 8 Patent Water Wheel for L Stahl
George Beat of Argents, a five millwright of exceptional ability, is building eight patent water wheels for L. Stahl on his farm near Dillon. The power will run churning, sawing wood, chopping feed, and other farm work.
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George Beat
Argents
L. Stahl
Dillon
Mr. Stahl
Governor’s Opinion on World’s Fair Promises Big Exhibits
Gov. B. F. White returns from a two week trip to St. Louis reporting a grand World’s Fair with completed buildings and arriving exhibits. He urges Beaverhead readers that the fair will surpass Chicago’s and notes items such as wireless stations radium gas engines and a record breaking locomotive among others. The Tribune’s prize contestants gain motivation as votes determine who travels to St. Louis with shows of support counted weekly and leading contenders listed with vote totals.
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St. Louis
Gov. B. F. White
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead
Gov. White
the Tribune
Trisune
Palace of Transportation
Electro Chemical Laboratory
Graphic Arts
Liberal Arts Palace
of Agriculture
China
Confucius
Japan
Loti
Brazil
Peru
Trimuns
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Pacific
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Panama
United States
Hattie M. Ellis
Margaret Stephens
Bristow
Miss Stephens
Miss White
Bannack
Miss Burfield
Miss French
Miss Gallup
Miss Mast
Birch Creek
Tribune
Smee
Mayme French
Marie Gallup
Mies
Margaret E. Stephens
Briston
Misa
Dolly Mast
Emma Burfiend
Emily Taylor
Ethel White
Russel Bean
Centennial Valley
Wena Sen
Lena Grossenbacher
Mary Paulson
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