Vigorous Anti Slavery Drive by Beaverhead Officials
The Beaverhead County sheriff and prosecuting attorney have aggressively pursued those charged with white slavery. The piece cites recent local cases and echoes sermons urging vigilant parental oversight, school and church involvement, and strict policing to combat social vice and prostitution. It condemns police corruption and calls for abolition of saloons to reduce vice.
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Beaverhead
Dillon
Butte
Methodist
Rev
E. J. Groeneveld
California
New York
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Slaver Cases Move To Helena After Preliminary Hearing
R A White faced a Friday preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Frank A Hazelbaker and was held on a 2500 dollar bond. United States Marshal Theodore Rinda transported White the Webb woman and Al Godfrey to Helena with the latter two held as witnesses. The boy, taken to Boise by his mother, had his maternal grandmother in Ogden. White had claimed marriage to the Webb woman but instead brought the child to Dillon.
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R. A. White
Rena Webb
U.S
Frank A. Hazelbaker
United States
Theodore Rinda
Webb
al Godfrey
Helena
White
Boise
Idaho
Ogden
Dillon
Walsh's Position Endorsed By Beaverhead Club
The Beaverhead Commercial club at the Metlen hotel endorses U.S. Senator Walsh for his tariff stance. The group, representing mining, farming, stock, and commercial interests, praises his defense of Montana industries against unfair tariff discrimination and pledges to support his efforts in Congress.
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Beaverhead Commercial Club
Metlen
Washington
Beaverhead
Montana
Congress
Beaverhead County Selects New High School Superintendent
Beaverhead County minimal changes announce B. E. Toan as the new high school superintendent. Toan, visiting Dillon this week, will move his family there before September and begins work after resigning a Helena deputy post. Prof. Leon R. Foote will not seek reappointment and plans to leave Dillon for business. The Dillon school board cites Toan as an excellent, well known administrator and foresees strong leadership for the district.
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B. E. Toan
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Leon R. Foote
Toan
Death of H G Sheriff After Fall From Horse
H G Sheriff, a 30 year old English native with no relatives in the United States, was thrown from a horse Friday morning. The horse fell on him causing chest injuries and fatal internal damage. He died Sunday morning after doctors could only provide temporary relief. Funeral service was held Monday at the Methodist church led by Rev. Jesse Lacklen.
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H. G
Scotty"’) Sheriff
Methodist Church
Jesse Lacklen
Lawmakers Accept Railroad Passes Across Parties
A Montana report notes that many legislators from Democrats Republicans and Progressives accepted railroad passes under a new law. Frank Ettel is listed as returning the pass sent to him, while Senator Selway’s name is absent, suggesting he may have returned any pass offered.
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Montana
Frank Ettel
Senator Selway
Dillon Property Sales Bring Low Prices Yet Confidence Remains
J. E. Barbour in Dillon used a general power of attorney to sell all former property, including three vacant lots at Bannack and Pacific, a home on Idaho Street, and Barbour's law library. Vacant lots sold to Reuben P. Willard and the home to Dr. H. A. Bond for under market value, cash and without advertising. Despite lower prices, the article argues Dillon real estate shows upward tendency, with inner lots valued around 300 to 500 dollars and some above 1,000. buyers and sellers retain confidence in Dillon's future growth.
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J. E. Barbour
W. S. Barbour
Dillon
Barbour
Bannack and
Pacific Streets
Idaho Street
H. A. Bond
Mr. Barbour
Reuben P. Willard
California Land Ownership Debate Ties Bryan to Treaty Plans
Governor Johnson and Bryan discussed a potential California law barring land ownership by aliens ineligible to citizenship. Bryan urged cautious language, citing Wilson’s wishes, while Johnson favored a law akin to Illinois or DC statutes. President Wilson and Attorney General Webb weighed in via telegrams as the conflict over alien land ownership continues.
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Bryan
Johnson
California
Wilson
Washington
Japan
Arizona
Mr. Bryan
Illinois
District of Columbia
Thompson
Webb
San Diego Exposition gains state and county funding
Six states have appropriated 405000 for the San Diego exposition and two county groups add 300000 with possible increase to 400000. Other states and governments plan 2330000 more. The exposition group works to provide guidance on rules and regulations, railroad routes and rates, transportation, warehousing, and related preparations for start of construction and exhibit assembly.
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San Diego
Cal
United States Customs
Identified William Ross Again as Whitney Holdup Companion
William Ross, charged in the June 1911 Monida holdup with Hugh Whitney, has been identified again as Whitney’s companion. I Spencer, a train news agent at the time of Conductor Kidd’s murder, and Lee Hand of Bedrock, both viewed Ross last Saturday and affirmed the identification. Three others previously named also identify Ross.
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William Ross
Hugh Whitney
Monida Holdup
I. Spencer
Whitney
Kidd
Lee Hand
Bedrock
Ross
Lawbill Advances to Final Vote Amid Debates
A legislative bill moves toward a final vote after today’s consideration session. Lawmakers and the floor leader discuss language objections and seek a clear, equally acceptable phrasing before passage.
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Eral
Myself
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Companion
Walsh
H. G. Sheriff
Dillon Property
Evans
Baltimore
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