Death of Montana Governor Robt B. Smith at Kalispell
Former Montana governor Robert B. Smith died Monday in a Kalispell hospital after a lingering illness of araemic poisoning. Born in Kentucky in 1854, he served as U S district attorney for Montana from 1885 to 1889 and as governor from 1896 to 1901. He practiced law in Dillon and Helena and helped form the state forestry commission. Resolutions from Beaverhead County Bar lauded his integrity and public service.
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Robert B. Smith
Montana
United States
Cleveland
Kalispell
Smith
Norris
Dillon
Forestry Commission
National Resource Conservation Meeting
White House
State Horticultural Society
Hickman County
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Eliza (Hughes) Smith
Eli Smith
New York
Kentucky
Joseph C
Emma Porter
Missoula
Milburn
Carlisle County
Mayfield
Edward Crossland
Bar of
Helena
Samuel Word
R.L. Word
Cape Nome
Alaska
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Supreme Court
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Butte
People’s Party
Congress
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Order of Pyramids
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Mary H
Edward C
W.S. Barpour
H.R. Metton
Epwin L. Norris
J. B. Pompeter
C. W. Rosison
H.G. Roperts
Rodgers Wins First Case in Dillon Court
James Klosnar, a young man tied to Ernest Stevensmith in horse theft near Willis, was found not guilty by Judge Callaway after a disputed trial. The jury acquitted Klosnar of stealing a gelding, despite strong evidence and the judge noting probable guilt.
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James Klosnar
Ernest Stevensmith
John Hails
Willis
Birch Creek
Smith
Klosnar
Rodgers
Dillon
Callaway
Thanksgiving Verses and a Montana Divorce Case
A poem about Thanksgiving dishes is followed by historical trial details from Deer Lodge Montana. The 1903 divorce case of Mrs. Hahn versus Stone features allegations of choking and ill treatment, with defense arguing desertion and nagging. The jury remained deadlocked at eight o'clock, leading to a mistrial and a retrial planned.
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Hahn
Deer Lodge
Melton
Stone
Gov. Norris
W. S. Barbour
Campaign Push Spurs Y M C A Plan in Dillon
The Dillon committee on organizing a Y M C A held a meeting at George B. Conway's home last Sunday afternoon to discuss forming a local association. Prof Fuller addressed attendees on the urgent need for the project as the effort continues.
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Prof. Fuller
A Y. MC. A
Dillon
George B. Conway
Dillon Police Chief Fred L Store Face Perjury Trial
District court proceedings in Dillon heard sensational testimony about the home life of Fred L Store chief of police and his former wife. Testimony spanned Tuesday and Wednesday as the perjury case against Store proceeded with witnesses and arguments.
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Stone
Fred L. Store
Dillon
President Roosevelt Proclaims Thanksgiving Day
President Roosevelt declares Thanksgiving on the 26th day of November and urges Americans to pause work and gather in homes or churches to thank the Almighty. He emphasizes balancing material growth with spiritual life and character.
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Roosevelt
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Thurdsay
Beet Sugar Industry Boosts Idaho Economy Says Nampa Letter
W H Hollenborn of Nampa Idaho argues in the Boise News that beet sugar expands farming profits and supports local business. He notes a 2500 dollar monthly payroll, 13 million pounds of sugar produced, and future plans to double output with larger acreage. The report also mentions beet pulp feeding 3000 cattle and a five year beet pulp contract with Duvall and Phillips. Mrs Leon R Foote hosted friends for an afternoon honoring her mother Mrs Creighton of Butte.
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W.H. Hollenborn
Nampa
Idaho
Boise News
West
Sage Brush
Duvall & Phillips
Leon R. Foote
Creighton
Butte
Sugar beet factory would lift Beaverhead county economy
The piece argues a sugar beet industry could yield about 103 dollars per person annually in Beaverhead and adjoining valleys if 5,000 acres are grown and a million dollar factory built in Dillon. It cites potential gains from beet pulp, employment, land values, and broader business growth, noting a rough year with imperfect supervision and equipment but potential improvement with experience. It also notes John A. West suffered a serious arm injury in a timber accident.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
Dell
Madison County
Bedrock
Barretts
Blacktail
Bishops
Birch Creek
Dillon North
Dillon South
Colorado
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