Montana Plot to Kill Judge Exposed in Havre
A plan by ex convict Henry Winters to murder District Court Judge Tattan of Valley and Chouteau counties and to burn property was unearthed here. He fled once authorities located the plot and cannot be found. Also noted is a Miles City decision to finish a reform school gymnasium using $19,000 insurance proceeds from last year’s fires. Chamberlains Cough Remedy recommended for croup with local sale by Riley Druggist.
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Havre
Tattan
Valley
Chauteau
Montana
Henry Winters
Miles City
Galen
Reform School
Chamberlain
Riley
Supreme Court Finds Montana Antitrust Law Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court declares Montana's anti trust law invalid due to specific exceptions in favor of agricultural and horticultural classes. The ruling challenges the state's regulatory framework and sets a constitutional scrutiny standard for similar statutes.
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Helena
Supreme Court
Montana
Patent Remedy Ad for Chamberlain's Salve
Handwashing instructions followed by a claim of a speedy cure with Chamberlain's Salve. Promoted as unequaled for skin diseases and offered for sale by Riley the Druggist.
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Riley
Beet Sugar Factory Depends on 5 000 Acres Of Beets
Bozeman reports the proposed million dollar beet sugar factory hinges on securing 5 000 acres of beets cultivated annually by ranchers. Officials believe obtaining the acreage should not be difficult.
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Bozeman
Bilious Attack Quickly Cured by Stomach and Liver Tablets
A reader reports a severe bilious attack kept him from the office for two days. After using three Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, he felt like a new man the next day. Sold by Riley the Druggist in Chapin South Carolina.
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Chamberlain
H. C. Bailey
News
Chapin
5. C
Riley
Hundred Mark Passed At Helena Wesleyan University
The Montan tana Wesleyan University closed its first term Friday with enrollment surpassing one hundred by three. Most students hail from northern and eastern Montana, with representation from nearly every county.
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Helena
Montantana Wesleyan University
Constipation Cure Promoted By Florida Resident’s Endorsement
A Bronson Florida resident endorses Herbine as a remedy for constipation. The letter from C A Lindsay dated February 12, 1902, claims the medicine swiftly relieves constipation. An accompanying buyer note cites a 50 cents bottle price and includes R L Riley’s short endorsement.
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C. A. Lindsay
P. M
Bronson
Fla
R. L. Riley
Anaconda Hints at Continued Gambling Crackdown
Three more arrests were made in Anaconda on Tuesday as officers vow to stop all gambling games in the city. The crackdown follows ongoing efforts to reduce illegal wagering and deter future activity.
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Anaconda
Ballard's Snow Liniment Claims Quick Pain Relief
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment for neuralgia rheumatism lumbago and sciatic pains. Claims penetration into blood and body wide healing effects with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 from R L Riley.
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Ballard
R. L. Riley
Rich Strike at Maiden Mine Boosts Fergus County
Lewistown reports a rich strike at the Maiden mine near the city with gold ore running as high as 1800 dollars to the ton. The find is described as the greatest strike in years in Fergus county mining districts and signals a promising boom for the area.
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Lewistown
Fergus County
Names of east friends urged to move west for cheap travel
An advertisement from C. A. Walker, General Agent for the Chicago & Northwestern Ry, solicits names of friends or relatives in the east planning spring or summer travel to the west. It promises greatly reduced rates and offers representatives to contact them with cheapest travel options from all eastern points to western destinations.
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Chicago & Northwestern Ry. P. O
Salt Lake
Utah
Pardons Clerk Receives Gift From Deer Lodge Prisoners
Helena J. J. Ryan, clerk of the state board of pardons, was given a fine silk quilt early this week by Deer Lodge penitentiary convicts. They presented it to thank her for her work disposing of many articles made by prisoners that provide them with a small revenue.
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Helena
J. J. Ryan
State Board of Pardons
Deer Lodge Penitentiary
Acker's Blood Elixir Advertised Cure All
Dull headache and body pains with a sinking feeling and loss of appetite signal impure blood. The ad claims Acker's Blood Elixir purifies blood and cures scrofulous and syphilitic poisons as a guaranteed remedy sold by L.R. Riley in Ow.
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Acker
L.R. Riley
Helena Meeting Forms Freight Rate Reduction Committee
Citizens in Helena held a mass meeting where a committee was appointed to join with other Montana towns in concerted action to lower freight rates. The plan includes petitioning railroad companies and conferring with railroad officials.
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Helena
Montana
Consumption cures and beet sugar factory progress
A reader from Harmony Maine touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and lung trouble with a testimonial and local drugstore price. Bitter Root farmers near Missoula near a sugar factory gaines support as residents oppose foreign labor, while a tonic tea claim targets weak constitutions in children with a 35 cent price.
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E. B. Reed
Harmony
Dr. King
Mr. Reid
Riley's Drug Store
Missoula
Fin lands man attempts death by own action in jail
Red Lodge Louis Jalehte awaiting trial for murder attempted death by own action Wednesday by banging his head against cell walls. He cut several deep gashes in his scalp but suffered no serious injuries.
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Red Lodge
Louis Jalehte
Local Remedies and a Fatal Bet Report
An item notes Lewistown-Sherman Shaffer dies after drinking a quart of gin on a bet. The piece also advertises Acker's English Remedy and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with prices and claims of relief for coughs, colds, rheumatism, and pain.
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Lewistown
Sherman Shaffer
Hollister
R. L. Riley
Opium Den Raid Finds Underage Girls In Chinatown
Police raid Chinatown opium joint uncovers several women and girls under sixteen frequenting the establishment. All fled prior to capture, leaving authorities to pursue leads on the case and the illicit venue. A second note promotes HERBINE by Riley's Drug Store claiming to improve bile flow and liver health at 50 cents.
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Riley’s Drug Store
Woman Kills Man in Redlight District Stabbing
Townsend May Stevens, a woman of the redlight district, fatally stabbed John TM C Black of Canada on Monday night. She says she acted after he assaulted her companion Martha Grimes who faced an accusation of touching him for $50.
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Townsend
May Stevens
Redlight District
John ™ C Black
Martha Grimes
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Paul Brown
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Dillon
REX
Rex Bhat Ring Co
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Minn
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