The Two Bits Difference That Built a Railroad
A detailed account of the Marcus Dale incident and the rise of the Butte Will and Anaconda Payne railroad efforts. It covers ore flows, engineering challenges, and the shift to electric traction on the Ro a & Te line, highlighting cost savings, labor impact, and the transition from steam to electric freight operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Dale Sision
BSR & P
Pings
Pytte
Anaconda & Payne
Gregson
Clintoe
Anacmuda
Eluringe
Marcus
Aneatotda
Manlana Clan
Saradd
Chayers
Mer
Walker
Anaconda and Butte Power Lines and Railway History
The article recounts the development of the Anaconda and Butte area power transmission, detailing transformer steps to 600 volts and 2000 volts at various stations, the immense Great Walls project, and the integration with Canyon Ferry and Madcon outputs. It highlights Marty Ay Gallwey as general manager, his early Nevada bullion transport experience, and ties to Daly, Mackey, Warr, Moodall O’Bilen, and Daly’s transcontinental ambitions shaping the region’s industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprint
Vauser Dike
Canyon Ferry
Madcon
Tete Joiaans
Bitte
Marty Ay Gallwey
Tia
Nevada
Bens
Comstacle Jami
Mage Caid
Pune
The
Shine
Timse
Beros
Gallowey
Mackey
Warr
Moodall O'Bilen
Marcur Daly
Butte
Tig
Etticiens
al Yars
Butte Hall
B. A
Poi I
Kiwanis convention harbors plans for child welfare and roads
At the Deer Lodge convention delegates adopt an Under-Privileged Child report chaired by Marian Dietrich of Billings and approve a five member special committee to expand programs. Governors and Kiwanis leaders prize irrigation, road construction funding, and continued club cooperation with state authorities while commemorating deceased members and honoring internationalPresident Moss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketley
Deer Lodge Club
Marian Dietrich
Billings
Mondana
Pecoml
Ead Perennia
Autamobiln
Pnses
Cliba
Sala
Vondoloners Tlegret
Cornelius Tindgen
Tejona
A. W. Neeeman
Butto
Charles Ly Bielenberg
Fred Rose
Kiwaalans
Kiwanis
Vanada
John If Moss
Kiwanis International
Sluba
Border patrol expanded with independent forces deployed
Independent defense units and treasury operatives join the border fight against suspected rants. Detriot Fort Collector Ferguson lacks authority to deploy 30 to 50 men along the Detroit river section or to employ suitable boats until actual experience dictates required numbers and sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarcode Unita
Treasury
Titmit
Ferguson
Detrott
Datroft River
Not to Act Upon Hard Coal Strike
The article notes discussions led by Mr. Hoover with Weeks and Wilbur on whether the government should accept or resist a hard coal strike. Hoover reports on business conditions and expresses belief in high living standards with low unemployment, while highlighting regional issues in anthracite and potential price pressures. He urges continued study of the proposition and emphasizes flood control and waterway development as westward priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon
Mase
Ilan
Riwanis
Mr. Hoover
Wilbur
Hooter
Osnald Bandi Gap
Federal
Mantana campaign report on Mantana People gathering
The article records a Montana convention with Arwarda Trooyer Tropiy as chairman and Wet as recommender, noting officials and participants. Fred Roac of Helena provided a comprehensive efficiency report, while Harry Cunningham introduced Montana’s elite figure. A formal vote of thanks was given to Fred Ketter, with George Atasan and Paul Mundy among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arwarda
Trooyer Tropiy
Tilly
Blish
Elith
Fred Roac
Telena
Sence
Tia
Harry Ro Cunningham
Helena Wad
Ag “Montana
Fred Ketter
Anng
George Atasan
Bat
el Mies Tnul
Pawl Mundy
Tare
Torie
Wounded wife of pastor likely to recover
Mrs. Ro P. Vandersaat wife of a Merhedist Episcopal pastor was shot by her son Warren near Parkersburg Iowa and is expected to recover from two bullet wounds as physicians reported. In Allison Iowa the boy R P Vandervoort seven is held without bond charged with first degree murder in the killing of his father. Authorities say motive remains unclear and the family had endured dissensions though the ministers said they had been good friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROA, & Te
General Electric
Cronoms
du Fert
Anagonda
Parkersburg
Iowa
Associated Press
Ro P. Vandersaat
Warren
Allison
Town
Aug. S
R. P. Vandervoot
Sau
Viravexer
Anthracite Supply Outlook Amid Striking, Coal Industry Cautions
A fragment notes accumulated stockpiles of anthracite and luminous coal, urging public calm that no supply disruption is expected. It claims the current motion is stronger than in the 190k strike, citing faster output expansion and higher luminous coal use to weather a shutdown, reflecting industry resilience.
Farm house fire in Central Valley area claims life
A rural farm home burned early this morning near Central Valley. The fire, reported from the Mesa area, destroyed the dwelling and resulted in a death. Local responders battled flames but could not save the occupant. Investigators will determine the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Valley
Askivinel Mesa
Edace
Ora
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Imen
Hanes
Rutte Toll
Bardrade
Ro A & Th
Anaceida
Smnelter
Toll Energy
Dereat Falls
Mentana Tower Company
Sis
Sara
Bag&p
BA & PF
Anaconda
Yarry
General Wienascer
Daly
A. G. Luedeman
Deer Lodge
Nee WapaPorn
Peer Lodge
Adolph Tien
Walter Shaw
Tayingston
Earle Genaberger
Vancouver
B. C
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Moss
Lnumias
Genzberger
Wixants Brown
Manlanaz
Velena Miwanigas
Civie
Wah
Helens
Montreal
Genxberger
TM J. Varney
Elena
Cleary Good
Whiteflah
Charles J. Marstall
Mewlstawis
Leon Singer
Lycn Falip
Maria Vv. Oneill
Bulte
Wierin Filer
Mountidne
Abbey
Tuscell Abhay
Helena
Mra Charles Short
Kalispell
John F. Shen
Kallspell
Tfe
Kallspell Elah
Anell
George Brel
Tinmmerning
Stan
Stond
Nlite
Vonvennan
Planer Venterdas
Dan
Mlesvuin
Hyateyty
Andl Moa
Keéteh
Jerry
Dales Mferenk
Oleh
Ts Elena International
John Moss
Helena Club
Diguitams
DeCamp
Itetena Winants Quartetts
Rd, Miller
T. Sulonen
George Mason
Trea Welser
Mr Welser
Winants
Phat Acherigue
Morris
Folnna
Ulin
Glen Club
Ty Teyviren
Metriel Goternorship
Tittensian Tash
George Kimball
Uiiragne
Internainnal
Fatensien
Kananis International
Orn Ainha
Kombo
Nuba
Ona
Waa
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