Assault case against Booth dismissed in Cutbank
In Glacier County Montana district court, two charges against Ira Booth for assault and robbery in a ranch incident were dismissed on the county attorney's motion due to the prosecuting witness's absence. The case drew attention after John Gilbert, a sheepman, claimed Booth assaulted him while coercing a signed check, leading to Booth's extradition from the Pacific coast.
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Cutbank
Ira Booth
Booth
John Gilbert
Gilbert
Canada
Glacier County
Hea
Pacific Coast
Address of Governor at Livestoc e Great Falls headline
Great Falls Oct 9 The federal government has funded irrigation reclamation in Montana but should finish the work without state aid Governor J E Erickson told the North Central Montana Corn and Livestock show He argued the nation has built canals waterways ports and ships and should similarly support the wests food production and settlement with the cost of a small battleship Also mentions a wrecked plane incident with a giant muffled comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Montana
J. E Erickson
Milwaukee Main Line Reopened Through Sixteen Canyon
Butte October report notes the Milwaukee main line was reopened for traffic through Sixteen canyon east of Lonsbord after being closed since the June 27 earthquake. For about three months all Milwaukee traffic used a shoo fly. Tremor toppled rock into the canyon and dirt and debris filled the defile, damming the creek and forcing raft work to assess damage and clear debris.
Car Lewistown Wheat Declared Best on Market
Wheat grown near Lewistown tops the Minneapolis market scene as the finest car of the year. Loaded from Farmers Elevator bins, the shipment features well-formed kernels and minimal wild oats. A Minneapolis manager’s letter hails it as the prettiest car seen on the floor, boosting Judith Basin grain prestige amid northwest competition.
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Lewistown
Minneapolis
G. EL. Freidlein
Northwest
Judith Basin
Death of Meagher County Woman Shocks Friends
The death of Mrs. W. B. Rogers shocks Meagher County residents. A native daughter of the county, she was sister to Judge William Ford and Arthur Ford of White Sulphur Springs. She lived in the county most of her life, studied at college, and with her husband Dr. Rogers moved to Great Falls for residence. Her health failed and she died suddenly while traveling east for treatment. Surviving are her husband, brothers, a sister Mrs. Dr. Toxier in the east.
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Toxier
Local notes from Watson mining and ranching circle
Miner E B Robinson displayed nuggets from the old George Hrandt mine in Cement Gulch. Ernest Bump returns from Helena and Missouri valley to help round up cattle at Diehl ranch. Mrs Curt Diehl buys a new Star car from Benset in Helena. Willian Cooper's daughter ill in Helena hospital undergoing another operation. Frank Barrows travels with his wife and brother to Lewistown from the Drum Summit mine area. James C Belcher and Mrs Belcher visit from Fisher ranch en route from Sunshine basin to Missouri valley with sheep. Archie Watson, Sam Dobbins and Mrs Kate Lynn on county seat business. Ham and McConnell sheep move to Missoni valley. pack string led by Warren Horn. A P Moran, Robert Watson, and Harry East in Watson vicinity for cattle work amid bad weather. Little Jean Barbara Raleigh improving after Seattle playground swing accident. X-ray to determine full extent.
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Willian Cooper
Clear Range
Helena
Cooper
Theo Shannon
Frank Barrows
St. Louis Mining and Milling Company
Drum Summ
Marysville
Lewistown
Barrows
James C. Belcher
Fisher Ranch
Missouri Valley
Sunshine Basin
Rock Creele
Win. Hamilton
Archie Watson
Sam Dobbins
Kate A. Lynn
Ham
Seattle
Booze Car Upsets in Ditch Near Bitter Root Road
In Missoula two men, H. H. Richards and Ole Nelson, drove a vehicle into an irrigation ditch at Eleventh Street and Bitter Root Road. Deputies Ira Johnson and Pat Callahan seized a three gallon demijohn and three one gallon jugs of whisky. The car and flood-damaged machine were recovered. the men were jailed awaiting possible charges of illegal possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor.
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Nissoula
Ira Johnson
Pat Callahan
Eleventh Street
Bitter Root
Huri
Mads
H. H. Richards
Ole Nelson
Butte
Justice Court
Butte Man Held for Trackwalker Murder
William Tex Dagley, age 55, charged with the murder of Milwaukee trackwalker Frank Melvin, whose body was found in a Dawson cabin last winter, was bound over for trial after a preliminary hearing. Dagley, self-represented, cross examined witnesses and objected to exhibits but did not testify. He was arrested last June when he attempted to redeem a watch alleged to belong to Melvin and remains jailed after failing to post 15,000 dollars bond.
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Butte
William
Tex) Dagley
Frank Melvin
Milwaukee
Dawson
Buckley
Bagley
Melvin
Hagley
Wolf Creek Residents Visit Helena and Nearby Ranches
Wolf Creek folk and neighboring residents travel to Helena on business with multiple names: John Patterson and Alberta Patter son, Oscar Funk, C F Oberman, Thomas Ostle, Leo Becker, John Merz, Borho brothers, Walter Estill, H F Bowman and family, Jack McDonough, W L Barrett, and Sam Ingersoll. Cattle and sheep movements tied to Harrett ranch and Clemons to Manhattan shipments noted.
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Wolf Creek
John Patterson
Alberta
Helena
Oscar Funk
C.F. Oberman
Thomas Ostle
Leo Becker
Chicago
John Merz
East Helena
Walter Estill
H. F. Bowman
Charles
Jack McDonough
Carden Ranch
W. L. Barrett
Clemons
Manhattan
Sam Ingersoll
Man Dies by Own Hand Before Trip to See Mother
Charles Makos 40, of a San Francisco cafe on South Main, attempted suicide by Lysol. He drank poison, was rushed to emergency hospital where doctors pumped out the toxin within 15 minutes, likely saving his life. Friends cite poor health and despondency as motives. he had planned to visit his mother in Greece.
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Butte
Oct
Charles Makos
San Francisco
South Main Street
Makos
Greece
Indians Suffering From Eye Ailment In Great Falls
Great Falls undertook a medical survey revealing about 30 percent of nearby Indians may have eye disease trachoma. Dr. Yates and F C Campbell reported nine cases with two nearly blind, as state health officials consider hospitalization and school safety measures. Dr. Cogswell to pursue vision conservation efforts in St Louis.
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Great Falla
Yates
Indian Service
F. C. Campbell
Blackfeet Reservation
Browning
W. F. Cogswell
Helena
State Board of Health
Great Falls
M. Porter
Campbell
Cogswell
Ito
Conservation of Vision
North America
St. Louis
Portery
Sr. Cogswell
Beet harvest delayed by rains and snow in Glasgow area
Glasgow October 9 Beet harvest slowed by recent rains and snow storms. Over five inches of moisture fell in September into October 6, troubling beet growers. M B R Smith, field manager for Utah Idaho Sugar, ordered growers to start digging immediately when enough soil dries and to expand field crews to offset the delay.
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Glasgow
M. BR. Smith
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Canton News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Farm Fair
Canton News covers visits by Miss Mae Simpkins and Jol L Carlson to nearby towns, and Mrs. W. D. Ragen hosting relatives. The A B Cook stock farm herd of Herefords travels from Utah to Portland for recognition. Local clubs, ranch activity, church notes, and farmer delays due to recent pastor appointments mark the week.
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Canton
Mae Simpkins
Cook Stock Farm
Boulder
Helena
W. D. Ragen
J. W. Noble
Willow Creek
A. B. Cook
Broadwater County
Utah
Salt Lake
Portland
Ore
Jol L. Carlson
Lingshire
Townsend
By Royal Smith
Ed Ragen
Valley Woman's Club
G. F. Meyer and Son
Father Tongas
Dnt
Tennyson
J. G. Plymale
Bert McCarthy
Tomcheck
Winston
James Belcher
Sunshine Basin
Meagher
Thelma Blaine
Whaley J School
C. B. Cartwright
Ray Bruce
Helena Hospital
Montane Woman Breaks Leg In Auto Spill
Mrs. Richard Rumley of Gardiner sustained a broken leg when the car overturned on the Boulder road. She and her companions were returning from a visit when the accident happened. Mrs. Rumley was brought to Big Timber for treatment.
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Big Timber
Richard Rumley
Gardiner
Boulder Road
Has Narrow Escape in Norse Stampede
Sheriff Dan McNicee inspecting brands at the local stock yards was kicked in the head by a horse and knocked down as a stampede followed. Four carloads of cattle fled the yard, but he recovered with only a headache.
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Wihaux
Dan McNicee
Local travels and visits noted in Basin News
Dan Macintyre of Corbin visited between trains. Jim MacPherson, formerly of Basin, was in town. Nora Chesley, eighth grade teacher, spent the weekend in Butte. Joe Garneau and Aaron Blomberg stopped by on business. Eva Detour returned from Jewistown. Charlie Rhule went to Wickes. Jack Blodgett surveyed reconstruction work. Charles Carlson and family attended Eastern Star. Charles Perry and son visited from Boulder valley. Arthur Loiselle went to Butte on mining business. Jack Barrett visited family in Butte. Katherine Latina hosted by Amazon folk. William Mynti and Pete Koski visited Helena. J F Upson arrived from Connecticut and plans to inspect Lowlands property. previously resided about 15 years ago.
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Jack Blodgett
Ofices
Great Falls
Charles Carlson
Bernice
Eastern Star
Charles Perry
Charles
Boulder Valley
Arthur Loiselle
Butte
Jack Barrett
Andy Lauva
Amazon
Katherine Latina
Helena
William Mynti
Pete Koski
J. F. Upson
Connecticut
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