Noted Westerner Felix Poznan Recalls Early Montana History
Felix Poznansky recalls key figures James Fisk Julius Sands and Mrs Wakefield in Montana and Dakota Territory days. He details buying the Helena press in 1866, Fisk's start of the Republican newspaper, funding challenges, and the early editorial move that launched the first Republican paper in Helena. He notes fellow pioneers and his own long view of Montana’s frontier press.
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Montana
Dakota Territory
W York City
James Fisk
Julius Sands
Henna
Mont
Wakefield
Montana Territory
Livington
Kelix Poznansky
Call
Government Sells Jewels Smuggled Emeralds Auction
United States Marshal Henkel to auction 218 carats of emeralds in the federal building on July 9 to the highest bidder. Valued at 5849 dollars, the stones were brought to America by Manuel J. Shuartz aboard the Oceanic on October 3, 1906, who did not declare them and was arraigned on smuggling charges but released on forfeiture of the gems.
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New York
United States
Henkel
Federal
America
Manuel J. Shuartz
Oceanic
Shuartz
Wagner in Charge Alexandria Man Appointed U. S. Attorney
E. E. Wagner of Alexandria, recently appointed by President Roosevelt as United States attorney for South Dakota, took the oath and began duties on Wednesday. He succeeds W. G. Porter, whom the community may recall for nine months in the post. Porter is urged to become assistant United States attorney. Wagner is described as well qualified for the role and will work with Judge Carland.
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U. S
Sioux Falls
E. E. Wagner
Roosevelt
United States
South Dakota
W. G. Porter
United States Attorney
Carland
Federal Court
Porter
Atorney
Kk. EB. Wagner
Man Crushed By Engine in Huron Yard Amputations Needed
In an attempt to stop a slowly moving engine in the Chicago & Northwestern yards at Huron South Dakota Dan McFall was thrown beneath the wheels and both legs crushed. Amputation was necessary one above the knee and the other below. McFall is 50 years old, married with a family and recovery is doubtful.
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Huron
S. D
Chicago & Northwestern
Dan McFall
McIfall
Sturgis Items Military Movements And Local News
Troops from Sturgis prepare for deployment to the islands with movements from headquar ters and bands to Oakland and Manila. The Fourth Regiment of the South Dakota National Guards will convene at Lake Kampeska July 11 for rifle practice and field instruction. Local incidents include a man injured when lightning struck his ax and a horse bolt incident. Cable Jones installed a 12 horsepower engine to drive irrigation on his ranch, boosting land value and farm improvements nearby.
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Robert Craig
Fort Meade
Garrick
Cable Jones
Jones
Probing Will Involve Railroads Favoring Smelter Trust
Washington reports officials suspect stock holders in the American Smelting and Refining company used advance notice of a secret Roosevelt investigation to unload large blocks at high prices. Guggenheims and allies controlled much stock, shipping securities to outsiders as prices fell from 160 to 115. Railroads allegedly favored the smelter trust, denying cars to independents while assisting trust shipments, prompting a broad probe into railroad practices and influence.
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Smelter Trust
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Southern Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Hill and
Jumped from Train On Fourth Of July Near Parker
Conrad and Clark De Jong sons of A K De Jong stockman near Parker jumped from a freight train moving twenty five miles an hour during the Fourth of July celebration. They reached Parker with hope of joining the town festivities but the train did not slow. The fall caused severe injuries and surgeons fear they may not survive.
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Parker
Loaded Pop Bottle Accident Injures Ethan Man
The Fourth of July accident in Ethan involved Charles Hahn, a plasterer, who filled a pop bottle with powder and a fuse. When it failed to ignite he attempted to inspect it, and an explosion severely injured his hand, shattering glass fragments into his flesh.
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Ethan
Mitchell
Charles Hahn
Oil Promises Boost in Rocky Ford Area
Spearfish column notes rock oil prospects near Rocky Ford with a first well plugged for now amid quiet operations. Optimism cites strong indicators and potential boom as promoters secure options on neighboring ground.
St Onge Valley Ranchers Prepare First Alfalfa Crop
Ranchers in the St Onge valley begin cutting alfalfa with a light yield expected due to poor weather. Ervin Westgate and Ben Williams harvest for Uncle Dan Powers, upland alfalfa is noted as best this year, while Ben Williams’ wife is a prosperous poultry breeder with White Leghorns and White Wyandottes.
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St. Onge
Ervin Westgate
Ben Williams
Dan Powers
T. W. Quillian
Avery and
McPherson
J. O'Banion
Belle Fourcche
Pete Fabricius
Dane
Ben Longpre
Moreau
St. Oane
Millet
Dan Starr
Nebraska
John Breslin
Sturgis
Pete Godfrey
Quillian & Johnson
Sturgis News Roundup From The Press
States Attorney Milek shows no recovery yet from illness and may resume duties soon if no relapse occurs. H L Lewis sold the Commercial hotel lease to N J Burton of Tilford. the Lewises will stay in the city. C L VanKoughnet and family back from Thermopolis, Wyoming. Florence Hale hosts cousin Pearl Hale and Dr Naftzser at their ranch near Devil’s Tower. they expect a two week visit. Walter Merritt arrived for shoulder repair after a horse accident. Mrs C B Farwell leaves for Greeley to be with her father. Fay Cowdin family and Mrs Lillie Walton family plan to move west. Bishop Hare of Sioux Falls to confirm a class and deliver a sermon. Edward M Cross to become resident minister and hold services. Deadwood/Central City fire department picnic set for the 25th. Deadwood club selects location and guests from Whitewood, Belle Fourche, Sturgis. Sturgis delegates pass $100 cash, perks, and town decorations. Carlis, Stuart named to committee. big crowd expected for the event.
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Plorence Hale
Pearl Hale
Naftzser
Ranchi
Devil's Tower
Wye
Walter ‘Merritt
C. B. Farwell
Greeley
Cole
Fay Cowdin
Lillie Walton
Frank
Seattle
Deadwood
Central City
Whitewood
Belle Fourche
Sturgis
W. A. Stuart
Harry P. Atwater
Louis Carlis
Messrs
Carlis
Stuart
Shooting in Belle Fourche Ends with Gunfire
In Belle Fourche A Van Aiken shot at Roy Taylor who had fled with Logan Slaughter’s wife. Taylor was wounded in the shoulder and chest area but survived. Van Aiken was jailed and later his son was also detained after a street quarrel. Taylor returned with Jesuits and earlier left for Oregon around a stockmen meeting.
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A. van Aiken
Roy Taylor
van Aiken
Taylor
Red Smith
Logan Slaughter
Oregon
Belle Fourche
Iowa Man of 85 Kills Self in Belle Pauine
An Iowa man aged 85 died by his own hand in Belle Puaine on July 8, reported as the oldest self-inflicted death on record in the state. The deceased, Jacob Shubert of Luserne, had recently turned 82 and reportedly fed on poison. His sons George and Jacob Shubert, prominent local farmers, are well known in the area.
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Iowa
Jacob Shubert
Luserne
Jilia
George
Jacob
Vi City
Aged Shoemaker Dies by Suicide in Alcester
Alcester South Dakota July 8 John Herron a 60 year old shoemaker hanged himself yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. No motive is known. the family is highly respected.
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Alcester, S. D
John Herron
Pioneer Captain Sam Tull Visits Spearfish Friend R B Hughes
Captain Sam Tull of Burden Kansas, a Civil War veteran and mining pioneer, visited Spearfish to reconnect with old associates including R B Hughes. Tull, 72, recalls the Deadwood era, prospected Northern Hills, located Sam's mine on Bobtail Gulch, and now enjoys a comfortable life in southern Kansas while touring old haunts.
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R. B. Mighes
Sam Tull
Burden
Kansaw
Tull
Mr. Hughes
M. JD. Rochford
Deadwood Gulch
Deadwood
Bobtail Gulch
Terraville
Kansas
Colorado
Captain Tull
Hughes
Forests Serve the Public Use of the National Forests manual
The Department of Agriculture releases The Use of the National Forests a concise public information guide. It explains forest creation boundaries direct use by home seekers miners timber water and range users and how forests protect fire water flow forage and wildlife while serving as recreation and refuges. Written by Frederick F. Olimsted the text argues forest policy benefits ordinary citizens and reduces misapprehensions about national forests being mere preserves.
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Department of Agriculture
Prederick F. Olimsted
West
Loving Cup Contest among Company 8 Volunteers
Captain Seth Bullock United States marshal announces a Loving Cup competition for Company 8. The cup goes to the best drilled enlisted man. The drill will occur during the military week at Watertown this month. Judges will be chosen from officers of other companies to avoid bias.
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Seth Bullock
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Caldier Boys Veek Carp
Watertown
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