Rapid Growth in Custer County Times March
Reported surge of settlers expands in Ismay Baker Westmore Terry Fallon and surrounding areas. Kenneth McLean notes 600 land filings near Westmore as Ismay Baker and Westmore attract progress while the N P lines plan major expansions and a cut off coast route via Edgeley Linton and Terry.
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Custer County
Terry
Ismay
Baker
Kenneth McLean
Westmore
McLean
Ismay, Baker and Westmore
Baker Ismay
Morgan
The
Independent
Terry and Vicinity
Fallon
Puget Sound
Missouri
Mandane
N. P
Twin Cities
Edgeley
Linton
Cannoh Ball
Flasher
Mott
Mont
Mandan to Terry Railroad Aiming for Mainline Status
The Mott Pioneer Press reports Northern Pacific advances on the Mandan to Terry route via Mott. They plan a mainline extension toward the coast with a low grade and large earthworks. Ten big shovels work on the Missouri river segment at Marmouth crossing the Little Missouri with a 210 foot bridge.
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Mott Pioneer
Northern Pacific
Mandan
Terry
Mont
Mott
N. P
Missouri River
Marmouth
Ismay leader updates Buffalo Rapids power project plans
The Hon. George W. Burt of Ismay reports continued progress on the Buffalo Rapids water power proposal. Experts assess feasibility, with potential to redeem thousands of acres for settlers at low prices. Miles City Chamber of Commerce discussions with Northern Pacific raise finance to build a plant supplying Miles City and nearby areas.
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George W. Burt
Ismay
Miles City
Burt
Buffalo Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Benson
Land Department
Northern Pacific
Independent
Restoring NP Trains 5 and 6 In February Schedule
The Billings Gazette reports trains 5 and 6, removed Oct 31, will resume Feb 27 with full time cards. North Coast rerouted service will end partitioned cars and restore vestibuled comfort. Miles City agent Mitchell uncertain official notice but suggests Feb 13 as possible change date.
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Billings
Northern Pacific
North Coast
Mitchell
Miles City
Rescue of Woman From Icy Waters
Miles City February 9 a daring crossing of Big Dry creek amid floating ice by a Jordan mail carrier turned into a romance with four rescues. A stage driver saved the mail sacks and a gallant fellow passenger saved the girl by grasping her around the waist and guiding her to safety.
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Miles City
Washington
Big Dry Creek
Jordan
Strayed Mare From Fallon With Branded Hip
Small sorrel mare strayed from Fallon near Ten Mile, branded on the left hip with shoes on. Home range Ten Mile. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact N. P. station Terry or Fallon.
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N. P
Terry
Fallon
Train Crash Kills Engineer in Kentucky and Injures Crew
News of Interest reports a northbound Southern rail passenger train striking an open switch at Waddy Kentucky and crashing into a freight train. Other items note marriages, massacres in Morocco, rioting in Tennessee, boxing prospects, a pole discovery, and a tragic house fire in North Dakota.
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Dudley
Southern Railway
Waddy
Robert E. Peary
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Gen. Hughes
North Pole
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Mandan-Mott Terry
Burt Power Plant
John L. Sullivan
Katherine Hartnett
Sharon
Mass
Mulai Hafid'a Alcaide
Tizmit
Morrocco
Hall’s Bar
Tenn
Tex” Rickard
Jeffries-Johnson
Utah
Rickard
Jack Gleason
San Francisco
Oregon Short Line
Ogden
Beatrice R. Snyder
Buffalo
Prospect Point
American Falls
Port Limon
Central America
Yellowstone River
Arizona
Frank C. Frwin
Cochise
Smithsonian Institute
First National Bank
May, Montana
R. L. Anderson
David Bickle
Vice Press
James Hunter
K. J. Armstrong
J. H. Price
WM. Fulton
WM. G. Lang
Albert Roberts
Ismay, Montana
South Side
Benson Brothers
Montana
Ismay Meat Market
N. A. Eggleston, Prop
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