Immigration head tax proposal dominates Townsend paper
The Townsend Messenger argues for a ten year head tax on all immigrants to solve the wage question and curb paupers. It warns Congress to enact a universal tax and enforce an alien contract law, while decrying open borders and praising reciprocity. The paper reports Keiley’s stranded status and Knights of Labor tensions with rail transport.
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Castle Garden
Confuvius
West
Congress
Outrage as Mother Sends Four Children to Reform School
A Fergus County woman sent her four children to the Reform School, including two girls aged five and twelve. The eldest boy is nearly fifteen. The writer argues the mother, not the children, should be placed in reform school, condemning the use of the law to punish dependents.
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Fergus County
Reform School
Reforus
Living wages end Great Northern tie up as system resumes
The Great Northern Railway Company settled wage demands and restored service after a costly stoppage. The brief strike disrupted business and travelers but caused no property damage or injuries. Montanans praise the workers and warn that corporations must respect employee rights while preserving property rights.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Montanian
Hill
The Boulder Age Erratum on Mrs Hard and Fisk Link
The Boulder Age corrects a claimed relationship stating Mrs C D Hard was not the daughter of John T H Fisk of Bedford. The piece notes a Revolutionary order by General Washington and predicts widespread anti foreign labor sentiment and retention of Americans at mines and factories.
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The
Boulder Age
C.D. Hard
John TH. Fisk
Bedford
In the Hands of a Receiver and Local Notices
A diverse mix of local notes includes a remark on Red Lodge marriages and the notion of “hands of a receiver.” It reports praise for the Missoula land office by inspector A P Swineford, notes on local grocers Schreiner Department Stores in Helena, and references to Coxeyite events and upcoming juror trials tied to Forsyth and Cole.
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Red Lodge
Shelby Eli Dillard
Silverite
Missoula
Robert Fisher
Capt
Catlin
A. P. Swineford
Government Land Office
Missoula Land Office
Anaconda
Fisher
Register
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Relief and Trustworthy Endorsements
An old advertisement features a $100 reward for a case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Care. It includes endorsements from Cheeney & Co and Toledo druggists West Trnax Walding Kinnan Marvin, praising F. J. Cheeney and claiming the remedy works by improving the blood and mucous membranes. Prices listed at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials offered.
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Hall
D. Cheeney & CO
Props
Toldo
Obia
F. J. Cheeney
West & Trnax
Toledo
O. Walding
Patent Application Filed for Peter the Great Lode
William Wood and Joseph A. Wood filed for patent under mining laws for about 10.70 acres of the Peter The Great Lode Survey No 4204 in Park Mining District Jefferson County Montana. Adjoining claims include Bald Eagle Richmond Lodes Lonar Lande and Ottawa Lode. First publication May 4, 1804.
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U.S. Land Office
Hevexa
Mont
William Wood
Townsend
Montana
Joseph A. Wood
Jefferson County
Congress
North Range
Recorder of
Boulder
U.S
Bald Eagle
Richmond Lodes
Lonar Lande
Ottawa
Ss. A. Swiggett
Register
Ohn
W. Foldy
Atly
Excursion Rates to California Daily From Helena by Northern Pacific
Beginning March 25 the Northern Pacific railroad sells daily round trip tickets to California points. Helena to San Francisco and back via Spokane Tacoma Portland 875. to San Francisco via Spokane Tacoma Portland and return via Ogden Silver Bow 800. To Los Angeles via Spokane Tacoma Portland and San Francisco, return via Sacramento Ogden 859. To Los Angeles via Spokane Tacoma Portland San Francisco and return via Sacramento Ogden 859. Sixty day going passage with return anytime within six months. Thirty day limited tickets Helena to San Francisco and back plus live Midwinter fair admission 5.
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California
Northern Pacific Railroad
Helena
San Francisco
Spokane
Tacoma
Portland
San Franccisco
Ogden
Silver Bow
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Oden
Daily Excursion Tickets to California Announced by Union Pacific
Union Pacific begins daily sale of excursion tickets to California from Helena. Fares include Helena to San Francisco and return $75, Los Angeles and return $89, with six month limit and step over privileges. Thirty day continuous passage to San Francisco and return $2 50, Pollan Dining Car route promoted for speed and savings. Ticket office No. 28 North Main Street Helena Montana. Also notices to co owners in several quartz lode mining claims in Jefferson County Montana demanding labor and contributions within ninety days or risk loss of rights.
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Union Pacific
Californi
Helena
San Francisco
Los Angeles
California
Pollan
North Mainstreet
Montana
J. Holeberg
J. Reehtnitz
Jefferson County
State of
Ventana
JSU
ISO
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the Tribune
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Thomas Dinos
Broadway
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Staaved On
Deer Creek
Thomas Dixon
Townsend Hous
Oscar Spar
McRae
Carpenter & Builder
Wallace
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Helena, Mont
Tim McCarthy
Baste, Townsend, Mont
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Weking M. Ferry & CO
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Canadian
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Pond
Montana State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
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ODELL
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Spring Creek
Confederate
Jessie
Bubach
Warfield
Hugh Broderick
Diamond City
J.C. Kericy
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