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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
2
The five anarchists convicted of participation in the Corpus Christi bombing were executed by firing squad in Barcelona. They shouted Long live anarchy just before the execution order was carried out.
An American citizen named Nayer was impressed into German military service prompting the U S State Department to seek his release. The incident deepens tensions between the United States and Germany over conscription and diplomatic protections.
President McKinley submitted to Congress a message about the lynching of three Italians in Halnville Virginia on August 9 1896. He proposed an appropriation of 40000 for the heirs of the victims while not admitting United States liability.
The writer argues the Miners Union will skip anniversary exercises at town but suggests an old time celebration in Townsend on the Fourth of July. They warn that patriotic displays at schoolhouses may fade unless public enthusiasm is kept alive and urge celebration.
Coan von Kanitz in the Reichstag questions the government on the proposed United States tariff and asks whether the government will maintain the Agreement of ISI and accept the Dingley bill leading to less American customs revenue but safer European imports from American markets.
After a 36 hour deliberation the jury found John Bloor guilty and sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary. Attorneys expect an acquittal on appeal to the supreme court amid rumors about jury procedure and inadmissible testimony. Public opinion alleges the legal system punishes the weak on dubious evidence.
The Helena Independent argues about county and community ties to churches and schools. It urges economy in personal spending to support churches and schools and attract better elements to the area, claiming churches influence county prosperity.
In Broadwater County Montana a judge orders show cause why a sale of real estate of John Murray deceased should not be granted to pay debts and administration costs. The hearing is set for June 7 at 2 pm in Townsend. Publication in the Townsend Messenger is required for four weeks.
George Lambert Clerk of the District Court for Broadwater County Montana attests the attached document as a true and correct copy of an order entered in the minutes. Dated May 6 1897 and sealed by the court.
Department of the Interior Monta Bozeman office records show a duplicate report Exhibits A and B filed April 12 1807 under an 1895 act for examination and classification of mineral lands within the Northern Pacific Railroad indemnity limits. Commissioners’ dates range from March 1 1897 to March 31 1897 with Sheet No. 4 dated April 1 1897.
Public notice describes land classifications with legal descriptions across sections and townships in multiple ranges. It invites protests within sixty days from first publication and notes an upcoming hearing, referencing the Commissioner and the Secretary of the Interior.
Henry G. Meln ire files for 271 feet of Peacock lode and 670 feet of Bik fode mining claims plus 1274 feet of Cariboo lode in Park district Brevshwater County Montana. Adjacent claims listed. adverse claim period of sixty days from publication. Land Office Helena notices list detailed survey numbers locations and surrounding claims.
Robert Thompson filing for NAV 4 in Sec 14 Twp 2 N R 1 E with June 6 hearing before Register and Receiver at Bozeman Montana. He lists witnesses Lewis Lang Charlie Crouch West Milligan Samuel Seaman all of Three Forks. Protest or cross examination invites others to present evidence. First published April 18 1887.
Thomas F E Crutcher Henry Miller and Carl Kleinselmindt of Helena Montana and Carl and Josephine Whose post office is Teath Washington have filed for patent on 1484.8 lineal feet of the Gray Copper Lode extending on both sides from the discovery shaft in Crow Creek mining district Broadwater County with survey details and boundaries. The notice directs publication in Townsend Messenger for ten weeks.
The town council of Townsend County enacts Ordinance No. 24 prohibiting riding or propelling any vehicle on sidewalks or street crossings. Violators face fines from one to ten dollars plus court costs. Passed May 4 and approved May 7 with Acting Clerk Goodman signing.
A dense notice block lists patent applications for mining claims in Jefferson and Broadwater counties Montana. It names Ajax Mining Company Henry Miller and others, survey numbers 780 56 Duff and 470% with posts on April 7 1897, and details on the Alliance Lode Dutchy Lode and related veins, with publication in Townsend Towser Messenger and Boulder Montana.
The administratrix of Charles Barker Deceased notifies creditors and claimants to present their claims with proof within four months of the first publication. Claims must be filed with B. H. Chadman at Brookway Townsend Montana, the estate’s place of business in Broadwater County.
Henry G. McIntire applies for patent on the Zenith placer and adjoining mining claims in the Hawkins Fork area of Jefferson County Montana. The description lists survey bearings and distances, location records in Jefferson County, and a 60 day deadline for adverse claimants from March 25.
Societies item notes Valley Lodge No 21 A A F and A M meets every fourth Saturday evening in the P Hall All visiting brothers invited to attend W W Harry W M De Gi W Gilnam Secretary A Oo Ws
John BW filed for patent under mining laws for the Dunevu Menor Keno and Shaw mining claims covering 7569 acres in Park County Montana. Recorder records show amended and original locations with detailed surveys and corner bearings from township 6 north to 7 north, ranges east and west, with posted notice dated March 24 and first publication March 18 1897.
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