Newspaper Articles for 1929 Lombard, MT Earthquake

MONTANA TEMBLOR IS TRIVIAL
Felt In Many Cities
But Not Least Damage Is Done--Path Of 1925 Followed

Bozeman, Feb. 15--(AP)--Three distinct earth movements were felt north of Trident between Lombard and Toston on the Northern Pacific railway tonight. The first occurred shortly after 8 o'clock, the others at 10:30 and 10:45.
A report from Deer Park, in northwestern Gallatin county on the Milwaukee railway, said that a severe tremor was felt in that region but no damage was reported.
These points were in the path of the earthquake which damaged property in June, 1925.
The movement was quite perceptible around Logan and Trident, but was barely noticed at Three Forks. Reports from Logan said that between Lombard and Toston the tremor was more distinct than at any other place in the region and caused the Northern Pacific railway to send a section crew out to determine whether the tracks had been damaged. No indications of a movement were reported here or at Manhattan.

FIXTURES SWAY
Missoula, Feb. 15--(AP)--Earth tremors occurring shortly after 8 o'clock tonight were felt here tonight, but no damage was done. Light fixtures in some of the taller buildings of the city were slightly swayed.
DISHES RATTLE
Great Falls, Feb. 15--(AP)--Slight earth tremors were reported from various parts of Great Falls tonight shortly after 8:10 o'clock. Several persons agreed that the tremors lasted for about four seconds, rattling dishes and causing light fixtures to vibrate. No damage was reported.

FELT IN ANACONDA
Anaconda, Feb. 15--(AP)--An earth tremor which rattled dishes about the city occurred here at 8:05 this evening. Roomers on the third floor of a hotel reported that several pieces of dishware were shaken off a mantelpiece.
[Helena Independent; February 16, 1929]

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