Tragic Ranch Death of Bohemian Rancher Raises Questions
The body of Prusek, Bohemian-born rancher, was found with a gunshot wound in the cabin near his northeast corner. Neighbors Edner and Lewis reported he had talked of leaving the country or self harm days before his death. he owned the ranch free of debt and had earned respect in the community. The coroner recorded the cause as self inflicted, though the case prompted local sorrow and questions among friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Corener
Agra
Guy
Pratt
SB Dilton
Tory
Prusedy
Suston
Carl Edner
Edner
Prusek
Cedar Rapids
Resolution To Be Held On Sidetrack In Paris Talks
In Ingleton April 4 the discussion centers on a possible separate declaration tied to a future special session. Officials consider whether a prewar peace program or a broader peace pact will move ahead, with President Wilson and factions in Congress weighing timelines and the U.S. approach to German reparations and alliance diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Giese
Wilson
Harding
Gabons
Teehnis
Germany
Doctor Devney Case Dismissed in Manslaughter Charge
The Park County Montana district court dismissed the manslaughter information against Dr. H. L. Devney arising from the death of Mural Porter in a late model car crash near Livingston. County Attorney Elbert F. Allen filed the motion and affidavit stating proof could not establish who drove the automobile, making trial too costly with unlikely conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
H. L. Devney
Elbert F. Allen
Elbert F
Allen
Park County
Mont
Mural Porter
Reed denounces European nations over disarmament policy
Senator Reed of Missouri spoke in Kansas City on April 5 denouncing European motives and arguing for U S aloofness from dangerous alliances. He blamed France and England for postwar divisions and said Great Britain controls Gulf of Aden entrances while France bits away zones and Japan move bases near the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
City
Reed
Missouri
France
England
Great ‘Britain
Gulf
Meaice
Panama
Japan
Asa
Agalwat
Railroad Wreck Kills And Injures Thirty
SOMERSET KY April 6 Two persons were killed and 30 injured four fatally in a wreck of the Royal Palm Limited northbound on the Southern railway at New River Tenn this afternoon A special train bearing the dead and injured arrived here at 830 PM Four died of the wreck in a hospital here A number of the injured are not expected to live The identified dead are Joe Kramer Chicago and William Parks 87 soldiers home Grand Rapids Mich
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Royal Palm Limited
Southern Railway
New River
Tenn
Laws Boost Livestock Board Powers and Inspection Roles
W. H. Donald reports from a Melville ranch that Montana lawmakers created a unified livestock sanitary board and commission. Veterinarians will inspect brands and stock, with field inspectors for criminal work, and Dr. Butler named state veterinarian for four years. Also 25 cents from hunting licenses funds the bounty program to combat wolves and coyotes. The Montana Stock growers’ association meeting in Helena on the 19th and 20th is expected to be well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Ranch
W. H. Donald
Helena
Livestock Sanitary Board and Livestock Commission
Livestock Commission
Livestock Sanitary” Board
Livestock Sanitary Board
Butler
United States’ Biological Department
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
State highway commission reorganizes and rejects bids
Helena reports the state highway commission reorganized to three members with George W. Lanstrum as chairman. Henry Good and H. A. Templeton join, with Templeton absent. John N. Edy was named chief engineer. All bids on the Yellowstone Trail in Sweet Grass county were rejected while minor employees remain in temporary positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
State Highway Commission
George W. Lanstrum
Henrry Good
Kalispell
H. A. Templeton
Great Falls
John N. Edy
Sweet Grass County
Rankin Rules Ten Percent Penalty Remission On Delinquent Taxes
Helena opinion from Attorney General Rankin states county treasurers may remit the 10 percent penalty on delinquent taxes if the taxpayer claims before June 1, 1921. He clarifies that the penalty remittance applies to taxes delinquent as of November 30, 1920 and paid later, with the claim deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Wellington D. Rankin
Deer Lodge County
Rankin
United States
Russia
France
M. Viviani
Washington
Harding
Semi Monthly Court Session Ends Ex Parte Matters
Judge Stark and court stenographer Amick conducted a semi monthly session, disposing matters including dismissals for Martin Wilson, defaults against Theriot and Savage Lumber Co, mortgage foreclosures, and estate proceedings. rulings include decree set aside for A E Walker et al and will probate for Zeln Jon Haugstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Amick
Columbus
Emma Farmer
Minneapolis Trust Co
Glass-Lindsay Land Co
D.H. Marsh
John Nevin
Robert Roberts
James Budd
Zeln- Jon
Haugstad
Hoover to Lead Talks With Commerce Subcommittee
April 4 reports Secretary Hoover will start a series of meetings with a subcommittee of the United States chamber of commerce to discuss expanding American trade abroad and at home. The octaimstice appoints K C Bedford of New York as chair and lists George E Senith of New York and Piemito Faiey of Boston among other members.
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Mashington
Hoover
United States
Chamber ‘of Commerce
C. Bedford
New’ ‘York
O1 Company of
New Jersey
George E. . Senith
New York
Royal Typewriter
Company 5
Piemito Faiey
Boston
Homer 1. A
Officers elected for Womans Club for year
The Big Timber Womans Club annual meeting at the high school assembly room elected new officers for the year led by president Mrs. F R Hickman. Treasurer Mrs. J W Chase and others were named. Delegates to the state federation were chosen with alternates noted. The meeting included a civil service reform talk and musical interludes followed by refreshments.
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Big Timber Womans Club
Harvey Coit
Near East Relief Fund
F. R. Hiesman
Harold Veblen
Aubrey Knowles
C. N. Skillman
J. W. Chase
A. L. Phillips
J. C. O’leary
W. H. Clark
O. J.ellingson
Herman Utermohle
Myrtle Kuhns
F. R. Hickman
Theodore Roosevelt
D. V. Higbie
Mesdames Chase, Coit
Struckman and Roecher
Margaret Hill
Former Big Timber Boy Weds In Billings Wedding
One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place Tuesday evening at the bride’s parents home in Billings. Helen Elizabeth Montgomery of Billings married Robert Harry Morrow of Butte in an event attended by immediate relatives. The couple left for Long Beach California and will reside in Butte after May 1.
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Billings
Helen Elizabeth Montgomery
Robert Harry Morrow
Butte
Elizabeth Morrow
Gladys Everett
Ruth
Helen ‘Montgomery of
Bridger
Vidal
Florence Raiff
Columbus
Nod . Montgomery
Spridger
Raiff
Florence
J. Smith
Mrs. Morrow
Long Beach
Cal
City Election Draws Very Bum Attendance
Voters turnout was weak in the recent city election with little competition among candidates. Only the city treasurer race drew any notable interest as Percy Webb faced Ez L Frang, while the rest of the slate showed minimal opposition and a slim majority vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Frang
Neenens
Stone Recommends Regional Railroad Plan
Warren Stone, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, urged President Harding to set up regional boards of adjustment to handle disputes between employees and carriers. He said about 500 cases were pending before the railroad labor board and called for a broader regional approach to ease the backlog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Harding
Warren Stone
Brotherhood of Locolaotive Engineers
The
Stone
Cohene Mallar
Women of Club Hold Annual Meeting and Election
The civic department of the Women’s club met at Mrs. Harvey Coit’s home Tuesday afternoon with a large attendance. Mrs. Frank Henry chaired a practical talk on city beautification and offered suggestions and original ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
A. Whitney
G. A. Loasby
Mesdames
J. W. Chase
Dorman Kellogg
Mervin Sell
Harvey Coit
E.G. Struckman
J. B. Selters
J. E. Roecher
Margaret Hill
the Womans Club
Frank Henry
Wage reduction proposal rejected by railroad unions
Representatives of the Order of Railroad Station Agents and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers said they rejected Pennsylvania Railroad plans for an 18 percent wage cut. Telegraphers weigh the proposal, while a Philadelphia delegate noted mobilization of 8,500 workers would be affected by the cut.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Adam Reid
Philadelphia
Telegraph Department
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Joseph Prusek
Kacthly
Argonne
Ae Cphanes
Knox
Ivana
Lodge
Massa
Nate Leader
Ator’ Watson
Indiana
Connecticut
Auckland Geddes
White House
Devney
Senator Reed Bucks
European Nations
Joe Kramer
Chicago
William Parks
Soldiers Home
Grand Rapids
Mich
Frank Kloeckner
Roger
S. Greene
First National Bank of
Hes
Herbert Hoover
Meree
Music Department
Civic Club
Big Timber
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