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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
1
The gathering features leaders discussing commerce, church ties, and local industry with notes on waterways, fisheries, and municipal projects. Talks cover infrastructure, education, and the role of organizations like the Gun Club while outlining a plan for cleaner streets and future development.
Voters in Lewistown reported a tied result in a local election with three trustees and several candidates tied. The district planned a 3150.00 school site proposal and state fire marshal involvement noted amid the unresolved returns.
Two American citizens were killed in a February incident near the Pres Marias to Gueranvuca line. The victims, plus other injured travelers, were identified as workers at the Amatlan national Petroleum company and connected sites. Investigators scouted the embassy and consulate for clues.
Calexico reports Calixto Ruiz, charged with the murders of Lieutenants Connelly and Waterhouse, American aviators whose bodies were found in Lower California, confessed and would be tried at Tiajuana. A separate dispatch says orders were issued for the return of the airplane of Lieutenants G. L. Usher and L. M. Wolf who were forced to land in Senora.
Bluffton Ohio writer RK S Steiner, a former attorney, praises Governor James M Cox as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. He argues Cox is a sure winner, in a third term as chief executive, conservative on capital and labor, trusted by both sides, and praises Sweet Grass County Democrats for backing him.
The Wemars exb annual ball at Masonic hall Monday evening drew a crowded dance floor from 9 to 2 with decorations and an orchestra led by Prof. they. Door receipts and cafeteria takings totaled about 225 dollars, leaving a healthy balance for the club treasury.
Figures compiled by Freight Agent King show March receipts and shipments for the Northern Pacific. Forwarded items include sheep, horses, emigrants, wheat, machinery, and more totaling 1074 tons. Received goods feature cattle, oats, barley, hay, lumber, cement, coal, gas, ice, and other commodities totaling 1789 tons.
Mrs. Amanda O Mary, 103, died this morning in Billings. She was married 67 years to Rev. William Chapman O Mary, 97, pastor of the Pentecostal church known as a "miracle man." The couple arrived in 1903 from Tennessee.
Steve Byrne is sentenced to death for the December killing of Sylvester J. Prehatt. The jury of 12 unanimously found him guilty, with 11 voting for death on the first ballot and one for life until the third ballot. Sentence set for April 10.
Washington April 6 the majority report of the house committee on foreign relations recommends adoption of the resolution declaring the state of war with Germany at an end introduced by Chairman Porter with a special rule for nine hours debate.
Hon W P Franklin a respected Sweet Grass county resident dies at his residence on Second Avenue East after a long illness. He was 83 years old and leaves a son H P Franklin of Melville and three daughters in Illinois. Interment was at Mountain View and funeral services were held yesterday. He served as first president of the Scandinavian American bank since its organization.
Helena April 3. Candidates filing for the April 23 primary to choose delegates to conventions and electors. Democrats list president none and vicepresident Samuel V. Stewart Montana. presidential electors Grover C. Cisel George Hurd and others. Republicans list presidential electors C H McLeod T C Power Mrs E A Richardson. delegates include John Adams Jr John Allen George Baker and many more from Helena Butte Billings Missoula and other towns.
The Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture presented the claim for buying the fair grounds and the council went on record unanimously in favor. The Chautauqua Bureau request to cancel the 150 license ordinance received no action. An expert from Billings will be brought to estimate paving costs on McLeod Street from the station to the old woolen mill.
A mistrial was declared in Ursula Broderick's case after jurors deadlocked 10 to 2 on a first degree murder charge in the April 14 killing of J. F Woodlock in St Louis. Judge Glene ordered a retrial set for May 3 as the foreman reported the jury remained hopelessly deadlocked despite over 24 hours of deliberation.
COPENHAGEN April 2 It is understood parliament will meet April 14 to pass pending bills. T Stauning a socialist cabinet member who just resigned said a compromise seems impossible. The Liebe ministry has proclaimed dissolution of parliament and new elections. Socialists reject the proclamation and indicate a new challenge. He added a general strike is now inevitable with railway workers likely to start tomorrow.
In Billings last Sunday a double death raises questions if Casey Jones killed himself or was murdered. Reports say 31000 in currency and a large diamond ring vanished after the bodies were found. Friends doubt suicide given Jones’s daredevil nature and left side wound.
A large blast in a Ponca City Oklahoma cafe killed thirty-two people who were sleeping in a nearby rooming house. The night chef is reported missing, and the cause of the explosion remains unknown as the blast shattered windows across the town.
Helena April 5 U S Stewart Governor issues proclamation declaring Arbor Day in Montana for May 11. Schools to hold special exercises and homes lawns and highways urged to plant trees and shrubs statewide.
Annapolis action ends Maryland lawmakers hopes for relief as the Senate defeats a 3 percent deer mill tax backed by Governor Ritchie by a 16 to 11 vote. The plan sought to fund state programs amid fiscal pressure.
The city council met in regular session Monday evening and adjourned to meet again next Monday evening to consider the aldermen vote. Bills were allowed and reports of offers read and approved by the body. A committee remains with the chamber.
The big fight against universal military training opened in the Senate with signals that the final vote, likely tomorrow, would reject the plan. Leaders on both sides said about 40 Democrats and 18 Republicans were against the training plan as the movement began toward a voluntary training program.
Japanese troops seized Vladivostok after eight hours of fighting. Officials of the revolutionary regiment were arrested and deported. Russians were disarmed and the Japanese flag replaced the Russian ensign on government buildings. The prior American force left on April 1 and a post departure proclamation warned residents against hostility.
In Big Timber a school board election produced 319 votes. Falng leads with 93, Ellingson 85, Hickman 96, defeating the Becken and Rees tickets. If the new board acts within law to oust the current principal, a legal move may be pursued to force resignation.
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