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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
8
Fragmentary reminiscences recount Decker and editors in Butte, a deadly murder case, arrests, and open air journalism memories from 1391 era. Cosgrove the bandit is described with police action and lingering bitterness amid early Montana reporting.
In Washington, naval officials testified on Navy desertions reaching around 700 case numbers. Rear Admiral Fletcher, among others, argued pay and policy issues push sailors to desert, while some members disagreed with the assessment and urged a broader wartime plan.
The Northern Pacific plans yard improvements at Glendive and surrounding facilities. The tentative budget and scope are outlined in a company notice issued today to President J. M. and other railroad officials.
Washington April 17 Government purchase of Liberty bonds in the open market will stop July 1 as announced by Secretary Houston. Officials expect a beneficial effect on the bond market and anticipate quotations to trend upward as the market rights itself.
Mary Pickford reappearance in Nevada divorce action as state seeks to set aside the 1920 decree granting Gladys E. Moore and Owen E. Moore. Leonard B. Flowler files suit alleging fraud connivance and lack of residence proof and asks restoration of Mrs Moore as Owen Moore's wife. The state argues Nevada sovereignty and judicial integrity are at stake.
Bozeman failed to respond to an entertainment bid from Livingston as the American Legion and Victory Dramatic Club suffered financially. Fewer than 30 Bozeman Legion members attended the Municipal Theatre event, and Bozeman officials did not verify box-office results. The Livingston actors, returning home disappointed, vowed not to rely on Bozeman again.
The Yellowstone Irrigation Association promotes a slogan contest to explain the dam project to valley schools. Entries due June 1 with an $50 prize, judged by the association’s executive committee.
Frank Morrison of the AFL disputes Attorney General Palmer’s claim that radicals sparked the outlaw railway strike. He cites independent railway executives’ findings that it was mainly a demand for higher pay. Morrison argues no genuine revolutionary power exists and calls government handling of the strike an example of stupidity.
Helena April 20 fourteen new doctors were issued licenses to practice medicine in Montana yesterday by the state board. Examinations were held early last week at the state capitol. The following passed the hearing include R. C. Davis Billings Ole A Beisteil Eureka Henry Sodsen Dear Lodge Clifford Y Lodge J L Alekan.
In Butte on April 19 the Metal Mine Workers union No 800 strike halted ore hoisting as pickets blocked miners. Streetcar conductors were assaulted and 50 plus saloons closed. Officials said about 70 percent of the 13 000 to 14 000 miners were out with reported injuries but no arrests.
In a unanimous vote the House approved a bill raising war risk insurance to 25,000 disabled veterans in vocational rehabilitation. The change adds 20 dollars monthly, with single men to receive 100 dollars and married men 8720 dollars before the measure moves to the Senate.
Joint sessions of three nursing groups adopted a resolution opposing a flat veteran bonus. They endorsed land grants long term loans and higher payments for disabled ex-service members. Miss Anna Jamme of California and Edna Foley of Chicago were elected presidents of their respective associations. Miss Clara Noyes of Washington was elected president of the American Nurses association.
F. J. Peck of Boulder, wintering in California, began his trip home on the 14th and will stop along the way to visit friends in Seattle.
In New York on April 16 volunteers and nonunion workers helped run elevators during a railway strike. J J Belan of the state industrial commission sought mediation while superintendents urged immediate arbitration. Officials estimate 7000 to 17000 operators were out, crippling offices and finance districts. some buildings still avoided stairs as women operators were recalled for wartime service.
James and Ainslie of Helena won a contract for the Stillwater county courthouse completion. Bonds of 75000 were authorized last fall. Excavation already let to Sam Webb for 10000. Three stories planned but current costs delay full completion. Building 60 by 90 feet with concrete foundations brick superstructure and Indiana limestone trim. Interior hardwoods and fireproof vaults planned for long-term county use.
The report notes Daniels will travel to Montana in June and attend an event in San Prairie. Details are fragmentary but point to a planned public appearance and possible related theft record mention.
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