01 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
1
Local report notes Ker transfers ownership of his home properties to the Butte Copper Company, described as acquiring a valuable mineral deposit interest. Details on dates or terms are not provided in the fragment, but the deal emphasizes the value of the mineral assets involved.
A gravel road 35 miles south of Big Timber will be built to reach the Boulder River mines. The sale of chrome properties on Upper Boulder to East Butte Copper Co. includes plans for a large concentrating mill and new employment, with water rights at Natural Bridge cited by original owners. The deal, reported in Butte, values the mines at about 500000, with additional sums possible, as Oscar Rohn leads the purchase and future work outlined by S C Purdy and J Barker.
Reported arrivals describe the troops in excellent condition and high spirits as they land in Italy. Commanding officers greet the soldiers while aircraft fly over, dropping papers as the American Red Cross establishes a small hospital for the servicemen.
Tubington notes a partial return to prior eating habits as the food administration urges housewives to curb consumption. The move aligns with a half rule and requires buyers to hold equal weight of wheat. Bakers must produce Victory bread with wheat substitutes to support the new wheat crop release.
Washington notes no official word on a Turkish German rupture but suspects a real break given credible reports. A Turkish mission in Switzerland sought allied friendship, suggesting Ankara may seek new allies before severing ties with former partners.
Nels Ebert a longtime Livingston resident and known figure dies after being swept under by the Yellowstone River while guiding bents for a new Harvat bridge span. He struggled in mid stream before drowning and was recovered near Oliver Island. Survived by wife and son.
In Butte on July 27 no further demands were made on operating companies in the mining district. The Unite Workers organization executive committee, which pressed demands on John D. Ryan of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company, held a meeting to discuss conditions and possible actions.
July 29 dawn attack north of the Ourcq river drives deep into German positions with many prisoners. Forces reach wood 1,600 yards north of Grand Regoy and seize heights, as allied troops cross the Ourcq toward Corbeny near Saponay. Later July 30 barrage proves deadly as American, Middle West and Eastern troops advance and French support tightens the line.
Great Falls reports Montana's 1918 wool crop at about 23 million pounds with prices to producers ranging from 6 to 67 cents per pound. The state’s wool is largely shipped under government regulation with the government retaining distribution control. Growers receive an advance of 40 to 50 cents per pound, balance settled upon destination, buyer forecasts put growers' total receipts between 60 and 67 cents per pound.
Federal Judge Geo M Bourquin fined Sootlese Coal Company of Bear Creek district 8476 for overcharging buyers above government price. Court held the firm struck against government and consumers, committing felonies and profiting from restitution as justice. The strike was done without I W W or direct action.
Helena Independent reports Governor S. W. Stewart urged the nomination and election of U. S. Senator T. J. Walsh before departing for Washington. He dismissed rumors he would run himself and noted national leaders rely on trusted senators for guidance during a period of national challenge.
Mrs. Frank Bliss longtime Big Timber resident dies in Livingston after brief illness. Service at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. C. P. Burnett of Livingston officiating. Burial in Mountain View. Many local and surrounding residents attended. she founded the St. Mark's church and Dorcas society and was renowned for charitable work in the community.
The government calls 25 000 women aged 19 to 35 to enroll in the student nurse reserve ready for call by April 1 1919. The Red Cross nursing service must provide 37 000 skilled nurses for army and navy by July 1 1919. A nursing campaign runs July 29 to August 11 coordinated by the council of national defense.
Los Angeles July 27 Governor W D Stephens announces a reprieve for Thomas J Mooney as a stay of execution until December 18 1918. The action aims to ensure full consideration by California's executive and judicial branches amid a lengthy case with extensive records and briefs.
Secretary Lane of the interior department plans a Montana land inspection to verify compliance with law on breaking and clearing land. He will send a representative to Montana after a report from the inspector, while Senator Myers campaigns to have clearing counted as cultivation.
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