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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1934

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Postmaster General James A Farley Guest at Livingston Elks Lodge

Livingston Enterprise reports Livingston Lodge of Elks 246 hosted a distinguished guest, Postmaster General James A Farley, for its annual fish fry and gathering. Farley spoke humbly about the order, its values, and his service, recounting trips to national conclaves and Seattle’s meeting. The piece notes his ties to Franklin D Roosevelt and his long Elks leadership. Turn to page 3, column 1.

Livingston Livingston Lodge of Elks James A. Farley United States Livingston Elks New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Brotherhood Farley The Elks Lodge Haberstroh Seattle Nho Nation Elks

Death of German President Hindenburg at 86

The radio announced at 9 this morning the death of President Paul von Hindenburg of Germany. He is 86 years old and will be succeeded by Adolf Hitler who will hold two offices, president and chancellor of Germany.

Paul von Hindenburg Germany Adolf Hitler

Death by Self Inflicted Fall Tied to Dillinger Case

James Probasco, seventeenth victim linked to the Dillinger saga, leaped from the nineteenth floor of a Loop skyscraper in Chicago after questioning by Samuel P. Cowley of the Chicago Police Bureau. A glass crash followed as the prisoner fell to the alley below.

Chicago James Probasco John Dillinger Samuel P. Cowley Chicago Police Bureau Department of Justice Dillinger Homer van Meter Cowley

Dillinger Buried Beside His Mother in Maywood Cemetery

The funeral of John Dillinger was held at his sister Mrs. Audrey Hancock home in Maywood. The body was laid to rest on the Dillinger family lot at Crown Hill cemetery with Rev. Charles M. Fillmore delivering the sermon. Moving pictures and photographers stirred a crowd, cameras were broken, and a brief melee occurred during the funeral procession.

Maywood Ind John Dillinger Dillinger Crown Hill Audrey Hancock Charles M. Fillmore Disciples of Christchurch John Dillinger, Sr

Murray Wins Democratic Nomination in Montana Senate Race

Official canvass shows James E. Murray of Butte elected the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate short term by 1,446 votes after Montana's July 17 primary. James O'Connor and John E. Erickson follow in a six-candidate field with votes distributed across 1,387 precincts. total ballots exceed 60,000.

Helena James E. Murray Butte Montana Public Works Administration United States Senate Montana James O'Connor Livingston United States Johnn E. Erickson Kalispell Thomas J. Walsh Murray O’connor Erickson Louis Donovan Shelby John A. Lovelace Bozeman A W. W. Hamilton Dodson

Grover C Dunlap Dies After Illness In Hardin

Grover C Dunlap a popular Hardin resident and former automobile salesman for Hardin Auto Supply and Big Timber Auto Co died Wednesday noon after a six week illness. He served in World War I and was married to Nita Crowe in 1921. Survived by wife three children his mother and several siblings. Funeral services will be held in Hardin Sunday at 2 pm with Rev C A Bentley officiating. Interment plans announced.

Hardin Tribune-Herald Grover C. Dunlap Hardin Auto & Supply Co Big Timber Auto Co Hardin Big Timber Grover Cleveland Dunlap Mandan N. D S. J. Dunlap University of Minnesota Pine Ridge Custer Grover 39Th Field Artillery Great Falls Nita Crowe Grover C., Jr Jane Ellen James Edward J. Dunlap Temple City Calif Alta Dunlap Oakland R. W. Ross R. R. Reed Duluth C. A. Bentley Crow Agency American Legion

Forgery Complaint Filed Against W A Conwell

In district court County Attorney Overland filed an information against W A Conwell secretary of the Sweet Grass county emergency relief for forgery. The charge concerns December 21 1933 when he allegedly forged a grocery receipt and order to Gilbertson of Grey Cliff for 10 dollars in groceries. A bench warrant was issued and Conwell posted a 1000 bond with Laura Connolly and Lottie Stubblefield as sureties. he awaits August 8 court.

Overland W. A. Conwell Emergency Relief Association Helena William B. Jones Montana Relief Association Jones Sweet Grass County Emergency Relief Committee Vaughn Market Gilbert Gilbertson Grey Cliff Vaughn Food McAlliser Laura Connolly Lottie Stubblefield

Marie Dressler Dies in California at 62

Marie Dressler beloved stage and screen actress died in Santa Barbara California at 3:25 p m after a long illness including cancer and uremia She had returned from Hollywood to her estate after a late flourishing career with hits such as Anna Christie Min and Bill Tug Boat Annie and The Late Christopher Bean Her death ends a decades long rise from hardship to stardom with a famed comeback in the late 1920s.

Santa Barbara Calif Marie Dressler Ugly Duckling C. K. G. Billings Hollywood Miss Dressler Metro Goldwyn Mayer Culver City Franklin R. Nuzum H. S. Schwalenberg Dressler Allen Breed Walker Jerry Cox Anna Christie Min Bill Annie Christopher Bean Charlie Chaplin Mabel Normand Liberty Bond Marty

Belgian Ambassador Paul May Dies in Washington

Paul May 61 Belgian ambassador to the United States died at Emergency hospital Washington Monday night after gall stone operation. He served as Belgium's envoy since 1931 returning from Hot Springs vacation shortly before admission. Survived by widow and three daughters Francoise Alberta Elizabeth and Chislaine in Belgium. Madam May present at bedside.

Washington Paul May United States Belgium May Hot Springs Francoise Alberta Elizabeth Chislaine Madam May

Unavoidable Accident Takes Another Life in Helena

A coroner's jury in Helena ruled the death of Ted Olsen about 45 in an automobile crash unavoidable after witnesses testified he was intoxicated and staggering on the highway. Olsen, struck and killed by P E Richards of Billings, had earlier driven a truck off the Missoula Helena highway and escaped injury. Olsen worked at a local brick factory and was walking in stocking feet when hit.

Olsen B. C. Shearer Helena

Stockmen Discuss Taylor Act at Billings Meeting

More than 200 stockmen attended a two session conference in Billings to discuss administration of the Taylor grazing act. Officials explained permitting and grazing district creation while farmers and ranchers urged segregation of sheep and cattle to protect Montana grasslands.

Taylor Billings Montana Federal Building Oscar J. Chapman Interior Harold L. Ickes Interior Department West Casper Wyo Rufus C. Poole Department Mr. Chapman Washington General Land Office Geological Survey Division of Investigation Soil Erosion Service Department of Interior I. M. Brandford W. J. Butler Helena Dr. Butler Montana Woolgrowers’ Association Murray Stebbins Sheepmen’s Asociation

Opinions differ on value of sheep crisis relief price

Washington officials debated the proposed two dollar per head payment for sheep under the federal drought relief program. Some argued the price is too high compared with market prices, while another proposal suggested lowering it, though no official action was taken after Salt Lake City agreement.

Washington Farm Administration Salt Lake City

OConnell defeats Stout by 184 votes in Montana primary

J J OConnell of Butte won the Democratic contest for the state railway commission by 184 votes over Commissioner Tom Stout of Lewistown in the July 17 primary. The state board of canvassers confirmed the tally with OConnell at 28028 and Stout at 27844.

Helena J. J. O’connell Butte State Railway Commission Tom Stout Lewistown State Board of

President's Daughter Wins Reno Divorce Case

Anna Roosevelt Dall, daughter of the president, obtained a Reno divorce from Curtis B. Dall in a 10 minute hearing before District Judge Clark J. Guild. The trial, held behind locked doors, was closed “out of deference to President Roosevelt.”

Minden Anna Roosevelt Dall Roosevelt Curtis B. Dall New York Clark J. Guild

Bachelor secreted fortune in granary near Murtaugh

At the Chris Coulson farm granary near Murtaugh Sheriff E F Prater found $1055 when Coulson's body was found. Bert Jackson of Nephi Utah later uncovered about 14000 more in money bonds and securities buried in the granary while searching with the sheriff. The discovery began with a tobacco box and a flour sack containing cash and securities.

Twin Falls Idaho Chris Coulson Murtaugh E. F. Prater Coulson Bert Jackson Nephi Utah Jackson

Fergus Candidates Refuse to Qualify

In Fergus County Montana on July 27 former County Attorney C. E. Baker and Harry Eldridge declined Republican nominations for county attorney and county treasurer, leaving Democratic candidates unopposed. Alice O'Hara Carlberg accepted the Republican nomination for county superintendent of schools.

Lewistown Mont C. E. Baker Harry Eldridge Alice O’hara Carlberg

Midland PCA Increases Capital Stock To 300000 Dollar

Midland Production Credit association of Columbus Montana announces a 150000 dollar capital stock increase bringing authorized capital to 300000 dollars. The move allows loans up to 1500000 dollars in the district and strengthens reserves amid rising business.

MPC Association Midland Production Credit Association Columbus Mont Big Horn Carbon Treasure Stillwater Sweet Grass Yellowstone Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Spokane Midland Association Credit Bank W. J. Soderlind Midland Pca Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation Soderlind

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James A. Farley Livingston CUEST Old Home Town Franklin D.roosevelt Glacier Park Fort Peck Dam Attorney For Emergency Relief California O’connell STOUT Reno Fergus
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