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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
3
A mob attacked the Denver printing company during a strike causing multiple vehicles to be damaged and windows broken. A man identified as A G Smith died after being shot near the car barns. Seventeen arrests were made as rioters disrupted the Post building and damaged linotype machines and presses.
Proclamation by Governor Stewart announces three Montana initiative measures for the November 2 1920 election. Provisions include a one and one half percent real and personal property tax for ten years to fund state institutions and a five million dollar indebtedness for university buildings. Also a twenty million dollar irrigation financing plan with bonds and a state irrigation development fund. Notice to creditors for the estate of Spencer Jarrett details claims due within four months. Ralph S. Jarrett, administrator.
Three men are reported killed and numerous foreign residents’ homes burned in West Frankfort Illinois as a mob seeks revenge for the deaths of Amiel Calcaterra and Tony Hempel. Reports say two more men were killed and rioting continued with fires across the foreign settlement. officials and foreign residents are said to be told to evacuate within 24 hours.
Mrs Fidelia L Geiger announces her candidacy for Sweet Grass county superintendent. A Montana educator since 1902 she taught at Reed Point Wheeler Butte Glasston and Harper schools. Nine years teaching with strong countywide praise and plans to support high school access for her children.
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