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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
A lawsuit details a Montana ranch inheritance dispute where Benjamin Rumney is cut off from the estate under a 28 rule. It claims James Skinner forged a certificate to bar him from dealings, while heirs say Benjamin was not a spendthrift and the father favored the widow and other children. Continued on Page Four.
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Senator Harding plans a Minnesota trip in September to speak on agricultural issues at the state fair after meeting with Minnesota Republican and agricultural leaders. He indicated strong inclination to attend, and may emphasize protective tariffs as a campaign issue amid talks of postwar competition affecting wool and fruit. Cox campaigns pass Marion en route to Camp Perry.
Readable bits mention Veblen and Big Mr Veblen, references to vote service, appointment, and officers. Partial names like Terat, Reed Hot, Peyton appear amid scattered phrases about local politics and a precinct or meeting as of unspecified date.
J H McElroy was elected president of the Montana State Elk's association succeeding J W Choate. Great Falls will host the next convention, time to be decided by the Great Falls lodge. Other officers include Thomas McTague Deer Lodge first vice president and several elected trustees and district deputies from Butte Helena Missoula Kalispell etc.
Governor Hart reports a reply from Senator Harding who favors a western appointee to the interior post. Harding promises a suitable western candidate and says the cabinet will be strong, with more detail to come before formal selection.
Franklin D Roosevelt spoke to a chautauqua audience in Billings Montana urging increased output of natural resources and national conservation. He noted westward progress and outlined federal plans for land use power plants farming and development alongside caution about spending on the military pensions and war veterans.
The Tennessee lower house voted 50 to 46 to concur with the senate in ratifying the equal suffrage amendment for inclusion in the federal Constitution. Tennessee becomes the 36th state to approve. final certification by Secretary Colby remains. The vote could be reconsidered and adjournment looms, but passage would allow women to vote in November.
Ray Chapman, shortstop for the Cleveland Americans, died from a fracture sustained when hit in the head by a pitched ball in yesterday's Cleveland New York game. His body was sent by train to Cleveland and hundreds gathered at undertaker rooms and Grand Central Station to view and escort the coffin.
Helena August 12 The state railway commission refused to grant a passenger fare increase in the state keeping the intrastate fare at three cents While freight rates on intrastate traffic were raised by 25 percent as requested The ruling aligns with a state act limiting passenger charges to three cents and applies to interstate carriers operating intrastate fares
Columbus Ohio August 18 Governor Cox and aides hailed Tennessee ratification of the woman suffrage amendment as boosting democracy and wartime unity. He said enfranchisement would aid national and local tickets and that mothers will lead peace by upholding a great principle. The move signals Democratic pledge to party obligations.
The county high school plans a September start on the first Tuesday after Labor Day. A strong faculty includes Miss Wolf in English, Miss Arneson reorganizing the commercial department, and Miss Ann McDonnell focusing on Latin and French. New course changes require four years English, two math, one American history. Registration days precede opening.
Governor Cox speaking en route to Wheeling West Virginia voiced hope for a new day and a progressive government. He urged continuing the pledge to make war impossible and keeping faith with the living and the dead as he travels across the country.
Governor Cox addressed a large Cambridge crowd on courthouse steps arguing the league of nations is the campaign’s key issue. He warned against a separate peace with Germany and criticized Senator Harding’s unknown plan as delaying action. He stressed that Article 10 requires congressional consent for sending troops overseas.
Spokane Aug 15 Arthur P Davis chief engineer United States reclamation service says two Yellowstone river reclamation plans both call for a dam at the lake outlet but split over using water in Montana or tunneling into Idaho Snake River country and the factions will likely not unite leaving nothing achieved.
Geneval and Mrs. Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America announce the marriage of their daughter Theodores Booth to Lieutenant Jesse A. Montée of Superior Wisconsin. The ceremony was held July 29 at the Booths summer home at Blue Point New York. Theodores Booth previously led the Girls Guard and later served as a War C A worker while Montée served overseas.
Senator Hiram W. Johnson will headline the GOP campaign across the east and Midwest starting the first week of October. He recalls his 1912 fairs experience, saying he will focus on serious topics rather than amusements and distractions at public events.
Plans for Governor Cox Democratic presidential nominee to visit New York on August 28 were announced at the Democratic National Headquarters. A reception at the National Democratic Club will follow arrival, then a luncheon before Cox is expected to speak. Senator Pat Harrison announced changes in Roosevelt’s western itinerary, eliminating Reno and Cheyenne. National Chairman White said Senator Pittman will be vice chairman in the western campaign.
Paris reports Warsaw appears saved from Bolshevik forces as Premier Pilsudski’s armies cease defensive fighting and begin to pause for a broader offensive. French generals Henry and Billotte direct the left wing effort with shielded progress and potential gains observed.
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