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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
4
The first step in oil development on Tin Can Hill is done with a derrick erected and drilling to begin. Credit to Frank P. Fox and associates for funding and energy. Fox likens the venture to a gambler's chance, while locals hope the initial effort yields success.
A Montana resident refuses to pay the bachelor tax until the state supreme court rules it constitutional arguing women should be taxed equally. He quips that if old maids had the same chance to marry as bachelors, no tax would be needed. The humor hinges on marriage license supply and social norms.
The Pioneer notes Dixon has commuted two Butte murderers to life imprisonment amid debates on capital punishment. It argues life should mean life and opposes executions, while others favor an eye for an eye approach. The column predicts parole or pardon could follow in a few years.
The article notes shifts in support within Congress as the Willis Campbell anti beer bill emerges. It highlights Representative Volstead long opposed to any relaxation and now faces a compromise as home production of wine is proposed and searches are limited. It explains public reaction to federal raids on homes and the move toward a compromise.
Governor Dixon's commute of Byrne and Chronopoulos to life imprisonment sparks sharp regret in Butte. Judges and citizens condemn the action, arguing the pair deserved the death penalty and that clemency weakens respect for law. The Montana Supreme Court deemed the trial fair and upheld the verdict.
Thirteen years ago F. E. Taylor returned Tuesday from Maine. Elsie Lowry a county high school teacher returned from Chapman Kansas where she spent the summer. The county fair opened with promising signs as weather cleared and more than 700 gathered at the grounds in the afternoon. Frank Bliss and wife arrived from Livingston to attend races and Bliss holds pool selling privileges at the track. Big Timber anticipates a red letter day as water service was turned on in residences for the first time. At the Methodist Episcopal church annual conference Bishop McDowell appointed J A Meeke as pastor.
Big Timber Montana August 8 1921 special session of the board of county commissioners unable to set levies due to state board of equalization not submitting assessments. A 25 percent reduction in valuation was approved for the Sweet Grass County Land Company lands with specific parcels listed. Board adjourned to August 22 1921 with further actions on road issues and land assessments noted.
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