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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
3
The article recounts Sacco and Vanzetti's final moments before execution in Charlestown, detailing the witness setup, their remarks including Vanzetti’s insistence on innocence, and the electrical procedures. It notes the crowd, officials, and legal maneuvers surrounding postponed stays and appeals, including comments from Justices Holmes and Braley.
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were moved back to the death house in Charlestown Mass after the Massachusetts supreme court denied their final appeals. Lawyer Musmanno reported the decision as the pair faced a fresh countdown to execution with a respite expiring Aug 22. Celestino Madeiros also moved to the death row as guards escorted the trio through the prison.
Rapid City reports administration planners push for a four state wheat pool in Nebraska Colorado Kansas and Oklahoma to control winter wheat prices and back it with 300 million dollars in federal funds. The plan calls for 50 percent production control by 1929 with member withdrawals permitted if targets fail.
Brinton outlines plan to form a statewide wheat pool with local boards and a state board elected by delegates. A 42 cent tariff advantages the pool while the U S Department of Agriculture advises with state bodies. Financing comes from federal intermediate credit banks to avoid farmer stock purchases.
Harry Carter brought to Denver from Hutte Montana to face fraud charges was identified as George C. McDonald wanted in Montreal for a driver slaying on July 17. Authorities say Carter alias McDonald headed a bank gang active in about 100 cities with over 200000 dollars in illicit gains. Carter’s wife, also known as Frances Clark Allen and Julia Palmer, underwent four hours of questioning. about 50000 dollars in checks passed across Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Kansas City Newark and other cities in four months.
Denver police say Carter and his companion are wanted by 50 to 75 cities across the United States. The two are linked to crimes in multiple states and remain at large as authorities pursue leads from coast to coast.
Richard Newman, held on grand larceny for bad checks, and Henry Carter Jr. and his wife, arrested on conspiracy offenses, face possible transfer to Montreal. Carter identified as George C. McDonald linked to the Quebec taxi murder. Carter and Newman are named in additional impersonation and counterfeit charges across several states.
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