Hinty Primary Draws Sparse Rancher Attendance
Voters show poor turnout at Hinty primary as ranchers largely abstain. Officials call for increased participation in upcoming contests.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
1
Question on Attitude of Women Voters Alters Campaign Coverage
The report surveys female voter attitudes at a campaign stop and notes light turnout around 20 percent as ranchers abstain. It records precinct results for several candidates and measures party support, including Rankin and Lanstrum, with a focus on gender dynamics in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Rankin Defeated by Helena Doctor in Early Returns
Early statewide results show Rankin losing to a Helena physician in the senator race with D Lanstrum and Rankin receiving 12 125 votes and 4 497 for Parsons 3 209. nominations listed include Republican associate justice Dennis porter auditor Rid engress and democratic Sunner justice Hall commissioner and congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Loper
Bridgeaston
Howie
Denny
Senor Lanstrum
Nichols
Rankin
Walsh
Dlanstrum
I Rankin
Parsons
Dennis
Porter
Rid
Sunner
Justice Hall
Mitchell
Congress
Court Rules Lusitania Sinking Blamed on German Government
The US district court in New York holds the German government responsible for the Lusitania disaster via its submarine, absolving Cunard of liability for lives and property lost. Heirs seeking nearly 4 million dollars claim the sinking was an illegitimate act of war. Mayer’s ruling stresses moral and legal fault lies with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard Line
Mayer
York
Cunard P Company
Lusitania
Admiralty Branch
United States District Court
Rohus M Mayer
Yryer
United States
Offéz
Governor Issues An Election Proclamation
Helena August 23 Governor Stewart issued the formal proclamation for the state election on November 5 voters will decide a constitutional amendment exempting debt evidence from taxation and a $250 000 bond issue for a state run terminal grain elevator at Great Falls. The election also includes an initiated measure legalizing chiropractics and creating a state board of chiropractic examiners with officers including a U.S. senator two congressmen a state auditor a railroad commissioner a supreme court justice and the full legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Stewart
Great Falls
Chiropractic Examiners
United States
State Supreme Court
French Premier Clemenceau Sees War Turning Point
Paris August 25 The French premier M Clemenceau declares that recent victories have decisively determined the war's fortunes in a message thanking departmental councils for their congratulations on the government's war trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Clemenceau
Black Chaff Destroys Western Montana Wheat
Western Montana fields suffer disease labeled black chaff after Prof. Jennison diagnosis. A bacillus causes discolouration on chaff and stems, giving a rust like look. Seed samples with darkened kernels should be discarded. seed treatment uses formaldehyde solution to kill black chaff and curb smut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Montana
Jennison
Elco
German press admits Bekers figures in war setback
Amsterdam reports that German outlets concede Bekers figures reaching American forces were roughly correct. A dispatch notes Berlin papers quote Field Marshal saying the future looks favorable despite a recent reversal, framing it as the fortune of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Beker
Ie Tonio
Allied Forces Press Germans Toward Collapse Frontwide
From Arras to Soissons Allied forces push the German line back with Hafid Haig reporting advances near Montauban Dompierre and Bapaume. British gains include Wancourt and Vaux wood as Red Cross messages praise aid to troops and call for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
Soiseons
Mooney to appeal to US Supreme Court for reversal
Thomas J. Mooney plans an immediate appeal to the United States Supreme Court seeking reversal of his murder conviction in connection with a San Francisco bomb explosion. The appeal cites the Fourteenth Amendment and the trial court's denial of a writ of error coram nobis amid claims of district attorney misfeasance and malfeasance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
United States Supreme Court
Hie
International Workers Defense League
Mooney
State Supreme Court
Two House Votes Against Man Power
Washington reports the man power bill extending the draft to men aged 18 to 45 passed the House by 836 to 2 after three days of debate. The Socialist Landon of New York and Democrat Gordon of Ohio cast the negative votes. A key fight centered on deferring 18 year olds until older men were summoned, with a recommitment attempt defeated 191 to 146.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
War Department
Landon
New York
Gordon
Ohio
Dent
Military Offeire
Seed Peas Expected to Bring $70 Per Acre in Local Area
Seed peas are forecast to average about 70 dollars an acre with yields around two percent higher in most local fields. The report notes continued demand for pea crops and steady market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriden
Mrs C W Voges Receives Recognition
Mrs C W Voges received a recognition notice in the local column noting her contribution to community efforts. The item highlights her role and the appreciation shown by the organization naming her in the brief entry.
Adams elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic
C E Adams of Omaha was elected unanimously as commander in chief for the coming year. J G Chambers of Portland was chosen senior vice commander in chief. Delegates to the G A R convention urged unconditional surrender and a more vigorous war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
C. E. Adame
Omaha
Grand Army of the Republics
Wisconsin
Fourteenth Army
George H. Thomas
Sherman
Adams
J. G. Chambers
Portland, Ore
Tornado Hits Tyler Minnesota Killing Dozens
A tornado struck Tyler Minnesota at about 10 pm injuring and killing many residents. An estimated 30 to 35 people were killed and over 100 injured with 27 identified. The town was wrecked except for a movie theatre sheltering 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Minn
War ends, no new state banks in Montana urged
State Examiner H. S. Magraw says no new state banks will be organized in Montana while the war continues except for rare reasons. He argues funds should go to thrift stamps and war bonds, and that new banks would weaken existing ones. Montana seeks to centralize resources during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Montana Record-Herald
Montana
H. S. Magraw
Magraw
Germans Suffer Major Losses in British Drive
German divisions suffer heavy casualties in France during British offensive. About 4 000 soldiers plus several hundred officers captured as prisoners, according to Havas Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Havas
Silver World Price Fixed by Treasury
The treasury fixed a maximum silver price at 1.01 per ounce and limited export licenses to essential civil or military uses with a price cap. The move creates a world price, as the U S has melted 100 million silver dollars and sent most abroad or for coinage, prompting sales at 13 cents above cost to replace melted stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
United States
India
China
Japan
Coal and farmers urged to cut consumption in Montana
The Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission call for widespread coal use reduction to prevent miner layoffs. They urge every consumer to maximize domestic coal storage and conserve energy, stressing cooperation among farmers, households, and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Railroad and Public Service Commission
Student Nurse Campaign Ends Quietly in Montana
A student nurse campaign in Montana concluded without incident as supporters and organizers signaled a broader effort to push for nursing program updates. No major events or public actions followed the drive.
Ten From This County Applicants on Call Until April First
Sweet Grass county mobilizes ten applicants for national nurse training, joining 1 500 United States schools to prepare for service at home or abroad. Names listed include Miss Lola Rees, Mrs Marguerite Urner, Miss Eva Lay, Estella Fraser, Bergit Skaariand, Ciara Oliver, Ferol Groves, Mrs Reno Biensfeldt, Miss Pearl Dutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Council of National Defence
United States Army
Council of National Defense
Montana
Sweet Grase County
Army
Sweet Grasse County
Lola Rees
Marguerite Urner
Mieses Eva Lay
Estella Fraser
Bergit Skaariand
Ciara Oliver
Ferol Groves
Reno Biensfeldt
Pearl Dutton
Sheepman Receives Highest Western Wool Valuation
Billings Aug 25 M F Trask of Ballantine a prominent Yellowstone county sheepman has been told by national wool warehouse authorities in Chicago that his wool has a valuation of 77 cents a pound per a government committee in Boston. This marks the highest variation yet accorded western wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
M. F. Trask
Ballantine
Yellowstone County
Chicago
Boston
Lightning kills rancher near Pompeys Pillar in Montana
Fred Berg, a 27 year old rancher from Fargo North Dakota, was killed by a lightning strike 12 miles north of Pompeys Pillar while returning home on horseback. His wife, infant daughter and two year old son survive. Berg's father and sister traveled from Fargo to assist with arrangements as a storm raged with heavy thunder and lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Borg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hinty
Nette
Lanstrum
Hada Tay
Juan
Atte Rankin
Shere
Senator
Targer
Conna
Vale Gibson
X of
Lewiston
Resiman
feagressman—Linebarger
Riddick
Entative
Donald, d
Loasby
Fraser
Esp
Bruffey
Grey
Ruth Sheridan
Irvine
Long
Lyon
t-Fallang
yAttorney Lamp
Selters
Walford
weer-Graff
Lowry
Duncan
Scarpe
Somme
Soissons
Reuter
Moulin de Fargy
Maricourt
Bernafaye
Trones Wood
Vaux Wood
Peronne
Field Marshall Haig
Montauban
Mametz
Dompierre
Perrone
Bapaume
Plouvain
Wancourt Tower
Wancourt
Vaux-Vrancourt
Cambrai
C. W . Voges
Hes
Manneseta Hard
Doneus
Minnesota
North Dakota
Florence Nightingale
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