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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1921

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Judge Stark Grants New Trial In Nevin Matter

Judge Stark orders a new trial in the Nevin case after findings that Nevin’s death was murder, not self-inflicted. The dispute centers on two $10,000 life policies and related legal challenges with Judge Stark’s ruling likely to trigger appeals or a retrial in Sweet Grass county.

Noagfoost Stark Glerk Gourt Omer Gibson Kavangston Tee Nolan Helena John Nevin

Meyer Favors Lower Rates Of Interest In Indiana Meeting

Indiana bankers and farmers joined state War Finance Corporation officials to urge lower loan rates for corn belt farmers. Eugene Meyser said unlimited funds may be available for credit, with daily advances ranging from 1 to 2 million dollars. Governor McGray noted the need for a large credit pool to hold 1925 bumper corn on farms, while bankers pledged cooperation in farm loans.

Indianapolis War Finance Corporation Eugene Meyser Indiana Meyer Warren T. McGray Meser

Building Collapses. Six Known Dead in Brooklyn Theater

A theater under construction at Park and Bedford avenues in Brooklyn collapsed destroying the roof and a brick wall. Six workers were killed and 18 injured, many gravely. Four others were missing and believed buried. Owners Rosenthal and Moskowitz were arrested for manslaughter. more arrests expected. 88 workers were on site when the collapse occurred.

New York Park and Bedford Avenues Brooklyn Sylvester Rosenthal Samuel Moskowitz Harris E. Lewis

Japanese Plan Now Before Big Nations

Japan formally presents a proposal for a 70 percent fleet to the United States and Britain as essential to national security. Baron Admiral Kato conveyed the plan personally to Secretary Hughes and Arthur J. Balfour, with full support reported from Tokyo's cabinet and diplomatic advisory council.

Washington Japan United States Great Britain Admiral Kato Hughes Arthur J. Balfour Tokio

Prison management inquiry targets Montana penitentiary officials

Governor MePdinen presented to prison commissioners a long report alleging mismanagement at the state penitentiary under former Warden Frank Conley. Investigator T Macdonald accuses Conley of misappropriating state property and causing large monetary losses. Governor Dixon plans east conference with governors as the board weighs actions and hearings.

Helina Joseph Me Pdinen Ootate Fermer Fraeath T. Macdonald Mc McDonald Govenor Dixon Govnors Wellington 2D. Pokin Charles Stewart Frank, Conley Montana Estate Board’ of Prison Commissioners Dixon Capitol Gover Q Missoula Stewart

Harris Guilty of Purloining Auto in Bozeman

Frank Harris was found guilty of stealing an automobile in Bozeman on October 26 by jury in district court. Clark, held in the same case, was released on motion. Harris drove the machine to Whitehall and was arrested the next day while attempting to sell it.

Bozeman Navy Frank Harris Clark Harris Whitehall Igi

Kraft Crowned 1921 Wheat King At Chicago Show

Walter Kraft of Bozeman Montana wins the wheat championship at the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago earning prizes totaling 10000 dollars. He takes the title from J C Mitchell of Dahinda Sask who was runner up this year and had held the title for two years.

Chicago America Canada Walter Kraft Bozeman Mont Chicago Board of Trade J. C. Mitchell Dahinda, Sask Mitchell

Marshal Foch Made Big Crow Nation Chief

Marshal Foch and his staff were welcomed at Crow Agency Montana as guests of the American Legion. Chief Plenty Coos led a war dance and presented ceremonial honors making Foch a Crow chief with staff members honored. The event followed a barbecue and visit to Custer battlefield. Foch praised Crow and Sioux Indians for their wartime service and pledged gratitude for 17000 Native American volunteers.

Billings Aude Plenty Cops Custer Marshal Foch American Legion Crow Agency Plenty Coos Big Chief Tom Tom Heatera North America France No Man's , Land United States

Absarokee Bank Closes Doors Amid Cash Shortfall

Absarokee Headlight reports Stillwater Valley National Bank examiner J I Madland to take charge after Absarokee Bank closed its doors. Cashier N C Shepard cited inability to liquidate loans due to farm market shrinkage and dwindling cash reserves. Presidents Bevers and Shepard say bank is sound but unable to meet demand checks. Depositors face long wait for recovery. recovery depends on examiner action and possible receiver appointment.

Absarokee N. C Shepard Stillwater Valley National Bank National Bank Examiner J. I . Madland Minneapolis Berg Columbus Bevers

Labor Board Issues New Rules for Railways

The United States Railroad Labor Board announced revised working rules for railroads and employees. Forecasters expect changes to boost efficiency and labor relations across the industry as implementation costs and impacts are debated.

Chicago Iskop Ampleyes United

Foch Sends Thanksgiving Greeting to American Legion

Marshal Foch broadcasts a Thanksgiving message to Hanford MacNider, commander of the American Legion, from Harrisburg praising Americans for bravery and generosity. He expresses gratitude for visiting the United States, honors American soldiers, and sends regards through the Public Health Service to wounded U.S. troops.

Harrisburg Marshal Foch Hanford MacNider American Legion United States American Légion France Reishing Pbs United’ States The Public Health” Service

Alex Livingston in Court Action Faces County Treasurer Case

Local reports indicate Alex Livingston, a well known former county treasurer, is facing court action. The Livingston enterprise notes the case involves a former Park County figure.

Alex‘Livingston Noday Livingston Park County Alex Ston

Widdecombe Ranch Sold to Oil Syndicate

A 6151 acre ranch north of Big Timber Montana was sold to California Oil Co a Standard Oil subsidiary for 72821.36 dollars 12 per acre judge J E Barbour and administrator H P Franklin arranged the deal with W A Sage of California acting for the buyer the transfer to occur December 6 at 2 30 pm at Livingston court.

Joe Widdecombe Modereek Fish ‘Creek J. E. Barbour H. P. Franklin Widdecombe S. G. Ford Montana Sweet Grass County Big Timber Joseph Widdecombe California Arestad Widdesombe Place Northern Pacific Railway Co Franklin

Ice Jam Kills Thousands of Trout and Beavers

Livingston tannist and trapper Evans reports massive ice jam on the Yellowstone River near Carbella caused extensive fish deaths and beaver losses. Dead trout, some 16 to 15 pounds, scattered across fields as ice piled up to 30 feet after several days of extreme cold last Chinook week.

Livingston Te Yin Yellowstone Levans Trapper Evans Carbella Mr. Evans

Soldier Bonus Sales Tax Starts Trouble

Representative Dickinson of Iowa warns that the house agricultural bloc he leads plans to block any sales tax proposal to fund the soldiers' bonus. The group would not block the bonus measure itself but would oppose raising the money through a sales tax.

Washington Dickinson Towa House

Loan to Argentina to Seek 850 Million Issue Next Month

A New York banking group informed the Argentine government a definite proposal will be submitted next month for a loan of 850 million dollars. The offer is viewed as a repetition of the previously negotiated 50 million dollar loan from last September. American manufacturers have offered favorable terms for locomotives passenger and freight cars and related materials for the state railroad.

Buenos Aires New York Ine Argentina United States

Bankers deny knowledge of 250 million Argentine loan

New York reports bankers prominent in prior South American financing deny knowledge of a proposed 250 million loan to Argentina. A participant in the two earlier loans notes possible interest by a smaller banking group but says it may not be widely known in financial circles.

New York Buenos Aires Argentina

Arbuckle Tells His Side In Virginia Rappe Death Trial

Roscoe Arbuckle testified at the San Francisco trial over Virginia Rappe’s death. He described the St. Francis Hotel party and denied injuring Rappe, saying he found her in distress in his bathroom and helped until she was placed on the bed.

San” Francisco Roscoe Arbuckle Central & Ure Arbuckle St. Francis Virginia Rappe Ana Miss May Taube

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