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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1924

Page

8

Army Caps Navy With Four Field Goals In 12–0 Triumph

In Baltimore before President Coolidge, Army captain Edward Garbisch kicked four field goals to give the Cadets a 12 to 0 victory over Navy. The win ends a two‑year service rivalry dry spell, improves Army to 13 victories in the series, and features a standout performance by Garbisch amid a stubborn, defense‑driven game.

Baltimore Edward W. Garhisch Navy Army Garbisch Coolidge Baltimore Stadium Garbbisch Defense Midshipmen Bill Wood Bill Gilmore West Point Harry Wilson Tiny Hewitt

Army Cadets Roars of Blocked Kicks Spark Victory

Army blocks kicks and forces fumbles to seize a commanding win. The Army captain attempted eight field goal tries from 22 to 45 yards, converting none, as the Cadets racked up decisive scores.

Army

Rum Runners Murder Boat Captain And Son

Victoria BC reports Captain W G Gillis and his 17 year old son William were killed aboard their liquor laden launch Boyle G off Sydney Island. Hijackers, one in a policeman disguise, boarded after crossing from a vessel run by seven men. three men, five of whom are under arrest, are connected to the smuggling operation.

Victoria B. C W. G. Gillis William Sydney Island Seattle San Juan de Fuca Straits

Three Senate Contests Loom in Next Congress

Washington D C Nov 30 at least three senate contests will face the next congress with a potential fourth if the Mayfield dispute is not resolved. Bursum contests Bratton in New Mexico while Brookhart fights Steck in Iowa amid unusual Republican backing for Steck. Johnson of Minnesota plans to challenge Schall over campaign charges under state corrupt practices law. Ashurst notes state election laws govern contest rulings.

Washington, D. C Senate Mayfield Dem Tex Bursum Rep N. M Sam G. Bratton Brookhart Rep. Ja Daniel J. Steck Smoot Utah Steck Coolidge Dawes Johnson Farmer- Labor Minn Schall Minnesota Ashurst Arizona Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections

Committee sets precedent on contests seating Senator King

Senator Ashurst argues Utah law aims to honor voter intent over statute. he warns that in states with strict legal contest rules, the committee must decide contests only on the law. The exchange highlights differing interpretations of election law versus voter intent.

King Dem Utah Ashurst

Budget For Next Year Handed To Congress

President Coolidge sent the annual budget to Congress outlining estimated federal costs for fiscal year 1925 at 3.73 billion dollars with a projected surplus of about 374 million. He warned against new tax cuts or large new expenditures until revenue effects of current laws are clearer. The plan itemizes 116.3 million for general functions and 1.16 billion for military needs, with defense and pension commitments, plus civil functions and about 160.2 million for public works including roads.

Washington Congress Coolidge Army Navy Departments of Agriculture and Commerce Federal Trade Commission Patent Office Tariff Commission and Shipping Board

River and Harbor Improvements Fund Allocations

The division’s remainder is allotted to reclamation and major projects: 89,777,257 for reclamation, 8,735,366 for the Panama Canal, 22,000,000 for Alaska railroads, and 4,829,689 for other public improvements and government plants.

Panama Canal Alaska

School Notes Highlight Active Student Events season

Complaint about frequent evening calls dismissed as unfounded with voluntary activities noted. Reports of Faculty beating Seniors 20 9 and Sophomores over Juniors 16 14. Dramatic club to stage two one act plays December 13 at the high school auditorium with 30 and 15 cent admission. Sweet Grass to play State College Fresh team next Thursday at Big Timber gym. First basketball game December 5 at the high school gym with girls teams opening. admission 10 and 20 cents.

Sweet Grass State College Big Timber

Melville Visitors and Local Blacksmith Shop Opening

Melville saw visitors from Mr and Mrs S Lavold on Friday and Mr and Mrs H P Franklin on Saturday. Mr G C Shively, formerly of Martinsdale, opened a blacksmith shop in Melville. The Van Cleves and daughter visited Big Timber weekend. A light snow fell Tuesday night after a day of Montana weather. Borddie, Benny and Vivian Green visited Big Timber Friday and Saturday to attend the Covered...

S. Lavold Melville H. P. Franklin Big Timber GC. Shively Martinsdale Paul L. van Cleve Montana Borddie Benny Vivian Green

Pie social and dance draw crowd at Peaceful Valley school

A large crowd attended the pie social and dance at the Peaceful Valley school house Saturday night. John Campbell of Big Timber was in the vicinity as a business visitor Monday. Irving Colby drove to Big Timber Wednesday and returned with his three high school age children. Residents from Melville and nearby towns visited Big Timber to see The Covered Wagon between Friday and Sunday. The Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs. S. T. Johnson’s home Friday November 21. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Emil Johnson and Mrs. S. T. Johnson for a good crowd. Mrs. Johnson reported on the district convention held in Big Timber where she had served as a delegate.

Peaceful Valley John Campbell Big Timber Irving Colby Melville Lutheran Ladies Aid S. T. Johnson Emil Johnson

Turkeys and Hog Purchase Offer by W. R. Stokes

A market notice from W. R. Stokes seeking live turkeys and offering 8 cents for finished hogs for his trade.

W. R. Stokes

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