Ther of Wallis Passes Away in Philadelphia
Obituary notice states that Ther of Wallis died in Philadelphia after a period of illness. The brief item confirms location and passing without additional family details or causes.
12 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
1
Obituary notice states that Ther of Wallis died in Philadelphia after a period of illness. The brief item confirms location and passing without additional family details or causes.
The notice recalls Captain Wallis Huidekoper a Philadelphia postmaster and veteran in the Spanish American War with ties to General Huidekoper and Emma Evans, detailing his family, service, and storied lineage. It also mentions G H Howard and John P Campbell in Montana obituary lines.
An attorney clarifies that the state goes dry on December 30 rather than any other date, suggesting the law takes effect the day after December 31. The note links the interpretation to speculation over a last spree and the timing of the dry transition.
A local paper notes recurring deaths from a prevailing illness over six weeks. The obituary for a man known as Ness, buried Friday evening, mentions his friends and pallbearers E. J. Cort Theo Thorson Alkey Osbure Arthur Otis and a funeral held at Lowry hospital chapel conducted by Rev. W.
In Washington a meeting called by the National Woman Suffrage association urged immediate passage of the woman suffrage amendment in recognition of women's war service. Speakers included Dr. Anna Howard Shaw Mrs William Gibbs McAdoo Mrs Josephine Daniels and Miss Jane Delano director of the American Red Cross.
A four week course beginning January 6 will teach tractor truck and auto mechanism and repair. The Montana Tractor Truck and Auto School will operate at 109 North 29th Street with endorsement from leading tractor manufacturers.
Strikes planned nationwide to protest the conviction and incarceration of Thomas J. Mooney have been postponed until a special labor congress meets in Chicago on January 14 to discuss all aspects of the Mooney case. The International Workers' Defense League said unions complied with the request.
Helena date line says the supreme court after a three minute hearing ordered the immediate release on bail of J A McGlyne a Non Partisan league organizer convicted of sedition in Carter county and held in jail there. McGlyne posted 1500 cash bond but the sheriff refused. court later reduced bail to 1000 and allowed property bond as substitute.
President Wilson issues a Christmas season proclamation calling every American to join the Red Cross during December 16 to 23. The message notes past donations aided troops abroad and urges continued sacrifice to support soldiers, sailors, and displaced peoples in a new era of peace and service. It also details state contributions to military manpower, highlighting Montana’s outsized role compared with several states and territories.
Sweet Grass County Board of Health prohibits any dances charivari or public or private gatherings including Christmas dinners and holiday entertainments until further orders. Violations may incur fines from 25 to 100 dollars.
Washington reports eight of the 13 divisions in the American Third Army now near the Rhine, largely National Guard and National Army units. General March says all non regular divisions can return within four months after formal peace, with possible congressional flexibility on enlistment terms.
Washington December fifth reports President Wilson nominated Representative Carter Glass of Virginia to be secretary of the treasury. Glass will take office December sixteen under an accord with Secretary McAdoo. The nomination was prepared before Wilson's departure and Glass indicated acceptance. He has served eighteen years in the House.
The Montana entry in the annual War Department report shows the state provided about one percent of the army’s soldiers. Despite the small percentage, Montana contributed a substantial number of men, comparable to states with larger populations, reflecting a meaningful participation in the nation's war effort.
The secretary of the treasury and secretary of agriculture recommend appropriations for maintaining Montana forest reserves for the fiscal year starting July 1 1919. Listed are Absaroka 6703 Beartooth 5437 Beaverhead 5296 Bitter Root 17199 Blackfeet 19888 Cabinet 16806 Custer 2830 Deer Lodge 19813 Flathead 51826 Gallatin 4810 Helena 4012 Jefferson 8430 Kootenai 26102 Lolo 26652 Madison 3930 Missoula 15212.
Secretary Houston announced new grazing fees to take effect March 1 1919 for cattle sheep goats horses and swine with rates from 80 cents to 1 50 per head per year and 25 percent adjustments by species. Five year grazing permits may be granted where conditions warrant and stockmen desire them to stabilize the livestock industry.
President Wilson joined in religious services with American forces on the George Washington. He sang prayers participated in the recital and rested after a deck walk. The ship sailed through warmer seas and did not have work planned for the day.
County Superintendent Miss Inga Solberg reports Attorney General and State Superintendent opinions affirming teachers entitled to contracted salaries when schools close due to Spanish influenza. State official May Trumper urges compromise to avoid shortening the term and suggests living expenses support if funds are unavailable.
London reports Great Britain will demand eight billion pounds for itself and the dominions as war reparations. Premier Lloyd George to announce in Leeds that British taxpayers will save four hundred million pounds yearly from German payments. A committee led by Mr Hughes and Baron Cunliffe prepared the claim, with a report expected Saturday. The Daily Mail notes France’s claim will be much larger.
Paris reports a wire dispatch that President Wilson has been informed German leaders plan to ask for his visit. He replies that Germany must repent and cannot be considered for travel unless compelled by official duty.
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