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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1918

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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.

Wallis Huidekoper and the Pennsylvanian Lineage

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.

Taptan Thomas Wallis Washington Capyer Pennsylvania Porto Rico Philadelphia Mont Emma G. Evans Thomas Wallis Evans Osta Yard Evang

May Suffer Sooner Than Expected Legal May Language Confuses Dry Date

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.

Iry Hivincom

Victim of Prevailing Malady Reported in Six Weeks

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.

Ness Lowry Hos E. J. Cort Theo. Thorson Alkey Osbure Arthur Otis

Women Urge Immediate Passage of Suffrage Amendment

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.

Washington Dec Senate National Woman Suffrage Association Anna Howard Shaw William Gibbs McAdoo Josephine Daniels Jane Delano American Red Cross

Montana Tractor Truck and Auto School Opens in Billings

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.

Billings Montana Northwest North 29Th St

Mooney Strike Called Off Until January

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.

San Francisco Thomas J. Mooney Chicago Mooney International Workers’ Defense League League

Supreme court orders release of McGlyne on bond

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.

Helena Supreme Court Beil J. A. McGlyne League Carter County McGlyne McGlynn

President Wilson Urges All Americans to Enlist in Red Cross

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.

Washington Wilson American Red Cross Europe Red Cross Friends of Italy Belgium France America

Public health order bans gatherings in Sweet Grass County

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.

Sweet Grass County

Homeward Bound for National Troops by Midsummer

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 Third Army Rhine National Guards National Army General March Wilson Congress March National Guard 92Nd 42Nd 88Th 90Th Dickman Army of Occupation Pershing 79Th National Army Lux France National Army Divisione Unite Europe

Representative Glass Named as Secretary

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.

G. H. Howard John P. Campbell Montana Sheep Commission Colorado Idaho Washington sBec Carter Glees Virginia Wueen Trease Glees McAdoo Wilson White House Glace Hee He House

Montana's War Record Worthy Yet Modest

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.

Monten Record-Herald Montana Baker New York Pennsylvania Illinois Mtny

Forest Reserve Money Urged by Secretaries

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.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Agriculture Montana Absaroka Beartooth Beaverhead Bitter Root Blackfeet Cabinet Custer Deer Lodge Flathead Gallatin Helena Jefferson Kootenai Lolo Madison Missoula

Increase In Grazing Rates Is Announced

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.

Montana

President Wilson Attends Services Aboard George Washington

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.

George Washington Wilson George

Health Officials Rule Pay For Teachers During Closed Schools

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.

Inga Solberg Miss May Trumper

England Seeks Forty Billion in Reparations From Germany

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.

London Great Britain Germany Daily Mail David Lloyd George Leeds Hughes Baron Cunliffe Bank of England

No Germany Listed On President's Map

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.

Germany

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