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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1930

Page

8

Local visitors and high school basketball score

Grey Clig W. H. Cartwright of Grey Clit spent Monday in the county capital. C hopping Trip County Commissioner and Mrs. Everett Farr were here Tuesday from White Beaver on a Christmas shopping visit. Livingston defeated Sweet Grass 47 to 12 as the Sheepherders could not contend with the veterans of the purple and grey shoopsters.

Grey Clig W. H. Cartwright Grey Clit Everett Farr White Beaver Sweet Grass Comms High School Purple and Grey Livingston

Noted League Votes In Favor Of Repeal

Federal Judge William Clark ruled the 18th amendment invalid when ratified only by state legislatures not constitutional conventions. The decision affects New Jersey pending appeal, with Volstead Act enforcement continuing until higher courts rule. Philip Forman said the ruling applies only to districts where judges concur.

Newark William Clark United States Clark New Jersey Philip Forman Attornes Jade Clark Forman

Maj Charles A Shepard Denies Marriage Proposal Timeline

In Kansas City a murder trial recounts Maj Charles A Shepard denying he planned marriage to Miss Grace Brandon before the death of his wife Mrs Zenana Shepard. Prosecutors contend the poisoning aimed to free him for remarriage as he testifies about engagement timing after 1929.

Kansas City Kan Charles A. Shepard Grace Brandon Shepard San Antonio Zenana Shepard Fort Riley Shep

Mantestifies on Love and Bereavement in Wife Death Case

In a long stand session Shepard denied poisoning his wife and claimed alcohol and narcotics affected her health. He described his friendship and admiration for Miss Brandon who inspired him after meeting in San Antonio in 1928. He said he loved his wife, who did not love him, and they had not lived together for almost six years.

Miss Brandon Shepard San Antonio

Hoover Faces New Fight Over La Follette Relief Plan

In Washington, senate leaders ready final action on the 116 million emergency relief bill. Senator La Follette proposes a relief preamble clashing with President Hoover, threatening a new Senate-White House dispute as conference-backed funds near rapid availability.

Washington Senate Hoover LaFollette House Wisconsin United States Labollette

Military revolt erupts in Jaen Spain amid panicked spread

Madrid reports a spontaneous revolt in Jaen with 3000 to 6000 troops turning on the town and driving toward France. Premier Berenguer convened a cabinet emergency, censorship barred details, while Jaca’s fortress garrison and northern military centers mobilized, with planes dispatched to the border.

Madrid Spain Jaen Damasc Berenguer T Hat Ramon France Barcelona Franco Jaca Pyrenees France Jaci

Sinclair Lewis Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Sinclair Lewis formally accepted the 1930 Nobel prize for literature in Stockholm. He defended his critics as not attacks, praised contemporaries like Dreiser and Mencken, and warned against the idea that his work aims to offend. He cited reactions from Americans who dislike his novels and recalled remarks about his book Elmer Gantry.

Stockholm Sinclair Lewis Babbitt Stock Exchange Hall Lewis Theodore Dreiser H. L. Mencken Academy America Ernest Hemingway Thomas Wolfe Thornton Wilder California Elmer Gantry Maine

Chicago and Alton Road Goes to Baltimore and Ohio

The Chicago and Alton railroad, with 1,0288 minutes of track in Illinois and Missouri, was sold at foreclosure at Wilmington. Baltimore and Ohio bid the only offer, 234.6M, gaining control subject to a 28 day delay. The line links Chicago to Kansas City and St. Louis, with bonds and appraisals listed and a history of dividends and receivership dating to 1921.

Wilmington Chicago & Alton Railroad Alinois Missouri Douglas M. Moffat Colin CG Ives New York Baltimore& Ohio Big Eastern Trunk Line Alton H.oa. Liendahh Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Kansas City St. Louis Chicago & Alton T. A. Blackstone Sears Mr. Wackstone Marshall Field W. He Deho J. Mitchell John J. Mitchell

Narcotics Seizure Reveals 21 Million Hidden in Furs

Treasury officers in New York uncovered 21 000 000 in narcotics hidden in two fur crates aboard the steamer Alesia from Constantinople. Despite a heavy security trap on Brooklyn piers, smugglers evaded capture as the cargo disappeared earlier in the voyage. The half ton seizure, described as the largest in the nation, followed joint planning by the customs and narcotics bureaus led by Commissioners Elbe and Enslinger.

Washington New York Thirty-first Street Brooklyn Alesia Constantinople Treasury Department F. X. A. Elbe Customs Bureau Harry J. Enslinger Narcotics Bureau

Small Sum Reported For Pennsylvania Campaigns

Senate campaign funds chair Nye said expenditures of well over 3 1 million backed the Pkvis Brown primary and the Davis senatorial bid in Pennsylvania were disclosed by new reports. Samuel Wavelain of Philadelphia, treasurer for the Davis Brown committee, will testify as hearings continue this week.

Washington Pkvis-Brown Davis Pennsylvania Nye Senate Campaign Funds Committee North Dakotan Samuel Wavelain Philadelphia Davis-Brown

Nye reports may trigger hearings in three states

Nye indicates additional Pennsylvania expenditures may be reviewed in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties with reports due by Friday. He notes a serious situation in the Blankhead Heflin race in Alabama and says Massachusetts spending reports do not reflect all money spent for William M. Butler.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Alleghany Nye Massachusetts Alabama William M. Butler

Norwegian Underwear Salvaged After Ocean Sinking

In Great Falls on December 12 customs inspectors received 25 pairs of Norwegian underwear salvaged from the sea after the Haakon Vit sank last year. The damp woolen garments, deemed weak and rusty, were valued at two kroner per pair and cleared almost free of duty. A diver retrieved the items, and inspector Harold Harty noted the odd romance of the saga before sending them to Idaho.

Great Falls United States Customs Joseph Conrad Conrad Harold Harty Haakon Vit Inspector Harty Idaho

Investigators Probe Sinking Of Excursion Boat Eureka UK

Federal and state authorities ordered inquiries into the burning and sinking of the Eureka UK near Mealm Beach Florida. Three dead and three missing. 135 survivors listed with 114 identified. No passenger list kept by owners.

Meaml Beagh Fla Federals Aith Eureka UK

Three Missing After Vessel Sinks In Sea Rescue Efforts Noted

Three persons reported missing tonight are Frank Keefe of Providence, J S Haey of Pomona California, and Mrs Mary Holler of Milwaukee. The death toll and passenger count changed as crews recount survivor tales and an inquest is set for Wednesday into the three deaths.

Frank 4. Keefe Providence J. S. Haey Pomona Calif Mary Holler Milwaukee Wilfred Stiles Justice of the Peace Thomas S. Ferguson H. C. Grimm McCook Mamie Sawyer Miami Clarence Vine Haverill Mass Farr P. Watson Stites John van Mill

Timber Montana bonds redeeming notice

Notice of redemption for City of Timber Montana water bonds issued January 1 1886. Bonds numbered 45 to 82 payable at Chase National Bank New York City. Present bonds within 30 days from December 17 1930 to January 19 1931 or interest ceases. Dated Timber Montana December 17 1930. City Treasurer Nelle Lamb.

Timber Montana Chase National Bank New York City

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