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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
The Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce finalize county level organization with two committees led by Oswald and others. They plan to form a state convention, appoint delegates, and urge taxpayers to join and support county tax discussion and local programs while publicizing tax issues.
The Montana Board of Education suspended most university building plans funded by the 2.84 million bond sale and delayed 3.5 million in university improvements. Chancellor Eliott said the economy requires trimming expenditures, with several departments and two normal schools at Miles City and Great Falls to be cut or dropped, while building bids for continued projects were advertised.
Washington reports France accepts the American arms plan with reservations on tonnage and ship types. Italy already endorses 1735 ton figure, contingent on French approval. Submarine questions loom as five power talks proceed with hopes to move to first phase.
December 20 report says Montana bootleggers and moonshiners who are foreign born may be deported after a conference between Federal Prohibition Director Shelley and Commissioner Hasxines. The policy calls for citing violators at the immigration office and revoking naturalization on second offenses.
A North EDMONTON dispatch reports a five month old Eskimo love triangle ending in a brutal killings spree. Otto Binder attracted a wife’s husband and father who tried to relocate him. They found a new Eskimo bride, but the plan led to shootings and multiple deaths as the hunter turned killer.
Senator Reed of Missouri denounced the four power Pacific treaty as drafted to deceive and warned the current drift could threaten Britain's empire and dominions. He spoke in the Senate citing White House statements as evidence of misinterpretation and mischief in diplomatic negotiations.
St Paul Minnesota December 17 A M Cleland general passenger traffic manager Northern Pacific railroad will retire around December 31 seeking a rest in California. He has served with the company since 1891 and no successor is yet chosen though A D Carlton of Portland Oregon has been named as a possible replacement.
Washington December talks between Chinese and Japanese delegates on Shantung adjourned without agreement on control of the Tsing Tao railway. The Japanese said they must seek Tokio instructions on the overall Shantung issue after a 3 1/2 hour session.
Attorney General Rankin proposed a bold resolution to cap state spending per department to its legislative appropriation. He urged that any excess become the personal obligation of the responsible officer and that the state refuse to pay deficiency claims. The State Board of Examiners took the matter under advisement awaiting full attendance.
Representative McCormick today voted for a bill providing an outright gift of 229 010 relief for Russia. Representative Riddick was absent. Stafford of Wisconsin criticized the bill saying money should be returned promptly and noting past drought relief required repayment.
Senator Watson of Georgia blocks final action on a Russia relief bill before Christmas. He criticizes Hoover and international benevolent organizations as he argues about relief funds including 20 million for starving Russians and hospital aid for veterans. The conference report remains unchanged from the House approval.
Depositions read in Los Angeles show Arthur C. Burch underwent moral and mental changes two to three years before the murder of J Belton Kennedy. The witnesses include Allie Quayle former wife of Burch Bishop Matthew Quayle and Dora M Burch.
The Columbus oil field story centers on the Barnsdall Foster well at the Big Lake and a claim of oil showing in the Eagle formation. Fred Harrison reports a pint of real oil seen in a bailment and Bill Murano corroborates, as drilling reaches 780 feet with water encountered. stockholders meet to consider casing and drilling resumes as geologists promise potential commercial results for Columbus Oil Company.
Judge Stark in Sweet Grass county has approved the closing of the Widdecombe ranch and Scott Stover land sale. W. Sage of California acts as purchaser through H. P. Franklin administrator and Stover, with $80,861.36 in cashier’s checks from National Park Bank of Livingston. The 651.78 acres Widdecombe ranch plus 61 acres of the Stover land lie southeast of Harrotton.
CHICAGO December 20 C H Markham president of Hingis Central railway asks all railway employees to repudiate men who attack management. He names Frank J Warne W J Lauck and Glenn E Plumb as figures behind a drive to discredit railroads.
In Washington acting commissioner Spry asked the interior secretary for 260000 to run the Surveyor General's Office in Montana for the next fiscal year. The report details plats prepared for 34 townships covering 51948 acres and 178 mineral surveys with 133 approved. Forest homestead surveys totaled 80 with 74 approved at 7.22 dollars each.
The Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad, under receiver C. Murray, asks the railroad labor board for approval of a plan to resume operations with reduced wages and future surplus earnings used to pay employees. The proposal aims to cut service rates below the current level and use any after expenses gains to reward workers before resuming full service.
In Columbus Ohio two women died and about 35 others were seriously injured when a natural gas explosion shattered Wrights womens furnishing store in the downtown district shortly before 5 PM. Fire and coroner officials planned further investigations. Rescue crews continued search as damage extended beyond the three story building and windows and autos were damaged.
Senator Kenyon charges the Newberry Michigan senatorial contest was swayed by social influence and lobby pressure. He predicts the Senate will declare Newberry elected but says the case may reach the people in court, calling the price for the seat a public loss and urging accountability.
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