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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
4
Guarded or not crossings with multiple tracks require extra vigilance. Do not cross behind a just departed train. A train at 40 mph covers 59 feet per second and needs about a quarter mile to stop. An automobile at 25 mph stops in 58 feet. Stop look and listen at crossings to protect yourself.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peder Hoem on a Tuesday. Mrs. C. W. Voges departs for Bozeman to spend Christmas with friends. Dr. A. K. Wearne opens a new office on McLeod Street. Miss Inga Thompson and Gunder Birkeland unite in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev E A Erickson officiating. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Martin travel from Melville to Bozeman for Christmas with his parents. Royal Neighbors elect officers for the coming year led by Sarah McCall and Celia Struthers, with others named. Joint installation by Wooden and Neighbors set for Saturday evening January 2.
The world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey faces renewed scrutiny as editors question his reluctance to fight or spar with black boxers like Wills. Dempsey maintains the color line, insisting he will not face a black opponent, while questioned about using black sparring partners in his prior bouts.
Twenty million dollars is proposed by Congress to aid distressed Russians if a relief bill passes the Senate. The lower house already approved it to 51 amid multiple amendments. Critics urge cutting aid or redirecting funds to U S relief, while some Republicans complain of improper priority as unemployment and domestic distress rise.
The Northern Pacific Railway issues a circular urging caution at crossings. Data show 2 076 accidents with 1 083 killed and 3 000 injured. 47 percent arose from crossing directly in front of trains. 27 percent from hitting trains. 81 percent looked neither way. Railroads invest in gates fences and alarms.
In Dublin on December 21 Eamon De Valera suggested delaying no final decision on the Irish treaty, proposing an evening session if needed to finish. Arthur Griffith and Miss Mary MacSwiney offered sharp criticisms as debate continued with predictions of ratification by some, while many Dubliners remained wary of the outcome.
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