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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
3
The AP reports 6 000 000 global flu deaths and 66 000 American casualties in France including 1 680 KIA. Local counts show 32 influenza deaths for Sweet Grass County amid a lessons learned mood as communities return to normal but fear lingers.
Carl W. Riddick congressman elect for the Second district has been fully vindicated by experts after a review of Fergus County assessments. Investigators found no omissions or wrong assessments including Cottonwood Coal Co Montana Power Co and bank assessments. Clerical corrections were made only to minor errors and all land and residences were taxed according to law.
In a letter to the editor, Chicago Tribune readers argue that soldiers show boxing can be moral and supervised. They question why legislators bar the sport for civilians when the army and navy regulate and clean up boxing, claiming it could benefit young men as a healthy outlet.
A summary of local notes reports Miss Mabel Barbour returning home from Dillon where she attended the normal school and will vacation with her parents. Other items note Miss Sadie Bailey sprained wrist at Liberty College, engagement of Joseph Michels to Elizabeth Pauly with a Jan. 10 wedding, H O Kellogg giving away talking machines with cash purchases, and the Yellowstone Leader update on J T Lafond buying the Leader plant. Roy Clark from Plains prepares flour mill machinery for shipment as Plains mill to receive gear and begin operations. M W of A officers elected with Briner as V C and Gates as adviser. State sheep commission chair T C Power reports Montana wool clip 33,000,000 pounds at 2.5 cents average. unchanged from 1904. Electric plant equipment shipped from Erie, boiler and dynamo arrivals indicate plant to be operational soon.
Russell White Bear a Crow Indian sought 20000 for services in canceling grazing leases on a reservation. Judge Taylor directed a verdict for defendants after a week in district court. Appeal possible if new trial denied. Plaintiffs counsel granted 90 days to file bill of exceptions.
The Dussel dorf Nachrichten reports a Berlin conference on Germanys new constitution. A president with powers between a US president and a English king heads government with a cabinet and federal delegates. States would have independence, similar to an American senate, while Statenhauses would not interfere. Participants included Haan and Feered.
The revolutionary parliament created a 27 member national central executive committee of soldiers and workers, all majority socialists, with limited veto power and parliamentary functions. It backed state control for industries ripe for socialization and planned action in coal, steel, and chemical sectors amid unrest.
King George receives invitation acceptance from President and Mrs Wilson for a stay at Buckingham Palace. War cabinet meets to plan the visit from Thursday to Monday or Tuesday with royal reception, guard of honor, and procession through streets lined with troops. Premier Lloyd George to join the welcome at the palace.
Two French war dogs honored for valor after carrying a critical message. Their trainer held on to an iron chain as the dogs dragged him across the Marne river, swimming through German fire to safety while bullets rained down.
Claude remarks that cloud heights vary widely and are usually lower than expected, citing the meteorological insight of Jean.
Notice to creditors in the Sixth Judicial District of Montana for Sweet Grass County. Administrator requests claims against the estate of Edward Pederson deceased to be presented with vouchers within one month of first publication at the Pederson ranch near Howse Montana. Attorneys Bealnme Pederson and Bee, attorneys for administrator.
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