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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
4
The piece argues Michigan should be seen as uniform in law with harsh outcomes. It notes a youth killer and an elderly mother each receiving life sentences for different crimes, suggesting punishment aligns regardless of circumstance or item involved.
The article argues life and accident insurance can ease a family burden after a fatal fire. It notes a young man’s death deprives a wife and three sons of support, and suggests a $10,000 policy helps, urging those with families to consider coverage and responsibility toward dependents.
Helena reports that the upcoming Montana legislature may seek to license auto drivers with revocation for traffic infractions. The piece notes old license plates, youths driving, unsafe speeds, and rampant violations on Butte streets, arguing enforcement of existing laws is lacking.
Helena Independent reports that Seventieth Congress appropriations total 34.628 billion dollars with 4.322 billion for the current year ending June 30, 1929 and 806 million for prior deficits. House appropriations chair Wood predicts at least 25 million more for a national building program, flood control, navy expansion, agriculture aid, merchant marine, and related legislation.
London marked a subdued Christmas as citizens kept to family joys and the sick king at Buckingham Palace showed signs of improvement. Queen Mary and children visited the king while prayers and broadcasts urged aid for millers and international peace.
Senate leaders told President Coolidge that action on the Kellogg antiwar treaty and the cruiser construction bill could come after the holidays. Chairman Boorah expects treaty support, while decisions on which to take up first depend on the senate. The naval bill provides for 15 cruisers and will be unfinished business on the calendar.
Ryegate in December reports arrest of Peter Witaukeas of Big Coulee who admits loading fuel wood causing two sudden accidents. One incident injures four schoolgirls in a Ryegate room when a stove explodes, the other occurs at the Ice residence with similar circumstances. Poisoning is suspected in the latter case as Mrs Ice and children fall ill after eating.
New York December 31 Joseph Unger a narcotics leader pleaded guilty to one charge for the Tombs case and faced up to sixty years in prison. Prosecutors indicated the sentence could be influenced by ongoing evidence and defense arguments.
The will of Fred F. Harvey, longtime railroad dining service and hotel executive, filed for probate in Kansas City, divides more than $1 million estate equally between his son Frederick H. Harvey and daughter Katherine M. Harvey, both of Kansas City. Harvey died recently after a brief illness. attorneys said the estate would exceed $1,000,000.
President Coolidge granted former Kentucky Representative John Langley a Christmas pardon restoring his citizenship rights lost in 1924 after his conspiracy conviction over whiskey removals from government storage. Langley served as congressman during his ninth term before resignation when appeals failed and he began a two year Atlanta prison term.
Harold Coolidge Jr leading three senior scientists Dr. Jolyn Van Tyne Dr. Ralph Wheeler and Russell Hendee depart Vancouver on the Empress of France to join the Roosevelt expedition in Burma, then French Indo China. They plan a year of zoological collecting in the interior.
Herbert Hoover received ardent welcomes across Brazil during his South American tour. He attended a joint session of congress and a Supreme Court meeting, dined at the Presidential Palace, rode along the coast in an automobile tour, and hosted a reception for Americans at the embassy.
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