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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
4
Reed Point, a small Montana town, is featured in the Pioneer with gratitude toward local merchants and patrons. The piece lauds Reed Point’s place in a thriving wheat belt and praises the thrifty, honorable farmers and enterprising merchants. Both groups are urged to enter the new year with continued prosperity.
The piece analyzes allegations that Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker may have thrown a game to help Detroit place higher. It critiques Commissioner Landis for concealing the issue for seven years and questions whether fans will believe the charges. Cobb defends his image, insisting he protects young fans and their trust in baseball.
The writer notes that only millionaires, their wives, and social leaders travel nowadays. A Pullman or observation car ride reveals chatter among strangers, suggesting sharp social distinctions and expectations among hometown elites.
Tokyo reports the invalid emperor Yoshihito died in the early hours of Christmas Day. Hirohito, his eldest son, ascends as Japan's 124th emperor amid simple ceremonies and royal mourning. The coronation is not expected until 1928 with a 50 day state mourning.
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