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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1919

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Dwell Granted Parole After Prison Term

Dwell is released on parole after serving time in prison. The decision follows official pardon and conduct entitlements, allowing movement to parole status.

Des pardons board action looms in Jowell case

The Montana board of pardons considers clemency for Mel Jowell, a 36 year old inmate imprisoned since 1912 for second degree murder of Sheriff Brennan. Warden Conley urged mercy noting Jowell’s prior conduct and potential for reform. The article covers related hearings and political context.

Brennan Train County Deer i Waa T.t Butte Nevada Deer Lodge Rden Conley

Connecticut Ratifies Federal Prohibition Amendment

Connecticut becomes the first state to ratify the federal prohibition amendment through its senate action. Forty four states have voted for ratification, with the house expected to vote by daybreak. Legislative leaders have not indicated otherwise, and the sixteenth amendment is noted in relation to the overall constitutional changes.

Connectirough Senate Rrcon House of Represent

Bolshevik, I W W. Probe Ordered Amid Senate Debate

In Washington on February 4 the Senate ordered a sweeping nation wide investigation into Bolshevik I W W and propaganda after lengthy debate. Several senators charged plotting to overthrow the American government as the judiciary sub committee has pursued the matter for over a year amid pro-German and brewer ties.

Ington Senate

Elk Migration From Yellowstone Reaches Hellroaring Range

Livingston Enterprise reports about two thousand elk moving from Yellowstone National Park into Hellroaring country near Jardine. Snow drives the herd southward, with 400 head grazing at Dailey Mountain and few sightings near Gardiner due to ranger vigilance and reduced poaching.

Livingston Enterprise Yellowstone National Park Hellroaring Jardine Dailey Mountain Gardiner

Tennessee Doesn't Want Livingston Prisoner

Park County News reports Sheriff James McClarty sought deportation of Benjamin Harrison Hamilton alias Bert Lee to the Tennessee insane asylum from which he escaped. Dr. R E Lee Smith, superintendent at Bearden Eastern Hospital, declined to claim him, stating Hamilton is not wanted and must be recommitted by his county if returned.

Park County James McClarty District Court Benjamin Harrison Hamilton Bert Lee Alex Duthie Tennessee R. E. Lee Smith Eastern Hospital For Bearden Tenn Dr. Smith Ben Hamilton

President Insists On Genter American Navy Policy

President Wiles presses naval expansion as the house naval committee backs a 750 million dollar annual appropriation. Chairman Padgett disclosed a cable from Paine to Secretary Daniels confirming no change in the president's recommendations from his annual message to Congress.

Washington Wiles House Naval Committee Padgett House Paine Daniels Congress Committee Dencid

Furley Trial Opens to Crowded Big Timber Court

J B Furley, prominent Big Timber resident, begins trial with 12 jurors chosen from a pool of 82. Testimony covers alleged threats and a shooting involving Van Goor, with Furley claiming self defense after Van Goor approached with a shovel. Jury to decide case after closing arguments.

J. B. Furley Livingston Andrew Forsythe Thornton Carter Elias Helen Roger Green Bert Spry C. W. Cass L. C. Patterson R. E. Petitt Harry M. Davis Emil Johnson Harry A. Willard Sigrid Lavold Lamp R. R. Purcell A. J. Horeby Helena Farley H. J. Miller J. F. O’connor

Delegates Outline Aims At Peace Conference Across Europe

Paris reports five major powers present their aims. France seeks Alsace Lorraine and Rhine frontiers plus reannexation of the Sarre basin and guard zones north of the Rhine. Britain pushes self determination and free transit, with mandates over key colonies and indemnities. Italy demands Tyrol and Dalmatia plus Albania protectorate and Aegean islands, with Asia Minor parts potentially shared.

Paris France Alsace-Lorraine Rhine Palatinate Prussia Sarre Germany Chamber of Deputies Syria Great Britain Equator Australia Trentino Brenner Pass Tyrol Trieste Istria Fiume Zara Sebenico Dalmatian Islands Avlona Albania Aegean Turkey Adalia England Asia Minor

Congressional clash over naval radio stations and private power

Washington reports a tense House exchange after Leeder Mann accused Secretary Daniels of confusing war station authority. Mann pressed for backing radio station control and a new naval plant, noting Congress had not authorized the projects. Daniels replied the department already operates war stations under existing authority.

Washington Leeder Mann House Daniels Bacchaine Ward Congress Mani Beret

Influenza Toll Rising as Montana Faces Possible Epidemic

The Montana State Board of Health bulletin reports 2,846 influenza deaths in Oct Nov and 37,567 cases in Oct Nov Dec. It warns of a potential next year epidemic and notes many cases were unreported due to busy doctors. December death totals were not yet reported.

Montana

Three Criminal Cases Ended First Week

In district court last week Gust Myrstol faced assault charges against Carl Nearmin. Judge James F. O Connor presided with County Attorney Lamp prosecuting. Verdicts returned were not guilty for Myrstol and Irvin Howard, who admitted burglary but the jury deliberated 24 hours. William Niles faced grand larceny and bond issues. after travel delays, he posted a new bond and the case was reset for Friday.

Gust Myrstol Carl Nearmin James F. O’connor Livingston Lamp Irvin Howard R. S. Steiner William Niles Stark Lyons Burmeister Wheatland County

Obituary: Ellen Robertson Dies After Fall

Mrs Ellen Robertson aged over seventy years died Monday night at 5 30 at her home after suffering a cold age and the shock from a fall on an icy sidewalk near Livingston Park. The funeral arrangements remain to be announced by W. ile sagesheech.

Park County Ellen Robertson Feneral Ile Sagesheech

Big Timber Hosts First Park County High Court Basketball Doubleheader

Park County high school split basketball games with Sweet Grass county high school in a two night event. The junior team defeated Big Timber second lineup by a wide margin 27 to 9 while the local squad lost the main game 60 to 50. A large crowd estimated at 450 packed the arena followed by a post game dinner and dance.

Big Timber Park County High Little Fellows Lyons Crum Campbell Whalen Croteron Claiborn Kass Keppler Barbour Sandsness Egeland McDonald Nepstad Park County High School Sweet Grass County High School Sweet Grass Frank Fryer Sam Rodder Russell Stark John Harvay Edward Bunney Howard HaYgit Fryer Speaker McClung Merrit Smith Terwilliger Whitney Merkit Hollister Park County

Roosevelt Memorial National Committee Formed in New York

The Roosevelt memorial committee, authorized by the Republican National Committee, will solicit and accept donations for a non partisan national memorial to Colonel Roosevelt. The body is led by William Voyce Thompson with honorary chairmen Taft and Hughes. vice chairmen include Senators Lodge and Johnson and John Mitchrell of New York.

New York Roosevelt Permanent Memorial National Committee Republican National Committee Chicago Willi H. Hays Roosevelt William Voyce Thompson New York Federal Reserve Bank William H. Taft White House Chasa ‘Hughes Lodge Massachusett Senator Johnson California John Mitchall New Yor A. T. Hert Ken- Bet

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