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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
1
The Gallatin five were edged 15 to 7 by Red Raiders as the undefeated Sweet Grass Teal team dominated on the floor. Earlier, Gallatin defeated Red Raiders 26 to 4 in a contrasting performance, while persistent defense and mid range shooting highlighted the contest.
Gibson Moffett of Gibson has been a guest visitor in Big Timber for a week, staying at a local lodging and meeting residents during the stay.
Washington Jan 26 The senate approved a compulsory military training measure for men ages 18 to 21 entailing four months of training. The plan, backed by some Republicans and Democrats, moves toward an army reorganization. Opponents included Senators Len of Wisconsin Capper of Kansas and others.
Henry P. Fletcher has resigned as United States ambassador to Mexico effective in a few weeks after four years in the post. He cites futility in advancing U S aims with President Carranza in control. Fletcher, a veteran diplomat, resigns with regret after 18 years in service.
Georgina Rostad eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Rostad died in a Billings hospital after an appendicitis operation. Her fiancé Ole K Davidson was with her, and a poem he wrote was read at the church service. Survived by parents and eight siblings. funeral held at the Lutheran church with Rev L O Onerheim officiating.
Samuel Gompers in the Federationist denounces Bolshevism as dangerous and untrustworthy. He argues Americans need not know every detail of Soviet Russia to judge the system and cites evidence of terror and economic disruption from Bolshevik actions and trade union reports. He also notes government directives to avoid interfering with U.S. affairs.
Jean P. Decker longtime Billings editor and Big Timber Pioneer owner died Tuesday in Billings after a lingering illness at St. Vincent's hospital. Born September 4 1860 in Dubuque Iowa he worked at the Miner Anaconda Standard and Gazette before guiding the Pioneer in Big Timber and later returning to Billings to run a store and engage in community work.
Oklahoma Governor J B A Robertson says extra commissions will be issued to enforce court orders in the Red river land dispute with Texas. Texas Rangers on the ground express a conciliatory stance but oppose sending any oil to Oklahoma. Grandside Mayor Fred Verver reports deputies at a breaking point and W A Faqua warns that blood will flow unless troops are sent.
Senate testimony reports Ludwig Martens, self styled ambassador, stating Soviet Russia no longer pursues global revolution plans. He says the Soviet republic now focuses on its own stability and is indifferent to others governments while continuing defensive propaganda.
In San Francisco on January 27 Judge Frank H. Rudkin denied J. J. Dillon’s habeas corpus petition, ruling the eighteenth amendment and national prohibition act were in force as of January 16. He held the amendment within Congress and states’ power to propose and ratify, countering wine interests arguments.
Bozeman defeated locals in both Sunday matches with Hanson leading Bozeman for both sessions as he posted afternoon 172 and evening 181 averages. Big Timber’s Mervin Sell topped the afternoon with 169 while local Andy Irvine led the evening locals at 163.
In district court at Billings Judge Stark granted foreclosure decrees to Oregon Mortgage company for thirteen cases involving Glass-Lindsay lands and related defendants. Decrees allow sheriff sale in Sweet Grass county. Other judgments include defaults for E R Patterson vs Charles Curtis and McCaull Webster Elevator Co. vs H D Webster. An adoption order was granted for Lola McAllister. A foreclosure filing on J T Lafond homestead was noted by A E Boorman.
Two army lieutenants E. F. Davis and G. E. Grimes delivering a message from Fort Brown Texas to Nogales Arizona were forced to land about 30 miles south of Zapata Texas in Mexico. They were held by Mexican authorities but were promised freedom the next morning according to a message received from the aviators.
The German government sent a note to Paris on January 27 urging the Allies to renounce enforcement of Article 228 of the peace treaty. The article covers surrender of persons accused of acts in violation of the laws and customs.
Boston January 25 Governor Coolidge states he has never been a candidate for national office. He stresses he will not oppose the presentation of his name but insists he did not use the governorship to promote personal delegate interests for the Republican National Convention.
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