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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1920

Page

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Lake attorney lands third party nomination

Delegates at a Lake area convention nominated Henry Ford and Parley P. Christensen amid a push by labor and radical groups. Robert M. La Follette Jr announced his father could not accept and withdrew his name after a surprise showing by Debs and Debs supporters.

New York City Henry Ford Detroit Eri. D. McDougal Kansas Parley P. Christensen Utah T. H. Lunde Illinois Robert M. la Follette la Follette

Incomplete historical ticket scene hints at 19th century politics

Fragmentary OCR hints at nominee Joe Franklin and Governor Cox in a disputed state ticket. Text references election strategy, campaign covers, and immediate expectations but lacks clear facts or dates.

Fragmentary OCR Note on Senator Harding and National Nomination

Fragmented text mentions Senator Harding and the central nominee. References meetings with Major Waal and various callers. Mentions congratulations to a nation and private notes dated November and October with unclear details of political support and duties.

Seator Harding Major Waal Neto Marion Fern Abere

New Compensation Act Dies At Helena

The Montana Secretary of State reports 3 087 signatures withdrawn from Initiative No 17 to amend the workmen compensation act killing the measure. Withdrawals totaling 3 650 were filed and leave 11 276 valid signatures. Time limit for petitions expired and only 19 counties retain the 8 percent threshold, not meeting state requirements. The secretary cites a Supreme Court ruling on withdrawals preventing certification of the act as initiated.

Montana C. T. Stewart S. W. Stewart Secretary of State Stewart Supreme Court Supreme Court of

Innocent Negro Among Lynched In Durham

Ed Roach a Negro lynched near Roxboro after being taken from Pearson county jail was declared innocent by Nelle Teer a construction contractor who said Roach worked all Tuesday afternoon and did not leave his camp until 5 30 p m The assault was claimed to have occurred between 2 30 and 3 p m

Durham N. C Ed Roach Pearson County Roxboro Nelle Teer Roach Teer

Higgins Out For Governor Amid Montana Candidacies

Helena dispatch notes candidacies listed for Montana races. Ronald Higgins of Missoula is a Republican seeking governor. Other contenders include W L Collins Anaconda for railroad commissioner and H A Kendall Kalispell for secretary of state.

Ronald Higgins Clude Missoula W. L. Collins Anaconda W. P. Costello Great Falls J. A. Matthews Townsend Supreme Court H. A. Kendall Kalispell R. A. Haste Billings Haste Nonpartisan League

Britain asks Soviet to arrange armistice with Poles

London reports the British government submitted a note to Soviet Russia proposing an immediate armistice with Poland and urging peace with all neighbors. The note affirms acceptance of July 1 principles and calls for suspended hostilities and Polish withdrawal to lines set by last year’s peace conference.

London Russia Poland Wrangell Crimea House of Commons Andrew Bonar Law England Soviet

Taft Named to Government Railway Purchase Board

Former President Taft is appointed to represent the Grand Trunk railway on a three member arbitration board to set the price the Canadian government will pay for Grand Trunk stock. The board includes Sir Walter Cassels as chairman and Sir Thomas White. Sittings begin in September in Montreal with government and shareholders represented.

Taft Railway Purchase Board Montreal W. H. Taft Grand Trunk Railway System Board of Arbitration Dominion Howard Kelly Grand Trunk Grand Trunk Railway Canadian National Great Britain Mr. Taft United States Grand Trunk Company Grand Trunk Pacific Winnipeg Pacific Walter Cassels Exchequer Court Thomas White

Col George Harvey on James M Cox Connexions and Career

Col George Harvey profiles James Middleton Cox born in Ohio with English and German roots. It traces Cox from farm boy to printer, teacher, reporter, editor and Press League proprietor, then congressman, Ohio governor, and supporter of the Versailles treaty. It notes Cox’s tax views, opposition to prohibition, and stance on the eighteenth amendment.

Harvey's Weekly James Middleton Cox Ohio Press League of Ohio Congress League of Nations Senate

First Woman Files For District Judge In Montana

Helena July 10 A Hamilton woman Emma Madeen filed her declaration to run for Fourth district district judge on the Republican ticket. John P Meadors of Sidney filed for railroad commissioner on the Democratic ticket, endorsed by the Nonpartisan League convention for state office.

Helena Montana Emma Madeen Hamilton Nonpartisan League Convention John P. Meadors Sidney

Wilson To Convene League In November

The first meeting of the league of nations assembly will be held on November 15 under a call to be issued by President Wilson. The session place is undecided, with Geneva favored by Wilson and Brussels preferred by most allies.

Washington Assembly of the League of Nations Wilson State Department Geneva Brussels

Wanderer By Name Admits Two Murders

Carl Wanderer a former army lieutenant admits killing two people including his wife a choir singer and another man he planned with to kill her. A badly treated stranger Al Watson was identified as the unclaimed morgue body. Wanderer blames army firearms roving temperament and his father's butcher shop for the killings. He says he planned the crime in cold blood to get away with it.

Ghigcago Carl Wanderer al Watson New York Catherine Vanos Chicago Watson Folkstone England Manor House Hospital Alexander E. Watson Paterson N. J Wanderer Tam

Vermont Governor Refuses Special Session on Suffrage

Tennessee supporters push to revive action by the state general assembly after Vermont Governor Clements declines to call a special session to consider the federal woman suffrage amendment.

Nashville Tenn Clements Vermont Tennessee General Assembly

Billings Man Files for Montana Governor Nomination

Harry L. Wilson of Billings announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. The 41-year-old attorney, a longtime Billings resident and former Yellowstone County prosecuting attorney, vows an active campaign. Wilson, a native of Illinois, has strong regional legal standing and holds multiple civic affiliations.

Billings Harry L. Wilson Montana Helena Wilson Treasure Mr. Wilson Lanark, Til Tama County Iowa Jewell County Kansas Miles City Northern Indiana University Valparaiso C. R. Middleton Leavenworth Kans Col. O. F. Goddard Yellowstone County Edmund Nichols Nichols & Wilson Ashlar Lodge Aldemar Commandery No K. T Algeria Temple Nobles of Mystic Shrine Billings Lodge No P.O. E Elks National Grand Lodge Dexter, Ill Virginia Baker

District Court Faces Friday Sessions in Montana Case

Judge Stark presided in this city last Friday en route to Stillwater with his family. Cases heard include Montana v Arthur and Carl Monson and Sigurd Hanson continued for the term. Other actions involve Colberg demurrer overruled and 10 days to answer, judgments issued for McIntyre vs Van Cleve for 31,365.48 plus fees, and Reed Point bank cases with various defaults and substantial judgments.

Stark Stillwater State of Montana Arthur Carl Monson Sigurd Hanson C. E. Shumaker & Co. A Corporation Martin Colberg Colberg J. E. McIntyre Paul L. van Cleve, Jr E. R. Patterson W. D. Richards Commercial Bank & Trust Co T. C. Hannon Citizens State Bank Anna Jones

Hail Losses Hit Seventy Percent In Montana County

Livingston Enterprise reports hail damage Sunday near Reed Point and Columbus with losses ranging 60 to 75 percent on crops. No county-wide losses yet. insurers expect most ranch crops insured due to high coverage. Some hail also noted by fishermen and campers in southern county areas.

Livingston Reed Point Columbus

Senator Marding Promises Agricultural Secretary Post

Marion Ohio reports Senator Marding spent the day meeting progressive leaders and experts on transportation and economy. He stated that if elected he would appoint a real net secretary of agriculture.

Marion Marding Neal

Three Contracts Set For State Highways

Helena July 10 Three contracts awarded by the state highway commission executive committee cover two road projects and one bridge. The Scips bridge in Roosevelt county spans 105 feet, bid $316,870 to Harry S. Lord of Missoula. A 6.47 mile grading and gravel highway near Stevensville Ravalli county awarded to Harry S. Lord for $61,440.76. Yellowstone county road work between Worden and Pompeys Pillar, 11 miles, went to J. E. Soden White Sulphur Springs for $84,136.38.

Missoula Yellowstone County Worden Pompey’s Pillar J. E. Soden White Sulphur Springs

Cox Would Appoint Dirt Man Secretary

Dayton report dari governor Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, would appoint a dirt farmer as secretary of agriculture if elected. He pledged to choose a farmer who tilled the soil and built a farming business, after meeting with neighbor farmers at Trail's End. Former congressman T. T. Ansberry arrived from San Francisco with convention updates.

Dayton Democratic Party Cox Trail’s End T. T. Ansberry Washington San Francisco

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