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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
1
Thursday and Friday closed the public and high schools for a summer vacation with lavish commencements. The high school program featured Hon. Albert P. Stark, associate justice of the supreme court, delivering a manuscript address on enduring ideals and national vision.
A storm sweeping Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky killed at least 16 people. Kentucky bore the heaviest toll with 10 dead near Prestonburg and Garrett, while Virginia and Tennessee each reported three fatalities. Flooded mountain streams washed away homes, while high winds wrecked dozens of houses and disrupted transport and communication.
Paris reports stir over Myron T. Herrick American ambassador's Memorial Day remarks at Suresnes American Cemetery. He declared the United States would resist Bolshevik spread and would back any concerted action to overturn Soviet power, arguing the regime tyrannizes the Russian people more than past despots.
The Supreme Court ruled that the president may commute a death sentence to life imprisonment without the convict's consent. Vuco Perovich, convicted of murder in Alaska in 1903, had his sentence altered by President Taft in 1909 after extensive appeals.
President Coolidge plans a Black Hills residence for the summer, with formal surveys by secret service and arrangements to set up executive offices between the lodge and Rapid City. Officials prepare lines of communication and a mail shift to Rapid City, with departure set for June 13 via Hammond Indiana for a Flag Day address.
Miss Helen Simmons seventh grade teacher from Big Timber was struck on Higgins avenue and Main street in Missoula. She suffered a pelvis fracture and other injuries and was taken to Thornton hospital. Witnesses say the driver fled the scene. James McCurdy was arrested on failing to report an accident and released as the case moves to the county attorney. Simmons had just left Big Timber for a visit and planned to remain until university commencement.
Two burglars raided the Sawyer store on North Main Street, looting over 400 dollars and triggering a running gun battle with Livingston police. Officer Carthal was lightly wounded as about twenty shots were fired. Authorities halted trains and monitored highways to find the pair.
Akron May 30 Fifteen silver bags soared northwest in the national elimination race to name the American ballooning champion and the team to represent the nation in the Gordon Bennett cup next September. Colonel DeForest Chandler started US Army balloon No 2 and Lt James Powell with Maj Maurice R Smith lifted off on schedule at five oclock amid light winds.
Former Colorado Governor William E. Sweet, a Bryan-Wilsonian Democrat, said he would consider a possible presidential bid or shifting to the new agrarian party. He favors nonpartisan agricultural policy and cautioned against partisan limits on reform.
In Martinsdale Montana, heavy rains raise the Musselshell River to flood level. Charley Bair's crew works on the north bank laying sandbags to protect the home ranch buildings, as floodwater threatens sheds and pasture. A Friday hail storm strikes foothills, with lightning killing five ewes and two lambs on Heary Pump's band.
Judge John E. Wasson, the first lawyer in this region, died in Lewistown at age 81. A Buffalo native, he served as a Civil War union soldier, worked in the Black Hills, and later moved to Maiden. He was active in Democratic politics and had no relatives. A funeral will be held under the auspices of the Ss.
Capt Lindbergh was feted by Britain's air chiefs and aviation legends at a grand banquet in England. He praised Sir Arthur Brown, Sir Alan Cobham and other pioneers, earning a standing ovation as Sir Hugh Trenchard lauded him. The next day he received the Air Force Cross and other honors from King George V at Buckingham Palace.
In San Francisco on May 31 five New York heirs of Daniel Murray filed a suit in U S district court alleging concealment of assets from the 2 million Murray estate. They accuse defendants including widow Mary Murray and nephew James E Murray of hiding stock in the Monidair Trust and seek a full accounting of all estate funds. Murray held property in California Idaho Montana and Arizona.
Walter J. Handy of Casper Wyoming and Miss Frances Bell of St Paul were robbed at the Palmer house in Chicago by three armed men who took 2000 dollars in cash and 4900 dollars in jewelry including a 1500 dollar diamond ring. Handy, excitable from shell shock, reported the crime and later knocked down a police officer in a shaken reply. Frank Coretti was held by police in connection with the affair.
Washington reports that James R. Sheffield may resign as American ambassador to Mexico. Officials refused to discuss his possible actions or continuance, noting ongoing oil regulation disagreements and past friction between Washington and Mexico City. Sheffield was appointed in 1924 after practicing law in New York City.
Governor Erickson names Tuesday June 21 as Good Roads Day urging Montanans to contribute labor material or money to improve public highways. The proclamation highlights public support for better roads and stresses beginning steps toward improving main routes for motorists and farmers markets.
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