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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
4
Dr S E Davis president of the State Normal school at Dillon delivers a lively address to the local high school graduates. He discusses conditions as they exist today and presents thoughtful observations on education and civic life.
Dooley returns with satirical comments on the national democratic convention to be held in New York City on June 24. He asserts the Dimmycrat platform will cite rottenness in the Raypublicans with pride as the campaign theme.
Big Timber and Sweet Grass county bid farewell to Prof Payne Templeton as he moves to a larger educational role. He is praised for tireless work improving the high school and yielding tangible results. A Blythe quote about Senator Walsh is playfully paralleled to honor Templeton's energy and dedication.
A critical take notes Sweet Grass County spent 1250 dollars to get 500 expressions from 1454 registered voters on choosing Lanstrum or Shelley delegates for the Cleveland convention. It argues Coolidge’s Montana delegation is needlessly costly and highlights per vote costs across four parties with one socialist vote cast.
The Seattle Star warns that automobiles, though a sign of progress, are being mishandled by reckless drivers and drinkers nationwide. It notes rising pedestrian injuries and deaths, cites a near 300 percent rise in Massachusetts, and predicts stricter traffic rules unless daily fatalities drop.
George W. Alger described most judges as subnormal morons during a New York bar associations meeting, warning that without better judges the judicial system will collapse. An Indiana Appellate court member claimed he was misquoted on remarks about circuit judges. Judge Collins recently criticized methods used by some special judges.
A newspaper excerpt condemns political influence in judiciary elections. It argues judges are on the same ticket with other officials, must campaign for nomination, and face public approval at polls, risking substandard appointees and systemic compromise. It notes many Indiana judges are capable but attributes this to accident.
Cleveland paper notes the 1924 Republican National Convention faces a vice presidential nominating battle with contenders including Charles G. Dawes and former Governor Frank Lowden while Coolidge is expected to secure the presidential nomination. A Wisconsin La Follette challenge on the platform looms. drafts exist but final platorm awaits the resolutions committee.
A high school commencement reflection argues that progress in size wealth and speed is possible if minds work, but urges individuals to earn their living and act honestly. It critiques headline bias and legal overreach while stressing personal responsibility over reform by law. Continued on last page.
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