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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
4
Memorial Day race at Indianapolis ends in disaster as Bill Spence of Los Angeles is killed after his car crashes into a brick wall. AP notes he was thrown clear and suffered a fractured skull, joining speed martyrs list while the winner takes more than $40,000 in prize money.
The Egyptian envoy in Washington laments the expense of state dinners amid a feud between Mrs Lodg worth and Mrs Gann over social standing. He notes first meals given to Speaker Longworth and wife, then to Vice President Curtis and Mrs Gann, questioning why both are not excluded and dinners cut to save government funds.
Commencement ends as thousands of graduates, including many from Montana, receive diplomas and hear urging to pursue further education. Professions are crowded while trades such as butcher, carpenter, mason, and blacksmith offer scarce opportunities. Fathers sometimes push sons toward easier paths, creating a future trade shortage.
The New York World notes a breach of promise to marry case against Gene Tunney seeking 600000 dollars. It questions why courts entertain such suits while highlighting lax standards and occasional verdicts favoring accusers, despite marriage laws aiming to protect partnership and parental interests.
A fragment mentions a young woman and a party line exchange. The brief notes curiosity about her role or identity, with little additional context or clear event details.
Ellingson Motor Company expands from Big Timber to Livingston with a Willys-Overland, Willys-Knight, and Whippet agency. UH O Wheeler will run the Livingston branch with G A Berges assisting, in a redecorated showroom at 123 South Second Street. The operation will offer sales, service, parts, and accessories including automobiles, radios, and auto supplies.
Washington reports Hoover will not alter or abandon the American charter building program. Officials say Congress set a 15,000 ton cruiser cap and will fund additional ships, while Geneva talks seek a new basis to compare naval strength. Ambassador Gibson presents this basis to London, Tokyo, Paris, and Rome for consideration.
Jack Meller of East High Columbus tied the 190 yard high hurdles world mark and then set a new 330 yard low hurdles record. Froebel High Gary led team scoring 42½ points, Arsenal High Indianapolis second. East High Wichita and Northwestern Detroit placed in the top ranks as Seanhbarts Hits won the academy title with 42 points.
Rain and hail driven by winds up to 66 miles per hour struck Great Falls Montana forcing evacuation as tents collapsed and two unoccupied airplanes were wrecked. The storm lasted about an hour with minor injuries reported and many people drenched.
Mr and Mrs Henry L Best and Lawrence DeFrance drove to Big Timber for the dentist. Wayne Johns left for Butte Mont to seek work and will recruit the group. U S Hunter ill in Globe Ariz. Marjory Marlowe rushed to hospital with ruptured appendix. N P signal crew arrived to rebond the system under D Page. The 4 H Sewing club and school term ended. Preparations for a big Fourth of July celebration underway with committees named.
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