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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

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Lions Convention Schedule for June in Big Timber

The Lions club outlines a two day program for June 12 and 13 with registration at Grand Hotel and varied events at the high school auditorium Masonic Hall and theaters. Notable speakers include Mayor P O Leary James Griffin Irving L Camp and Henry J Myers with performances by Dor man Kellogg Pearl Ross and Jessica Caulkins. Two hundred visitors expected. townspeople asked to provide lodging.

Grand Hotel High Schoo Auditorium America Montana Lir Richard J. Olson V. P. Eastma P. O'Leary James Griffin Ghinook Big Timber Club J. A. Lowry Dorman Kellogg Herbert Peat Great Falls Lion Olson Masonic Hall Parker Hastings Billings T. W. Carolan Pearl Ross Irving L. Camp Chicago Jessica Caulkins F. F. Haynes Forsyth W. A. Mitchell Big Timber Lions Governor’s Hall Henry L. Myers Montana Supreme Court Lion W. W. Barton Lion Butler Jesse Lacklen Hunters Hot Springs International Henry J. Myers

Memorial To Women Of World Launched In Washington

President Coolidge head of the Red Cross laid the cornerstone for a new World War memorial in Washington. The marble building, near the Red Cross, honors Civil War women and features a Greek styling. Chief Justice Taft presided. Luce and Mabel Boardman spoke. Davis delivered acceptance. Coolidge placed the first mortar and a copper box with ceremony records was inserted.

Washington Coolidge Red Cross Taft Luce Massachusetts Mabel Boardman National Red Cross Society Memorial Fund Committee Davis War Department Conlidge

Aitken Joins Race For Montana Chief Justice Post

Walter Aitken of Bozeman former Montana Bar Association president and State Press association secretary filed as a Democratic candidate for chief justice of the Montana supreme court. He has 22 years in Gallatin County practice and is active in the legal community.

Helena Mont Walter Aitken Bozeman Montana Bar Association Montana Supreme Court Aitken Gallatin County Stanley Seearee Ronan Montana Flathead Department of the Interior Washington Bureau George Bourquin, Jr Butte Ife E. Pat Kelly Livingston Ella Crowley Rowland Superintendent of Public Instruction Walker B. Carvoll

Belmont Holbrook Sentenced in Rape Case in District Court

Belmont Holbrook pleaded guilty to statutory rape for living with Hallie Evelyn Ward and received a two to four year sentence in the state penitentiary with potential parole after one year. The district court also handled liquor-to-minor charges against Ed Franklin Edward Strub and John Kremper, with bond set for later proceedings. Additional civil and probate actions were recorded, including foreclosures, guardianship orders, and estates, in the same session.

H. J. Miller Belmont Holbrook Hallie Evelyn Ward Helena State Penitentiary Ed Franklin Edward Strub John Kremper Kremper R. H. Wiedmen Fanklin Strab Nwo Mr. Wiedman C. W. Campbell E. F H. Wiedman Jesse C. Moaldeceased Motte Gerblag William F. Roberts

Democratic chairman says neutrality in Wheeler primary

Butte Montana June 4. Chairman W W McDowell of the state democratic central committee says it is not his province to decide who is a Democrat. He argues the chairman should stay neutral among candidates in the primaries and focus on rebuilding party strength and harmony so nominees can be elected in November.

Butte. Mont W. W. McDowell State Democratic Central Committee B. K. Wheeler Democratic State Central Committee

Rankin enters Montana governor race in crowded primary

Wellington D. Rankin joined four Republicans in Montana's governor bid as filing reached 120 overall. Thirteen more candidates filed across offices including May Trumper seeking re election as state superintendent and J I Maury challenging for chief justice with slogan supporting humanitarian rulings. Continued on last page.

Helena Mont Montana EL. A. Foot Wellington D. Rankin United States Montana Supreme Court Jeanette Rankin Congress Rankin J. W. Walker Kalispell State Board of Equalization Lee Dennis State Railroad Commission W. J. Paul Deer Lodge State Senate May Trumper Superintendent of Public Instruction

William G. Lee Falls as Whitnay Wins at Convention

At the triennial convention in Cleveland William G. Lee 19 year president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen was voted out in a three year term defeat by A F Whitney who was elected secretary-treasurer Whitney started as a brakeman on the Chicago and North Western Whitney defeated Lee 496 to 462 for president one new officer seat was filled with Whitney succeeding Lee Lee's loss follows last year’s Railway Brotherhood turnover as William S Prenter also failed to retain the presidency of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Whitney age 55 cited health as a factor in the outcome

Gleveland William G. Lee The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen A. F. Whitney Latt Whitney Brotherhood Chicago & Northwestern Lee W. G. Anderson Kansas City Big Four William 8. Prenter Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Warren S. Stone Alvaney Johnston

Sidewalks of New York Campaign in Houston for Convention

Houston acts as host for the democratic national convention with a civic campaign. Private homes will shelter overflow from hotels, and funds totalling 347000 in subscriptions have been raised. The city plans a 210000 note relief and 200000 municipal grant to complete a convention structure for 20000 attendees.

Nouston Tex New York Urazos Houston Democratic Party Jesse H. Jones

Massachusetts Attorney General Readings Impeachment Advancing

A nine member special legislative committee unanimously recommends impeachment of Attorney General Arthur K. Reading for misconduct and maladministration. The report cites a $25,000 Decimo Club retainer and adverse actions affecting the United L A W Worcester settlement, while noting negligent custody of papers tied to tubercular cattle sales.

Boston Arthur K. Reading House of Representatives Senate Decimo Club, Inc New York House Reading United L. A. W. Corporation Worcester Florida

Second Golden Spike Driven By N. P. At Brockway

Charles Donnelly president of Northern Pacific drives the second golden spike at Brockway Montana ending the Redwater branch project. The ceremony drew about 16000 spectators as Governor Erickson and Montana State College official M L Wilson praised the railway’s opening of 1 000 000 acres to settlement and promised westward extension when traffic justifies it.

Northern Pacific Redwater Brockway Jordan Country Donnelly J. E. Erickson Redwater Valley M. L. Wilsom Montana State College Browne Montana Extension Service Redwater Line Mer

Hoover Inches Toward Nomination As Delegates Decide

Kansas City June 6 Herbert Hoover gains momentum as Republican committee rules favor his delegate contests leaving opponents concede a setback. A 96 vote Texas bloc solidifies Hoover support while Lowden and Coolidge backers mobilize. With the convention opening soon the draft Coolidge talk may influence the first ballot outcome and the farmers revolt adds to the uncertainty.

Kansas City Herbert Hoover Republican National Committee Hoover National Committee Texas Jone Herbiet Hoover Lowdon Coolidge White House Lowden Tlinois Vigor Baltimore

Indicted Windy City Man in Mail Robbery Conspiracy

Charles Wharton former congressman and former assistant state’s attorney and six others face federal indictments for the February Ever green Park mail train robbery. The scheme allegedly involved loot stashed at Wharton’s Beverly Hills home and later partially recovered. Several co defendants remain at large or have confessed while two suspects were killed by presumed intra gang violence.

Cuicago Charles Wharton United States Evergreen Park Chicago Charles “Limpy Cleaver William Donovan Frank Meccia Lawrence O'Brien Virgil Litsinger John Flannery Litsinger Flannery Ferenckes Joliet Penitentiary Beverly Hills O'Brien Donovan

Former Governor Sulzer Tells Campaign Inquiry Of No Knowledge

Washington June 4 The Senate campaign funds investigating committees received a blank when former New York Governor Sulzer testified that he had no personal knowledge of expenditures in the current presidential nominating race or any Smith related actions. The panel reviewed Hoover West Virginia spending with manager Woodyard, noting about 22 532 in total outlay, and Reed aide Herreld reporting under 1 000 spent to resolve delegate issues. no contributions or accounts by Herreld.

Washington Senate William Sulzer New York Smith Sulzer Olaf R. Miller Albany Salzer Miller Hoover West Virginia Harry C. Woodyard A.C. Herreld Reed Herreld

Mayor Trenerry of Billings Arrested in Lodging House Raid

Mayor Arthur Trenerry of Billings was arrested by federal prohibition agents at the Carlin hotel on a charge of violating the national prohibition act. He was released on bond after about an hour and a half in county jail, amid claims the raid was a setup by alleged buyers and bootleggers.

Billings Arthur Trenerry Carlin Montana Avenue Hhe Mr. Trenerry Arthur Barth Trenerry Lncal Prohibition C. A. Meyers United States

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Startig Lions—International President Camp Memorial To Women of World Big the Texas Co Robert A. Bray North American Mortgage Co George W. Briley William H. Donald, Jr George W. Moore Ida P. Moore State of Montana Jessie Jones Ethel K. Steensland Lloyd Stokes Sam Goodman Elof Sandem Jessie F. Evans Henry F. Dean Edward F. Decker Wheeler Governor’s Place J. I. Maury State Supreme Court United States Supreme Court S. CG. Ford Supreme Court Alfred Anderson Miles Cavanaugh Frank Hf. Cooney Missoula Hampton Belgrade Sidewalks of Bay State N. P Windy City N. Y
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