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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
City leaders press for immediate action on a broader water main upgrade plan to enhance service. Officials cite aging infrastructure and rising demand as key reasons for faster implementation and funding.
City council notes a daily 800,000 gallon water loss from leaks due to pipe breaks and gravel underlay. A $750 centrifugal pump is proposed to restore pressure from 65 pounds by day to 20 pounds by night and deliver about 650 gallons per minute.
Mrs. J. M. Spellman of Anaconda died when an automobile carrying her and six relatives plunged from a bridge on the Anaconda road near Rocker. Her 16 year old son, who was driving, was blinded by headlights and lost direction causing the crash into the creek below. The other occupants Edward John Earl Genevieve and James Hammel were not seriously hurt. the family sought medical aid for the children.
Ten heirs to James J. Hill estate meet in St. Paul and plan returning James N. Hill and two daughters Mrs Gavin and Mrs Beard to New York. No will is reported and the estate may be held in trust with profits shared as if divided by law. Trust would not alter management of Hill properties. one third of profits would go to Mrs Hill.
Officials and executives from the Hill properties and Northwestern Trust Company conferred for two hours on the disposition of the Louis W. Hill estate. A plan to place the estate in trust was intimated but not finalized as discussions continued.
James W. Rogers, former deputy state treasurer, toured eastern Montana as he pursues the state treasurer nomination. He predicts a strong Republican victory this fall and notes a rising Republican majority among newcomers. Rogers, a Martinsdale banker, aimed to unify the party and referenced conven tions in Chicago as pivotal.
Mrs. Sarah E. Flannigan of Spokane Washington a delegate to the progressive party national convention arrived in Chicago hailed as the first Bull Moose delegate at local headquarters She vows support for Roosevelt and will confer with him at Oyster Bay New York before returning east for talks with Senator Poindexter and other officials.
Ellingson Bros moved into their new Motor Inn with the workshop led by Carl Reiver already in operation. Cars are stored at the rear while front work continues. within days the best equipped garage in eastern Montana will be fully operational.
London reports Earl Kitchener secretary of war and his staff killed when HMS Hampshire sank near the Orkneys. Admiral Jellicoe confirmed the loss and noted no survivors are expected. The king summoned Asquith and a war council discussed Kitchener's successor with candidates including Lloyd George, Derby, and Sir William Robertson.
At the Republican convention in Chicago delegates mark Hughes as the leading nominee despite opposition from the old guard. The debate includes possible Roosevelt ticket blends with Fairbanks and Root, while Burton is tied to cabinet prospects.
The Tribune notes Hughes leads, Root second, Roosevelt third in an initial vote estimate. Publicans back Root while Gover and Whitman back Hughes. In Chicago, Roosevelt is now considered out of the running despite progressive hopes.
London reports the admiralty’s latest on last week’s sea clash. British losses are said to be 18 ships against Germany’s 14, a result hailed as a British victory though German denial cites delayed loss disclosures. The outcome may end German Atlantic raids and ease pressure on Courland fronts.
In Farmington and Great Falls meetings in 1916 the United Lutheran Church in America with 62 Montana congregations adopted resolutions opposing a clergyman’s anti prohibition statement as unfounded and affirming support for Montana’s upcoming prohibition amendment. The church pledged effort to promote passage and requested wide publicity of the resolution.
Gehart G. Boe dies when struck by lightning near Lew Webb’s ranch. The shepherding incident occurred during a quiet afternoon on open range. Early reports confirm Boe as a local sheep herder and neighbor to the Webb property. Authorities are not releasing further details at this time.
Gehart G Roe a sheepherder employed by Lew Webb was instantly killed during a violent rain hail and thunder storm near the Melville and Wormser roads north of town. Sheriff Coroner and County Attorney opened an inquest resulting in an accidental death verdict. Roe was 29 born in Narbo Norway and had lived in the United States six years. He leaves two cousins Gunder-Egeland and Mrs Ben Solberg. Interment followed at Mountain View after services at the Lutheran church.
Chicago June 5 The Republican platform debate centers on a strong nationalism emphasis with Americanism as a core, but leaders edge toward a broader draft. Senators Borah Sutherland Lodge and others push for a nationalistic statement while endorsing women suffrage and a robust military.
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