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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1919

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TMU RLV Tire Announcement

TMU RLV tire notice appears in partial OCR text with unreadable fragments and missing details about product, date, or official action.

TMU

Merrill sheriff uncovers whiskey gang and estate dispute

Protracted probate action over John H. Harvat estate involves distribution of Liberty and local properties while a separate whiskey theft ring is busted near Merrill. Officers Det. Randall report caches of whiskey valued around $4000, with suspects named Brindle, Mat, Schilling, and Te mans.

Appreciation Letter from Montana Senator to Walsh of Neen

A Montana Senator sent a note praising recent senators Walsh of Neen and Walsh for their proper standing. The message thanks Secretary Tumulty for transmitting the appreciation to the Senate and notes positive regard for their service.

SRC Ferree CS Walsh Mon- Orme Sean Tumulty Neen S.ct

Labor Leader Opposes Prohibition Exemption for 23-4 Percent Beer

Samuel Gompers AFL president urged the senate judiciary committee to exempt beer containing 23 4 percent alcohol from national prohibition. He warned labor would not accept nationwide prohibition and spoke amid a large Capitol Hill demonstration by organized labor.

Washington Capitol Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Senate Judiciary Committee Congress Gompers Atlantic City Labor Fitzgerald Massachusetts Sabbath Illi OCMC Wilson

Two Fliers Die In Westmoreland Plane Crash Near Portland

At Westmoreland flying field near Portland two fliers were killed when a stunt plane crashed. Victims were W. B. Hutchenson, a rancher from near Walla Walla, and Sergeant John Milkowski of the Mather Field Army Flying Force. Hutchenson had recently purchased the machine in California and piloted it on a flight toward his home. The crash occurred as the aircraft reportedly nosedived near the earth, smashing the craft and mangling both men.

Portland Ore Westmoreland Flying Field W. B. Hutchenson Walla Walla John Milkowski Mather Field Army Hutchenson California Navy Hutchen- Toye Penny NBC Dalles Milkowski Weston Tema Ey Lee

Supreme Court Survey on North Dakota Bond Limit

In Bismarck North Dakota a Supreme Court ruling in a four to one decision on a bond issue raises questions about the new league amendment removing bonded debt limits. Chief Justice A M Christinson Hall withheld signature until the court’s experience is considered. The signatures are expected to be completed by Monday as Justice Hall travels north for the signing.

Bismark N. D Orato PS Bank of North Dakota A.M. Christinson Reraaae Hall CME SM Supreme Court New League

Treaty terms spark debate and warnings across Europe

Berlin reports say amended peace terms trigger strong sentiment in Germany and potential allied intervention. Reconciliations between Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau and Mathias Erzberger noted, while Berlin reporters warn terms could reopen hostilities. Washington dispatches say cabinet opposition remains, with Marshal Foch preparing eastward advance and bootlegging probes looming in the U S.

Copenhagen Germany Berlin The Politiken Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau Mathias Erzberger Chuirchy Mead Etai Atateemetet Kecame Washington Marshal Foch Ulm

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucinda J. Prather held in Billings

Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Lucinda J. Prather age 66. Rev. Joseph Pope officiated with a double quartet and pallbearers named. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery near the Prather ranch where she had lived since 1882 after moving from Oregon. She was remembered as a grand, noble woman with strong local ties and many floral tributes at the service.

Lucinda J. Prather Congregational Church Joseph Pope Billings Mesdames Signa Bailey J. E. Roecher Marvin Sell Margaret Crest Ryan Prof. Erickson C. D. Paulson John Anderson J. A. Post R. L. Lewis Norman Hale F. R. Hickman P.A. Bruffey Mountain Mata Jackson County Oregon Thomas T. Prather Montana Prather West Coast John W. Chapman Red Lodge Sure Ho

Slivers and Munson and Hansen Face Jury of Peers

A court case named Slivers involving Carl Munson and Sigurd Hansen progresses as they await jury selection. The defense and prosecution prepare in anticipation of the trial.

Slivers Carl Munson Sigurd Hansen

Defense Makes No Fight at Preliminary in Lune Case

Testimony on the Lune case before Justice Kiethley recaps police efforts to arrest Lund while Slivers Munson and Sigurd Han interfered. Sheriff Long and Under Sheriff Bass describe Munson striking the sheriff and beating the officer, with Walker recounting the broader scuffle and gun removal. Bail set at $1,000 with Hansen and Hoem as sureties.

Carl Munson Sigurd Han Sheriff Long Walker Tom Bass Lund Munson Judge Barbour Young Munson Justice Kirthley District Court Hansen John Hansen Peder Hoem

Wilson Plans National Speaking Tour On League Covenant

President Wilson, amid a divided Senate, moves to take the League of Nations covenant directly to the public. He will begin after returning from Paris with a tentative western tour likely to focus on states where opposition is strongest. The step coincides with Senate debates on Knox’s resolution against ratification.

Washington Wilson Senate Paris Knox Tumulty

Labor Delegates Turn Against July 4 Strike Support

Atlantic City June 17. Amid uproar AFL delegates rejected calls to back a general strike for July 4 in solidarity with Tom Mooney. They also debated Bolshevism and Russia policy with a vote against recognizing Soviet Russia or lifting the blockade while awaiting a democratic Russia.

Atlantic City N. J American Federation of Labor Tom’’ Mooney San Francisco Resolutions Committee Russia Out Committee

Vickers Vimy Biplaine First To Cross Ocean

An early flight report notes Lieutenant Arthur W Brown and crew completing an Atlantic crossing from St Johns Newfoundland to Ireland. The landing occurred in the morning, marking a historic transatlantic achievement for the Vickers Vimy Biplaine.

Ocean Arthur W. Brown Atlantic St. Johns

Farmers Co op Union organized in Sweet Grass county

The Farmers' Co operative Union of Sweet Grass County was organized at the Auditorium Monday with about 200 members. Harry Hawks of Grey Cliff state vice president presided, A J Brown of Big Timber spoke, and officers were elected including A J Brown president and Harry Moffett vice president.

Farmers’ Co-operative Union of Sweet Grass County Harry Hawks Grey Cliff A. J. Brown Hig Timber Prof. Bears Bozeman W. J. Hannah Oda SL Big Timber Harry Moffett Gibson Pan S. Jones Reed Point A. J. Smart Stockade I. J. Lay Wide Awake Bridger Dry Creek Cox Creek Grain Belt

Strike Called Off as Telephone Bargaining Granted

In Washington on June 14 P J Noonan acting international president of the Electrical Workers union announced the cancellation of the threatened strike by electrical workers. The decision followed Postmaster General Burleson issuing orders granting telephone company employers the right to bargain collectively.

Washington P. J. Noonan The Electrical Workers, Union Burleson

Montana Bans Near Beer Under State Prohibition

Helena June 14 Montana Attorney General Ford rules near beer and all beverages with any alcohol content are prohibited. The decision bans manufacture or sale of such drinks and advises railway officials to seize contraband products or face prosecution under state law.

Ford Mr. Ford TSCM MTR Ce Montana Helena Ford Poon

Governors pledge special sessions to ratify suffrage amendment

Governors of 21 states promised to call special sessions to ratify the suffrage amendment, pending similar action from others to reach the 36 states required. Replied positively: South Dakota, Illinois, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Alabama, Michigan, Arkansas, Kansas, New Hampshire, Ohio, Iowa, Colorado, California, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Indiana, Nebraska. Illinois Wisconsin Michigan already ratified. Non committal: North Dakota Utah Oklahoma.

St. Paul Minn Burnquist Cy Asim South Dakota Illinois Arizona Pennsylvania Massachusetts Wisconsin Alabama Michigan Arkansas Kansas New Hampshire Ohio Iowa Colorado California Rhode Island New York Maine Indiana Nebraska EEC Connecticu Wyoming North Carolina Florida South Carolina Mexico North Dakota Utah Oklahoma

Governor Ernest Lister Dies in Seattle

Ernest Lister, governor of Washington, died in Seattle at 8:35 a.m. after a period near death. A Tacoma iron moulder turned politician, Lister was elected in 1912 and 1916, noted for activity and rugged mental vigor. He once refused railroad passes as state board of control chair.

Seattle Wash Ernest Lister Washington Tacoma State of Washington Lister State Board of Control

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