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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
A Billings gathering on community development urged mutual support between newspapers and the public. Editors argued a fair exchange: businesses provide value through ads and papers deliver publicity and information, essential for town growth and civic life.
Once trains run, towns seek every chance to “soak” the road by securing a newspaper. Each new town pushes for publicity to help growth, but after establishment residents often begrudge the nickel payments to the paper.
Sociology proves its value by guiding practical change. It shows how communities can shape their destinies through conscious development and control of social and economic forces, moving toward a more planned and prosperous millennium.
A Montana Supreme Court ruling last week praised practical sense over procedural flaws. The unanimous decision arose from an appeal in Carbon County where a man was tried for second degree assault and defense sought acquittal due to a defective information charging the case in the form of action by authority.
The Supreme Court sharply limits the interstate commerce commission by declaring the commerce court must refrain from injunctions and restraining orders. It faults the court for usurping authority and insists the commission proceed within the law creating it. The ruling reshapes the court’s freedom and may influence congressional actions and presidential options.
The author argues last Friday’s Flag Day should be honored by law to reinforce reverence for the flag. He claims drift from traditions comes from native born Americans as well as recent arrivals, and urges stronger measures to defend the stars and stripes against discredit.
The piece notes ongoing political sparring as Wilson accuses Clark of wrongdoing and Clark retorts in blunt Missouri English, highlighting tense exchanges amid the fight for the Democratic nomination.
The clerk states that to register you must be eligible to vote and if residing outside a city or town you must provide the section township and range of your home. The information is declared absolutely necessary for registration.
The report notes a Jersey man accused of lying amid mutual pleasantries between Bryan and Harmon. It cites Montana Democrats at their state convention criticizing Taft and Roosevelt while praising neither, and condemns the conduct of leading Democratic candidates as unbecoming in polite company.
A dying inmate in Washington attempted to murder his daughter during a final visit. Guards beat him into unconsciousness to break his grip as they prevented a second killing. The account labels the inmate as dehumanized by investigators.
The nation should quickly extend relief to those affected by the Katmai eruption in Alaska. Despite a small number of destitute people, the urgency of prompt and effective assistance remains critical.
The passage discusses Abe Ruef serving time at San Quentin due to California political corruption and methods. It notes public familiarity with his imprisonment and questions why a San Francisco paper would publish a serial to prove those conditions.
The socialist mayor provokes debate after his actions during Miners' Union day in Butte. Labor groups marched with small American flags. one flag was offered to Duncan in a carriage with aldermen, who declined citing insufficient red in the banner. The piece hints at plans involving a Reverend follower of Emma Goldman and Johann Most in spring.
As demand for copper rises after a long depression, producers warn of a potential overproduction. Stocks have depleted, prices climb, and smelters fear output may surpass demand, risking another slump.
The author argues that the country’s periods of material prosperity and progress have historically occurred under Republican administrations. He cautions readers to remember this during current political hysteria and rabies.
A Butte man attempted to swim with ten pound dumbbells tied to his ankle and remained above water long enough to likely realize that his drowning would spare a would be killer the task of ending his life.
City aldermen weigh an ordinance to base circus licenses on door admissions, arguing fairs should not subsidize traveling shows. A local proposal criticizes price disparities and calls for fair licensing in Big Timber. Roosevelt backs woman suffrage after pressure from Chicago committee and suffrage activists.
Yesterday's social at Billings touched on the host's due printing job and the secretary of the Billings chamber of commerce reportedly sent it to California rather than to local printers. The piece notes Mexican rebels and Uncle Sam diverge in methods and mentions a Pittsburg newspaperman who married Lillian Russell not appearing among Carnegie medal heroes.
May 1912 hourly observation at 5 p.m. records weather conditions for Big Timber in Sweet Grass county with details tied to the month’s measurements.
Reading of maximum thermometer immediately after setting shows precipitation totals including 0.55 inches on the 2nd with snow and rain and 1.70 inches on the 20th for rain. The 2nd day records rain 3 inches, with showers on the 30th totaling 0.18 inches. FP A Severance, Cooperative Observer. Job printing of all kinds on short notice at The Pioneer office.
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