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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
1
A North Dakota town sees eighty eight men depart for military camp. A farewell ceremony with music and dances occurred at the Masonic hall and courthouse, with crowds and families bidding safe travels. Names of drafted men and escorts were listed, as the group boarded trains and buses for July departure.
Helena reports the Dawson county clerk and recorder R L Wyman has been summarily removed after findings by septarius Livingston. Wyman allegedly failed to turn over county funds collected as fees on the date designated by statute, with charges spanning multiple counts in the current fiscal year.
In a tense Senate session New Mexico’s amendment to extend minimum service ages was discussed. Senator Hitchcock led the amendment pushing to set a minimum at 18 and maximum at 40 while removing a clause barring youths under 21 from active duty. The debate paused with no final decision as some expect administration input tomorrow.
A Capitol report shows President Wilson opposes any immediate change to draft age limits. Senator Hitchcock offers a substitute fixing ages at 20 and 40 and imposes draft eligibility on allied country residents in the United States while denyingAmericana citizenship to neutrals claiming exemption.
Washington reports the War Department aims to mobilize 220,000 white draft registrants for general military service between July 22 and 25, with New York leading at 22,242 and Iowa at 17,849. State quotas include Minnesota 10,000 at Camp Wadsworth, Montana 4,000. South Dakota 1,000. Wyoming 800 at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Judge C C Hurley presided in Glendive as acting for disqualified Judge Stark. Mary Davis was granted a divorce and custody of Leah Davis. Hestherlming also granted a divorce. Other cases: judgments for plaintiffs in Allen versus Anderson, and a title decree in Nepstad and Lyon versus First National Bank. Scelze versus Scelze moved to strike parts of answer, default set aside, and ten days to reply granted. Trial set for August 12 at 10 pm.
Major General Henry A. Greene, recently relieved of command of the Ninety-first national army division at Camp Lewis, Wash., has been assigned to command the Philippine department of the army with the rank of brigadier general. No reason for the transfer was given. He held the rank of brigadier general before joining the national army and was discharged from his commission as major general.
Washington, June 23. Blanket authority to raise wheat prices above the $2.20 bushel minimum, with Hoover approval, is granted to the Food Administration Grain Corporation in New York by a presidential executive order under the food control law. The order was made public today by Mr. Hoover.
American forces break through north west of Belleau Wood capturing 216 prisoners and seizing machine guns as they hold key positions. German captives total 750 including seven officers with false claims of enemy landings echoing through fear.
Washington issued instructions from Provost Marshal Crowder detailing the work or fight policy effective after July 1. All draft age men must take productive employment or enter the military. The guidance clarifies non productive roles, with baseball as a potential exception pending individual cases, and directs boards to assess deferrals and aid registrants in employment changes.
In Gary Indiana sixty two circus workers died in a wreck six miles from the city. Only 24 bodies identified. officials fear total could reach 84 with many missing presumed dead. Charred remains were recovered as investigators sort the casualties amid a tangled wreckage.
Congressman John M. Evans formally announces candidacy to succeed himself in Helena. He states I am for America as his platform and concludes the declaration with that pledge. The move is reported from Washington with Evans defending his legislative record.
Helena Independent notes Patrick H Meany of Butte filed notice to run for the congressional seat as the Declaration of Independence Party candidate. He urges constitutional supremacy and promises to push a bill for government control of interests he says threaten citizen rights.
Montana counties are allotted 4000 men to entrain for Camp Dodge Iowa starting July 22 for full military service. Adjutant General Greenan follows Crowder guidance to minimize disruption, listing county by county quotas and noting Silver Bow class one is exhausted with no draws from that county.
Washington reports a historic Independence Day as 89 vessels totaling 439 886 deadweight tons to be launched, with six more hulls aiming to join the splash for a total 470 886 tons. Of the fleet, 37 hulls will be steel, amounting to 274 686 tons.
The Missoula city council refused the Non Partisan league access to Greenough park for a July 16 picnic featuring Governor Frasier of North Dakota and league president A C Townley. The state education board had barred the league from the university campus. Whitaker says other venues will be sought.
Washington June 30 The Consolidated Express company will raise its rates about 10 percent starting July 1 with Interstate Commerce Commission approval. Many exceptions to the general increase are planned. The commission is expected to announce its decision tomorrow on the rate increase application pending since last fall. It is understood that although action will be favorable, the flat increase for all classes of service is not justified.
The Pioneer notes several incumbents expected to seek re election but many county offices lack declared candidates. Sheriff Lyons is favored for re election while Assessor Fallang may run again. Treasurer Steensland hopes for a fourth term. Clerk and Recorder Johnny Cameron plans to leave. Ruth Sheridan and Inga Solberg are named potential successors amid war era concerns.
Washington reports say Austria suffered a crushing defeat along the Piave river and Italians appear to have secured a decisive victory. Officers see a major morale setback for the central powers and expect Germany to rework its war plans, aiming to stabilize Italy before pressing in France.
M. H. Gerry Jr of Helena has been appointed and accepted the role of state fuel administrator. He succeeds W. J. Swindier hurst who resigned. Gerry is described as a civil administrator and will oversee fuel policy in the state.
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