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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
4
In the May 1 1990 issue the paper urges citizens to oppose the Foster leasing bill. It warns the measure would trap government lands from irrigation and homesteading, hindering immigration and county growth while favoring wealthy large landowners. It cites Montana's irrigation potential and state boom prospects to rally resistance.
The Libby News endorses a platform for Montana democracy framed as curbing incompetency and corruption. It asserts that both faults must be addressed and says recent evidence supports this approach as the most suitable alternative.
The market notes Nebraska range casves priced from 18 to 20 dollars each and yearlings from 25 to 30 dollars, reflecting feeder cattle values.
Populists plan a national convention in Sioux Falls on May 9 while middle-of-the-roaders meet in Cincinnati the same day. Both factions back Bryan as their candidate, placing Democrats in a tough spot as they hold a July 4 convention in Kansas City and may be compelled to accept the populist nominee. The dilemma unsettles leaders Gorman Morgan Cochran Crocker and Whitney.
A bill by Senator Foster proposes leasing public lands west of the 99th meridian for grazing with rental per acre, renewals up to ten years, and revenue shared with states for irrigation. The measure requires US citizen lessees or state-registered corporations, imposes penalties for unauthorized grazing, and enables land exchanges to consolidate grazing areas.
The Associated Press reports new evidence suggesting Joseph C. Shurst may be innocent of the December murder of Sheriff Dominick Cavanaugh in Glendive. Shurst was slated for hanging on March 30, with White leaving Goluvin for Guus as part of the case notes.
The Department of the Interior issues rules taking effect February 15, 1900 for timber removal on mineral lands. Only U S citizens or bona fide residents may cut timber for building agricultural mining or domestic uses. Timber cannot be sold or used for merchandising, transported out of state, or used in smelting. Trees under eight inches diameter may not be cut. all usable wood must be utilized and waste disposed to prevent fires.
Montana officials order strict enforcement of the health law mandating proper ventilation temperature and regular calisthenics in schools. Every room must have a central thermometer and barometer keep indoor temp near 70 with balanced ventilation and two exercise periods daily.
A historic procedure in Chicago on a Tuesday restored sight after years of total blindness. Dr. C. Pruyn Strongfield, consulting physician of the Chicago Baptist hospital, led the operation with Dr. Allan assisting.
Dr. Walter Metcalf and Dr. Robert Doods operated on Mrs. F. J. Parker at Baptist Hospital after seven years of total blindness. X rays suggested a tumor in the occipital lobe. trephining and brain membranes opened revealed the tumor. Removal restored blood flow to the optic nerve and revived long-dormant tissues, with sight expected to return soon.
Yellowstone county posts a 1100 reward for the arrest of Chas Beck suspected of murdering Joseph Bogner at Columbus. Beck is described as 35, Swede or German, dark complexion, light brown hair, brown mustache, gray eyes, 5'8", 160-170 pounds, wearing a black sack coat blue overalls and a black cap. He may have several hundred dollars.
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