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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
1
A strong team delivered an exciting basketball performance, captivating local fans with fast-paced action and standout plays. The contest showcased skilled teamwork and high-energy scoring from key players, making it a memorable highlight for the season.
A tightly contested basketball match concluded with a one point lead and a late surge in the final minutes. Walter led the home squad with key baskets while Forsyth and Scraw contributed, and Dave Anderson anchored on defense as the team held off a late rally.
The Minneapolis division announces home hygiene demonstrations for the sick starting Friday from 3 to 6 pm at the hospital room and supper area. Acting instructors will lead sessions, with small groups limited to fit available space. Muss Wieber and others will conduct daily demonstrations, and those unable to attend on Friday can join future sessions.
Legislators clash over a proposed bond issue to fund a bonus law program. Appeals relief is opposed as undue tax burden, with figures ranging toward 200 million dollars and objections from party members and veteran groups. The committee hears testimony from Edward H. Hale and others urging or opposing the measure.
New Jersey Governor Edwards told a New York audience that Bryan should leave the Democratic Party and join the prohibition party. He said cooperation could squarely present the prohibition issue to the nation and that a definite policy would restore personal liberty and self determination.
Miss Maud D. Ball book keeper and secretary of the C B and S ML Parham company and her brother J M Ball are jailed on embezzlement charges after an audit shows a shortage of 20000 to 40000 dollars dating to 1917. Ball is co defendant on one of the two embezzlement charges.
Juie M. Hannaford was elected president of Northern Pacific Railroad to take office March 1 or upon end of federal control. He also filled a board vacancy alongside Charles Donnelly. Howard Eliott becomes chairman of the board, CG. A. Clark becomes treasurer, and E. A. Day becomes assistant treasurer as private management returns.
The Woolgrowers' Association received word that Congressman Carl W Riddick introduced a bill to enlarge the game preserve harming sheepmen forest range. Sheepmen protested and Riddick claimed the measure was killed when it came up, while Senator Knute Nelson's committee in the Senate reportedly had the bill before it.
Washington reports the US rail system reverted to private ownership at midnight ending wartime government control that began December 28, 1917. Hines hands over assets valued near 220 billion dollars to the 230 corporations as labor and policy matters enter a period of adjustment and negotiations.
In a 4 to 3 decision the Supreme Court refused to dissolve United States Steel and its subsidiaries. The ruling deems the steel combine legally sound, applying a public interest fair use standard to anti trust law and upholding the company on charges dismissed. Dissenters urged dissolution and warned of nullifying the Sherman Act.
Washington reports two Republican reservations added to the peace treaty with no changes. The Monroe Doctrine reservation drew 15 Democratic votes and passed 58 to 22. the other Republican proposal failed 55 to 3 with nine Democratic supporters.
The message from chief Mjelde notes the birth of a girl at the home of Mrs. H. C. Rog det in February. The event is dated on a Sunday with a $233 rpm marker and identifies Steele N Ds announcing the birth.
Bozeman reports 16 teams from across the state will play 26 games at Montana State College March 10 to 13 to decide the 1920 state title. Each team plays at least two games. winners may play four. Consolation brackets decide 7th and 8th, with six of eight first-round winners aiming for the championship.
Red Lodge school board awarded a 15 percent monthly pay raise to district No. 1 teachers retroactive to the first of the month after a petition cited rising living costs and teachers leaving for other jobs. The request sought an effective date of Sept 1 last.
Eleven bodies were recovered from a building in Walla Walla's Chinese quarter after a blaze sparked by firecrackers during the Chinese New Year celebration. Five bodies were found in one room, and the fire confined to the second story. One victim was a Pasco woman. Search for more victims to continue tomorrow.
Hugh M. Caldwell former army mayor was elected Seattle mayor by 16 781 votes over James Duncan. Caldwell led with 50 840 votes to 34 059 and Seattle total registration reached 99 198. Duncan helped lead Seattle s general strike.
J E Converse assistant in the Michigan attorney general office said he cancelled plans for a public investigation into Iron county prohibition squabble and would leave for using tonight after a conference with George R Cummerow special agent of the department of justice and Martin G McDonough Iron county prosecuting attorney.
Brookline Massachusetts officials announced at a March meeting that the town has repealed its no license policy, aligning with other cities and towns moving away from dry rules. The decision reflects Brookline's historic wealth and status and marks a shift in local beverage regulations.
The Dillon Examiner details Mel Jowell and accomplice Rick etts in the Brannin murder case. Ed Williams, tied to a horse stealing ring, was arrested with Jowell. Jowell seeks habeas corpus as Montana appeals court weighing transfer for trial in Beaverhead County.
Representatives of the American Legion told the house ways and means committee that their aim is extra back pay for service length rather than a government bonus. National commander Franklin D Olier urged aid for three million veterans and the session ended amid a heated dispute over hearing procedures with plans to resume next day.
Attorney General Palmer announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president. He sent a telegram to Georgia Democratic state committee secretary Hiram L. Gardner referencing his Georgia primary petition and says he would accept the honor if Georgia Democrats choose him. He urges a direct vote on the current administration's record.
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