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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item references a long alibi for a person named iWKELL. Details are unclear, with surrounding text unreadable. The readable portions imply a defense or explanation linked to an inspection context.
Fragmentary report describes accusations of horse theft involving Montana and Idaho territories, with mentions of warrants, witnesses, and a gelding sale. It also notes tax policy debate on funding public needs, warning higher taxes would hit those least able to pay and bond issues would bear higher interest.
A Missouri cyclone swept the Ozarks harming Gran tet and Taney counties. Several children and adults are confirmed dead or missing near Branson and Taneyville. Homes were destroyed and more fatalities feared as the storm moved through the Shepherd county region.
On March 12 Houston and Assistant Lee Siovwell urged the house committee to study additional legislation. They warned that issuing more bonds could create a grave financial sit uation and suggested a bond of 1.1 million dollars might be needed under adjusted compensation. Leflingwell said bonds to former soldiers could be immediately invalidated.
In Bozeman on March 12 Billings defeated Big Timber 18 to 17 in the tournament’s fastest and hardest fought game. Both teams produced fast passing and stout defense with shifting leads in a tightly contested second half.
Forsyth March 14. J J Quinlan found guilty in perjury cases linked to the state v Arthur Shaw. Waddingham unable to reach verdict after 48 hours and discharged. retrial planned. Quinlan sentenced two to five years. West prior guilty but given three to five years.
In New York on March 12 the Methodist Episcopal church centenary conservation committee announced plans to add motion pictures to religious services to attract more people to the pews, aligning with the belief that pictures in the pulpit boost church attendance.
Helena dispatch reports two petition measures advancing for the November ballot. Measure No. 18 would levy one and a half mills for state schools, while Measure No. 19 authorizes a 5 million dollar bond for state purposes.
In an extemporaneous speaking contest held in Bozeman, Charles Schurch of Powell County High won first place, with Louis Aronowsky of Butte second and Louise Joughin of Libby third. First place earns a university college scholarship and a gold medal, while second and third receive medals.
Berlin reports a counterrevolutionary coup as Wolfgang Kapp flees the chancellery by car at 6 PM. Communists erect barricades while a general railway strike proclamation says it is suspended. The Ebert government is ousted and new elections are promised. Former Emperor Wilhelm is observed under cautious watch.
President Wilson for the fourth time since his illness rode an open car for two hours with Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson along park roads in Washington. He appeared refreshed on returning to the White House despite the typical March wind.
Helena March 12 Referee H G McIntire in a supreme court report recommends disbarment for attorney Jo F Sullivan of Butte after an inquiry prompted by the American Legion in Montana. The charge includes alleged draft age evasion.
In Bozeman Montana on March 13 the Beaverhead County Dillon Bobcats rallied from a one point halftime deficit to defeat Billings Sugar City champions 19 to 16 in the ninth annual high school championship. Ryburn Hatfield and A Smith led Dillon’s defense and scoring while Morton and Bowman carried Billings’ offense. A Smith was injured near the end but stayed to finish and receive his medal. Morton of Billings hit four free throws.
Jimmy Wilde of England, the world flyweight champion, defeated Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne, Ind., at Ringside Coliseum Toledo Ohio March 12. Wilde pressed the attack throughout, dominating all but the fifth round when Mason steadied. Two rounds were even.
DRY RIDGE Kentucky reports a tornado injuring forty people including thirty school children when it struck Sherman three miles away. A schoolhouse, a general store, three barns and other structures were damaged. roofs, downed wires and other damage reported. No fatalities, damage estimated at 850000.
A Bray family member returns to his former residence in California after a visit described as a homecoming. The item notes the visit occurred at his old address and references nostalgic ties to the locale.
New York March 12 The American Legion has received 3400 000 of the 8500 000 promised from the Y M C A representing surplus from operating Y M C A canteens and post exchanges in France during the war A letter from John R Mott general secretary says the remaining gift will be sent once overseas audited figures are received.
AMERONGEN March 14 The tidings of the German counter revolution caused a great stir at Bentinck castle where former Emperor William resides. The people in the castle stayed up late Saturday night awaiting further news as William Hohenzollern spent part of the time in activity.
In Montesano Washington on March 13 a jury convicted seven of ten I W W members in the Warren O Grimm case, murder in the second degree. Nine defendants faced verdicts while Elmer Smith and John Berry observed and read subsequent warrants for a second victim Arthur McElfresh. Loren Roberts was acquitted on insanity.
The Montesano jury failed to deliver a proper verdict on the Warren O. Grimm case. Seven defendants were found guilty of second degree murder, two guilty of third degree, and three acquitted or found insane. The judge ordered re deliberation. new trials likely if motion fails.
Leaders from Yellowstone irrigation groups gather in Billings for a major meeting. The event focuses on water management, resource sharing, and regional cooperative strategies among Montana irrigation interests. Attendees include association officials and local representatives.
Yellowstone Irrigation Association meeting in Billings backs a $840,000 program to survey and prepare Montana’s claim to Lake Yellowstone waters. Funds cover Reclamation Service report, office costs, surveys, and incidentals. $15,000 from individuals and $25,000 via five cent per acre assessments.
SAN DIEGO Cal March 14 Lieut Com James R Webb and three crewmen were lost when the United States submarine H-1 grounded at Magdalena Bay Lower California The dead include H N Giles M H Dealmann and Joseph Hoffman whose bodies were buried on Sant Margarita island The H-1 may be salvaged while the destroyer Sinclair aided SOS messages from the Eagle broadcast Friday night The H-1 was en route from the canal zone to the Pacific submarine base at San Pedro Cal
Washington March 13 Colonel W B Greeley named to succeed Henry S Graves as chief forester when Graves retires May 1 Secretary Meredith announced Greeley is a California native and University of California Yale forestry graduate with a lifelong Forest Service career since 1904
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