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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
1
Community organizers announce a major public event titled Big Feed Is Great Event focusing on civic amenities. Stakeholders include local committees, businesses, and volunteers coordinating food, health checks, and service booths to benefit residents.
Hundred attend the county chamber of commerce dinner last Friday evening. The event highlighted community support for the organization and its work with the high school fundraiser. A notable speech praised volunteers and the county agent, with funds earmarked for April. The report also covers distant war news and military actions from Dorsten to Wesel.
A fragmented item notes a joint debate among candidates including Lewis Viner General Leonard and Poindexter on March 20. The discussion centers on the covenant and public issues with disagreement over support and rejection.
Officials of the ten association announce a prize for the best slogan promoting the project. Yellowstone students may submit more than one entry. Winners will be announced on June 1 and the chosen slogan will be used in all related literature.
An official dispatch describes a revolutionary force advancing in the region. It notes the capture of five cannon, 3,000 rifles, twenty horses and other matériel as the last remnants of a prolonged conflict are described.
Montana voters will ballot for eight delegates to their party’s national convention and four presidential electors at the April 23 primary. Attorney General S G Ford upholds the law as clarified by Secretary of State Charles T Stewart. Petitions must be filed by April 3 in Stewart’s office.
Judge Stark convened a short district court session in Columbus on Tuesday. Cases heard include Perkins Savage Lumber Co. vs J J Beekman with findings for plaintiff, Alice H Hunt vs American Bank & Trust Co demurrers and motions resolved, Sweet Grass Land & Livestock Co vs American Bank & Trust Co injunctive motion overruled, G M Bair motions denied, and several demurrers overruled. Other cases include Magnus Stone and Oscar Nepstad vs Gerry Anderson, Edward Swainson vs William H Tayer, John Ellison et al vs W T Laren, and Co B Nolan vs N L Cornelius et al with various rulings and extensions.
The American Library Association aims to extend reading material access to 60 million Americans with inadequate opportunities. The program promotes self education and better citizenship, expanding technical library support, Braille books, and county systems, plus services for mariners and veterans.
The Versailles treaty failed to reach two thirds in the Senate with 49 for and 35 against, sending it back to President Wilson with a refused advisory consent. Twenty one Democrats split from the administration, but the defection fell seven short of ratification. Knox’s end-war resolution failed as adjournment ended the session.
Truman H. Newberry junior U S senator from Michigan convicted by a jury of conspiring to violate election laws in 1918. Sentenced to two years in Leavenworth and a 10000 dollar fine. Several associates and campaign managers received similar terms or lighter penalties while others were fined smaller amounts.
The War Department detailed the first bombardment group from Kelly Field and the 147th squadron to patrol national forests in the northwest during the summer. This shifts from a cavalry plan and supports Livingston's expectation of regular air sightings next season as the Forestry Service finalizes aerial patrol plans.
Report from Sioux Falls shows General Wood securing the South Dakota presidential primary. Votes tallied from precincts indicate Wood leads among Republican candidates with about 23,305 votes for one listed contender, amid ongoing tabulation yesterday.
Washington reports 1920 population figures with St Paul Minnesota at 234,595 up 19,851 from 1910 and Albany New York at 113,344 up 13,091. Denver and St Paul vie as leading cities, but some rivals like Rochester New York not yet reported.
Andrew Thompson disqualified himself in the appeal as Inga Thompson of Norway secured a decree of divorce on September 20, 1918. After remarriage, Inga sought reopening and a temporary restraining order on January 2, 1920. The supreme court denied error in the decree and issued a permanent writ of prohibition stopping further action, preserving the original divorce.
Representatives of the American Legion told the House Ways and Means Committee that IWW agitators are trying to recruit discontented former service members who blame Congress for lacking soldier relief. Utah Legion adjutant J E Holden said propaganda aims to undermine the Legion and discredit government aid, though most soldiers resist.
Jerome G. Locke secretary of the Yellowstone Irrigation Association and FE M Niles president say eastern Montana counties support using Yellowstone Lake wood waters to irrigate thousands of acres between Gardiner and Sidney. They report strong local meetings in Big Timber Reed Point Park City Columbus Laurel and Billings with ten counties represented and talks scheduled in Forsyth Miles City Terry Glendive Sidney and Hysham.
A H H Barth wealthy stockman and Billings pioneer died in Rochester Minnesota after an operation for a long standing complaint. He came to Billings from Wisconsin over 37 years ago and built a large livestock business and several irrigated ranches in Montana. He was reputedly a millionaire and recently pursued a million dollar hotel project on Ha Celte street at 29th and Second Avenue.
The annual hall event in Big Timber held by the volunteer fire department featured two halls, two orchestras, and a grand march led by Dr. M. W. Barr and Miss Ethel Stubblefield. Prizes honored many categories from best costume to various character roles, with judges Mrs. Roy McDonald, Mrs. C. A. Bishop, and Mrs. G. B. Long.
In Washington March 24 Republican leaders in the House meet to speed action on a declaratory peace resolution as Senate plans stall. No final form or date set, but agreement likely within a few days. Several drafts under review, largely following the Knox resolution approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Helena March 19 The state's brief in the case of the state versus W F Dean editor of the Butte Bulletin convicted in Lewis and Clark county of sedition was filed with the clerk of the supreme court The defendant Dunn's brief was filed June 23 last year Attorney General Ford said the office would join Dunn's attorneys to seek an early advance on the calendar for a prompt hearing.
The Attorney General C. F. Ferguson, checking the state's interests in the federal court, was in Great Falls tonight. Local papers note ongoing discussions and whether a decision will be declared soon.
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