01 May 1919
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
1
The County Chamber holds a second meeting approving bylaws and a three-tier plan to recruit members. Dues fixed for six months, 47 paid registrations, committee to draft revised rules, and next meeting set for two weeks from May 12.
The article reports 39,000,000 in federal funds for Montana highway and trail projects. About 195,000 will aid trails in Montana and nearby Idaho, with major portions directed to forest areas including Nez Perce and Flathead forests. Crews will be sent to the field to begin construction on routes like Ovando to the South Fork and Big Pine to Spotted Bear, plus Fish Creek to the state line and other corridors across western Montana.
Record Herald reports Lewis and Clark county officials move to implement a tax law by the Sixteenth assembly. The measure classifies all realty including city lots by physical characteristics.
A Hampton Roads base seaplane completed a 1250 mile 20 hour flight, the longest by a naval seaplane. The F-5 type with two 400 hp Liberty engines averaged over 60 mph despite 25 to 30 mph winds. It aids expectations for the NC seaplane squadron 1 transatlantic effort from Newfoundland.
Eastern Montana Good Roads association formed with 11 counties to build an 18 foot highway from the Dakota line to Bozeman. An executive committee will tour May 12 from Bozeman with the state highway commission to organize counties and prepare bond issues for federal aid. Nelson Story Jr and J A Harader of Bozeman elected president and secretary.
Powder River gains 25 7224 percent and Custer 74 2776 of 3 563 49 total property turned over to Powder River includes road machinery valued at 2200 and 1333 29 as its share of cheese liabilities. Disagreement remains over 105 519 68 Faljon debt, with Custer arguing asset treatment and delinquent taxes.
Paris April 28 report outlines Wilson's remarks on amendments to the League covenant. New provisions cover membership, withdrawal, council size, seat location, gender equality, arbitration, domestic jurisdiction, dissents, and enforcement rules, with Red Cross and public health aims noted.
Miles City April 28 Judge Dan OHern orders Buffalo Rapids irrigation district with Mrs Sarah McKay Alvin Burke and John Gavin named as commissioners. Water to 5000 acres of farming with water expected for next season. Bonds 75000 to acquire rights and fund construction. Land owned by about 20 persons to be divided into smaller holdings once water is available. Total irrigation cost estimated at about 18 per acre.
Weekington April 26 railway men show payrolls increasing from 153 million in December to 230 million in January across various departments. The rise reflects higher wage scales and broader employment throughout the system, with gains attributed to elevated rates and expanded operations.
Eight planes from the San Diego flying circus under Major Carl Spets performed successful flights in Miles City on April 28. Local resident Mrs. R. F. Taggle rode loop the loops and a falling leaf. Spatz expects ten more flights, weather permitting, noting Cheyenne’s high altitude will pose a challenge for the aviators. The main squadron left for Billings tonight to join four planes already there.
An unclear note cites a court directing the meaning of law and a contract wired to be signed. The fragment mentions a single party and an apparent discussion of signatures and obligations without coherent details.
The Montana Millers' association urged a 35 cent milling charge per bushel for No 1 hard winter or spring wheat at a Montana Trade Commission hearing. Wheat owners would receive 42 pounds flour and 17 pounds mill feed plus sack costs. Few farm groups or consumers attended. about 25 mill representatives were present.
Washington April 28 officials believe the peace treaty will call for the trial of William Hohenzollern former emperor of Germany before a court of the associated powers for a supreme offense against international morality and treaties. The five judges will be appointed by Britain United States Japan Italy and France.
William S. Bellis a Northern Pacific conductor shot his wife in a downtown lodging house then killed himself. The couple, married eighteen years with a son in a military academy, had moved to Billings from Livingston recently.
Paris April 28. Germany notified the allies that it accepts all Versailles peace conditions and will send a full plenary delegation to negotiate. The group includes Const von Brockdorff-Rantzau foreign minister and other officials of the German government.
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