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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
4
The New York jurist and famed bar member, once nominated for president, left a $17,500 post with thirteen years to serve to pursue the race against Theodore Roosevelt. After defeat he returned to private practice and believed presidential nominations honor worthy men, not political clubs.
The Pioneer admires James O'Donnell Bennett for his Washington Tribune reporting on Judge English impeachment moves. It notes Bennett’s clear English, detailed observation, and knack for vivid detail including Senator King chewing gum and Senator Walsh with an out of place collar. The piece calls the article well worth reading.
A Chattanooga Times piece recalls past views that the Senate housed giants but often served interests. It notes belief in machine influence led to popular election and claims post reform the quality of senators has declined. A Century quote skewers rhetoric on speaking ability and education.
A San Francisco Chronicle analysis argues that while the federal government aims to spend less than its income to reduce debt, local governments are borrowing heavily. It notes rising local taxes to cover bond debt, questions permanent improvement justifications, and cites the National Industrial Conference Board estimates that in 1924 local jurisdictions spent over half of combined government outlays while raising less than half of total taxes.
In 1924 total expenditures and tax levies show a borrowings gap with 15.5 percent of spending and 13.5 percent of tax levy financed by borrowing while the federal government covered 39.1 percent of taxation though only 31.8 percent of expenditures. In Missouri an 800-strong crowd attended a North Greenfield Church hugging social to clear a debt, raising $75. pricing ranged from 15 cents for young girls to 75 cents for older wives and three cents for old maids with no time limit.
Secretary Davis announced mobilization exercises will likely not be held this year and no legislation will be sought to legalize annual defense tests. Pershing advocated annual tests, but Davis and advisers question their wisdom, drawing mixed reactions from veterans groups and pacifist organizations.
New York May 10 former chief judge Alton B Parker died today in Central Park after a heart attack during an auto trip to Esopus with his wife nurse and running mate. Parker aged 74 had recently recovered from a cold and was staying at the Ambassador hotel before the journey. He is survived by his wife daughter and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in New York Wednesday with burial in Kingston.
Helena Mont May 6 The Montana game commission called the annual meeting for May 13 chaired by T N Marlowe of Missoula. Officials including the chairman game warden and hatchery superintendent will be reorganized for one year. Two retiring members were reappointed by Governor Erickson.
Complaint from various city sections cites use of the term nigger flippers by boys. Authorities warn that further charges will be pursued and violators will face penalties.
The Senate approved a compromise bill by 66 to 8 raising federal judges salaries from 8500 to 10000 for district judges 8500 to 12500 for circuit judges 14500 to 20500 for Supreme Court justices and raised District of Columbia and Court of Appeals salaries. Senator Walsh charged the proposed pay hikes are excessive versus state judges and led the opposition with other dissenters.
An Enterprise feature notes Mrs. W. J. Beal of Bozeman recalls John Bozeman as a rare living link to him. A letter from Mrs. E. Frazier lists many neighbors and acquaintances, including Col. Bozeman, buried in Bozeman Cemetery, with relatives and friends named across multiple towns.
Display owned by W. J. Salmon captured the thirtieth Preakness at Pimlico by a neck over Blondin with Mars third. Maiden rode Display to a 1:59 4-5 mile and 3-16 race time as Dress Parade and Canter vied for positions. Wagering favored Canter early but Display prevailed, one length ahead of Blondin and a nose ahead of Dress Parade for third.
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