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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
2
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, author of In His Steps, leads Topeka police as head of the police commission and renounces guns and clubs in favor of persuasion. Officers will read Bible passages and city ordinances to offenders, aiming to reform rather than arrest, a method rivaled by skepticism.
Predictions circulate that autos will be allowed in Yellowstone National Park by 1915, replacing stagecoaches. Support cites savings for transport firms and convenience for travelers, with autos reaching Gardiner and enabling faster trips from the Midwest and plains states. Concerns about scenery and emissions acknowledged, while officials weigh plans amid irrigation project funding issues and inquiries into improper engineering costs.
The St. Louis and Springfield appellate systems face delays due to procedural rules and technical pleas. The article argues most appeals hinge on technicalities rather than justice, urging reform to curb rising costs and court burdens.
Representative Evans seeks removal of duties on twine and jute bags to aid western producers while John Holt the Miles City cattleman leaves 82 777 acres and 2 400 cattle valued at 216 165 Indian moneys may be distributed to tribes. William Sgott dies by suicide in Helena after selling white goods. Max Fried found guilty of white slavery. Gallatin county tops eighth annual interscholastic meet with 38 points. Public health report questions Friedman tuberculin vaccine. Lewistown land office clerk Clarence McKain resigns. Harry Kelly tipped as successor. Funeral held for murdered Harry Drumm. G A R leaders chosen with Missoula to host 1914 encampment. Missoula and Butte mourn Wellington attack victims. Rewards offered for Drumm and Thomas killers. Montana March deaths total 486 with pneumonia leading causes. Secretary Lane irrigation fears spark talk of canceling allotments totaling about 25 million. Yellowstone land withdrawal bill outlined. Sanders statue shipped. pedestal due, cast by Bonnard Bronze. Crow reservation probe to be led by select Senate panel this summer.
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