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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
4
In Washington a newspapermen meeting heard Senator Tom Connally of Texas slated to discuss Hoover administration achievements for ten minutes. Connally then quipped that ten minutes on nothing would be impossible, delivering the evening’s sharpest remark.
O H P Shelley announces support for Hoover and prohibition as he declares opposition to Judge Albert J Galen. Shelley a Montana figure who once led prohibition enforcement and runs the Carbon County News. Analysts note Rankin’s 1942 GOP bid and compare party dynamics with wet dry divides ahead of July primary votes.
Minneapolis Tribune notes the nationwide Literary Digest poll on prohibition and compares it with 1922 straw results. It argues only a direct legally submitted issue in a real election can settle the question, and voter outcomes will reflect individual convictions when that test arrives.
Federal agents uncovered a whiskey air smuggling operation that allegedly dropped over 14,000 cases valued at about 1.4 million dollars into Chicago area since last August. Ralph Capone was to be questioned as raids targeted his Colton club and Greyhound Inn in Cicero.
Chairman Snell announces a special committee inquiry into Soviet Communist activities and gaps in deportation laws. The probe, authorized during a secret session, will work in New York and other cities and report before Congress adjourns.
Washington May 11 For the second time in as many nights the offices of Senator Johnson republican California were entered Saturday night and his files ransacked. Six file cases were opened and correspondence disturbed though kept in order the previous day. A locked cabinet was not touched this time. A guard outside the senate office building was present until midnight but another entrance remained unguarded.
Washington May 9 The American Institute of Law partially approves a model code of criminal procedure after four years of work. The plan, debated by about 600 jurists, would allow extra jurors in protracted trials, juror examination by the prosecutor, waivers of jury trials in noncapital cases, summons instead of arrest warrants in minor cases, and bailable witnesses under depositions when bail is unavailable. The vote halted with 12 chapters remaining for tomorrow’s decision.
A petition signed by Lake County officials and others asks Governor Erickson to pardon or commute the sentence of Martin Ernst, Ronan bank robber, claiming he played a minor role and helped catch his accomplices. The 24 Lake County signers include the county prosecutor and sheriff.
President Hoover will not intervene to untangle the tariff dispute on Capitol Hill as conferees press for a compromise on the Hawley Smoot measure. Senate and House negotiators clash over the flexible clause with Democrats and independents warning of a lengthy fight if the pledge cannot be dropped. Senator Black rebukes a statement accusing Democrats of opposing the bill after voting for higher duties in their states.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and burial of Mrs Jackman and for floral remembrances. Ordinance No 168 fixes fiscal year salaries for Big Timber Montana officers led by Mayor and city officials with monthly limits and meeting pay rules.
A notice states Eugene Martin is not a minister or member of the Church of God and has not been for about three years. The message clarifies he remains unaffiliated with the church.
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