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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
1
Two giants of the ring clashed as Jim Johnson outpointed and stopped Willard in a ferocious bout that headlined a fall card. Luis Firpo overwhelmed McAuliffe with brutal power, boosting his chances against Dempsey in a likely future title bout.
A public gathering last night discussed appointing a receiver to protect depositors at the bank. Local figures including Ihns, Jacob Petred, Chris Jarvier, and P. E. Jones were named to a committee to work with the court to assess claims and oversee proceedings to close the bank. The group pledged to pursue the court process and ensure orderly handling of funds.
Charles W Hoffman a Bozeman Montana figure dies suddenly at a Los Angeles theater. A former Bozeman alderman county commissioner state representative and state senator he also served as president pro tempore of the Montana senate and quartermaster general on several governors staffs. His body will be cremated and ashes sent to Bozeman for burial. He once engaged in coal mining near Timberline.
In Omaha on May 12 a federal court jury found eight of thirteen defendants guilty of use and conspiracy to use the mails to defraud linked to the Colonial Timber and Goal Corporation. Bankers Le Robert D. Eykelboom Homer Molyneaux and George L. Roach were guilty of conspiracy. Roach was fined 21000. Rev Charles H Rogers of Lincoln and Thomas H Matters Omaha attorney plus Willard V Matthews former Omaha banker were also found guilty on both charges. Vogel Gettier of Charleston WV was acquitted.
New York May 15 Mystery over a secret meeting at the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange ended when John W. Davis former ambassador to Great Britain now counsel for the exchange announced an appeal by the attorney general. The appeal challenges the federal court’s refusal to grant a government injunction against trading in sugar futures.
J R Jones former Leon county sheriff Walter Higginbotham whipping boss at Putnam Lumber Camp Clare Fla and Camp Superintendent Fisher indicted in federal court related to the Ned Thompson death after brutal treatment in the Putnam camp in Clare Florida.
Fred Shallock through J E Barbour has filed in district court against I N Colby over 45 head of cattle branded WFS worth 1350 total with yearlings at 20 per head two year olds at 30 each cows of various ages. Shallock claims possession since May 1 1923 and asserts Colby took them May 9 1923 and remains in possession seeking full value 1350 damages 50 and 875 in costs and money.
Ralph Jarrett and Louis Bade represented Sweet Grass High at the state track and a declamation contest. They left on Tuesday and returned Sunday with Yule Rees joining for the Montana Student Editor association meeting. Bade ran the half and mile, finishing tenth in the mile. Great Falls topped the meet and Hardin led speaking honors.
Columbus readers rioted over a short lived musical and beauty revue at the opera house. About a hundred dollars paid for a show that lasted minutes, with no singing or dancing to justify the license. Sheriff Bolton escorted the troupe from Reed after threats from the disappointed crowd.
In Tallahassee on May 12 the Florida legislature moved to end corporal punishment in convict camps. The Senate approved a two year trial ban on county convicts, while the House deleted the trial period and made the ban permanent for state convicts in a 58 to 2 vote.
Robert Owens a 17 year old Chicago youth injured at Springdale last August sues a company. Witnesses Dr. D. Claiborn Claude Williams Kenneth Burnside Fred Tilton and a Northern Pacific freight crew travel to St Paul as part of the case. Owens lost part of a leg and two fingers and later additional toes.
Upton Sinclair and four companions were arrested in San Pedro and arraigned in Los Angeles police court on a conspiracy to breach the peace and obstruct traffic. They pleaded not guilty and posted 500 bail each. Trial set for June 15 as Sinclair cited Civil Liberties union activity defending civil rights.
County Treasurer Clyde Davis mails out notices this week to owners of personal property under Chapter 102, Section 2239. The law requires levy and sale of property tax as with sheriff executions or via a deputy. There are 300 to 400 property owners in the county facing immediate tax collection.
H M Albright Yellowstone park superintendent says over 100000 visitors went to the park last year and expects at least 25000 more during the coming season. About half arrive by car and half by train. The first tourist arrived from Detroit as Livingston eyes a June 20 opening.
Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain, twice tried for the Kennedy murder and recently released, convinces Asa Keyes that she knew nothing of Clara Phillips escape. She explains finding a box of articles tied to Phillips and says a friend urged her not to destroy them, later turning them to authorities.
A new time table for the Northern Pacific takes effect next Sunday at Livingston. Trains at Livingston show No 219 west bound dropping from 11 19 to 12 15, No 2 east bound North Coast Limited becoming ten minutes later to 5 10, No 4 east bound ten minutes later, and No 3 west bound arriving at 1 20 p m. Correct Big Timber figures to follow after new card arrives.
Edward Frankovich a three year old boy died after his right arm and leg were amputated following being crushed by a street car in Butte he crawled after a ball that rolled under the car the motorman did not realize the accident until a passenger alerted him the boy’s mother a widow was on the car nearby when summoned by neighbors
May 16 Roundup report of two teens in a crossing collision. Clark Howard 17, son of J W Howard of Delphia, died after the Ford struck by train No 16 near Lindstrand crossing. Clement Alstrom 17, son of Charles Alstrom, is in serious condition at Copeland hospital.
George Jay Gould, financier and railroad executive, died at his villa in Cap Martin France after a March pneumonia illness. He was newborn (line truncation) and survived by wife Jeanne Sinclair and five children. Funeral set for tomorrow with wife and children at bedside. He led Gould family railroads from Jay Gould era to a vast system and held directorships across major lines and Western Union.
William Gibbs McAdoo former secretary of the treasury and Wilson in law relative travels from California to New York on business for several clients including the Bank of Italy. He plans a Washington visit to unveil a Hamilton monument while avoiding political questions.
Great Northern forwards tentative regulations for special trains to Shelby Montana for the Gibbons Dempsey fight on July 4. Railroads must provide equipment. Great Northern handles parking and routes as Northern Pacific considers joining. Glacier park ticket validity waived July 4 5 6. officials anticipate many fans traveling to the arena city.
A record crowd met heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey at the Great Falls station. He arrived to begin training for the July 4 bout with challenger Tommy Gibbons, with a mile long parade through the business district following.
In San Francisco May 15 Gladwell Richardson alleged navy deserter bound over to superior court for murder trial in the beating death of Rabbi Alfred G. Lafee on April 4. Richardson admits fatally beating the rabbi to police, claiming self defense. he was arrested in Phosnia Arizona.
Frank A. Vanderlip calls for replacing the current foreign affairs setup with a 25 member council elected by the people. He argues it should have ten year terms and include many abroad to gain real world experience, contending the present system ignores popular opinion. He spoke at the New Jerusalem Belgian Church convention praising the world court as a step forward despite opposition to national sovereignty.
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