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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1918

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A Grass Is Out on Trouble

A grass is out on trouble from Montana state sources reporting a case involving a hundred dollars and a named party.

State OF Montana

County loan totals and plans for railway meeting in Montana

The report outlines Mason act loans totaling 3388 28 with Sweet Grass and Deer Lodge counties leading in size. Officials cite May 15 application deadline and aim to unite southern Montana residents. A Cooke City Transit plan meeting in Livingston will discuss a Gardiner Yellowstone Park to Cooke City railroad and local cooperation.

Frank S Agriculture Finance Committee Helena Sweet Grass County Silver Bow County Rsso Deer Lodge Earmths Yni Blaine Meagher

President urges immediate new war tax in joint session

May 27 report says President Wil ee took charge of war legislation and told a joint session that new war tax measures must be enacted at once. He urged Congress to abandon politics, remain in session, and push tax increases on incomes profits and luxuries to fund the war without delay.

Wilee Acs Sthrough Congress Het Chon

Country Wide Meeting Aims at Cooke City Transit Support

Park County Chamber of Commerce directors select a special committee to promote the City Transit project in southern Montana. The committee will coordinate events for a county and regional audience to ensure residents understand the Cooke City mining district resources and planned transportation links. A large, optimistic campaign is planned to back the enterprise.

Montana Park County Pe of Commerce Livingstone Reeitief

Funeral for J. Stanley Smith Held at White Sulphur Springs

The Martinsdale resident J Stanley Smith was buried in White Sulphur Springs after a May 17 service attended by about twenty five Masons from Meagher county and guests from across Montana. Gov. S V Stewart and other officials attended. The Harlowton lodge directed arrangements. The service featured a sermon by Rev Ralph Blaning and pallbearers including Geo R Lyons Perry J Moore Jr Edgar Settle and more.

Harlowton J. Stanley Smith Martinsdale White Sulphur Springs Masonic Lodge Geo. R. Lyons Perry J. Moore Jr Edgar Settle Geo. N. Olson Kelly Ford John Duncan E. C. Baxter P. Tooley H. G. MacIntyre Helena Guy Nevill Boulder A. L. Smith Arthur Conrad Great Falls J. O. Hammond Darwin S.olson N. J. Gould C. T. Stewart Geo. K. Robertson O. H. Larson Twedot A. C. Grande Lennep Harry Cunningham

Music teacher Harry Lee entertains troops at Camp Lewis

The Trench and Camp notes former Montana teacher Harry Lee now serving with the 28th company at Camp Lewis. He directs orchestras, taught Montana youths commercial subjects, and praises patriotism while performing piano music for soldiers.

The Trench and Camp Camp Lewis Harry Lee Montana Hary Depot Brigade America Herry Sem

Cel and Mrs Cot Return from San Diego Winter

Cel and Mrs Cot returned Friday from San Diego where they spent the winter. They are visiting with Big Trencher friends this week before going to the home of their son Harvey Celt.

Cel Mrs. A. &. Cot San Diego Cal Big Trencher Grocete Harvey Celt

Americans Hold Cantigny Gain In Picardy Front Clash

American troops in Picardy attacked on May 28 and captured Cantigny on a 1.25 mile front. They took 200 prisoners and inflicted heavy losses on German forces while sustaining relatively small American casualties. Further fighting and artillery exchanges continued in Lorraine and the Weecre sector as press continued.

Siesgons Rheims Setesons Parie Compeigne Foch Washington Picardy Cantigny Pershing War Department Tate Cantigoy Lorraine Weecre

Sinking of Moldavia Claims 56 American Troops

The British armed merchant cruiser Moldavia was torpedoed and sunk by a U-boat with 56 American troops on board unaccounted for. The voyage carried troops from America to Europe and followed earlier losses of Antilles and Tuscania as German U-boats target American transports.

Mercantile America Europe Antilles Ireland Gleaves Mid- Atlantic Inniecarra Cork David Lloyd George Edinburgh Germany Moldavia Moldevie Americas

Death in Butte: Charles Sehs Found Dead in Apartment

In Butte on May 27 Charles Sehs, a well known resident and large property holder, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities say failing health and insomnia prompted the act amid wartime anxieties and personal upheaval.

Butte Charles Sehs Renic Meer Gehan Wee Mewes United States

War Department Notice On Youths Aged 21 Registration

The War Department issued a notice requiring all youths who are 21 to appear for registration on June 5, 1917. Those who reach 21 by or before that date may be excused from registration on June 6 unless they are in the military.

Crowder Congress Washington Mey War Department Mili

Loafers Only Listed For Industrial Work

James P. Rowe, chairman of the city exemption board, says registrants in deferred classes need not fear Washington reports about forcing men into essential industries. The order targets luxuries only and will affect very few in Butte. Local boards have noted rumors of men faking home duties. those in classes two to four should not worry, and official notices will come from local boards for any change.

Butte Washington James P. Rowe War Department

Up Jumped the Devil Twenty Five Per Cent Rates Raised

Washington, May 27. Examination shows Director General McAdoo's order raises freight rates by 25 percent and passenger fares to three cents a mile, with intrastate rates abolished. Average increases expected above 2 percent, changes ahead. Passenger fares set for June 10, freight tariffs for June 2. State commissions lack authority to alter rates. readjustments referred to the Interstate Commerce Commission for review.

Washington McAdoo Railroad Administration

Revenue Bill Timeline Hints at August Passage

The House Ways and Means Committee works on the new revenue bill with passage contemplated between August 1 and August 10. A 30 day House recess would follow to await Senate action on the measure.

House Ways End Means Committee Senate

Boy Scouts Plan Exercises at High School Auditorium

Boy Scout troop members will hold a series of drills and safety demonstrations at the high school auditorium this Thursday evening. The event aims to teach emergency readiness and teamwork to attendees and local families.

Memorial Day Program By Big Timber Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts under Scoutmaster W. P. Ames present an evening program at the High School Auditorium for Memorial Day. It features Lincoln's Gettysburg Address read by Ralph Jarrett, a Memorial Day Proclamation, songs, poems, and tributes to Grant and American patriotism, with audience participation and closing tunes.

W. P. Ames Lawson Dodds Ames Lincoln Ralph Jarrett Gordon McLean Big Timber Boy Scouts of America Sons of the Blue and the Gray Lucien Lanphear Frederick Coit Star Spangled Banner

Thomas J Mooney Sentenced to Death Again

Thomas J Mooney convicted in the 1916 parade bombing case was ordered by Judge Franklin A Griffin to be sent to San Quentin within 10 days and hanged in 60 to 90 days. The fate rests with Governor Stephens and a federal clemency petition citing possibly perjured testimony.

San Francisco Thomas J. Mooney Franklin A. Griffin Mooney San Quentin Griffin William D. Stephens California Woodrow Wileen

Woman injured in NP shops crash in Livingston

Miss Frences Sheplek an engine wiper at the Northern Pacific shops in Livingston was injured when she was crushed between an engine and a pest. Three ribs were broken and she was taken to a hospital. Sheplek was riding on the engine at the time of the accident.

Livingston Northern Pacific Mies Frences Sheplek Wes Miss Sheplek

German attacks disrupt Black Sea and Baltic port operations

Reported German assaults target the Black Sea fleet and hospitals while EU and Russian supply lines in the Baltic and Arctic suffer port blockages. No ships can exit several ports as tensions rise across occupied zones.

Black Sea Baltic Arctic

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Qdale Point Chamber of Commerce Cooke City Transit Company Gardiner Yellowstone Park Cooke City Railway Club L. R. Nye O. M. Harvey C.H. Hefferlin H. B. Miller Jimmy Reynolds G. R. Windsor W. E- Bennett 0. M. Holmes R. S. Zahniser White Sulphy Cantigay Admiralty Bing BOY Scouts Linccoln Louie Claiborn General Grant Jack Shovel Grant Paul Lamp Alvin Erickson
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