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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1923

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President Harding Urges War Be Made Impossible at Arlington

At Arlington Cemetery exercises, President Harding, accompanied by Mrs. Harding, voiced a prayer that the United States do its part to make war impossible. He recalled Hoboken pier and 5,000 flag draped coffins, noting the "coridors of sorrow" of war. Veterans from Civil War to World War I attended.

Arlington Harding Waphitheater Spain Pershing White House France United States Hoboken Pier

Michigan Learns of Tragic Canoe Accident

Two Northwestern students, including Jesse A. Painter, died when their canoe capsized off Michigan near Evanston. The incident occurred while the pair paddled in shallow water, with reports noting a companion’s drowning and ongoing search efforts by coast guard personnel.

Jesse A. Painter Northwestern Michigan Evanston Elondes Coast Guard Sur

Prize Fight Results In Everybody's Fight

Benny Leonard world lightweight champion knocked out Dinkey Mitchell in Chicago. A postfight riot broke out as Richie Mitchell accused a punch while on one knee, triggering melee and police intervention with no arrests.

Chicago Benny Leonard Dinkey Mitchell Milwaukee Leonard Mitchell Richie Mitchell Davy Miller Pinkey Miller Billy Gibson Charles Leonard Hershie Harry Miller

Northern Railway to Provide Protection for Fans

Great Northern officials announced enhanced safety for Fourth of July crowds in Shelby with guards at all crossings and medical staff on standby. Extra ticket sellers and reservation clerks, plus Pullman representatives, will assist as three passenger stations unload and three coach trains depart by midnight.

Great Northern Great Car Shelby Pullman Company

Eighth Grade Graduates Class of Thirty Pupils

A list of eighth grade graduates including Mrs an Ted Gunderson Augustus Hanly Donna Hanly Helen Jarrett Patricia Knowles Agnes Lavold Harry Lynn Horatio Lyons Raymond Lyons Robert Mahoney ad Mary Michels Jennie Ronning Elmer Rostad Afton Rein Waldemar Steensland Nora Stenerson Stanley Todd Alice Oilman Hilda Warp Irene West.

Ted Gunderson Augustus Hanly Donna Hanly Helen Jarrett Patricia Knowles Agnes Lavold Harry Lynn Horatio Lyons Raymond Lyons Robert Mahoney Mary Michels Jennie Ronning Elmer Rostad Afton Rein Waldemar Steensland Nora Stenerson Stanley Todd Alice Oilman Hilda Warp Irene West Lady of Fashion Seecaeaceracese POS SC Cree SL CSC Lcos Szefenteres Helen Crum Doris Douthett E. M. Niles Emil Skarda Horace Davis

Fourteen Girls and Four Boys Graduate in Ceremony

In the high school auditorium on June 1 1923 at 8 15 P M the graduation program concluded with the class song. Notable names listed include Paul Bliss Dr Freeman Myron Bryant J A Lowry Co M Baker Bertha Hellopeter Stella Lavold Lucien Lanphear Helen Solberg Florence Ullman Lillian Weller.

Dr. Freeman Myron Bryant J. A. Lowry M. Baker Bertha Hellopeter Stella Lavold Lucien Lanphear Helen Solberg Florence Ullman Lillian Weller

Eighth Grade Examinations Reported Wide Attendance Countywide

Eighth grade exams drew strong participation across Grey Cliff Reed Point Briley Big Timber and other communities. Lists show numerous students including Melville Melvin Peterson Grace Getts Helen Taylor Chauncey Mehlberg Luella Stephens and more under examiner Mrs E H Payne plus others in several districts.

Melville Signa Peterson Kermit Anderson Leif Anderson Paul van Cleve Bennie Green Henry Sandsness Mildred Olson Alice Olson Maud Daley Sadie Olson Vivian Green Bob Hart Elmer A. Johnson James Hart Alma Johnson Arthur York Ella Hash Hazel Wilson Ella Dockins la Verne Greeton Opal Johnson Esther Colby Irene Hanson Hanna

Yellowstone Park Opens for Early Tourists This Season

The Livingston Enterprise reports Yellowstone Park is passable this year with roads usable and camping possible before the formal rush. Hotels open June 20, snow limited to peaks, roads from the east in good condition despite rains, and the Yellowstone trail from Wardner and Kellogg Idaho now open, removing detours via Sand Point.

Wardner and Kellogg Idaho Sand Point

Laborer Killed in Deep Sewer Trench in Great Falls

John Syke 60, a laborer from Ore, Alberta, was killed Sunday afternoon when a sewer trench 14 feet deep caved in near Great Falls. His body was recovered hours later after his coat and vest were spotted at the trench edge. Syke had just moved from Cardston Alberta and is believed to have a family in Ore.

Great Falls Shelby John Syke Syke Cardston Alberta Ore

Mountain Torrents Impede Auto Travel

Livingston Enterprise reports E. W. Shaw returning from Musselshell country notes water at higher spring flow and creeks too full to safely ford. Unseasonable rain and hot days made small streams raging, but forest supervisor says most snow is gone and flood danger is over. Fire hazard lower except Carbella district where undergrowth dried. Crops planted show promise though many farmers remain stalled awaiting spring work.

Livingston E. W. Shaw Musselshell Crazy Mountains Carbella

Railroad stock ready for traffic says ICC hearing

A railroad spokesman told an interstate commerce commission hearing that freight cars and locomotives have been procured or are in delivery to meet expected demand in 1833. KR H Aishton, president of the company, testified to the adequacy of equipment.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission KR. H. Aishton The

Emblems of Two Nations Entwined Across the Sea

Paris honors Memorial Day as French and American forces unite in tribute to fallen soldiers. In Suresnes and cemeteries from Le Mans to Tours, Marshal Fayolle and Ambassador Herrick eulogize na tional heroes while French regiments guard American graves. Gold Star Mothers and war orphans stand nearby in solemn remembrance.

Paris France America Surenes Mount Valerien Premier Poincare Church of the Holy Trinity Marshal Fayolle Suresnes Lemans Tours Romagne Howard Buchard Lines American Field Service Sarton Morrison American Red Cross Myron T. Herrick U. S Pittsburg John M. Gallagher Wayne, Pa

Alleged Cruel Treatment at Lombard Private Hospital

Chicago May 29 Inspector John W Follmer of the state department of registration and education suspects one or two deaths tied to harsh treatment at Dr George E Boffermeyers Lombard Illinois sanitarium. He will refer findings to the state director and medical board for review. Dupage County States Attorney Chauncey W Reed plans to push a June grand jury probe into hospital practices following complaints by relatives including Anton Kolars wife.

Chicago John W. Follmer State Department of Registration and Education Lombard George E. Boffermeyer Follmer Anna Kolar Hinsdale Misa Gertrude Klasges A. M. Shelton Chauncey W. Reed Dupage County Anton Kolar

Woman's Skeleton May Clear A Butte Mystery

Butte Montana May 28 Ernest Lacasse identified a skeleton found east of Butte as his wife who vanished in February 1921. C C Skidmore, a companion of the missing woman, was held then dismissed for lack of evidence. The skeleton was near Homsstake where the Northern Pacific crosses the continental divide. A pencil note hinted death by self but no pencil was found nearby and the writing seemed recent.

Butte Ernest Lacasse C. C. Skidmore Salt Lake Homestake Northern Pacific Railway Continental Divide

State Commission Refuses New Order Against Milwaukee Railroad

The Montana railroad commission declines to issue a second information demand to the Milwaukee railroad, ruling that the latest request repeats 15 items already required and would burden the record while a mandamus action is pending. Attorney General Rankin had sought additional details, but the board says all items are encompassed in prior demands.

Helena Rankin Milwaukee Railroad Montana Railroad Commission Railroad Commission Milwaukee Company

Oklahoma City Faces Massive Floods and Refugee Crisis

Oklahoma City endures one of its worst floods as the North Canadian river rises, leaving over 1,000 homeless. The city auditorium serves as refugee barracks with 700 cots. National Guard support is mobilized. Water breaches South Robinson street and Walnut Grove, isolating Packingtown and inundating Wheeler Park.

Oklahoma City Okla Packingtown B. E. Markham Robinson Street Poplar Street Wheeler Walnut Grove Wheeler Park Capitol Hill

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