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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
2
Renowned eyesight expert Dr Riesland will visit the Grand hotel to fit and guarantee correct eyeglass fittings all day on June 26.
One of the world’s largest wholesale grocers seeks salesmen to earn 34000 yearly with potential for permanent trade and advancement into executive positions. Sell a complete line of groceries. previous grocery experience not required. Apply P. O. Box HH, Chicago.
The notice invites buyers to bid on cattle for sale at home or in Chicago with the option to reject any bid. Jake Magelssen of Big Timber Montana lists contact by writing, calling, or visiting with details of available stock. The ad includes the phone number 167-7.
A notice expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during bereavement and for floral offerings. Signed by Albert Hiller and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Bryan, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson.
A brief note states a team oriented effort with a hotline contact for information or participation. The fragment suggests collaboration and a call-in number 188 K. No further details are provided.
14 captives including six Americans are held by Chinese bandits above Lincheng. General Tien Chung yu presses three brigades with machine guns and two airplanes to force release, tightening its siege on the Paotzuku fortress as negotiators struggle for terms. A foreign commission led by General William D Connor surveys treasures reportedly taken by the Chinese government.
A playful verse asks where Shelby lies and answers with a western-tinged description. It notes Shelby as a place where Montana borders the plains, the western spirit thrives, friendships endure, and locals eagerly await Dempsey's fight.
In Tegucigalpa on May 27 the supreme court ordered the release of Clara Phillips, but she was handed to American deputy sheriffs and sent from Puerto Cortez to New Orleans. The case, argued by Salvadore Zelaya, centered on alleged improper legal procedure under a treaty. Extradition papers were delivered to the foreign office, and public opinion urged proper legal steps be followed.
Michael "Umbrella Mike" Boyle Chicago labor leader was sentenced to six months in jail and fined 1000 for contempt of court over grand jury questions in the probe of tampering with the jury that acquitted Governor Small on a conspiracy charge. Judge Welch later reduced the fine and granted a stay until June 9 as proceedings continued against Ben Newark and investigator Newmark who refused to testify.
Tucson May 24 A last minute delay in the execution of Manuel Martinez occurred when Warden Sims was served with a writ of habeas corpus directing him to produce Martinez in Pinal county superior court. Robert Quires Mexican consul was appellant by the habeas corpus proceeding and not represented by Attorney Robinson Sof El Paso. The warden will obey the court order until instructions are removed by the attorney general. Martinez was to hang for the murder of J Frank Pearson in August 1921. Earlier officials announced Martinez claimed Placido Silvas now serving a life sentence took no part in the Ruby hand raid that killed Pearson and his wife.
The Montana Supreme Court ordered a new trial in the case of Guy Griffin v the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad unless Griffin agrees to reduce the judgment from 920000 to 87500. Griffin alleged injuries in 1938 after a brakeman was struck by a train. The Gallatin County case was heard with Associate Justice Galen delivering the majority opinion while Justice Cooper dissented.
A fatal car crash near Hilger injured Ever Maury, 22, a member of a Lewistown family. Norman Supernant drove the car that left the road and tumbled, trapping Maury beneath the wreckage as onlookers rushed to assist. Police listed the incident as an auto accident with Maury in critical condition.
After a two hour session the United States and allied powers signed an agreement to repay roughly 250 million dollars for the occupation army in the Rhineland. The plan spans 12 annual installments with priority charges on German reparations and a potential abrogation trigger if U S claims are not liquidated, plus a provision on German dyestuffs through the reparations commission.
Five armed men robbed Staunton Illinois post office of about 845000, taking the Mount Olive and Staunton Coal payroll. Postmaster G A Roberts and clerk Harry Keuhnen were ambushed as they carried the payout from a train to the post office. The robbers halted them with gunfire and fled with the money.
Fort Worth police ordered to hunt three men believed linked to the wrecking of two Texas & Pacific passenger trains at Dothan near Cisco. Six killed. one man jailed at Cisco. Five identifications include E. C. Reynolds Weatherford and G. A. Randall Fort Worth. Wreck at 2 30 this morning. reports say the Dothan siding switch was pried and wired to the rail after No 16 passed, leaving a green safety signal.
Claud. C. Gray, receiver of the Banking Corporation, was appointed today by Judge W. H. Poorman as receiver of the Loan Company. George W. Casteel, president, consented, with a bond furnished by United States Fidelity & Guaranty. The company faces insolvency and needs careful management of assets including farm land.
A massive fire at the F B Rae Oil Company plant in Rochester New York consumed about five hundred thousand gallons of oil and other flammable liquids after two explosions shook the city just after 7 PM. The blaze threatened 28 tanks and forced evacuations as firefighters fought to control the fiery inferno amid heavy smoke and debris.
In Billings Montana on May day two boys aged 11 and 9 Francis Cline and Wayne Meinecke drowned while wading in an irrigation reserve six miles north of the city. George 11 attempted to save them but he escaped after diving in Young Matheson also jumped in but could not rescue the youths. Fireman Jack Farrell and Fire Chief W H assisted in the rescues and dives at the reservoir.
Washington reports Morris of New York Amelia resigns before the German American claims commission citing personal affairs. He is the second official to quit within a week as Edwin P. Pat Houston of Texas is named successor. The American agency work proceeds with a staff to handle war damage claims against the United States. Harding aims to expedite the mission and appoint an American commissioner and agent.
The Montana state supreme court dismissed the attorney general action against the Brewing Company of Great Falls at the request of the attorney general. The case arose from a Cascade County district court raid by the state liquor department seizing property over alleged manufacturing of an alcoholic content near one percent.
Los Angeles May 3 4 charging assault with intent murder was issued here toward C H Converse a laborer. He shot Alexander McCoskey twice near a grave forty miles north of Los Angeles after a quarrel over horses. McCoskey fell faint, Converse fled the scene.
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