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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
1
Big Timber seeks a council resolution to compel sewer connections for all homes within the sewer district. Dr A P O Leary cites health grounds and state authorities may require a law. If passed the ordinance may take six months to become effective. Infantile paralysis concerns and city expansion prompt infrastructure purchases including wooden pipe and fire hose.
A autumn wedding took place at Melville Presbyterian Church with Nina Cole-Anderson marrying Edward Leon ard McMahan. Rev. Henry C. Vanderbeek officiated as guests and bridal party including ushers Sidney A. Brannin Stanley O. Hanson Charles Hoffman Louis Teasier bridesmaids Miriam Noon Charlotte Wilson and matron of honor Mrs. William Cain-Wood attended the bride. The couple’s attire featured silk crepe de chine gowns and the ceremony was followed by a wedding supper for about sixty guests at the Melville hotel and dancing.
Miss Eugenia Smit of Elmira New York and Albert M Zuill of Big Timber Montana wed quietly at the home of Rev and Mrs E Tebreau in Highland Park Illinois on Wednesday evening October 24 The ceremony began at 930 pm in a living room adorned with autumn leaves and an American flag The bride wore dark green crepe de chine and the couple were attended by Ellen Tetrean who carried the ring in a rose embedded basket Afterward guests enjoyed brides and grooms cake and ice cream The newlyweds arrived in Big Timber on Tuesday
The Y M C A in Montana seeks a $1000 county allotment for a war work fundraising drive. T G Blakeman leads the campaign in Sweet Grass County and a canvassing team is being formed. A speaker will address the working committee and a local mother supports soldiers in France. The rules ban dances for county donations. funds rely on small gifts from all residents.
A midnight blaze on the Baltimore and Ohio Locust Point piers 8 and 9 gutted extensive munitions and war supplies bound for France. Fifteen crew from a British steamer leaped overboard, and several pier workers are missing. Authorities suspect incendiary origin. US secret service investigate suspicious activity near the scene.
Austro German forces under Emperor Charles with von Mackensen push along the Italian front from Julian Alps to the Adriatic. They capture Cividale and threaten the plains as Rome reports retreats of the second army while Gorizia is retaken by Italians. Allied cabinets coordinate relief with the United States promising coal and supplies to Italy.
Washington reports American battalions have moved into front line trenches with German shells falling nearby. General Pershing says infantry units, backed by American batteries, are in the field while Baker and war officials remain silent on formal trench occupation.
Washington reports the national drive far exceeds the $5 billion target with last day subscriptions adding well over $1 billion. Treasury districts show strong gains as 8 to 10 million citizens sign up. Montana’s total surpasses its $15 million minimum, with $19.9 million recorded and more subscriptions expected.
The chamber of deputies voted 149 to 1 to declare a state of war with Germany, with President Braz sanctioning the proclamation. The senate approved, and reports say torpedo boat destroyers were ordered to Bahia to seize the German gunboat Eber, long stationed there.
President Wilson ordered a 45 cent per ton increase in bituminous coal at nearly all U S mines to cover recent wage rises. The raise applies where contracts lack higher terms and where miners and operators approve a satisfactory penalty, with cost impact across consumers.
In a county effort led by Miss Rita Danford and Principal E A Erickson students from the domestic science classes and eighth grade will distribute pledge cards to homes to join the national food conservation movement. Washington reports show 864,000 signatures collected in two days with a goal of 10 million families nationwide. Maine leads with 90,000 cards signed.
A Paradise, Montana investigation ties Missoula reports to a hidden German wireless station in the mountains above Missoula that relayed messages to Berlin via Mexico. Observers note trimmed trees and copper wire as the only signs, with agents reportedly destroying evidence after Carl Von Pohl’s October arrest in Butte.
In Helena on October 30 Herbert Hoover telegraphed Alfred Atkinson Montana’s state food administrator warning of a conspirac y to destroy stockyards elevators and other food infrastructure in the state. The plan aims to hurt food supplies under pro German influence and follows a nationwide pattern. Atkinson urged stockyard operators railroads and elevators statewide to heighten precautions.
Ten men from Sweet Grass county will depart by noon train November 3 for American Lake Washington after local draft board notification. Two alternates remain. Harry Lee recalled from Negaunee Mich. The board plans replacements for seven men rejected at Camp Lewis. Farewell events include a Red Cross bag thanks and a banquet with Attorney Horace Davis. The Auditorium will host a dance with Big Timber band music.
President Wilson endorses woman suffrage as an immediate issue in every state. Speaking in the White House East Room to New York State Woman Suffrage Party leaders, he calls suffrage a fundamental democratic question tied to war. He commends American women and urges quick action on the matter.
Amsterdam reports Count George von Hertling the Bavarian prime minister named imperial chancellor. Former Chancellor Michaelis becomes prime minister of Prussia as the Kaiser wields ministerial power without parliamentary input.
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