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Big Timber Pioneer

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Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1927

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Funeral of Happy Jack Aldrich Held Saturday

Funeral services for E. E. Happy Jack Aldrich were conducted at Patterson chapel with Rev. N A Eller presiding. Pallbearers included C T Busha Sol J Craft G A Leasby John Schmidlikofer Matt Michels and H O Kellogg. Interment followed at Mountain View as mourners from Boulder and the city filled the chapel.

E. E Happy Jack) Aldrich Pioneer Patterson Chapel N. A. Eller Evangelical Church In Signa Bailey Ceryl V. O'Leary C. T. Busha Sol J. Craft G. A. Leasby John Schmidlikofer Matt Michels H. 0. Kellogg

Two Claimants After Presidency of M.S. F.

In Helena Montana a canvassing board chosen by President Stephen Ely declared him elected as head of the Montana State Federation of Labor, while a prior board had counted William Blewett of Butter as president until Ely’s challenge. The dispute centers on dues arrears and board authority affecting union votes.

Helena Mont Montana State Federation of Labor Stephen Ely Coal Miners William Blewett Butter Ely United Mine Workers of

Long Distance Travel Will Be Cut 40 Hours

New York reports a plan to reduce trans continental travel by 40 hours through day air travel and night train journeys. The scheme, backed by the department of commerce and several railways, envisions a New York to San Francisco run in about 52 hours with segments by train and air across Chicago Cheyenne Ogden and San Francisco.

New York Department of Commerce William P. MacCracken, Jr

W H Donald Takes Over Hereford Herd

Hereford breeder W H Donald of Melville Montana has assumed ownership of the entire registered Hereford cattle herd belonging to Wallis Huidekoper of Two Dot. The purchase includes top line bred Anxiety 4th calves and notable bulls Bright Stanway 2d and Gay Boy 20th, firms associated with the old Guidgell Simpson stock. Major Huidekoper will continue in cattle but focus on producing and marketing his market topping western sires.

W. HL. Donald Melville Mont Wallis Huidekoper Major Huidekoper Guidgell & Simpson Independence Bright Stanway Gay Boy E. M. Cassady & Son Whiting Iowa Huidckoper

Sweet Grass closes football season with Park game

The 1927 Sweet Grass football season ends Saturday at home against Park High. Coach Sterling Sears has boosted team cohesion as Sweet Grass seeks a season finale upset after a series of improved performances including a 14-0 win over Roundup and a 26-0 loss to Livingston early in the year.

Sweet Grass Livingston Big Timber Park Blue White Roundup Klein Bozeman Harlowton Harlow Sterling Sears

Judge Miller Cleans Up Dead Matters on Court Calendar

Livingston judge H J Miller cleared several items from the court calendar on Tuesday disposing of matters and entering judgments. Jury decisions hinge on December or January terms with Park county set to begin November 14. Various estates petitions, pensions, and civil actions were dismissed, stricken, settled, or set for trial with rulings on demurrers and defendants’ responses.

H. J. Miller Livingston Park County Herschel Marshall Wells Co Jevora Moulton Gemalia Aalgaard McCaull-Webster Elevator Co McGreevey Oscar Sandell Irvin H. Miller Ed Brannin C. Valgamore Wallis Huidekoper L. R. Daems Arthaed Land Co Christine Fusselman John D. Holmgren

Bearcreek Mine Fire Destroys Tipple, $50,000 Loss

Bear Creek Coal Mining company suffered the destruction of its tipple in a Tuesday morning fire near Bearcreek. General manager T. E. Frasure said the blaze, begun around 3 o'clock, caused about 50 000 dollars in damages, partly insured. Operations will pause until a new tipple is built.

Bearcreek Bear Creek Coal Mining Company Here T. E. Frasure Frasure

Senator Walsh Silent About His Candidacy

Senator Walsh of Montana returned to the capitol and said he had not discussed a presidential bid. He supported prohibition and believed party differences could be resolved on prohibition, while noting it is too early to discuss the June national convention or enter any state primaries.

Washington Walsh Montana

Railway Trainmen Seek Seven and One-Half Percent Increase

The brotherhoods of railroad trainmen will file tomorrow for a seven and one half percent wage increase with western railroads. The current agreement expires March 1, 1928, and wage negotiations will aim to conclude before then. Last year workers east and south of the Mississippi won 7 percent. western request earlier faced denial and arbitration.

Cleveland Brotherhoods of Railroad Mississippi River W. G. Lee Western Railroads Lee Mississippi

Inheritance Tax In Clark Estate Filed

District Judge J. J. Lynch fixed the Montana inheritance tax in the W. A. Clark estate at 1 745189.09 with 2 379820.67 unpaid. The Montana market value is 46 552 222.05 while nonstate value is 2 475 079.30. total gross 249 028 311.35, funeral debts and admin expenses 22 543 955.34, Montana deduction 2 406 845.14.

Butte J. J. Lynch W. A. Clark Montana

Mistrial Declared Over Conduct of One Juror in Naval Trial

In Washington on November 2 a mistrial was granted in the criminal conspiracy case of Albert B. Fall and Harry F. Sinclair. Juror Edward J. Kidwell was singled out as having discussed the case and spoken of obtaining a car, prompting affidavits and a pause in the proceedings. The judge reserved judgment, with a new trial likely in January and a grand jury to review juror conduct further.

Washington Albert &. Fall Harry F. Sinclair Edward J. Kidwell Kidwell Frederick Siddons Burns Agency Justice Siddons Mir Burns Detective Agency New York City Special Government Oil Teapot Dome A. Mason Day Sinclair Exploration Company Donald Woodward Woodward & Lothrop Burns Chambe Since Albert B. Fall Frederick L. Siddons Neesary District of Columbia Supreme

Sinclair OD conspiracy trial halted as grand jury probes tampering

The Sinclair OD conspiracy trial paused as a grand jury opened an inquiry into possible jury tampering. The investigation centers on material gathered by government agents during a raid on an apartment in Wardman Park hotel housing operatives.

Washington Sinclair OD Senate Wardman Park

American incomes peak with record 1926 living standard

The Bureau of Internal Revenue reports 1926 U S income near 90.1 billion dollars for 117 million people up 43 percent since 1921. Per capita income rose to _1637, and prices were not higher, signaling the highest standard of living in any country.

Washington Bureau of Internal Revenue United States

Supreme Court Sets Rule for Auto Travelers at Rail Crossings

The Supreme Court ruled that automobilists crossing railroad tracks must stop and look if unsure a train is near. Justice Holmes stated drivers go to a place where they could be killed if a train arrives before clearing the track, and they must not rely on hearing signals. The decision applies to all courts.

Washington Supreme Court Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Nathan Goodman Whitfield Ohio Justice Holmes

Fourth Conviction Is Excuse For Life Term

Frederic Palm 29, imprisoned for life in Michigan as a fourth offender for illegal possession of a pint of liquor, gains support from Louis A. Culliver after Palm’s counsel seeks repeal or modification of the eighteenth amendment. Palm’s prior felonies include two counts of carrying liquor and one for raising currency.

New York Hatsing Mich Frederic Palm Louis A. Culliver National Constitution Liberty League of America Yalm Culliver Lansing

Montana Tops Nation in Good Business Areas for Second Month

Montana again leads the nation in good business area coverage per Nation's Business, with Arizona second. The report notes Montana's extensive retail, wholesale strength and similar trends across crop sectors, while comparing current conditions to 1926.

Montana Washington Frank Greene Chamber of Commerce of United States

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Jack’ Aldrich California Oregon W. F. Mcleod Charles Cottle Boulder Valley Happy Jack McLeod Fort Harney Ore Burns, Ore Thomas T. Prather John Chapman Meyer & Chapman Red Lodge Mr. McLeod Harney Valley Charles Cattle Aldrich William H. Prewitt Hubble Fappy Jack Flowerree & Lowry Mr. Prewitt John T. Murphy Lake Basin Countrys M.S. F W. H. Donald Hereford Herd Park High IK. E Miss Berg Dutton School al McCombhb Senator Walsh Clark America
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