Boys Fight Over Prong Incident At Company Line
Reported scuffle at a company line involved several workers over a prong dispute. Authorities dispatched to restore order as tensions rose and a temporary halt was ordered to prevent further clashes.
07 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
1
Reported scuffle at a company line involved several workers over a prong dispute. Authorities dispatched to restore order as tensions rose and a temporary halt was ordered to prevent further clashes.
A letter received by The Pioneer describes Toole's unit at the front with reports of a capture and a rough camp scene. Mention is made of Carl Cross in the sanitary corps and Tom Porter’s battalion, with details on shrapnel wounds and a helmet bullet dent.
Percy Robertson, undersheriff of Livingston, Montana, resigns after 16 years to take over the P. J. Moore ranch at Twodot with his brother G. K. Robertson. The 10 000 acre property holds 5 000 sheep, 300 cattle, 50 horses, and 150 cultivated acres sown in winter wheat. They will operate on a share basis and plan to move by January.
Laslington November 5 Marshal Foch released the terms of armistice for Germany as the Berlin government signals willingness to accept Wilsons peace principles in a note delivered to Swiss Minister Sulzer. The note is circulating on cables and could reach readers within 48 hours.
Voters across Sweet Grass County favored the Republican ticket with 1433 total votes in town and countywide turnout affected by weather and flu. Amid low turnout, politicking and delays marked the day as the party claimed strong support though precincts varied.
Livingston reports the abandonment of Fort Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park signals the end of a historic western frontier site. Barracks and modern buildings near Mammoth Hot Springs replace ruins on a hilltop fortress once central to Indian battles as park tourism grew. Civilian guards now replace the former garrison as war-time manpower declined.
Washington order from Daniel C. Roper allows morphine codeine or heroin refills for Spanish influenza patients and related lung illnesses until further notice. Doctors must note instructions on each prescription and pharmacists must date each refill.
An official Rome dispatch reports that about 300000 Austrian soldiers and at least 6000 guns were captured as the Italian armies advanced since October 24, prior to the armistice at 3 p.m. The Austro Hungarian forces suffered mass withdrawals with 68 divisions knocked out of combat by 5 Italian, 3 British, and 2 French divisions, plus Czecho Slovak units and an American regiment.
Washington reports that terms for an immediate German armistice were completed and signed in Paris by allied and American representatives. Officials say concessions mirror Austria-Hungary’s surrender, with Germany likely to receive the document within 24 hours and a peace or further fighting reply possible soon.
A captured German divisional staff officer says Germany remains unbeaten on the French front and that an armistice bid stemmed from pessimists in the government. He claims the emperor is isolated, Bavarian separatism grows, and war weariness prevails among the people.
General Du Pont says demobilization of American forces in France will take two years after peace. He notes a year of clearing barbed wire and urges strong support for war work agencies as veterans transition to civilian life and education expands across France.
Helena Montana November 4 An order by State Fuel Administrator M H Gerry Jr places state institutions counties and municipalities on the fuel administration registration list for automatic coal supply. Federal state and county institutions receive priority. the move aims at equitable distribution and prompt coal for those in need.
The Associated Press reports Montana results with Walsh defeating Lanstrum by over 4000 votes. Western district Evans leads Linderman by about 2000, while eastern district’s Riddick leads Mitchell by roughly 60 votes.
The governor calls for support for a vigorous campaign starting the week of November 11. He urges volunteers and resources to bolster push across districts amid early political mobilization efforts.
Governor I S Stewart proclaims November 11 to start a one week National War Fund drive in Montana aiming to raise 170 500 000 for war support. Campaign organized by Six Societies with Young Men’s Christian Association Young Women’s Christian Association War Camp Community Service and others. Schools urged to dedicate morning time for Victory Boys and Girls to enlist five thousand youths each.
Republicans gain a 16 vote edge in the House while Senate control hinges on three states Michigan New Mexico and Idaho. A Democratic governor governs New York with Smith. Walsh defeats Weeks in Massachusetts. Democrats lose Senate seats in Illinois Missouri Kansas New Hampshire Colorado and Folk loses in Missouri.
Mrs Harvey Cort of Big Timber and Sweet Grass county dies after pneumonia. Funeral Monday at the family home with Rev L O Overheim officiating. Interment at Mountain View. She was born in Norway 28 years ago and immigrated in 1906. Survived by husband Harvey Cort, father Thorvald B Simonson, two sisters Sophia Beatty and Marie a youd, and two brothers Sigurd and Thorvald avold.
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