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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
8
A man fired twice at close range, hitting his target in the abdomen. the victim died before assistance arrived. Mr. Morgan, who did not know Mackey, reported the assailant and a man matching Mackey’s description had been seen at his home multiple times in the days leading up to the shooting.
The Livingston visitors praised the school gymnasium as among the best in the state and noted the Friday sessions will simulate U S legislative work. Santos Forsythe has left for other work. The water works installation and a Thanksgiving program are announced. Deer hunters report mismatched deer.
The October 24 1908 session in Big Timber Montana opened bids for two bridges over Sweet Grass creek and American Fork creek. Harrison won the Sweet Grass bid and was to sign bond. American Fork bid was rejected. Coal contract awarded to Chris Magelsen at 5.50 per ton.
The speaker argues against sending money to those who cannot repay and cautions women about marriage complicating relationships. She notes people often seek advice only after decisive choices are made and stresses vanity and missed lessons in delaying action. The excerpt ends with dialogue including Mrs. Lathrop and dune Womer.
New York, November 10. Peatmaster Edward Morgan was shot in the abdomen by Eric H B Mackay a stenographer with Hunt Hill Betts who then killed himself. Mackay claimed mail tampering and a light outage as motives but evidence suggested insanity. Dorothy Morgan witnessed the event as it occurred near Broadway and West 146th Street with Morgan’s daughter present at the subway.
Eric H B Mackey, who shot Postmaster B M Morgan in New York and killed himself, was son of Fr W B Macey of Cambridge. He previously lived in Cambridge and worked at the Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Co. About six years earlier he shot a coworker, was judged insane, and sent to Worcester asylum from which he escaped in 1904.
The New York Shipbuilding company of Camden New Jersey offered the lowest bid for the Utah class battleship. Their proposal calls for a 20 knot vessel at eight million nine hundred forty six thousand dollars, with bids opened at the navy department in Washington.
The Boston Stock Exchange opened with the announcement that Burnham Bennett & Co. assigned. The firm includes Charles H. Burnham Jr. as board member, with John E. Gilcreast and Josephus Q. Bennett as partners. The house is described as not an important one.
Expert horsemen say a horse can be taught to fear less and to be fearless by exposing it to varied sights and sounds. Training away from busy environments hinders this, while familiarization with unusual stimuli makes a horse safe and submissive even amid noise and danger.
Mrs Lane defends a failed stain removal tip from a magazine. Her sister recalls sending several issues in spring. The conversation runs with tension as Mrs Lane insists the tablecloth vanished instead of the stains, while the sisters debate the remedy's effectiveness.
The text notes famed figures like Walter Scott Milton and Mrs Henry Wood starting major works in their later years. It cites Cromwell at 41 beginning public career and Marlborough at a similar stage reaching command. It references ages tied to historic milestones and biblical figures as eternal examples of late beginnings.
In Kansas City eighteen leading railroads began presenting evidence that the 2-cent passenger rate and maximum freight laws enacted by Missouri’s last legislature prevent profit. The state, led by Attorney General Herbert S. Hadley, counters with figures claiming the railroads did profit under the statutes. Judge McPherson warned no further delay moves and said the hearing would be decisive, with possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Chicago November 10 The Republican congressional committee reports 218 Republicans elected to the Sixty first Congress with a clear majority ready to support Speaker Cannon for re election. An official connected with the Cannon campaign says there will be no opposition in the Republican caucus and he will be re elected unanimously.
Fire in Frederic Wisconsin began at the hotel and raged through the business district. By the time flames were under control about 7500 dollars of property were lost including Payne's hotel and salons the Frederic hotel Luke's restaurant Diamond Bros barber shop and several retail stores.
New York readers learn in Andrew Carnegie's Problems of Today Wealth Labor Social Reform that the state should seize at least half of a millionaire’s wealth through death duties and that the poor should be freed from all taxation.
The Hague Nov 10 President Castro of Venezuela has sent a reply to the Netherlands second note. Several cabinet meetings will discuss the communiqu� before a definite declaration on future action is issued.
Manila reports no new chelera cases as of November 10 and no additional patients discovered or admitted. Health officials continue monitoring for potential arrivals and urge vigilance in local clinics and communities.
Enthusiasm for the diamond pennants and world championship grew beyond mere sports excitement. Tens of thousands watched vital games while cities buzzed with bulletin boards and phone inquiries as fans tracked scores amid a nation distracted from politics and Balkans news.
The London board of trade notes a business downturn affecting Great Britain Germany France the United States and Belgium. It argues there is no use blaming the 1907 panic now as the reaction must come.
Under contract to live 200 years the subject Mr Wu contemplates a return to the simple life in China as the current atmosphere in this country has not been favorable to his way of life.
A brief exchange in the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a cryptic personal line from Ma Gruder, queried for its meaning. The remark appears to refer to a domestic matter, but the exact context remains unclear as reporters seek clarification from involved parties.
The remark notes that enthusiasts of affinity trends ignore the region famed for classic shotgun culture. It underscores a tension between modern fashions and traditional gunlore in the historical setting.
Sealed proposals for per capita weekly care of the sick poor and infirm of Sweet Grass County Montana for 1900 1909 will be received by the county clerk until December 8 1908 at 10 am The board may reject any or all bids and the cost of feeding lodging care and nursing is included By order of the Board of County Commissioners.
The county canvass authorized the clerk to certify votes for state and federal candidates and constitutional amendments. It named winners for offices including state senator Charles McDonnell and sheriff O A Fallang, with certificates to be issued by H C Allen as clerk.
Big Timber Lumber Co offers cash for your items and promises immediate payment, emphasizing a quick turnover and direct purchase approach for wood and related materials.
Ten dollar reward is posted for information leading to the arrest or conviction of any person who breaks or wilfully injures lamps shades wires or any apparatus owned by the Electric Light and Power Co.
The Sweet Grass county clerk invites sealed bids from resident physicians to furnish medical attendance to the sick and infirm and to inmates of the county jail for 1909. Proposals due December 8, 1908 at 10 a.m. at the county clerk office. The board may reject any or all bids. H. C. Allen, County Clerk.
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