Um Bus Asks All To Attend
LR Pecke, president of the RTA district, receives a general invitation suggesting broad attendance at an upcoming event.
13 Nov 1919
Page 1
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
1
LR Pecke, president of the RTA district, receives a general invitation suggesting broad attendance at an upcoming event.
The Munta a Federal Woman's Club lists new officers and district representatives for the coming year. Plans for a fall meeting in Columbus are under way with Absarokee and the Columbus club serving as hostesses. Merchants of Helena weigh in on a commission order affecting Christmas openings and profitability.
Verdict of not guilty returned this afternoon in the case against John Vines accused of election fraud. The court instructed the jury to dismiss the charges against Charles H. Treacy and others after finding no clear evidence of tampering with the elective franchise.
Merchants oppose a trade commission order demanding price disclosure and selling prices. They meet to discuss legality and plan to challenge the mandate in court, arguing the measure interferes with commerce and constitutional authority.
Helena reports Associate Justice George Y. Patten, newly appointed to Montana’s Supreme Court, resigns citing inability to align private affairs with duties. Governor Stewart notes Patten never campaigned for the role though urged by friends. John E. Erickson of Kalispell is chosen as Patten’s successor.
Ohio completed returns show the legislature’s ratification of the federal prohibition amendment by 499 776 to 248 296 with 79 of 88 counties counted. Early figures suggest repeal of statewide prohibition and the 2.75 percent beer plan were defeated by large margins, and Crabb prohibition enforcement act also fell short.
Andrew Thompson reports snow in Rapelje country is as deep as here. He describes the Rapelje branch mixed train using coal shoveling scrapes to clear yards, with four drops to steam up. He made an out of town trip from Rapelje, four miles, taking two hours by team.
The United Mine Workers decide to obey U S District Judge Anderson recalling the 425000 miners strike. John L Lewis says they act under protest but will comply with the court mandate and a draft order awaits court approval.
Washington Nov 8 The House Interstate Commerce Committee completes a bill on permanent railroad legislation without an anti strike provision. The measure goes to the House Tuesday with passage targeted by end of next week. Leader Mondell plans action next week if needed.
Washington reports a general crackdown on radical aliens seeking to overthrow the government. Federal agents and the immigration service raided more than a score of cities, detaining nearly 500 people for possible deportation. The operation targeted the Union of Russian Workers linked to the Bolshevik police leadership in Petrograd, with raids in Newark and Trenton yielding counterfeiting equipment and counterfeit money.
Yellowstone park's elk herd may not survive the coming fall and winter. Horace M. Albright warns that without feeding within the park and fencing, the 2000 confined elk face starvation and shooting as they move toward Gardiner and Corwin. He calls for humane hunting restraint to prevent near-blanket slaughter.
Mrs W J Brown formerly Martha Roberts arrived late last week to stay with her mother Mrs Caroline Roberts and sisters including Mescalmes W J Hannah G H Howard and Caroline Carnes. The couple previously lived in the Philippines with her army officer husband stationed there before the war outbreak.
Montana merchants must display both cost and selling prices in plain figures after December 1. A Montana public service commission order requires conspicuous posting of a complete printed or typewritten merchandise classification with cost and selling prices beside each item. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars for the first offense.
Mr and Mrs Leo Cremer of Gideon returned Tuesday from the theatre and noted heavy rain in Wisconsin and St Paul. They also spoke of a long trip from North Dakota arriving there.
The Montana court docket includes Arnt Munson Carl Munson and Sigurd Hanson charged with resisting an officer. Jurors were selected, objections overruled, and pleas set for the 20th after amended information. Julius DeCock and Swan Ueland were found not guilty in calf larceny and arson cases respectively. Jerry Van Hoosen faced whiskey possession charges with 40 gallons seized. he was convicted with penalties set. E B Clark case for elk horn larceny continued. Dr C W Starr case for practicing medicine without a license ongoing.
President Wilson may sign a joint resolution to exempt all unpatented mining claims from representation for the current year, beyond the prior five claim limit. Idaho Montana and Utah mining associations lobbied in Washington with Ravenal MacBeth A M Alderson and A G McKenzie aiding the effort.
A damaged note found near the body of Engineer W. E. B. Adamson of the forestry service in Missoula hints at an accidental gunshot while drinking from a stream. The missive was addressed to Adamson’s mother and mentions water in the river and a possible holster incident.
F. J. Croto of Gibson was in the city Monday. he came from Gardiner with a big elk he secured there in a local drive.
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