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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1908

Page

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Deeper Waterways Assoc Aims Atlantic Inland Link Cape Cod to Key West

Five hundred delegates attend the first annual convention in Baltimore for the Deeper Waterways association led by Congressman J Hampton Moore. The movement seeks an inland waterway from Cape Cod to Key West to boost American shipping and aid farmers and manufacturers along the Atlantic seaboard.

Deeper Waterways Association Atlantic Seaboard Moore Baltimore Boston Key West United States Deeper Water Ways Association J. Hampton Moore Philadelphia Cape Cod Long Island Sound Delaware River Chesapeake Bay Atlantic

Turkey Opens Formal Relations with Persian Nationalists

A dispatch from Tabris Persia reports Turkey has established formal ties with the Persian nationalist movement in Azerbaijan province. A commission of Young Turkish envoys is in Tabriz and welcomed. Abdul Hamid, via the Turkish consul, presented Satar Khan with a Turkish order.

1. Petersburg Novoe Vremya Tabris Persia Turkey Azerbaijan Tabriz Abdul Hamid Satar Khan

Public meeting for Big Timber and Sweet Grass county growth

All citizens are invited to a public meeting at Glass Bros Land Co offices on McLeod Street Friday evening November 27 at 8:00 o clock. The gathering aims to discuss growth and development for Big Timber and Sweet Grass County.

Big Timber Sweet Grass County Glass Bros. Land Co McLeod Street

Fears of Nationalist Secession and Turkey Union

A correspondent reports concerns that nationalists may secede and declare a union with Turkey, signaling potential regional political upheaval. The warning reflects instability and broader implications for regional governance and alliances.

Turkey

Birth of a Granddaughter for Josane Chauines Name

A Paris cablegram to Theodore P. Shonts announces the birth of a son to his daughter the Josane Chauines. The Duke died in Paris last spring.

New York Theodore P. Shonts Paris Josane Chauines

Move to license stallions aims to improve Montana horse breeding

A push to pass a state stallion law would license public service stallions and jacks to limit fraud in pedigrees and ensure soundness. The plan cites England, Scotland, and U S states Pennsylvania Utah Wisconsin Minnesota, and argues licensing will boost quality Montana draft and driving horses and curb inferior imports.

England Germany France Scotland Pennsylvania Utah Wisconsin Minnesota Montana Western Commonwealth

Four Great Musical Artists Delights Big Timber Audience

The second lecture course piece, Four Great Artists, showcases the best talent chosen from 1,500 applicants by the Bureau. Designed for ensemble work, the program features duets with violin and piano by Mr. Carr and Miss Smith. The talented group performs at the Auditorium on Tuesday evening, Dec. 1.

Bureau Carr Miss Smith

Great Divide drama set for Big Timber auditorium

The Great Divide will play at the Big Timber Auditorium next Wednesday evening November 25. Manager Howard calls it the finest attraction of its kind seen in town and notes a vacant date due to an opera house fire. A superb company performs the same production praised during its long New York run.

Howard Big Timber Princess and Daly’s Academy of Music New York

Sunday School Institute Planned in Congregational Church

Rev. J. A. Alford of the Montana Sunday School Association arranged with local pastors to host a Sunday school institute on Friday afternoon and evening, November 27, at the Congregational church. The 2:30 p.m. session will cover improved methods, and the 7:30 p.m. address will discuss the mission of the Sunday School. Both are union services and open to all attendees.

Sunday School Association J. A. Alford Montana Sunday School Association Congregational Church Alford

Thanksgiving Service Planned at Norwegian Lutheran Church

Union pastors from Episcopal Norwegian Lutheran Methodist Episcopal and Congregational meet to host the annual Thanksgiving service at 11 AM in the Norwegian Lutheran church. Miss Durnford will sing solo and a joint chorus directed by Rev. Erickson will perform. A free will offering goes to the Helena Orphan Home. service to close around noon. H H Thoren Scribe. One new roll top desk for sale cheap. Enquire at this office.

Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Congregational United States Erickson Helena

Root Says He Will Accept Senate Seat If Legislature Calls

Secretary Root stated he will not seek the senate but will accept the office if the New York legislature representing the people calls on him to serve. Senator Depew criticized backers and said the next legislature, with 261 members, will choose the senator and cannot be driven, hoodwinked, or bulldozed.

Washington Root New York Senate Chauncey M. Depew White House Hot Springs Senator Depew William L. Ward Depew

Senator Elkins forecasts fight over tariff cuts

Washington informally reports that Senator Elkins of West Virginia warned of a stubborn contest against tariff reductions for steel coal and lumber. He said West Virginia will oppose any rate changes and seeks to protect its coal industry. He noted a possible coal tariff deal with Canada if Canada agrees to lower duties.

Washington Elkins West Virginia White House Roosevelt Canada United States

Fair to the country to attempt to revise the tariff

The text argues that it would be fair to the country to seek tariff revision in the upcoming congressional session, emphasizing the need for adjustments to benefit national interests.

Five Die in Okmulgee Shootout Between Desperado and Officers

In Okmulgee Oklahoma on November 17 five people were killed and ten wounded after Jim Deckard a Negro desperado fought law officers. Sheriff Robinson and Assistant Chief Kla ber died along with two Chapman brothers and Deckard himself. The clash began at the St Louis and San Francisco station where Deckard attacked Indian boy Steve Grayson, then barricaded his home as Klaber approached and was killed. A posse was quickly formed by Sheriff Robinson to pursue the fugitive.

Okmulgee Okla Jim Deckard Sheriff Robinson Klaber Chapman Deckard St. Louis and San Francisco Steve Grayson Grayson Robinson

Tragic Sheriff Posse Incident Ends in Fatal Shootout

A posse assembled by the sheriff, composed of Black deputies, approached a house where Deckard opened fire with a public safety item. The sheriff died instantly, followed by two Chapman brothers. A frenzied mob then overwhelmed Deckard, who was killed by bystanders.

Deckard Chapman Brothers

Teachers Examination Notice for Sweet Cross County

A teachers examination will be held in Big Timber on Friday and Saturday November 27 and 28 1808. M R Forewald County Supt.

Sweet Cross County Big Timber M. R. Forewald

Corduroy line advert offers suits and pants through John Watt

If you want anything in the corduroy line you had better see John Watt, he can fix you up. Suits from 820, pants $5 and up.

John Watt

Sale of Barred Rock and White Leghorn Hens and Pullets

Classified notice states Barred Rock and single comb White Leghorn hens and pullets for sale. Inquire at F. M. Lamp. Dated November 12, 2t.

F. M. Lamp

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Association Florence Smith Forrest Carr Basso Cantante Earl Pfouts Edwin Shonert Union Thanksgiving Service Steel W. H. Patterson, Tris Is Bigtimber, Mont Oklahoma Hampshire Down Bucks Henry Nicholson The Montana Trading Co
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