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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1925

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Lyon Protest Case Ends with Billings Lineup Change

Sporting circles in Montana followed Raymond Lyon’s eligibility dispute as Glendive protested his appearance for Billings against Great Falls. The board of control ruled Lyon ineligible, removing him from the championship lineup and settling the case in favor of Billings.

Montana Raymond Lyon Big Timber Glendive Great Falls Billings H. G. Lyon Sweet Grass County Board of Control Montana Interscholastic Athletic Association Lyon Livingston Butte Interscholastic Board Finlen

Wyoming Family Poisoned by Spoiled Meat Fatal to Four Children

Four children of Gus Collins of Hanna Wyoming died after eating spoil ed or poisoned meat late yesterday. Mary 15 Willie 13 John 8 Anna 2 were named as victims with Mrs Collins not partaking. Two Rawlins doctors and state health officer Dr G M Anderson attended the autopsy to confirm the cause. Three of the children were named in early reports.

Rawlins G. M. Anderson Cheyenne

Fourth Woman Found Eligible For Chair

Elizabethtown New York November 20 Mrs Fannie Sopher 47 convicted of first degree murder for killing her third husband Henry Sopher was sentenced to death in the electric chair by Supreme Court Justice W Whitmeyer. A farmer jury returned a murder in the first degree verdict after a 10 day trial. If executed she will be the fourth woman to receive the death penalty in New York State. Her defense cited a possible stranger entry and witnesses highlighted a peaceful home life including her daughter Mrs William Elsbury. The jury deliberated one hour forty five minutes.

Elizabethtown N. Y Fannie Sopher Henry Sopher Supreme Court W. Whitmeyer Bouquet

William Andrews Clark III Faces $250000 Suit Over Breach of Promise

Marguerite McNulty a dancer sues William Andrews Clark III for breach of promise to marry. The complaint filed in New York alleges Clark introduced her as his fiancée in 1923 then refused to marry. Clark, in London with his party, evaded service and the case proceeds by substitution.

New York William Andrews Clark Hi Montana Marguerite McNulty London Clark Supreme Court Ford William Andrews Clark II Gavin McNab Miss McNulty Los Angeles McNabb San Francisco Africa W. A. Clark McNab Catherine Minassian W. A. Clark, I

Ted C Neal Formerly Of This City Dies In Livingston

Theodore C Neal known as Ted Neal dies after a long heart illness at the family home 222 West Chinook street Livingston He came from the south sixteen years ago and worked as special policeman and caretaker at the city tourist park He leaves wife a daughter Betty Catherine four years old mother Mrs Sarah Neal two brothers Emory L Clyde four sisters Gertrude Compton Ivy Danks Myda Neal and Mortimer Services set for Wednesday November 25 at 2 pm Rev Richard Brown Clyde Park will officiate Interment Mountain View cemetery Selby Undertaking parlors care of remains

Livingston Enterprise Theodore C. Neal Emory Yellowstone Stores Co Ted” Neal West Chinook Street Livingston Betty Catherine Sarah Neal Emory L. and Clyde Gertrude Compton Ivy Danks Myda Neal Ga Mortimer Richard Brown Clyde Park Mountain View Cemetery Selby Undertaking

Poultry Association Plans Cooperative Car Of Turkeys

At a recent Poultry Association meeting in Big Timber members agreed to market a car load of turkeys cooperatively. Growers must be association members or pay 1925 dues, sign a contract, and supply their own containers. About 1000 turkeys were pledged, with bids to be received and a buyer to weigh grade and pay on delivery.

Poultry Association Montana M. M. Oliphant J. A. Lowry Mr. Lowry Mr. Oliphant R. J. Wright L. F

Gangster Shoots In Chicago Courtroom During Inquest

Sam Vinci shot and killed witness John Minatti in a coroner's court in Chicago while attending an inquest into his brother Mike Vinci's death. Police arrested Joseph and Peter Vinci as the slayings prompt murder charges expected Monday. Vinci claimed Minatti killed Mike and possibly another Vinci brother, then killed him when Minatti denied knowing them.

Chicago Sam Vinci Mike John Minatti Minatti Vinci Joseph Peter Vinci Mike Vinci

Cameron Urges Ten Year Grazing Land Leases Bill

Senator Cameron of Arizona urged President Coolidge to back a bill to let cattlemen lease public grazing lands for at least ten years. He said current year to year use risks losing the same area and noted sheepmen have joined cattlemen to push grazing legislation. The Senate Public Lands Committee plans to introduce a 10 year lease bill next session and favors area based fees over cattle counts.

Washington Coolidge Cameron Arizona Congress West Senate Public Lands Committee Forestry Service

Queen Alexandra Dies at Sandringham in England

Queen Alexandra, widow of Edward VII and mother to George V, died at Sandringham at 5:45 p m after a second heart attack. The 75 plus monarch had long led royal benevolence and served as head of Red Cross and nursing services during World War I. Burial desires were noted at her Norfolk home.

Sandringham England Alexandra George V Queen Mary Princess of Wales Edward the VII Prince of Wales Duke of York Sandringham House Denmark Tennyson Queen Alexandra Norfolk Christian IX Albert Edward Victoria Copenhagen Mis Queen Victoria Queen Mother Princess Mary Edward VII British Red Cross Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service The Royal In

Coolidge pledges noninterference with business

President Coolidge urged New York business leaders that the government will not fear interference as long as firms stay in legitimate activity. He called for independence between government and business and warned against government overreach into business, warning of oligarchy and monopoly if government controls expand. He also urged economy and efficiency and endorsed joining the world court to support international justice.

New York Coolidge State Chamber of Commerce Mr. Goolidge

Stephenson Goes To Pen For Life Term

D C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana will be moved to the Indiana State prison in Michigan City to serve a life term for the murder of Madge Oberholtzer of Indianapolis. Last minute efforts for a new trial failed as Judge Sparks ruled in the afternoon. Oberholtzer poisoned herself after an alleged abduction and attack by Stephenson in March.

Noblesville Ind D. C

State Sportsmen Call for Richards Resignation in Montana

The Montana Sportsmen Association passed a two day resolution urging Governor John Erickson to remove KE T Richards from the state fish and game commission. They cite lack of representation for locals and political ties, also proposing W K Moore of Billings to fill the unexpired term of H C Crippen. The group elected G T Boyd and re elected Glen Smith as secretary treasurer, with several other policy resolutions.

Helena John Erickson KE. T. Richards State Fish and Game Commission Montana Sportsmen’s Association Game Commission Richards W. K. Moore Billings G. T. Boyd Great Falls Mr. Boyd Glen Smith Mis Soula M. S. Carpenter Missoula Fish and Game Commission Beaverhead County Deer Lodge Madison Square Garden New York Ravalli County Lewis and Clark County Rod and Gun Club Placer Hotel

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