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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1928

Page

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Rhea Traver Crowned Queen of Montana at State Fair

Rhea Traver daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy C Traver won the Montana state fair queen title amid crowds at Helena. Governor Erickson presented her to the audience and she mingled with princesses as the crowd applauded. Traver heads to the State University to resume foreign languages studies.

Big Timber Rhea Traver Roy C. Traver Erickson Rhea Miss Traver Montana The State University Helens Mallette Deaconess School Helena Valley Hoxana Beck Helen Piper Hertha Anderson Lewis and Clark

Stockman Kills Youth Over Trivial Matter

GREAT FALLS Oct 2 John Mc Giannis 72 a well known stockman admitted firing the shot that killed William Hahn a youth on his threshing crew The county attorney says McGianis will face first degree murder charges Hahn was killed with a shotgun bolt as he helped his mother wash dishes Witnesses say Hahn reprimanded the employer for violent language and the rancher then shot him at his ranch in Spanish Coulee about 44 miles south of Great Falls

Great Falls John McGiannis William Hahn McGianis Hahn McGinnis’ Ranch Spanish Coulee

Attempt To Disqualify Kohler From Wisconsin Governor Race

A writ of mandamus was filed in Madison alleging Walter J. Kohler violated the corrupt practices act. The suit seeks to cancel his nomination certificate. Kohler may run as independent if needed while Joseph D. Beck could become the nominee. Kohler must answer by October 6.

Madison Wis Walter J. Kohler Supreme Court Fred M. Mylie Marvin W. Rosenberry

Chivalry Sends Man To California Prison

In San Francisco a woman known as Mrs. Miller confessed a tryst with Percy Eberlee, 22, who was jailed for holding up a drug store last September 8. The confession may establish an alibi and prompt a new trial for Eberlee, who faced five years to life in San Quentin. Corroboration comes from the cottage owner at Santa Cruz where they lived.

San Francisco San Quentin Miller Roy Ingram Ingram Eberlee

James Mclaughlin Pioneer Linotype Operator Dies

James Mclaughlin known as Jimmy and a longtime Livingston Linotype operator died in his room Monday morning after being found in bed. He worked at the Livingston Enterprise during summers and as a vacation printer, survived by sister Mary White and brother Tom McLaughlin, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Elks.

James Mclaughlin Livingston Yence Pleness Cooker James Mclaughlin Jimmy Varimes Avpch Sted Aked Mary White Portland Tom McLaughlin Denver Livingston Lodge Knights of Columbes and the Elks Welock Everian Livingston Enterprise Peimters New York City

Yankees Win World Series Opener In 4 1 Victory

New York Yankees beat St. Louis 4 to 1 in the first game at Yankee Stadium. Waite Hoyt pitched for the Yankees against Willie Sherdel of the Cardinals. Meusel starred with a home run and key hits while Bottomley homered for St. Louis. The Yankees had seven hits and no errors. the Cardinals three hits and one error. The second game shifts to New York tomorrow.

New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Waite Hoyt Yankees Willie Sherdel St. Louis Cardinals Meusel Bottomley Cardinals St. Louis Greenough Wilson New York

Death of Dan Frost In Auto Wreck Near Crow Agency

Dan Frost aged 3 and his party were returning from a dance when a competing car blinded him on the Little Big Horn bridge near Crow Agency. He swerved and the Chevrolet overturned, Frost dying in Crow Agency hospital from chest injuries. Funeral held at Crow Agency with Rev Dr Bruce Kinney officiating. Walter Ray, a vaudeville performer, was injured and left for Billings for hospital treatment.

Sweet Grass County Deer Creek Dan Frost Hardin Billings Gazette Crow Agency Sheridan Wyo Frost Garry Owen Little Big Horn River Rost John Frost St. Xavier Mission Big Timber Crow Agenes Bruce Kinney Denver The Baptist Church Walter Ray Colorado Wyoming Nebraska Salt Lake City AML Billins

Court Session in Judge H J Miller's Court

Tuesday session presided by Judge H J Miller included divorces, foreclosures, and estate matters. Shadoan vs Shadoan granted a divorce. Langston arraigned on first degree assault and bail set at 1000. Vigas foreclosure judgment for 1422 78 and related costs, with sale of real estate approved.

H. J. Miller M. L. Shadoan Iva Dell Shadoan Ed Brannin Frank Whitsel H. 4. Milter W. A. McDowell Paw L. van Cleve, Jr State of Montana Ernest Langston Anxsault O’connor Cowart Henry Nicholson G. A. Kraemer Doris Brinkema Ralph Brinkema Northland Realty Co Edgar Vigas

Three Men Named by Hackbart Held in Kidnapping Case

Kenosha police say Elmer Hackbart's confession links Farr M. Steel Dewitt Jones and Oliver Huxhold to the kidnapping of Harold Hendrickson as he rode near the city. Each man, former Allen A Hosiery workers, pleaded not guilty and posted bonds of 5560. A fourth suspect is to be sought.

Kenosha Wis Elmer Hackbart Allen A Hosiery Hackbart Farr M. Steel Dewitt Jones Oliver Huxhold Hendrickson

Yegsman Shot By Roundup Burglary Crew Flee

In Montana near Grass Range, three to four young men attempted a grain elevator safe blast. Sheriff Tulovk chased them from Grass Range toward Roundup. Sheriff Popovich pursued, was knocked down, then fired, wounding accomplice Reed. The robbers fled toward Virginia City after robbing a Lewistown filling station.

Lewistown Mont James Need Cheri Tulovk Sherif Popovich Greggs Reed Berglara Grass Range Virginia City Madison Counts

Noted Senators Will Be In Montana Towns

Senator Norris of Nebraska will make six campaign addresses in Montana for Senator Wheeler against Dixon. Announcement by Democratic State Chairman Charles P. Nevin. First speech in Great Falls October 15, with visits to Lewistown Billings Bozeman Helena and Missoula. Senator Robert La Follette of Wisconsin also offered to campaign in the state.

Helena Mont George W. Norris Nebraska Montana RB. K. Wheeler Joseph M. Dixon Missoula Norris Charles P. Nevin Great Falls Lewistown Billings Bozeman Heltna Robert Ta Follette Wisconsin

Prosecutor Plans Trial for Dry Squad Members

Lorain Ohio reports that Prosecutor Wesley de Grills and Milton Friedman will seek indictment before the county grand jury for Dry Squad members accused of firing on two private cars and injuring occupants.

Lorain Ohio Wesley de Grills Milton Friedman Nan County Ground Jury Thse

Tragic car crash kills three in Yellowstone and First corner

A car driven by Douglas Ruddy and carrying Harry N. Justice and Opal Carson crashed at the northwest corner of Yellowstone avenue and First street west. Justice died instantly and Mrs Justice died en route to hospital about 1:50 a.m. Ruddy survived with minor injuries and Carson was uninjured though shaken. Police and hospital reports clarified rumors about Mrs Justice’s attire and the torn dress found later with Miss Carson.

Fillings Gazette Yellowstone Avenue First Street Harry N. Justice Douglas Ruddy A. T. Hanfard Company Ruddy Opal Carson Owas Buddy Emily Farnam Polles Miss Carson Pi Niblo Mabel E. Jeeves el Niblo Hotel Montana Avenue Boyd Division Street Erey Terry Custer Avenue Raddy Page Six

Questions for Hoover Spark Political Debate in Patis Tenn

Senator McKellar asked Republican nominee Herbert Hoover a series of pointed questions in a Patis Tennessee meeting. The queries covered Mellon as treasury secretary, federal enforcement of prohibition, racial equality, and cabinet leasing deals tied to Fall Denby and Doheny Sinclair.

Mellon the Treasury Department of Commerce South Harding A. B. Fall Edwin Denby Doheny and Sinclair

Trial Marriage Slides By In Federal Court

In Portland on September 27 the Mann act charges were not pursued against Kenneth Elwood Frazer of San Francisco and Miss Mary Edna Stone. Frazer admitted stealing a car to take Miss Stone to Seattle and received a 15 month sentence at McNeil Island under the Dyer act.

Portland Ore Kenneth Elwood Frazer San Francisco Mary Edna Stone Frazer Miss Stone Seattle McNeil Island

Butte Miners Get 3 Cent Pay Increase at Mines and Smelters

The Anaconda Copper Mining company will raise all daily wages by 3 cents on October 1 at the Butte mines and the A and Great Falls smelters and refineries, continuing while electrolytic copper stays at 15 cents a pound or higher. Miners’ contract prices will be adjusted proportionately, with other district companies also agreeing to the raise after talks with local unions.

Butte Anaconda Copper Mining Company A and Great Falls National Engineerig and Mining Journal J. R. Hobbins Anaconda Company Tabor Anaconda Great Falls Hobbins

Roosevelt Accepts New York Governing Candidacy Nomination

Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed to run for New York governor to aid Gov. Smith in the presidential campaign. He accepted the Democratic nomination after initially opposing it, saying he would serve if it helps the governor and the party. He planned speeches in Georgia and the South to support the national ticket.

Warm Springs Franklin D. Roosevelt Associated Atlanta New York Snecative

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S. F. Mallette State Capitol R. O. Kauffman Shrine Temple Stockman Kohler Chivalry Man California James M’laughlin Pioneer Yegsman Boyd, Mont Little Hurt Hoover DEMOS Franklin Roosevelt Smith Tion Associated Press Roosevelt Columbus Georgia Cleveland Peti Apron Baker Secretary of Way
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