16 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
1
Readable text notes Stark Pec and Alemdar with emphasis on large figures and near month action. The fragment hints at planning or results for early November activities.
The new list shows forty jurors drawn including Oscar Nepstad and J. F. A Langston with many cases scheduled in November. Separate proceedings include actions involving Cremer, Moffett, and City of Big Timber among others.
State superintendent H S S reports Montana bank resources fell to a September 12 low amid troubled institutions. The combined resources dropped from last year's peak as state banks face increased losses and reduced investment returns.
Senator Poindexter of Washington urged action on revolutionary propaganda found in Gary Indiana urging steel workers to revolt and push for steel nationalization. Senator Thomas of Colorado challenged the need for a Justice Department probe while noting no grievance in his state for steel workers. He suggested any inquiry should also consider why the N W W was not acted against at its outset.
In San Francisco on October 9, Herbert Hoover told the Commercial Club that ample food exists to feed the world until the next harvest but warned that higher productivity and industrial readjustment are needed to avoid bloodshed. He cited delayed peace in Europe and wage inflation as key causes of unrest and called for sustained output to curb prices. He said the first step toward solving world problems is peace.
O L Holman of Bowdoin Montana suffered a broken back and paralysis from an August accident. In a Minneapolis hospital he has regained use of his limbs and is expected to recover. The case is claimed to be the first on record.
At Browning agency on Friday 2100 Blackfeet tribal herd cattle sold in the sale to relieve drought hard press. Levi Burd of Browning paid 355.50 for 650 yearling steers while Montana Farming corp bought 13 a head for 950 yearling heifers and Mr Snow of Browning paid 26 for 800 spring weaned calves. Hereford stock in excellent condition. Shortage of feed drove disposal.
The senate interstate commerce committee voted 14 to 1 to embed penalties for railroad employee strikes in the permanent railroad legislation. Senator Stanley of Kentucky opposed the move. The panel also advanced provisions on excess railroad earnings and a funding plan to support maintenance and improvements through a national contingent fund and a federal transportation board. Montana irrigation projects received five applications for new work next year including Copper River Lake near Ovando and projects near Terry Circle and Frenchtown.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Curtice and Manhattan architect Pomeroy Vreeland were shot and killed while attempting to arrest Buford Webb at a granary near Manhattan. Webb, who had earlier wounded ranch owner Harvey Plumlee, resisted and was killed in the ensuing exchange as about 150 men surrounded the granary.
In Butte on October 14 Joseph Grandis, 32, killed his divorced wife Edith Grandis, 30, and then shot himself. Found by neighbors at the woman's home, both bodies showed bullet wounds. Five children are left as victims. Edith had divorced Joseph on September 27 and planned to remarry. Grandis traveled from Terry, South Dakota, upon learning of the plan.
New York and Chicago bankers bought the first 3 000 000 of North Dakota bonds to fund the Non partisan League projects. Disptches from Bismarck say buyers and terms remain unclear with questions about eastern involvement.
Officials report the international trade conference in Atlantic City will include representatives from the United States France Great Britain Italy and Belgium. Topics include an international currency and guarantees by American banks to back foreign railroad and industrial securities to stabilize exchange.
Helena October 12 and evidence from Montana shows farmers quickly applying for surveys for proposed irrigation projects. Deputy State Engineer Buck, newly selected by the Montana irrigation Commission, will begin late this week to assess feasibility and water sources for the several schemes.
Helena October 112 The quarterly report of Sidney Miller register of the state land office covers July August and September. It records 137 farm loans during the period totaling 269000 dollars.
Rome reports a potential American cardinal may be named at the December consistory while the Vatican resumes major ceremonies after the war. The pope may elevate Monsignor Kakowski of Warsaw along with perhaps two foreign cardinals, one possibly American, as canonizations are planned for early 1920.
Washington October 13 organized labor's proposals call for the national industrial conference to arbitrate the nationwide steel workers strike. The conference steering committee discussed the demand to avoid radical elements and hopes a report can be issued when the conference resumes.
Billings Montana October 11. Next spring will see the start of operation in Billings of a large canning factory and warehouse to be erected by the United Products company. The factory site has been purchased and the contract for the erection of most buildings has been let. The main building will be a brick structure 500 by 169 feet. All machinery for canning beans peas tomatoes and other products will be assembled this winter. The board of directors consists of J A Morgan president Elmer Summers A J Rehberg Jed Inabnit and John Stewart all of Billings.
A county nurse will examine every school child and report all serious cases to parents. The program aims to ensure health monitoring across the county schools and involves routine screenings and parent notification for any critical findings.
Sweet Grass County Red Cross chapter will train groups of women in home nursing with 15 lesson coursework led by Mise Ardis Munson. The program includes patient care, baths and linen changes, temperature taking, and a fee per visit plan for visiting nursing. Munson will also conduct school child physical exams and report health concerns to families and officials.
Paris October 12 The French senate approved the peace treaty with Germany completing ratification by three major signatories and it will take effect in France tomorrow or the day after with ratification law publication. A decree will lift censorship end the state of siege and remove war restrictions. Moratoriums expire six months after the ratification date.
The United States sugar equalization board announced a three month curtailment on甜 luxury sugar use after nine months of higher consumption. George A. Zabriskie, board president, said 500000 tons more sugar reached consumers from January to September 1919 than in the same period in 1918.
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