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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
9
A fragment notes an federal enforcement statement about distributing one parcel per Sammy and references wrist related context. The text is incomplete but indicates a rule or directive from federal authorities. Local details such as date or location are not clear.
The article describes Red Cross parcel guidance for wartime mail including permitted perishables and inspection procedures. It also recalls the disaster as the Kashmir liner collided with the Otranto, taking on water and driving toward Islay where Tuscania victims perished.
A broken dispatch suggests German leaders may approve tight conditions in a peace proposal. Officials caution no official confirmation, while observers note preliminary signals from Bern’s note and related signals indicating potential acceptance of terms.
A collision near the Irish coast sank the Kashmir stranding in heavy seas. Survivors include soldiers and crew rescued by a British destroyer and other vessels amid a gale. Seven were saved at Islay as rescue efforts continued into deteriorating weather.
Registrants listed to report within a five day period starting October 21 1918. A definite day will be shared once train schedules arrive. The roster includes Anton Solberg F Nearman Wm Duffey Jr Albert Wagner and others from Big Timber Grey Cliff Glasston Glen Rock Reed Point and Seattle with addresses and numbers noted.
Andrew Taylor Hamilton aged long time resident of the Gallatin valley died after a brief illness at his ranch home in East Gallatin. Born in Ohio he moved to Aldergulch in 1865 and the valley later became his home. He bred prize horses and cattle and was married in 1877 to Alice F. Young. survived by four sons and two daughters. Funeral held Thursday with many old timers in attendance.
Duluth Minn October 13 More than 500 persons are reported dead or missing and at least 12 000 homeless as five forest fires sweep northern Wisconsin and northern Minnesota. Seventy five bodies, many charred, lie in morgues while towns including Cloquet Brookston Brevator Corona Adolph Thompson Arnold Moose Lake and Wright are wiped out. Refugees say charred bodies were seen as they fled the fire zone and many settlements and homes have been destroyed. Property and timber losses will total millions, surpassing past fires in the region.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts asserts that any acceptance of Germany’s reply to Wilson must include unconditional surrender. He warns such terms would force allies into war costs and risks a humiliating defeat if peace is tied to surrender or concession.
Washington reports publish the German note accepting Wilson's terms for a permanent peace and proposing a mixed commission to handle evacuation. President Wilson states armistice requires an end to land and sea atrocities and calls for strict guarantees, noting Germany's continued submarine warfare and destruction of civilian targets.
J F Manning manager of the Finch overall factory said the Livingston plant would be in operation within three to four days after power and water connections are completed. Sixteen crates of machine parts and materials arrived, storage held until contracts for water piping and heating are filled, delaying start of operations next week.
Paris newspapers give space to Germanys reply and discuss constitutional doubts. Public sentiment questions surrender terms and whether the emperor or the government bears responsibility. Some wonder if Marshal Foch should accept any surrender terms the Allies may demand.
Debates split on Germany's reply to allied pressure. Some view Berlin as seeking a suspension and conference over an armistice, signaling recognition of defeat while others push for unconditional surrender. L'Homme Libre cites Germany's hesitation as proof of a waning war will.
A total of 1397 farmers in the state received aid from the federal seed grain loan office. In North Dakota 229 farmers were aided with an average of 200 dollars each. Two thirds of funds went to winter wheat sowing and the rest to rye. Seeding conditions were generally good, with moisture shortages in Hill Toole and Valley counties. Cascade Chateau may sow similar winter wheat as last year, Freque county expects lower wheat, while Blaine Valley and Phillippe plan more rye.
General March announced that American troops overseas have passed 1,900,000 and urged full national support for the fourth Liberty loan. He stressed immediate action, noting plans to raise another 2,000,000 troops and requesting Congress approve $8 billion to fund the program.
A Butte drive delivered more than 18 tons of clothing for French and Belgian refugees. The total included 27 000 garments in 2319 cases with 35 large boxes of shoes and three large cases of stockings. Donations also funded 36 suits of new underwear for children and raised cash receipts of 19 85 dollars.
New York on October 18 reports President Wu, commander in chief of the American army and navy, leading the American forces in a decisive march through the city. The dispatch highlights his role coordinating military units and signaling resolve amid ongoing tensions.
Earl M. Younkin 23, healthy and cheerful, died by poisoning in Livingston after leaving town Friday. He faced a sedition charge and military rejection at Camp Lewis, wrote a letter to Walter Selby, then drank poison in a saloon on West Park street. Discharge papers and a Camp Lewis enlistment are found on him. he had worked as a guard for Northern Pacific and later a railroad supply agent.
The body of Edward P. Clay, who died suddenly last week, was shipped to Billings for burial. He had arrived with complaints about altitude affecting his heart and was yesterday involved in negotiating a sheep purchase for Barth & Edwards of Billings when he was found dead in his hotel room after not responding to a bell.
In Gallatin county the Manhattan council of defense established a forty cent per hour thresher wage to curb strikes by threshing crews. George M. Lewis led members to Camp Creek to convince workers the 40 cent rate was fair, arguing higher pay would reduce labor and hurt efforts during the period.
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