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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
4
Butte press reports reveal reckless drivers involved in fatal auto incidents. Authorities cite ongoing concerns about hit and run behavior and call for increased safety measures and enforcement.
The crowd honored Walter Johnson after a Pirates win as fans crowded around the defeated legend. AP dispatches describe pandemonium turning to hushed respect as Johnson left his quarters and received heartfelt handshakes from appreciative spectators.
The speech argues for continuing large US loans to Europe and developing countries to secure markets for American goods. It notes billions in pending foreign loans, a yearly foreign trade balance near a billion dollars, and the need to expand purchasing power abroad while easing interest via new securities. Trade would expand as loans create demand.
Former prime minister David Lloyd George spoke at City Temple urging study of Prohibition as an experiment in the United States. He warned against simplistic condemnations and noted U S enforcement debates amid vast government spending and social aims.
Chicago Herald Examiner reports extensive blackmail by bootleggers and gamblers funded by wealthy Chicagoans over recent months. Victims paid protection and bribes totaling large sums to silence racketeering, while federal probes gather details on payments and suspects.
The Pioneer notes Secretary Mel Lon’s proposals would save about 300 million dollars annually, easing burdens on the ordinary man. It argues most workers earn far less than assumed and suggests broad tax curtailments and lower auto costs will be welcomed by current auto owners. The piece forecasts lighter wallets and public relief if Congress passes the plan.
Washington political debate centers on the McNary Hazelton plan and emergency measures. Senator Caan of Kansas and other farm advocates oppose revising the bill as deflated prices ease, making substantial congressional support unlikely.
Atlanta voters largely skipped a $2 million bond issue for a city hall during a Dixie baseball showdown. Only 7,000 votes were needed, but 20,000 fans chose to watch the game, leaving the tally 6400 yes and 1200 no. The piece argues voter indifference harms democracy and promises a future election.
The Wall Street Journal notes foreign indebtedness to U S government and investors exceeds twenty billion dollars with expected annual credits of over a billion dollars once government obligations are funded. The piece hints at future global relations and calls for further study.
A new prohibition chief states that Chicago and many nearby towns will undergo a wholesale drying up process soon. He cites unrest among factions and calls for enforcement as authorities clash over drink controls.
Pasadena residents and social workers ask Governor Richardson to hear a women’s delegation censure the imprisonment of Anita Whitney Oakland suffrage and social worker. Kate Crane Gartz and Upton Sinclair telegrammed the governor calling for an immediate pardon to avoid national shame.
St Paul mayor Arthur Boateon directed Sundays edition of the St Paul Pioneer Press as guest editor. He rolled up his sleeves and served as editor makeup man and chief editorial writer. Crime news was moved from the front and prohibition support appeared in editorials.
In Sweet Grass County district court William Shaddick sues Margaret E Paine Will I Paine and Jane Doe Paine for sale of Lots 3 and 4 Section 7 Township 3 North Range 15 East with water rights privileges and appurtenances. Sheriff Ed Brannin to conduct sale November 14 1925 at 2:00 PM at the county courthouse Big Timber Montana.
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