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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
1
Guilty verdict in murder case hinges on witness credibility
Testimony around the July shooting of Jake Ly was challenged as jurors weighed conflicting statements by Elijah Bess and others. The defendant denied intent and claimed self defense while witnesses offered inconsistent recollections of events at the Bess home and the fence line dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trist
Elijah Bess
Jake Lyegader
Marty
Lyrast
Mb Lyons
Yelle
Lyons
Inch
Albert Bowman
Vasen
Uso
Thompson
Bess
Sted
Uoward
Imu
Bowman
Davit
Cardinal Mercier Testimonial Fund Raised in New York
A New York committee of 50 leaders from Catholic and Protestant communities organized a testimonial fund in honor of Cardinal Mercier. Prominent figures including Archbishop Patrick Naillon and Bishop Bareb joined efforts with diverse faith leaders to support the hero prelate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Mercier
Atzens
New York
Bareb
Protestant Episcopal
Great Northern News Emphasizes Record Business
W. R. Smith reports Great Northern lines show record business across the west for three years. The railroad highlights expanding fruit shipments from Wenatchee and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith
Wenatchee
Stock shipments continue heavy to slaughter market
Chicago New York and Liverpool are connected by heavy stock shipments. Each Tuesday 200 to 800 cars are moved on the division to the slaughter market. Through the 1919 summer and fall Montana shipped more stock than all of 1918. The count excludes other weekday stock moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Liverpool
Montana
Miners Offered New Increase Of Wages
Washington reports Secretary of Labor Wilson proposed a wage rise for soft coal miners to end a looming strike set for November 1. The plan ties raises to the cost of living since July 1914 and would run from contract end to March 31, 1920, with negotiations to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Free Speech Proceedings Begin in Pittsburgh Labor Case
Organized labor opened its court battle for free speech and assembly in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. A bill in equity seeks an injunction against Mayor Babcock, the public safety director, police chief, and police commissioner to allow labor meetings. Additional suits against other municipalities, county officials, and corporations are anticipated, along with many damage claims for alleged false arrests and searches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Alleghany County
Babcock
Department of Public Safety
Superintendent of Police
Commissioner of Police
Italian Ambassador Dies Ad In Washington
Count VY Macchi Di Cellere Italian ambassador to the United States since 1913 died at the emergency hospital just before surgery. He had been ill since Saturday and reached the hospital at 9 o clock dying on the operating table at 9 40. The cause given mesentric thrombosis. Countess Di Cellere and embassy staff were present. he was 53 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
VY. Macchi di Cellere
United States
Countess di Cellere
Armistice Day Proposed as Legal Holiday in Helena
Governor Stewart is asked to declare November 11 the first Armistice Day the legal holiday and American Legion day as instructed by national headquarters. The Lewis and Clark post plans a grand victory ball with Governor Stewart and Adjutant General Phil Greenan leading the grand march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Stewart
American Legion
The
Henry D. Lindsley
National Executive Committee
Lewis and Clark Post
S. V. Stewart
Phil Greenan
Senate Rail Legislation Moves Fast On Wage, Strikes Policy
Washington report outlines a draft bill creating a permanent railroad policy with government control ending 30 days after enactment and a federal wages and working conditions commission. Penalties would target fomenters of strikes, with regional committees for dispute settlement and rate fixing to ensure earnings for carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Federal
la Follette
Wisconsin
Cummins
Viscount Astor of Hever Castle dies of heart disease abroad
London October 19 Viscount Astor of Hever Castle dies of heart disease after a year of declining health. His body lies in the home of his son Waldorf Astor MP in St James Square and cremation is planned with ashes to be placed at Cliveden. He moved to England in 1890 to become an Englishman seeking privacy from American press scrutiny and later earned a British title for war service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Viscount Astor of
Hevercastle
Viscount Astor
Waldorf Astor
St. James’ Square
Cliveden
Atplow Bucks
Astor
England
Edward
King George
Mr. Astor
Britain
Baron Astor of
Hever
Hever Castle
Kent
National Park Herd Given Hypo Injection
Yellowstone buffalo herd immunized against hemorrhagic septicemia after two vaccinations by the state bureau of animal husbandry. Dr Neal Plank returned from administering the second shot. The herd showed reluctance, similar to last year, as the serum was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Yellowstone Park
State Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Neal Plank
Bureau
State Of New York Seeks Tax From Astor Estate
New York will seek to collect an inheritance tax running to millions from William Waldorf Astor’s estate after his death in London. Astor’s attorney, Charles A. Peabody, says Viscount Astor moved all New York property to a trust before death. Comptroller Eugene M. Travis said proof of death time transfer could allow collection of the tax on the $50,000,000 assessed New York estate in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Waldorf Astor
London
Charles A. Peabody
Astor
Travis
President Wilson Gets Back to Public Duties
President Wilson was allowed to transact public business after a difficult night. He signed amendments to the foot control act imposing penalties for hoarding and profiteering in food and clothing. The prohibition enforcement bill will be sent to the White House with a legality opinion, and he may pose on it before the October 28 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
White House
Department of Justice
Shantung Amendment Is Beaten By Big Majority
In the Senate the Shantung amendment to the treaty was rejected by a 65 to 35 vote after hours of debate. Fourteen Republicans joined pro treaty forces, while three Democrats aligned with opponents. six committee amendments were effectively swept away as the clause about Japan was struck and replaced with China references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shantung
Senate
League of Nations Assembly
Gore
Reed
Walsh
Massachusetts
Nelson
Coit
Cummins
Hale
Kellogg
Kenyon
McCumber
Keyes
Laurent
McNary
Smoot
Spencer
Sterling
Town
Washington
Senator Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Japan
China
County Officials Move To Draft New Tax Law At Election
Miles City October 17 county commissioners adopted a resolution to form a committee of county officials to prepare a new tax law for adoption by the people at next year’s general election. They call for limiting legislative power to create new commissions and for freezing salaries until funds exist. Glacier National Park will host the next convention. Otto Simonson of Butte objected and was roughed off the boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Glacier National Park
Otto Simonson
Butte
German Colonization Plan for Sinaloa Irrigation Project
Mexico City reports a German led venture to irrigate 200000 hectares in the Fuerte valley Sinaloa with a twenty year land purchase scheme. Jose Meakany backed by General Ramon Iturbe and German banks promotes the venture while United Sugar of Los Mocchis previously held the water concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Fuerte River
Sinaloa
Jose Meakany
Ramon Iturbe
Fuerte Valley
United Sugar Company of
Los Mocchis
Benjamin E. Johnson
Chicago
III
Federal Officials Target Home Made Wine in Butte
Federal officials in Butte say home made wine stored in local cellars remains untouched for now and no seizure actions are planned. They note prosecution is unlikely unless production is in process, citing Rockford Illinois raids as a contrast. Officials estimate wine grape carloads sold in Butte and Anaconda dropped, and mention the prewar allowance of 200 gallons per person without tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Rockford
Department of Justice
Anaconda Thie
State official fatally shoots hunter near Ovando
Helena reports Hanes M. De Young chief clerk in the state treasurer office shot and killed Captain William R. Strong of Helena 47 miles north of Ovando at 4 pm Sunday mistaking him for an elk while pursuing a cow elk in the brush. State Treasurer H. TL Hart relayed the details from Ovando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Hanes M. DeYoung
State Treasurer’s Office
William R. Strong
Ovando
DeYoung
Strong
State
H. ‘Tl. Hart
Red Cross Annual Roll Call Opens in Sweet Grass County
The Red Cross roll call runs from November 2 to 11 in Sweet Grass County with Percy G. Webb named county chairman. The campaign emphasizes not only money but heart and service, highlighting the Red Cross as both idea and program and urging vigorous enlistment to support welfare work and social conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Sweet Grass County
Percy G. Webb
American Red Cross
Red Cress
America
Final Meeting Called For Strike Adjustment
Washington, October 21. Represent atives of miners and operators met with Secretary of Labor Wilson in a final effort to settle wage disputes and avert the strike of 500000 bituminous coal miners set for November 1. John L. Lewis and Thomas T. Brewster led delegations of about 100, with both sides firm on demands including a five day week and a withdrawal of the strike order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
John L. Lewis
United Mineworkers of America
Thomas T. Brewster
Lewis
Brewster
Livingston Café Proprietor Fails to Bag Ducks
Tommy Doyle, proprietor of a leading Livingston cafe, fished Sunday for ducks in ideal weather but had poor attendance and did not bag any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Doyle
Livingston
Bartender Shot Dead in Prohibition Era Feud
Joe Thomas a bartender was shot through the heart and killed instantly today by Del Guidici an Italian after years of bad blood. A posse led by Sheriff Green chased Guidici into the hills north of Missoula as of this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missioula
Joe Thomas
del Guidici
Guidici
Sheriff Green
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Iven Bess
Chlains
Bes
Fe York
Dantm
Thomas Ff. Ryan
Brady
Henry P. Davidson
A Dodge
T. Coleman du H. Gary
Charles Etty H. Kahn
Jacob F. Rouaries M. Schwab
Great Northern
National Park
President Wilson
Germany
Mexico County
Percy Webb
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