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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

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Early-life outline of A V Brown and rail career timeline

The article traces A V Brown’s career from 1887 through 1930, listing posts as clerk and superintendent across multiple railroads and cities. It notes movements from St Louis and Hannibal to Keokuk, St Joseph, Kansas City, Ottumwa, Eureka Springs, and finally Livingston and Tacoma, with dates of service up to 1930.

St. Louis Little Rock Hannibal, C. B. & Q Keokuk Union Depot Co Keokuk C. B Ark No. Ark Livingston N. P Duluth Tacoma

Campaign events and names amid Walsh Home Week gossip

Fragmentary text describes campaign activity for Walsh Home Week with references to Senator Ted, a party headquarters opening, and speaking events. Mentions of Montana, Roosevelt, Wheeler, and a gubernatorial tie appear in jumbled form.

Ted. Moos Sib Vehorge Oemein Wee van Montana Theo Saad Tchval

Robbery Report From Musselshell County Slide

An unclear report describes a robbery near Melstone in Musselshell County. A man identified as Mr. Dun faces a disturbance as the thief fled with cash amounting to 72000 and a chase ensues toward Carmina, with authorities seeking the robber’s capture.

Vanwebb Melstone Dunisra Dunvas Offifea

Monkey Bite Ends King Alexander

King Alexander of Greece died at 5 20 p m from wounds after a pet monkey attack in October. His final hours showed weakening heart action and worsening pulmonary symptoms. Constantine was reported planning to return and claim the throne amid the succession question.

Athens Alexander Greece Constantine

British Columbia Votes It Wet Again

British Columbia voters rejected prohibition in yesterday’s referendum. The majority against the act is expected near 39,000. Women participated. The plan favors sale of liquor through government shops in every city and town, but not open bars, ending a four year prohibition era.

Vancouver British Columbia

ICHES GOES AFTER PRESIDENT WILSON

The article reports on political clash between Cox and Hughes over approaches to war, constitutional method, and treaty obligations. It quotes Hughes defending congressional war declaration as the constitutional path while stressing the obligation under the treaty remains.

Lord Mayor of Cork Passes Away in Prison Hunger Strike

London dispatch reports Terence MacSwiney lord mayor of Cork died in Brixton prison after seventy four days on hunger strike protesting a two year sentence on charges including possession of seditious documents. His death followed delirium and deep emaciation.

Cork London Terence MacSwiney Repub John MacSwiney Dominic Mrs. MacSwiney MacSwiney

Bankers Back Federal Reserve and Aid to Rail Equipment

Washington October 21. A blanket endorsement of the federal reserve system and a pledge to aid the National Railway Equipment Corporation marked the American Bankers Association meeting. A $12 million crop export financing corporation under the Edge act was planned to assist cotton growers, starting with $6 million capital. State bankers and national bankers debated reserve board policies, with final action to come as resolutions move to the floor.

Washington Federal Reserve System National Railway Equipment Corporation American Bankers’ Association National Bankers’ Group The Equipment Corporation Savings Bank Reserve Board M. J. Dowling Olivia, Minn

Dr. E. B. Craighead Dies in Missoula

Dr. E B Craighead editor of the New Northwest and former president of Tulane University dies suddenly in Missoula at his office of apoplexy. He led Tulane for eight years and headed the University of Montana from 1912 to 1915. Survived by his widow two sons and a daughter. Born March 3 1861 in Ham’s Prairie Missouri.

Missoula E. B. Craighead The New Northwest State University State Board of Eduction Tulane University University of Eet Dr. Craighead North Dakota Nonpartisan League Ham's Prairie Central College Missouri

Ex Governor Norris Leaves For Kentucky

Former Governor Norris and Mrs Norris travel to Marrowbone Kentucky after the death of the governor’s mother aged 82. They expect to reach Wednesday and attend the funeral Thursday before returning to Great Falls in about two weeks.

Great Falls Norris Marrowbone

Decrease in Montana corporate tax reported for 1919

Montana will collect 221019 04 from corporations for 1919 a one percent levy on net income as stated by state treasurer H L Hart The total gross corporate business was 906796060 19 with 1148 corporations paying taxes Anaconda Copper Mining Co did not pay due to non operation in 1919 leading to a historic drop in receipts

Helena Montana H. L. Hart Anaconda Copper Mining Company Hart

Townley Threatens War on Opponents in Barnes County

In Barnes County A C Townley head of the non partisan league rallied about 200 supporters urging action against businessmen opposing the league. He forecast defeat for independents in November and warned measures to punish dissenters saying they will be driven from the map.

Valley City N. C Barnes

Three Dollar Wheat in Ninety Days Predicted

Kansas City reports weigh in on a Wheat Growers association strike urging farmers in several states to withhold wheat until a 3.00 per bushel price is reached. Wichita officials claim the strike is in effect with 70,000 members. officials warn of gradual price rise over 90 days.

Wheat Growers’ Association Southwest J.C. Mohler Kansas Board of Agriculture Kansas W.H. McGreevy Wichita Kans McGreevy Board of Trade United States Wheat Growers’ Association Oklahoma Texas Nebraska South Dakota

Federal inquiry into Chicago Board of Trade wheat deals

The Federal Trade Commission opens hearings into Chicago Board of Trade operations after Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas and Senator Arthur Capper accuse wheat speculation of hurting farmers. Officials present price history claims of government guarantees and supply demand as market drivers.

Chicago Federal Trade Commission Today Chicgo Board of Trade Henry J. Allen Kansas Wilson Gates Arthur Capper F. L. Gates Chicago Beans of Trade United States Grain Corporation

Harding Puts Views In Brief Statement

Senator Harding issued a pre election statement arguing the Republican party will be seen as superior in administration and deserving of voters trust. He denounces democracy under autocratic forms and calls for equal opportunity while condemning exploitation and profiteering. He outlines a League of Nations stance that preserves American independence and sole control over its role in world affairs.

Washington Harding Republican Party League of Nations Association of Nations America

Wheat price dips tied to liberal Canadian shipments

The article notes the old guaranteed price fell below $2.33 on only two trading days since October 1 and that the same grade sold as low as $1.99. Mr. Gates attributes the decline to liberal Canadian wheat shipments to American terminal markets.

Cox Appeals to Large Madison Square Garden Crowd

Governor Cox of Ohio urged immediate U S entry into the League of Nations in a Chicago style campaign stop at Madison Square Garden New York. He stressed business and economic gains from participation and said his administration would push a helpful reservations compromise to secure American involvement.

New York Cox Ohio League of Nations Madisom Square Garden America United States Atlantic Harding League Europe

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