04 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary crime notes reference Cooper murder on late night in Nashville area. Investigators probe unidentified suspect, possible lure from home, and evidence of water disposal. Authorities pursue theories linking railroad executive circles and a bank of suspects amid wartime alien property scrutiny.
Leaders from Missouri Minnesota Penn South Carolina and other states urged action to curb the cost of living and support national production. They pressed federal authorities to back wage reforms and avert potential transport strikes threatening the economy.
The nomination of A. Mitchell for attorney general was confirmed after weeks of hold up in the Senate. The vote followed a dispute over war related legislation and German ownership concerns cited by supporters of the nominee.
The first meeting of World War Veterans of Sweet Grass county was held in the courthouse on Sunday August 31 and veterans present applied for a charter in the American Legion. A temporary organization was formed to plan future steps and sign rosters. Alva Lamb of Big Timber was elected temporary secretary and will handle communications.
President Carranza's address to Congress defends Mexico against foreign representations over foreign lives and property. He cites alleged injustices against Mexicans in the United States, defends neutrality, and rejects admission to the league of nations arguing inequality of races.
The president will travel by special train from Washington through the Midwest to the Pacific coast, with stops in Columbus Indianapolis St Louis Kansas City Des Moines Omaha Sioux Falls St Paul Minneapolis Bismarck Helena Coeur d Alene Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland San Francisco San Diego Los Angeles Reno Salt Lake City Cheyenne Denver Pueblo Wichita Oklahoma City Little Rock Memphis Louisville and finally Versailles for Ireland talks. Ireland peace treaty debate includes Irish leaders Greek society representatives and critics arguing treaty jeopardizes Ireland's independence and US safety.
Missoula reports forest fire conditions easing due to progress on old fires and favorable weather. Cool nights calm flames. winds still raise danger. New blazes appeared in Bitterroot and St Joe forests near Slate Creek Como Lake Maple Creek Florence Foeth Creek fire.
Mrs. Michael Cudahy widow of pioneer industrialist died at age 77 in Chicago. Born in Ireland she moved to Wisconsin in infancy. She was made a countess by Pope Benedict XV in 1917 in recognition of the Cudahy family’s church generosity. Survived by four daughters Mrs. Williams P. Elson and Misses Mary and Clara Cudahy and Mrs. John P. Casserly San Mateo and three sons Joseph M Edward I and John P. Cudahy Hollywood.
Helena Aug 30 Free lipo vaccine for prevention of influenza will be available in Montana for all who wish it The board of health backs this with plans to mobilize physicians through the medical association and nurses through the Red Cross Dr Hitchcock notes regional vaccine will match local conditions and that sporadic cases signal trend toward influenza return but not an epidemic yet Pneumonia may follow in some cases
Reports from district forestry officers describe a serious forest blaze near Old Cooke City and the Stillwater country sweeping southward toward Cooke City. The fire started Thursday and spread rapidly through timbered terrain as officials received word by telephone lines from Forest Ranger James Park.
Washington August 30 American Irishmen demand a reevaluation of the league of nations at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. Spokesmen accuse the covenant of mortally harming Irish aspirations and branding Ireland under British oppression while the demonstrative appeals draw cheers from the crowd.
James Edward Keeton, a Northern Pacific shop employee, sues six Park county residents for 100000 claiming unlawful restraint of liberty and damage to his good name after a March 5 1918 incident in Livingston when a crowd forced him to kiss the flag take an oath and contribute to the Red Cross. He alleges no court order or warrant was issued.
James A. Murray, multi million owner of the Murray water company, sues Livingston Publishing and ex-manager Ralph Babbitt for 1000 under a note Murray says was executed for valuable consideration on October 7, 1917. Fred L. Gibson represents Murray in the action.
Chicago Aug 80 A presidential nominee will not be named at the national Socialist convention opening today. Resolutions to that effect followed a bid to nominate Eugene V Debs now serving prison time. Seymour Stedman warned nomination could derail a pardon, as security guards and a credentials fight energized day one. Left-wing factions clash over control with expulsions and caucuses planned amid questions of party alignment.
Washington announces another step in the effort to curb living costs. Wheat Director Julius H. Barnes orders rigid enforcement of license requirements for dealing in wheat flour and related products. Bakers under 60 barrels monthly and retailers, farmers, and co operative associations receive exemptions.
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