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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
8
Governor John H. Trumbull of Hartford Connecticut was issued a federal license to act as an aviation pilot after he piloted a plane for inspection by aviation inspector W. O. Sargent. He already held a state pilot license.
Chicago reports 6,700 railroad freight cars ordered by Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago Northwestern and Louisville and Nashville totaling about 15 million dollars. Major orders include 8,550 Santa Fe cars and 2,150 Louisville cars with suppliers such as Pullman American Car and Foundry and Mt. Vernon Car. Steel rail and lumber contracts accompany the car purchases signaling strong first half 1928 demand.
Oklahoma City health court issues permanent injunction to Gov Henry Johnston forbidding impeachment actions by the legislature. Soldiers withdrawn from the capital. city police assume security duties as officials remain under restraint.
Attorneys and officials from 60 western railroads ask the United States District Court to set aside a board of arbitration's award granting a pay raise to 55 000 firemen engineers and hostlers helpers, a decision announced recently in Denver.
L. A. Andrew state bank examiner announces that nearly 1.7 million dollars in dividends will be paid by 34 banks that have failed in Iowa in recent years.
In Atlanta Georgia Tuskegee Institute was awarded the Southeastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football championship for negro colleges.
Provincetown reports the rescue fleet still seeks to salvage the sunken S-4, aiming to raise funds and complete operations despite bad weather. Admirals Brumby and King discuss risks to divers, bodies, and the recovery timeline as officials consider investigations and safety upgrades prompted by the S-4 disaster.
Senator Andrieus A. Jones Democrat of New Mexico died in his apartment here from angina pectoris. The death shocked colleagues as lawmakers noted his long service and leadership in the Senate. The brief also mentions a Dill bill to convert World War II bonus certificates to cash and a Lindbergh statue presentation to President Coolidge by Belgian ambassador Prince Deligne. The House voted to increase public buildings funding by 100 million dollars beyond the 165 million authorized.
Announcement states Senator James A. Reed a Missouri Democrat will not seek re election to the United States Senate next year.
Italian flyer Renato Donati broke the world altitude record by reaching 11,827 meters 38,793 feet in Turin, surpassing Lieut Carlton C Champion by 100 meters.
The Majestic docked last week bringing 17,661 bags of mail, the largest single shipment ever to reach this port. The extensive consignment emphasizes heavy postal traffic through New York and highlights the ship’s notable arrival.
Secretary of Agriculture William M. Jardine refutes persistent rumors he will quit the cabinet to lead a large Florida citrus cooperative. The denial curbs speculation about a potential leadership shift in Washington.
Washington reports two proposed flood control bills by Rep. Frank R. Reid and Sen. Joseph Ransdell call for full federal funding, with cost projections around 407.5 million dollars, far higher than administration plans. Both proposals retain the Mississippi River Commission, expanding its board and powers to build levees, spillways, and reservoirs to control flood waters.
Jake Schaefer of Chicago regains world balk line billiards crown in New York by defeating Welker Cochran 1804 to 1500 after a long block match. Schaefer wins the 1500 point contest to extend his championship tenure.
Washington news brief states both House and Senate have adjourned by prearrangement and will reconvene on January 4. The action follows routine session adjournment with plans for future legislative work.
The king's court ruled that Harry Payne Whitney, New York financier and sportsman, must pay about $380,000 in income tax to the British government.
The article claims authorities in Canton executed 600 Chinese Communists at once to deter public support for Communism. The report emphasizes a show of force intended to intimidate the populace and suppress dissent amid political tension.
Washington reports clashing views over when to act on tax revision. Some lawmakers push to rush the bill through the Senate, while others prefer delaying until flood relief costs and treasury outlays clarify the season’s needs. Proposals include consolidating Internal Revenue offices to save salaries and streamline enforcement.
Chicago veterans are warned that the time for filing adjusted compensation insurance claims ends Jan 1 1928. All applications must be filed by that date unless a veteran died within six months before it, in which case heirs may apply within six months after death. Applications filed after Jan 1 will be void. Many veterans and heirs have not claimed this free World War service insurance.
President Coolidge will depart Washington around January 13 leading what is described as the most formidable excursion in American diplomacy. He heads to Havana for the Pan American congress, with anticipated high level participation.
Milwaukee and Cudahy residents approved arbitration to resolve the removal of Ed ward C Seifert as superintendent of Is school district amid a heated dispute over leadership and governance.
A Red Lodge tale reports eight bright nuggets worth about 3 dollars pulled from a turkey gizzard. Prospectors and geologists search the Paul Cartwright ranch north of town after Mrs. Pollard of the Pollard hotel showed the nuggets.
Montana's Bitter Root crop yielded unusually light fruit but McIntosh shipments fetched top New York prices. The apples won first prize at the International Apple Show in London. Billings Great Western Sugar plans record production of 92 million pounds, per manager Bailey Hutchins. The state poultry show will be an all Northwestern event with birds from six states competing in Lewistown mid January. A Handly ranch worker near Stanford, Jacob Fox, cut his wrist but was saved after Dr. Dinsmore's risky snowbound trip. Hog handling guidance and a 24 hour fasting tip are included. A Montana products car tours 42 stops in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, starting November 14, ending December 31, promoting regional resources. Five carloads of draft horses were readied for shipment to Independence, Indiana. Estimated elk kills in Absaroka and Gallatin NF near Perk County total 1,506 with 1,106 counted and 400 estimated.
James Dodd and Frank Harlbaker were business visitors to Jackson on Monday. Wednesday dinner guests at the John Wenger home included Mesdames Wenger Clemow and Richardson and Miss Clemow, with Tom Clemow handling ribbons. Sam Robinson and Arthur Jorgenson visited on Wednesday. Mrs Addie Barber and her daughter returned from Dillon on Wednesday where she had been visiting. Noel Jackson left for Salt Lake City to attend Utah State University. Tom Clemow went to Butte to visit his brother Mark in Murray hospital, then to Missoula to resume studies at the state university. Miss Helen Jardine returned from Christmas at her mother’s to Corvallis Oregon for university. Mr and Mrs Camas Olson and Mr and Mrs Coy Rice were New Year’s dinner guests at the Clemons. John Weaver family spent New Year’s Day with Jules Wenger. Rosie Neidt Mildred Peterson May Clemmon Edith Idella Hustid rode the stage Monday to Dillon for school. Helen Jardine hosted a pinochle party with guests in kids attire. Mrs John Krause won first prize. Mrs Mert Fullerton won consolation. Dainty refreshments served.
Mrs Soren Nelson and her daughter Isabel returned to Dillon on Saturday after spending the Christmas vacation at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Nelson.
Miss Leon Foussard returns to Jackson on Saturday after spending several days shopping and visiting friends in Butte and Dillon.
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