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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
6
A week in review spanning Washington and international headlines. Reports cover violence in Belfast, political tensions in Ireland, a gear shift in British troop levels, and a suspected assassination attempt in Berlin. Earthquakes shake Washington and Seattle while court actions touch crimes and public notices across the country.
Former Emperor Charles attempted suicide after arrest near Komora as Admiral Horthy’s forces push royalists back. Empress Zita prevented the act, and the couple are prisoners in Esterhazy castle Tata Tavaras. British high commissioner and other representatives rush to secure prisoners.
Treasury Department regulations issued Tuesday authorize beer as a medicine under prohibition rules and follow an opinion by former Attorney General Palmer. The rules also cover wine and spirits with prescriptions limited to two and a half gallons per dispensement but no set cap on the number of prescriptions per period.
Three automobile bandits stopped a United States mail truck in lower Broadway Monday night and escaped with four pouches of registered mail. Postal inspectors and police seek the culprits. The pouches reportedly contained about $1,000,000 in money and negotiable paper, with some estimates around $100,000.
Fifteen prisoners in prisons across the islands were pardoned Tuesday by Gov. Gen. Leon A. Wood. Among the clemency actions two inmates were serving life terms after murder convictions.
Confederate veterans, Sons of Veterans and the Southern Confederate Memorial association held their annual reunion in Chattanooga Tennessee. Veterans in gray uniforms and khaki accompanied by military bands paraded the streets giving the city a strong military air for the gathering.
Montana officials urge a $20,000,000 state road bond issue to qualify for federal highway funds under a new law. George W. Lanström says bonds could be paid from motor vehicle license revenues as roads are built gradually, with government aid and liberal terms. A cereal crop forecast shows larger output but lower value, with Montana grain and timber sectors also noted.
Wellington D. Rankin state attorney general sued Sheriff W. H. Houston to remove him over alleged prohibition violations and enforcement failures. Witnesses testified Houston demanded protection money and that moonshine operations moved through the sheriff’s jail. Under Sheriff Henry Clemens defended by citing prosecutorial gaps in prior liquor cases.
Frank Gorhar shot Matt Martyr with an 800 caliber rifle at Bearcreek. Martyr died at the Novacks home where he was moved after the shooting. Gorhar was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Lem jug and jailed awaiting action. He admits the crime, claiming a delusion drove him to kill. Neighbors say he often pressed on Mrs. Martyr and spoke of divorce and remarriage. Authorities consider him mentally unbalanced.
The annual farmers week at Montana State College Bozeman will be held this winter in January with the agricultural short course for farmers featuring new elements. The event includes a school of agriculture for bankers, a Montana Farm Bureau federation convention, and meetings of other agricultural groups.
T. J. Hogenson manager of the Hamner Condy Ranching company says plans call for erecting homes in Hardin on the installment plan. He travels from Pompey and says the eastern corporation backs a large capital and has investigated Hardin finding it promising for substantial investment in housing.
A deed records the formal transfer of the Billings and Central Montana railroad properties to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. The purchase consideration appears via revenue stamps marked BLOOM.
Judge Robert Stong of the district court signed an order Tuesday dismissing the case against George T. Riggs and authorizing his release from the state penitentiary at Deer Lodge. A supreme court remittitur ordering dismissal arrived Tuesday, prompting the judge to act immediately.
William Leonard holder of one congressional medal has been named to attend the burial of the unknown American soldier on Armistice day November 11 at Arlington Cemetery Washington D C. Accompanied by his wife he will depart for the east early in November and will be hosted by the war department with all expenses covered Representatives from the war department Legion and other bodies will also be present.
Obituary notes Missoula resident Jean Chabotte aged 103 dies from a fractured skull after a fall. The report covers state fish hatchery production gains at Anaconda and Yellowstone, Bozeman ice rink plans, jail escape pursuit, federal courtroom furniture, Miles City hospital work, and various civic, political, and wartime records across Montana communities.
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