Disruption Claim Tied to William Z Foster in Rail Strike
Justice investigators say William Z Foster, leader of the ill fated steel strike, is the prime mover behind the outlaw railroad walkout. Palmer notes Foster attended union meetings and helped plan expansion with Pierson and Reese in Chicago. President Wilson’s cabinet discussed motives behind the strike and wage reform via the railroad labor board, while Senate in executive session did not confirm labor board nominations.
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Washid
Associated Press
Department of Justice
William Z. Foster
Tkers
Palmer
Foster
Pierson
A.B. Reese
Chicago
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
Senate
Labor Board
Fourth Regiment
Jersey City
N. J
Break Reported Among Strikers in Chicago Terminal
Break in insurgent railroad employee ranks in the Chicago terminal district as groups from the Pennsylvania Soo Line and Chicago Rock Island return to work following announcements by railroad officials. Street atmosphere shifts as workers resume duties in multiple lines.
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Chicago
Chicago Terminal
Pennsylvania
Soo Line
Chicago, Rock Island & E
Democratic Committee to discuss Gov Stewart bid for vice presidency
Helena April 14 The Democratic state central committee meets for important business including promotion of Gov Sam V Stewart for the nomination at San Francisco for vice president. Committeemen travel from Helena and Butte as J Bruce Kremer plans drive in. Early committee meeting aims to advance Montana support for Stewart’s vice presidential candidacy.
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Helena
San Francisco
Democratic State’ Central Committee
Democratic National Committee
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
Sears
Montana
Stewart
General strike off in Ireland as hunger march ends
Dublin reports 64 hunger striking prisoners released apparently unconditionally after a private meeting between the lord mayor and Viscount French at Dublin Castle. The general strike is called off. terms of release remain unclear though unions claim victory for the strike action.
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Dublin
Lord French
Dublin Castle
Viscount French
Prisons Board
Representation at Spokane meeting to fix western freight rates
J H Lang of A C M company urged Butte and other Montana cities to attend an Interstate Commerce Commission session in Spokane on May 17. He said rates will be permanently adjusted for the Intermountain territory and affect Montana shipments and Western traffic. Lang outlined a plan making Salt Lake City the base point, with rates graded to Pacific coast groups and back to intermediate counties.
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Tuite
Montana
Interstate. Commerce Commission
Spokane
Intermountain
J. H. Lang
A.C. M. Company
Juror Illness Delays Gust Andrews Trial
Lucien A. King, a juror in the Gust Andrews murder case, fell ill with indigestion after court, was excused by Judge Lynch, and an emergency venue of 15 names was drawn to replace him. Trial resumes once a new juror is secured as Andrews remains the fourth defendant to face the charge in Prenatty death.
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Lucien A. King
Gust Andrews
Butte
Sylvester J. Prenatty
Mr. King
H. F. Carman
J. B. Freund
Lynch
Carman
Freund
King
Andrews
Prenalt
Della Prenat
Congress urged to fund public health service for mental patients
The American Legion warns that without immediate action to appropriate $15,000,000 to the public health service, 72,000 mentally deranged veteran former soldiers will lose care. The service now treats about 4,000 cases, half in state institutions.
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Washington
Uness
Congress
Public Health “Service
American Legion
Legislative Committee
Service
Liquor and Alberta Referendum Tentatively Set
Albertine Letheridge aged 29 has been named as Oh Mate for a referendum on liquor in Alberta. The notice mentions a tentative transportation plan tied to the vote and outlines how the issue will be conducted.
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Liquor
Alberta
Letheridge
Voting Contenders Energized by Recent Results
Tilt in Illinois and Wood momentum reshape delegate hopes as Mary Tilton and Gov pursue leading roles. Johnson’s son undercounted, while Senator Moses argues the favorite son myth is shattered by Chicago voting impact. Ohio primaries to follow.
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Wendine
Marent
Gov
General Wood
Turam
Johnsson
Johnson
Lowden
Chicago .Com
No_ pont earn pate
Pee Ree Eevee
Chicago
Stoses
New Hampshire
Washington
Hind
Moses
Illinois
Ohio
Seventy Years of Conflict Rise in Sonora-Sinaloa Clash
Rebels in Sonora declare secession against Carranza rule and fortify the frontier at Agua Prieta while Yaqui leaders announce peace and mobilization against central government troops. Reports from Nogales recount a first battle on the Sonora-Sinaloa boundary with details scarce.
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Sonora
Carranza
Sinaloa
Agua Prieta
Associated Press
Republic of
Sonora-Sinaloa
Nogales
Chithes
Carrania
Casshuahus
New Republic
Mexico
Electric current ends life of boy in Butte
Francis Morris, 17, was killed by an electric cart accident in Butte. He left home after a visit with family and was found dead in a gully on Page 7 column. Witnesses with him could not be located.
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Morris
Butte
Francis
Seal Terrace
Anthony Morris
Roger Sullivan Dies, Prominent Chicago Democrat
Roger Sullivan, longtime Democratic boss of Cook County and Illinois, died at home of bronchial pneumonia after a month of illness. He had just returned from Hot Springs and Palm Beach and had planned to lead Illinois at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco.
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Cnica Sulli Pril
Roger
Derer
Cook County
Illinois
Oger Sullivan
Unrest in New York Coal Fields Over Wage Talks
Unrest among mine workers in the New York state coal fields grows as slow progress toward a new wage agreement prompts union officials to plan action. Workers accuse coal companies of war profits, alleging some firms increased profits by nearly 500 percent during the war and warn of further protests.
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New York
One Thacito
Tata
Standard's Club Offer Sensation Across State
The Standard's Help Yourself club announces twenty district prizes and six grand autos to be won across all state districts. Entry has drawn strong interest in Butte Anaconda and other areas with a broad public response and many citizens already registered.
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Butte
Anaconda
Bne
Standard
Help Yourself Club
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