Picnic at Washoe park amid wind and dust draws thousands
The sixth annual Anaconda Mill and Smelter Men’s Union picnic drew several thousand to Washoe park despite windblown dust. Attendees enjoyed shade, baskets, and a baseball game between the union men and Willeys of Butte. Lieutenant Governor Norris spoke, praising organized labor and Montana employers’ cooperation for better conditions.
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Willey
Butte
Epuaks
Smieltar
Yeatenday
Wagnoe Park
Wouthey
Norks
Teisroall
MNI
Simeller
Willeys
Butta
Aten
Tle Morris
Norris
Soverior
Dillon People Awake to Construction Boom Across County
Special correspondent reports Dillon sees a surge in building. George Kunzeman and Rev Edie are adding two story brick blocks on Tolaha Street near the post office, while State Senior B F White completes a large wool warehouse 80 by 100 feet and plans an identical addition. Work on Montana State Normal College nears completion with a larger recitation room and new library, assembly hall, and galleries. Road and sewer projects proceed but material shortages slow start on bridges and other contracts.
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Dillon
Aig
George Kunzeman
Re. Edie
Tolaha Street
B. F. White
Montana State Normal College
Oman
Idaho Street
Tekhorn
Masked men attack Helena sheep camp on Clark's Creek
Special correspondence reports last Wednesday night three masked men raided Spokan Ranch and Water's camp east of Helena. They bound the herder, fired on the herd, killing several animals, and escaped after menacing the caretaker. A reward is offered for discovery and conviction.
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Anaro Bundvov
Small fine given for borrowing cars in Great Falls
Robert Bleni pleaded guilty to borrowing four cars from a liquor store at night in Great Falls. Judge Sittard gave him a $40 fine, noting the offense was minor and he showed no intent to commit greater theft. Bleni, 27, admitted guilt and avoided a harsher sentence due to circumstances.
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Ile
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Moyer Not to Be Tried in Steunenberg Murder Case
Spokane paper reports Western Federation of Miners chief Charlee H. Muyer not to face trial for ex Idaho governor Steunenberg murder. Counsel Fred Miller says Senator Borah stated Moyer would escape trial. Darrow would head defense in remaining Pettibone and Adams cases. Borah’s Salt Lake comment leaves Pellibuone and Steve Adams as other potential defense names.
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Western Federation of Miners
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Idaho
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Chicago
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Richardson
Denver
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Miners to Ask for Higher Wages in Coming Year
Special Correspondence from Helena dated August 17 1912 reports the United Mine Workers and operators will meet to set wages for the year. President Gipson says miners likely to seek raises, noting six years without wage increases for Montana miners. The conference will be in Helena on August 28. The miners convention heard reports, noting rising membership and possible constitutional changes. Southern Wyoming recently admitted 6 000 miners, with growth elsewhere. Officers named include Gipson president Livingston and Dietz vice president Wyoming, Mangan treasurer Dietz Wyoming, and others. An executive board for the coming year includes Meatheness Shields and Stone.
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Montana
Mince Workers’ Convention
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Tere
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Livingston
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Dent
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Margin
Dietz
Wyo
Vlee Prosfletit
Janes Mangan
Skorebirgetreasurer
Meatheess
Wit Bo Ag Tole
William Shields
Disteiet
L. Stovke A. Dixon
Vuvedhalte
John Me-Tite
Eubeigteler No
Gi Birlennia
Sali-Diatelot
Mystery of A. D. Gill disappearance solved
Report claims A. D. Gill was murdered and burned in a high country blaze. It describes horse findings, a buried jawbone, and a theory that multiple attackers destroyed evidence at a mountain camp, with investigations to continue for definitive identification.
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A. D. GW
Tia Tengndy
Londly
Bar of Justice
A. D. Gill
Netober
Coburn Ranch
Amissouriiver
Montana
Hye Boy
Sarrette
Haslem
Sorrette
Vaene
Gil
Eitier
Bilon
DREAD GUBONIC PLAGUE DISCOVERED IN FRISCO
The Associated Press reports bubonia plague breakout in San Francisco with deaths. Initial notice received by marine hospital service describes three cases and death. Officials confirm plague by testing. cases located within two blocks of Chinatown. public health measures to follow.
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Washington
San Francisco
Marine Higital Service
Viagnesia
Chhiie
Elks of Great Falls Seek Next Convention Victory
Anxious Elks of Great Falls prepare for the next convention with plans and fundraising. A substantial event includes decorations, member participation, and a drive to support 1400 members and affiliates across the lodge district.
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