Testifies for him in white slaver trial in San Francisco
In San Francisco Aug 19 Maury Diggs sits in court as his wife Mrs. Diggs testifies for him after he faces charges of white slavery. Diggs recounts and defends actions with Martha Warrington in Reno with Caminetti and Lola Norris amid hostile questions. Witnesses describe the couple's troubled week ending in Reno.
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San Francisco
Maury J. Diggs
Martha Warrington
Maury Diggs
Reno
Marsha Warrington
Drew Caminetti
Lola Norris
Diggs
Pulman
Marsha
Nevada
Caminetti
van Fleet
Mrs. Diggs
Mrs. Caminetti
Canada Authorizes Deportation Under Prohibited Banner
Canada moves to deport a figure aligned with the term prohibited as authorities outline actions under a new policy. The measure targets residency status and enforcement timelines, prompting questions from legal observers and affected communities.
Thaw to be deported from Canada under immigration act
Ottawa moves to deport Harry K. Thaw as a prohibited person under Canada’s immigration act. Officials say the act bars insane or erstwhile criminals from entry and may require sending him back to New Hampshire. Deportation procedures focus on identity and disability to enter.
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Ottawa
Harry K. Thaw
Canada
Canadian Immigration Department
New Hampshire
Dominion
Thaw
H. Reynold
F. Whillans
Sherbrooke
Johnson
Justice Department
Great Britain
United States
Department
Than
New Hanmipshire
Immigration Department
Recognized by Sheriff on Train Bound North
Sherbrooke August 19 After counsel Thaw said nothing about his flight up to the moment Sheriff Kelsea identified him on a Maine Central railway train moving from Northern New Hampshire into Canada The report ends with a note that the story continued on page twelve
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Sherbrooke
Kelsea
Maine Central Railway
New Hampshire
Canada
Harry Thaw to be deported by Canada
The newspaper reports that Canada will deport Harry K. Thaw. Mrs Diggs testifies for her husband. Hundreds are arrested in the Vancouver strike. Brokers deny payments to MebDermott. Anaconda races results and farm chart updates. Major league baseball results and other local items.
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Canada
Harry K. Thaw
Anaconda News
Silver Bow County
South Side
Goldberg
Seattle
Brokers Deny They Gave McDermott Money in Loan Bill Probe
Washington officials report the house lobby investigating committee continued to question brokers who funded opposition to a District of Columbia loan shark bill. J H McMichael testified that McDermott received 7500 dollars, which the brokers deny. they say about 3750 dollars went to legal fees and printed arguments instead. George Hornung details payments and debts while noting attempts to involve Tammany Hall failed. The panel will resume questioning tomorrow.
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Washington
House
J. H .McMichael
James T. McDermott
Illinois
District of Columbia
McDermott
Congress
Isaac Heidenheimer
George D. Hornung
Mcc Michael
Mr. McDermott
John J. McDermott
McMichael
New York
Horning
John McDermott
Express
Hornung
Costello
Henry Morganthau
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Troops to Stay In Calumet Until Sheriff Takes Over
Calumet Michigan August 18 troops remain under General Abbey in the copper mine strike zone. Governor Ferris plans to keep forces for about two more weeks until the sheriff and deputies can assume control. Hoisting continues in five Calumet and Hecla shafts as workers and strikers appear nearby but stay orderly.
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Calumet, Mich
Abbey
Ferris
Calumet & Hecla
Arrests reach hundred in Vancouver Island coal strike
Vancouver British Columbia August 19 One hundred arrests were made by early noon in the Vancouver Island coal strike zone. Union leaders at Ladysmith Nanaimo and Cumberland jailed on rioting charges with possible counts of arson and attempted murder to follow. Forty seven arrested at Nanaimo last night and fifty three more today. Police and soldiers swarmed Lady smith during the night arresting suspects. Some were awakened told they were under arrest and marched to Abbotts ford station for transfer to Nanaimo. Motivated by unlawful assembly counts only. Samuel Guthrie United Mine Workers official among the first detained. William Stacouse Nanaimo barber poolroom owner also arrested with his clerk. Efforts to flood and extinguish the south wall fire continue at the Western Fuel Co. mine and Chief Government Inspector Thomas Graham warns it would take years to redo capacity if flooding occurs.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Ladysmith
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Abbottsford
Samuel Guthrie
United Mine Workers
William Stacouse
Western Fuel Company
Thomas Graham
Dynamite Explosion Kills Dozens Near Mexico City
A car loaded with dynamite ran away from Santa Fe powder works, derailed, and exploded into a trolley pole near Taycubaya and San Pedro. About 19 people were killed and many more injured as property suffered extensive damage within 400 feet. Several Americans and foreigners were said to be in the area but none reported injured.
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Mexico City
Santa Fe
Tacubaya
San Pedro
Taycubaya
Huerta Appears In Less Of A Belligerent Mood
Washington reports say Huerta denies any ultimatum to the United States. Foreign Minister Gamboa states there is no foundation for the claim, while John Lind relays a cordial meeting with Huerta. Officials note the situation remains delicate but hopeful as Wilson and Bryan monitor developments.
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Huerta
Washington
O'Shaughnessy
Bryan
Mexico City
Gamboa
United States
John Lind
Wilson
Urrutia
White House
Limb
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
O’shaughnessy
Lind
Free Sugar in 1916 Sticks Hard and Fast in Tariff
President Wilson’s free sugar plan for 1916 passed the senate as Democrats rallied to support the tariff bill, defeating all amendments to the sugar schedule. Only Senators Ransdell and Thornton opposed the administration.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Ransdell
Thornton
Danish Farmer Crushed, Daughter Injured in Bridge Crash
In Elkhorn on Aug 19 Nels Christiansen a wealthy Danish farmer and resident near town was crushed to death when his car swerved on a high bridge plunging twenty feet into creek water and mud. His 15 year old daughter was seriously injured in the wreck.
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Elkhorn
Nels Christiansen
Arbitration plan ties wage scale to return of electricians
The agreement sets wage scale and work conditions for arbitration with Local No. 65. Both labor and employers will appoint a three person arbitration board, with a three member employers’ panel. Awards will bind both sides, and any wage changes take effect August 20 if Local No. 65 members return to duty.
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Electricians
Organized Labor
Board of Arbitration
Em Companies
Silver Bow Trades Labor Assembly
Butte Building Trades Council
No. 65
Butte Electrical Workers Accept Arbitration Terms
Union No. 65 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers voted 57 to 18 to accept the arbitration offer from Butter labor bodies after eight days off. Workers return to 8 o clock this morning. The vote reflected a mix of radical and conservative views but preserved wage demands. A 1 am delegation named to the arbitration board and a noon meeting set with company reps to finalize arrangements.
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The
Labor Organization
Elee Workers’ Committee
Carpenters’ Union Hall
Electrical Workers
Silver Bow Trades Labor Council
Build Trades Council
Donoghue
Montana Federation
Electrical Workers’ Committee
Joint Committee
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Miss Warrington
Immigration Department DE
New
Hampshire
Istorm
Washington Star
M'Dermost
House Lobby Committee
M’'Michael
Miners’ Unions
Mexico
Henry
Farmer
Electrician’s
Electricians’ Union
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
M. M. Donoghue
Montana Federation of Labor
J. T. Callahan
Building Trades Council
E. R. Torrey
Painters’ Union
Butte
Arbitration Board
Montana Power Company
H. R. Risley
Independent Telephone Company
Electrical Workers’ Union
Clerks’ Union
Columbia Gardens
Maroney
Clerks’ Committee
FE. R. Torrey
H. H. Smith
Montana State Federation
Smith
Torrey
Hebgen
C. F. Kelley
Wharton
Butte Street Railway
S. F. Morris
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Montana Independent Telephone Company
Levi Wild
Western Union Telegraph Company
F. M. Kerr
M. Nebgen
Labor Committee
Silver Bow Labor Assembly
Butte Trades Council
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