Rankin Speech Blocked By Police In Butte Gathering
Several hundred people gathered in front of the Thornton hotel in Butte hoping to hear Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin speak from the balcony at a Metal Mine Workers union rally. Police told organizers street speaking was prohibited and Rankin later learned of the order and did not speak.
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Thornton Hotel
Jeannette Rankin
Metal Mine Workers’ Union
Butte
Miss Mary O'Neil
Miss Rankin
Miss O'Neill
Mrs. Irish
Metal Mine Workers’ Auxiliary
Washington
Missoula
Thornton
Tom Campbell
Jacok O'Brien
George Boyle
Congress
Secretary of War
Secretary of State
Campbell
Tom Rimmer
Jim Larkin
Tom Worells
Pat Murphy
Bisbee
Ariz
Jack Mooney
Rimmer
Capable Officers At American Lake Direct National Guard Camp
An unofficial outline places Montana Alaska Washington Nevada Wyoming Utah Idaho and Oregon drafted troops under Maj. Gen. H A Greene born in Pennsylvania at American Lake Washington. Four regular brigadiers promoted from colonels join Brig. Gen H D Styer Foltz Irons and Jurra guiding 46159 nationals in a major camp near Camp Lewis with Maj. Gen L Liggett directing Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and Wyoming brigadiers E A Wedgwood KR Coulter Jr Edward Vollrath Henry J Miver and others shaping the training of a large force after Sept 6 entrainment.
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Montana
Alaska
Washington
Nevada
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
H. A. Greene
Pennsylvania
West Point
Yale Alto
National Guard
Hunter Liggett
Greene
American Lake
Wash
H. D. Styer
Nl. J. Foltz
J. A. Irons
Edward Jurra
Camp Lewis
War College
General Staff
Tenth Infantry
Hawaii
Northwest
Fourteenth Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
Infantry
Edward Burr
Field Artillery
Brees
Styer
Foltz
Irons
Burr
National Army
Fort Riley
Gin
Leonard Wood
Liggett
Camp
Fremont
E. A. Wedgwood
Eightieth Infantry
Salt Lake City
Utah Battery of Field Artillery
Utah National Guard
Wedgwood
KR. Coulter Jr
Philippines
Tenth
Pennsylvania Infantry
Funston
Rio Grande
Tenth Pennsylvania
War Department
Edward Vollrath
Bucyrus
Ohio
Herrick
Princeton
Eighth Ohio National Guard
McKinley
Mainsprings and Mayer Offer Lowest Jeweler Prices in Montana
Mayer, the lowest-priced jeweler in Montana, advertises $1 guarantees on mainsprings at 21 West Park. The notice markets discount pricing and assures customers of price leadership in Montana.
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Mayer
Montana
West Park
Curlers Honor Lungheir At Butte Country Club Luncheon
Butte Curling Club hosts a luncheon at the country club with Dr T C Witherspoon presiding. Goodale awards a 1917 Goodale contest shield to John Burkland J W Judd Malcolm Gillis and Arthur Perham. Garfield Tonkin departs for officers training camp at Presidio amid patriotic tributes. Forty plates served.
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Co. W. Goodale
Garfield Tonkin
Curling Club of
Butte
T. C. Witherspoon
Mr. Goodale
Goodale
John Burkland
J. W. Judd
Malcolm Gillis
Arthur Perham
Presidio
Charles 8. Henderson
C. H. Smith
T. J. Murray
Fred J. McQueeny
J. A. McMillan
John D. McDonald
William Deworkin
J. B. Coppo
Assault Charged After Roadside Disturbance
John Connolly and Don McCarthy were arrested yesterday by Patrolman Markovich on a disturbance charge. They allegedly accosted miners walking to work on Anaconda road and called them scabs. Bonds could not be furnished.
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John Connolly
Don McCarthy
Markovich
Anaconda Road
Flags Adopted on May 28 1785 in Spain
The Spanish flags of today trace their adoption to May 28 1785. This designation marks a historical milestone in Spain's flag evolution reflecting distinctive heraldic and regional symbolism.
War Profits Tax Debate Tightens Senate Push
In Washington the senate advances no action as third week of war tax debate opens. Johnson Hollis and Jones urge higher rates on war profits and incomes while La Follette prepares a strong stand for taxing nearly all war taxes. New proposes surtax hikes and profit baselines, with absentees urged to attend.
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Washington
Aus
Senate
Johnson
California
Hollis
New Hampshire
Jones
New Mexico
la Folette
King
la Follette
Great Britain
Finance Committee
New
Indiana
City council weighs improved sanitation and tracks issue
A brief city council session, chaired by Mayor Maloney, considered reports on improvements in the southern Butte area. Ordinances for sanitary and street improvements were approved, and the Timber Butte Milling tracks on Montana Street near the cemetery were ordered removed within 45 days. The council also tasked a committee to study street lighting on Montana Street, with a regular meeting set for the 29th.
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Maloney
Butte
Hutte
Timber Kutte Milling Company
Montana Street
Selfridge, Swanson and Fletcher
Timber Butte Milling Company
Farmers Seek Exemption in Nebraska Draft
Omaha reports drafted farmers in Nebraska overwhelmingly claim exemption for general farming. The North Nebraska district exemption board has 1,600 exemption claims filed, certifying only 2,000 drafted farmers. Many farmers say their farms are mortgaged and a draft would bankrupt them. The article notes beef shrinkage from 100 pounds to 67 pounds after roasting.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Federal District
North Nebraska
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