Martial law threatened as West Virginia unrest deepens
President Harding issued a proclamation ordering all involved in unlawful acts in the West Virginia coal fields to disperse by noon Thursday or face federal troops. Brigadier General Bandholtz was recalled to Virginia to monitor the situation while officials weighed a substantial force if needed. Officials expected order to return by Thursday, though a firm stance remained to meet any serious outbreak.
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Brie
Washington
Dent Harding
West Virginia
Morgan
H. J. Bandholtz
Mingo Dis
Virginia
War Department
Ite House
Bandholtz
Weeks
Harbord
Seis
Watt Awe
Weat Nea
Joan
Proclamation by President Warren G. Harding
President Harding orders all persons engaged in unlawful and insurrectionary activities to disperse and retire to their homes by noon September 1. He calls on citizens to uphold the law and preserve public peace, with the seal of the United States affixed in Washington on August 30, 1921.
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West Virginia
United States
Warren G. Harding
Washington
Eight Remain In Golf Tournament
Four matches among the eight players who survive for the 1921 golf championship at the Butte Country club will be played today or tomorrow. Pairings include Barker against Clark, Witherspoon against Jephson, Parker against Mats, and McCrimmon against Kilroy Sr. Reno Sales’ forfeit gives Clark the win by default. several first-division players were defeated. Semi-finals Friday, 36-hole finals Saturday. Women’s championship qualifying Friday, eliminations Saturday, finals Sunday. Leaders in the eclectic race are Mrs. Harry Frank, Mrs. J. T. Finlen, and Mrs. R. R. Kilroy. East-West match to begin Sunday at the Butte course with Missoula’s J. E. Rice, R. E. Mul- among entrants.
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Butte Country Club
J. Barker
al Clark
Clin G
Witherspoon
Jatiney
puSy
Parker
H. C. Mats
F. W. McCrimmon
Dick Kilroy Sr
Reno Sales
Hobury
C. Cohan
Harry Cochrane
E.G. Oakes
R. J. Cobban
Larry Hughes
Promen
L. C. Evans
Harry Frank
J. T. Finien
R. R. Kilroy
Finlen
West Team Lineup for Hastsizers Game Outlined
Roney and George Waddell join C Farneworth and Blair plus Barker, Kilroy and Witherspoon on the West side roster. R. Gaines of Butte joins the group as does H C Mais bury. The Hastsizers expect six players from Helena and the rest from Billings and Lewistown.
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Roney
George Waddell
C. Farneworth
Blair
Anaconda
B.J. Barker
Reno Sales
R. R. Kilroy
C. Witherspoon
H. C. Maisbury
R. F. Gaines
Butte
Hastsizers
Helena
Billings
Lewietown
Bootlegger Melia May Have Crossed Into Canada
Kalispell authorities report Jack Melia, charged by a federal warrant for transporting liquor across a reservation, may have slipped into Canada. A Butte businessman returning from Glacier National Park said Melia was near the border, fueling fears of evasion.
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Jack Melia
Kalispell
Butte
Glacier National Park
Melia
Canada
Wilson and Karstead to meet in tennis semis
In the Gardens tournament Neil Wilson defeated Dr Hamilton 6 4 6 1 and will face Karstead in the singles semi finals Thursday at 9 a m Allen defeated Grrder 6 8 6 4 and meets Babe Marret in the other semi final. Karstead and Hanmer will play Wilson and Allen in the men’s doubles semi finals Wednesday at 4 p m Mrs Roach aris won a lengthy match over Mrs Roach and will play Anna Moore in the ladies singles semi finals Wednesday at 9 a m
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the Gardens
Neil Wilson
Dr. Hamilton
Wilson
Karstead
Allen
Grrder
Babe Marret
Karsted
Hanmer
Wleon
Roacharis
Roach
Anna Moore
Dennis Shea Injured in Mine Accident
Dennis Shea suffered injuries in a mine incident at 500 West Gold Street. Reports say he sustained internal injuries and doctors amputated one finger on his right hand. The hospital indicates a possible updated condition as of now.
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Dennis Shea
West
Gold Street
Booze Case Sparks Federal Involvement and Contempt Risk
The scene shifts to Helena where federal officers seize liquor as evidence. Sheriff Houston becomes custodian and could face contempt of court or liquor tax payment. Gleason’s case was dismissed in district court for warrant scope, prompting county officials to hand liquor to federal agents for investigation.
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Helena
Missoula
Houston
Gleason
Federal order returns liquor to Gleason after sheriff complies
Readable fragments indicate consent to turn liquor over to federal men who took a receipt. Judge Lewis later ordered the liquor's return to Gleason and the sheriff promptly fulfilled the court order, leaving the federal official's claims unresolved.
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Ana
Lewis
Gleason
Purse Snatchers Active Again in Local Night
Miss Margaret Mennessy reports a purse snatching at the park, with $15 in cash and coupons taken from her pocketbook. A second incident nearby yielded only a purse and a few pennies as the thief fled. A name could not be confirmed by authorities.
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Margaret Mennessy
Difficulty ends at Butte Grill wage dispute resolved
Protests between Butte Grill proprietors, Culinary Workers Local, and Women’s Protective Union were settled yesterday. A wage agreement identical to those at other local restaurants was signed. Union members return to work today.
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Dansville
Clothier
Vispers
J. E. Rice
R. E. Mul
U. S
U.S
United States Tires
United States @ Rubber Company
United States Rubber CO
E. Park St
Anaconda Tire Shop
East Commercial Ave
Boyville
Ciere
Felts
Norfolk
Renguiet
CIA
Alto
Madras
Perc
Bosville
Bouchers
van Heusen
New York
Chicago
Boucher's
Boucher
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