Ammons Militia Order Change Sparked By Strike
Testifying before the federal commission on industrial relations, former Senator Patterson said Governor Ammons shifted a militia order in the Colorado coal strike from protecting all property to shielding strike breakers, invoking a Moyer era authorization that suspended habeas corpus. He described violence in Denver and a tent city, with arrests and clashes, while noting public shock at the tragedy and class tensions.
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Denver
Dye
United States
Thomas M. Patterson
Federal
Ammons
Colorado
Moyer
Bell
Western Federation of Miners
Meade
Chase
Gisteidts
Jones
Icador
Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Commission
Carlson
Dutch Guards Kill Six Belgians in Zeist Riots
London reports Dutch troops fired on Belgian detainees at Zeist concentration camp. Six Belgians killed and nine wounded as unrest spread from escape attempts and high prices. Colon el Collard notes initial signs appeared when three men tried to escape and the canteen was stormed. Troops fired after warnings and full volleys.
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London
Zeist
Holland
Het Volk
Amisterdam
Longen Os
Reuter
Amsterdam
Collard
Dhe Setere
Federal law to apply to all industrial disputes
President Washington Dee signals support for a uniform national law covering industrial disputes. A federal industrial relations committee is holding hearings in Colorado to study the issue and likely push for passage, aiming to avert threatened railroad strikes by extending federal authority.
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Washington
Dee
Waison
Colorado
Congress
Sik Faeial Industrial Relations Committee
Butte War News and Local Turmoil Chronicle
The standard reports a tense period with Armice awaiting a pivotal moment, a Bank at Stockett robbery, and a broad strike unfolding. Descriptions mention Germans, state debates, a poultry show next month, and police dismissals amid political talk and a divisive coin controversy.
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Tbutte
Armice
Stockett
Sullivan
Butte
Wiknege
Ter
Bill
Federal grand jury sees contempt charge for Haas refusal
Preston United States district attorney said a citation for contempt will be issued against William Haas who refused to name the man who ordered $60,000 in groceries for the Olson & Mahony cargo. Haas surrendered documents but refused to identify the agent of the consignees Foowich Co of Valparaiso.
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An —Strandeen
Den
Consignees, Fooich © Co
Valparaiso
G. Pred Herr
Focal Bank
Olson & Mahony
Haas
Arthur
Hall
Mentty Hall
Vaiparasso
Chile
Pacific
Haas and Herr
Davis
Italy Maintains Neutrality Despite Enthusiasm at Parliament
Rome reports the Italian parliament opened with a large crowd and former premiers present. Premier Salandra repeated Italy will stay loyal and armed in neutrality while praising Britain and Belgium, provoking applause and pro-Belgian demonstrations among deputies and spectators.
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Rome
Deputien A
Senate
Gioutt
Luzzatt
Pelloux
Salandra
Healy
Trent
Mas
Grouttl
Belgium
Fashion decree ends tight skirts for next season
At the National Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers association convention in Solledo on December 3 women will abandon tight skirts in favor of tailor made suits with pleats, marking a shift in American fashion for the upcoming season.
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Soledo. Univ
National Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers’ Association
Milady
Desperate German Crossing At Yser Canal Undone by Fire
A Daily News despatch from Northern France dated December 3 describes a desperate German attempt to cross the Yser Canal. Pontooned rats and motorized boats carried troops through mud and dark waters, but dawn brought French artillery and allied fire that shattered the crossing. Despite heavy losses, Germans pressed the attack near Ypres before midday, shifting to light guns on motor lorries as heavy artillery was dampened by the mud.
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Sanaon
Dace
Dagen
Yrer
Daily News
France
Brove Sven
Germany
Ypres
Wedding Fete Welcomes Down And Outs As Guests
Chicago December 3. At Wabash Avenue Methodist Episcopal church J W Gossard married Sarah J Brown in a ceremony that included over twenty downtrodden guests among the audience. Gossard says the friends were invited to reflect his charity and prayed for a faithful wife. A wedding heart was served after the ceremony.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue Methodist
Sarah J. Brown
Gossard
Laake
David Lamar Found Guilty of Impersonation and Fraud
David Lamar was found guilty of impersonating Representative A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania to defraud J P Morgan Co and the United States Bicc corporation. He was sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta Georgia.
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New York
Umvid Lamar
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Bicc Corporation
Federal
Atlanta
Sullivan Reinstated in Socialist Party After Bitter Battle
In a heated vote the county central committee’s six month delay on Billy Sullivan’s membership was overturned 64 to 45. Sullivan returns to good standing amid factional strife led by H. L. Maury against ex Mayor Duncan. Police Judge Booker supported Sullivan’s reinstatement as others fear the rift could widen.
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Sullivan
The
Red
Duncan
Olf
Sacilist Party
H. L. Maury
County Central Committee
Atterwant
M Fe
Sulivan
Butte
Dan
Jude Booker
J W. Wism
Duncan Aan
Rede
Socialist Machine
Maury
Reds
British protest on Arizona labor issue conveyed to embassy
The British ambassador Cecil Spring-Rice sent to the state department a protest from the British consul at Bisbee Arizona about eighty percent alien labor being transmitted to the state. The embassy reported the complaint today.
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Bisbee Ariz
Arizona
State Department
Cecil Spring-Rice
Butte Tong War Ends After Turbulent Standoff
After days of tense standoffs on the streets of Butte, authorities declared the Tong conflict resolved. Local leaders said the outcome brings a fragile peace as crews begin de-escalation and cleanup operations in the affected districts.
Boycotts Called Off After City Meeting Ends
City council meeting leads to end of staged boycotts as organizers call off planned demonstrations. Officials say discussions produced no new action, and participants suspend further protests for now.
Terms of settlement in Butte Tong War
In a peace effort, Dee Kwong Tong and Ham Kwong Gee Tong to bear day costs of their actions. Trade boycotts end and plans aid the families of Hum Mon Tau and Sing Suey killed in the bomb. Civil suit against Hum Yew for gambling debts to be dropped, and a blander suit likewise. Each leader to urge followers to end violence with Sheriff Berkin to attend a peace banquet.
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Dee Kwong Tong
Ham Kwong Gee Tong
Hum Mon Tau
Sing Suey
Sherif Berkin
Dig
Russians at Cracow in battle between East and West fronts
London reports the clash in the east around Cracow intensifying as Russians approach Wieliczka and prepare heavy batteries. German forces form a fresh line near Lada, while Russians realign to strengthen the center. Allied and German aims shift with the prospect of weakening foes on both wings and affecting broader campaigns in Africa and the Middle East.
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London
Cracow
Praemysl
Wiellezka
Jacow
Vienna
Tirenian
Berlin
Csonstochwa
Lowicn
Partie Han
Lada
Kalisx
Gyea
Siesia
Butte Chinatown ends tong war after leaders shake hands
Hum Jow and Hum Yen met before Sheriff John Berkin, marking a concluded tong war in Butte’s Chinatown. A written settlement state agrees to end troubles like those in other U S cities, with trade boycotts off and a peaceful future. Berkin's 10 day effort to halt bombings and assaults convinced both sides to seek arbitration and peace.
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Hum Jow
Goa Kwong Tong
Hum Yen
John Berkin
Butte
United ‘States
Sheriff Berkin
Chinatown
Buttes China
Borkin
Wong Bon
Chinese Pree Mason Society
Eyewitness on English Difficulties in France and Belgium
London report from December 2 relays a narrative by Lt Col E D Swinton of the Intelligence department of the General Staff. The account dated November 3 outlines the development of the Errth expeditionary force in France and Belgium with a review expected on page 4.
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London
E. D. Swinton
Errth
France
Belgium
Thal
Bank Robbery At Stockett Nets About Four Thousand
Four thousand dollars was seized from the State Bank of Stockett in an early morning heist. The robbers forced entry by breaking the front door glass and used nitroglycerin to blast the vault. Dave Williams, 19, was awakened during the attempt and later released with a share of the loot as the band fled toward the city on a handcar. Police pursued, but the robbers escaped. the bank reopened for business later that day.
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Chicago
Frank Ryan
Maclay Hoyne
Mae Public
Ryan
Iso
Ivan
Detroit
Moyne
Hoyne
Halpin
Falla
State Bank of Stockett
Dave Williams
Tov
Wile Haine
Williams
Nto
Cty
Willams
Dawson
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the Pen
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Socialist Party
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Australia
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Uec
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Egypt
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Christian de Wet
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