Butte Miners Union denounces Miller and Lowney scheme
Officers of the Butte Miners Union publish a denial of charges raised by Guy E Miller and John C Lowney, accusing them of seeking control of union funds and property. The statement asserts past donations were rejected and condemns alleged dishonest practices, urging miners to stop supporting outside meddling and to protect union assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Miners’ Union
Guy E. Miller
Western Federation of Minera
Federaton
Butte City
Joplin
John C. Lowney
Butte
Milter
Anaconda Standard
Miller
Lowney
Charles Hi. Moyer
General Executive Board
Achiller
Moyer
Daly Bank & Trust_company
Montana
Pat Lee
American Federation of Labor
Similar Names Cause Public Confusion In City
Merchant T Tomich of 116 West Park street clarifies no relation to two men recently before the public. The men used the name Tomich and were involved in labor troubles. the merchant emphasizes they are not connected to his firm or countrymen. A note mentions trunks and a Northern Pacific ticket office at Main and Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Tomich
T. Tomich
T'tomich
Famous Landmark Destroyed by Fire in Virginia City
Fire gutted the six story International hotel once owned by Mrs. J Rolfe of San Francisco in Virginia City Nevada on December 12. The blaze collapsed brick walls wrecking McCourt Wright saloon next door. One guest leaped from a second floor window to escape.
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Virginia City
Nev
International
Mackey
610 Inn
K’chinaman
McCourt & Wright
Smithers
Reno
J. Rolfe
San Francisco
Efforts Underway to Locate Relatives of V Kroff
A local effort continues to locate relatives of V Kroff, a Butte pioneer. Visitors offered information about his kin, but none have been found. Friends seek a mining partner with Kraft believed to hold a brother in Indiana, after an injury led him to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Kroff
Butte
Sherm
Kraft
Indiana
Century-Old Soldier Applies for Pension in Consulate
Charles Leroy of West, who turned 100 last September, filed for a U S pension as a former soldier. Listed as a private in the Union Army in 1881 at age 47, he served through the war and rose to lieutenant. He had not previously sought a pension and now applies as infirmities begin to show, though he remains in decent health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Leroy
West
United States
Kenaney
Cuticura Ad Claims Cure for Pimples and Rashes
A 1914 testimonial from Charles J Peck describes severe facial pimples and redness, detailing relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The advertisement touts Cuticura for skin conditions, dandruff, and general toilet use, offering free samples and a Skin Book.
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California Ave
Chicago
Chas. J, Peck
Cuticura Soap
Cutture Ointment Co
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Lucky stars foretell a fortunate day for many
A 1914 horoscope notes Mars, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter in benefic aspects and Neptune adverse, warning mariners to delay sea travel. It predicts public and private approvals for ministers, plans for education and humanitarian ventures, and happiness under prevailing circumstances. It forecasts a world changing Christmas and a busy year for Sagittarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Neptune
Pacific Ocean
Ergs
McClure News
Vaccinate the Hog in Russell Creek District
In Walla Walla Washington on December 12 local officials and farmers confront a hog disaster after 750 hogs perish in the Russell creek district. A quarantine covers about 130 square miles by state agriculture commissioner D T Graves. County agents T A Tripper and A V Patton visit the infected area to vaccinate remaining hogs and prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Waan
Russell Creek
D. T Graves
T. A. Tripper
A.V. Patton
Highway commissions urge federal road aid to Wilson
Representatives of 18 state highway commissions met with President Wilson to push for federal involvement in road building. W D Gower of Massachusetts outlined the goals while Wilson expressed keen interest in the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vee
Wilson
W. D Gower
Massachusetts
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3. Com
Om and Vinegars
Wat
iNut
Ainge
Tuthills, Hawkes, Libbey Glass
Glass Houses
Steinway, Weber, Krakauer
Ludwig, Lyon & Healy
R. S. Howard Co
Howard Music CO
North Main Street
Miners’ Union
Okly
Peerless Trunk and Carpet Co
Main
Parl
Northern Pacific Tcket
Treacher
Riceng Sale
Hale
Euler Ibe
BTS Eckpiece
Rman
Kayser
the Style Store
West Park St
Goon Roads
Westinghouse
Montana Electric Company
East Broadway
Mont
Rocky Mountain
Ind
North Main
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