Butte Mines Cut Wages Amid Worsening Copper Market
Wages and operating curtailment hit Butte mining firms as copper and zinc markets slump. Union and company reps at a conference outlined wage cuts to avoid full shutdown, noting widespread reductions in Michigan Arizona Utah Coeur d Alene and other districts. Employers plan to favor workers with families as they adjust to lower metal prices and uncertain demand, with Utah Copper also announcing a $1 daily wage cut effective January 1.
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Butte
Onti
Michigan
Arizona
Utah
Coeur
Alene
Montana
Bille
Adie
Europe
Nolice
Thutte
Salt Lake City
Sinn Fein Peace Talks Move To Ireland After Cork Fire
Dispatches report that British authorities blame crown forces for the Cork fires as reports from Dublin say peace negotiations resume in Ireland. Sinn Fein leader Arthur Griffith is mentioned with safe conduct for Dail Eireann or allied talks, while Archbishop Clune and Bishop Fogarty figure in mediation efforts.
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Dublin
Ireland
Tla
Clune
Perth
Western Australia
Killaloe
Mer. Fogarty
Nate SinMipeLane
Cleclone
Elks Entertain Anaconda High School Champions
The Elks lodge hosted Anaconda high school championship football players at a stag party in their club rooms. A fine program of instrumental and vocal music highlighted the evening.
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Elks Lodge
Court Harsh On Vagrants In County Jail Fines
Two men, George Duda and Phil Jacques, received 90 day sentences in the county jail for vagrancy after a trial with Under Sheriff Joe Henault as witness. Duda’s sentence was suspended on good behavior. Judge Daniels criticized leniency and warned that jail capacity would not be wasted on repeat offenders, stressing the need to serve sentences.
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George Duda
Phil Jacques
Joe Henault
Dudac
Daniels
Harmless Remedy Claim Aids Severe Digestive Ailments
A patient recalls a two year illness with mucus colitis and intestinal inflammation after a breakdown. After hospital care and advice from a friend, they tried a product called Mayra Wonderful Remedy, claiming it cleared catarrhal mucus and alleviated stomach and intestinal pain. The testimonial promises a refund after one dose.
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Mra Wright
Have
Peculiar Sky Light Seen Over Deer Ladera Valley
Reports from Deer Ladera Valley and Anaconda residents describe a recurring peculiar light seen most evenings for the past month. The glow appears in two forms, sometimes like a huge star and other times like a distant human-made beacon, with varying brightness and duration. Observers note it climbs the sky for about an hour after dusk, then fades, causing speculation about aerial machines or natural phenomena.
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Wangs
Sho
Vang
Measure Extends Time for Mining Claim Assessments
Claim holders in Anaconda await word from Washington on a proposed measure to extend the time for assessment work. The action would push the deadline for completing assessment requirements, giving claimants more time to develop their properties.
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Anaconda
Washington
Vandalism Hits Salvation Army Penny Boxes
Three Christmas charity donation boxes on city streets were broken into Thursday night. The electric bell safeties failed as pad locks were broken. Captain McDonald reported no money left in the boxes when inspected Friday morning. funds were scarce this year for needy families.
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Salvation Army
McDonald
Legion Will Not Defend Any Delay By Congress
Washington December 16 The American Legion said it would defend the tax plan in the house bill granting $4 compensation to former service members but will not defend delays by Congress in passing the measure The Senate Finance Committee was told by Gilbert Bettman a regional executive committee member Senator McCumber said treasury reports show a deficit forecast and urged postponement to 1922 1923 Carl Callin national commander of the World War veterans told the committee Congress had provided means for compensating railroads and other industries and that former soldiers deserve equal treatment.
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Washington
American Legion
House
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Gilbert Bettman
McCumber
North Dakota
Treasury
Bettman
Carl Calvin
World War Veterans
Wages Cut Across Butte Mines and Smelters
Companies in the Butte district order wage reductions effective January 20 after a conference with national contract representatives. All workers earning $5.75 or more lose $1 daily, those earning between $5.15 and $5.75 lose 75 cents, and monthly paid staff see proportional cuts. Notice was posted at company properties. The move aims to avert mine shutdowns and smelter closures amid copper surplus, high costs, and low metal prices.
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Butte
Chief recalls fire hazards during Christmas displays
Anaconda merchants comply with fire rules as Fire Chief Collins tours shops. He notes no risky light materials in displays and urges caution with lit candles near trees. The December fire prevention bureau bulletin cautions districts to heed warnings before a fatal incident occurs.
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Anaconda
Collins
Fire Prevention Bureau of the Pacific
Curlers Try Hand At Winter Sport
Local curling activity features Anaconda participants and a mix of players and captains listed in incomplete roster lines. The piece names several individuals such as Handley McPhearson Daniels Pritchara Norton Harper Stevens and others, reflecting a community effort to engage in a winter sport.
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Anaconda
Renutt
Handley
McPhearson
Daniels
Pritchara
Norton
Harper
Stevens
Wraser
Cartoon
McCarvell
Shumway
Reyser
Krum
Corcoran
Emerton
Mt Halloran
Kip Ih
Hendry
Flatoran
Aac Speng
Furshong Seeks Release in District Habeas Corpus Action
Joseph Furshong, detained in county custody, filed habeas corpus proceedings in district court over alleged youth investigation. The writ is returnable Saturday morning at 9:30, directed against the sheriff and other officials.
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Joseph Furshong
Sam Dragicovich
Anaconda Briefs Christmas Case at O. K. Store
Christmas case on ladies and men felt slippers at O K store. Men’s silk ties valued at 1 25 now 75 at O K store.
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O. K
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North Butte Mining Company
Lester Prink
Davis-Daly Company
J. L. Bruce
Tuolumne Mining Company
Paul A. Gow
Butte’ & Superior
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Murphy
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Anaconda Mill and Smelter Men's Union
Thomas Twohy
B. McCavitt
MM. J. Dowdad
P. P. Lacox
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Pep McDonald
Clem Burkhart
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Elks Entertain Champion
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Lillian Rich
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