Woman Slaps Sheriff as Red Flag Is Removed in Dispute
Mrs. Dock A. Porter of 113 Sampson Avenue South Butte refused to remove a red flag from her home claiming it stands for humanity. Sheriff Henderson and deputies arrived after complaints, asked her to display an American flag as well, she resisted and struck the sheriff during the removal. The incident ended with the officer ducking a second slap.
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Dock A. Porter
Sampson Avenue
South Butte
Sheriff Henderson
Henderson
Wyman
Fink
Porter
Explosion on cruiser Boston kills coxswain
Portland Ore July 4 W D Burnell coxswain of the cruiser Boston was killed and Frank Trullinger ship's blacksmith injured by a premature shell explosion during a Fourth of July salute. The Boston had been part of the Oregon naval militia and was recently taken over by the U S naval department with crew now in navy service.
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Portland
Ore
W. D. Burnell
Boston
Frank Trullinger
Oregon Naval Militia
United States Naval Department
United States Navy
New York Reports Sharp Infantile Paralysis Toll
Twenty six children have died in five boroughs within 24 hours, with Brooklyn alone reporting 191 new cases for observation. Health Commissioner Dr Haven Emerson announced the figures this afternoon.
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New York
Five Boroughs
Haven Emerson
Brooklyn
Belgians in Britain face limited conscription reach
The Indianapolis News reports Belgian exiles in Britain enjoy wide private charity support with thousands helped by committees. Glasgow hosts 8,000 Belgians while total Belgian single men in Britain exceed 138,600 aged 18 to 85. Britons 18 to 41 are drafted, Belgians are not, and any compulsory service for aliens would need a law through Parliament. Many young Belgians work in munition factories.
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Indianapolis
Britain
Glasgow
Great Britain
Commons
House of Lords
Rat Chasers Use Boa Constrictors in Brazil
In parts of Brazil the rat problem is controlled not by cats but by a small species of boa constrictor that preys on rats, helping keep the population down.
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Brazil
President Wilson dedicates labor temple amid suffrage interruption
President Wilson dedicates a labor temple for the American Federation of Labor, urging calm counsel over conflict. A suffragist Miss Mabel Vernon was silenced by Secret Service as crowds cheered his stance that labor is not a commodity and praised the Clayton Act.
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Washington
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Congressional Union
Congress
Mexico
Mabel Vernon
Woman's Party
White House Secret Service
Miss Vernon
Alice Paul
Maud Younger
United States
America
Black turban with feather wreath and picot ribbon
A compact description notes a small high crowned black turban encircled by a feather wreath with jetted tips, secured by a picot edged ribbon. Small black tips are arranged in front as part of the arrangement.
Big Bill Moreland Honored By Elks In Montana Parade
William W Moreland of Colorado Springs lodge No 399, known as Big Bill, has attended every grand lodge meeting for 20 years and has never missed Montana state association meetings for a decade. He delivers memorial addresses, is the sole honorary Montana Elk, and led the parade with a sign declaring his Colorado Springs Elk identity.
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Big Elks
William W Moreland
Big Bill
Colorado Springs Lodge
Grand Lodge
State Association of Elks
Montana
Visiting Firemen On Auto Ride Today
Delegates and wives from the Montana State Firemen's association attend an automobile ride to Basin Creek reservoir hosted by Butte Water Company. A final convention session and informal luncheon follow, with a possible brief meeting at 7:40 pm if time limits.
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Montana State Firemen's Association
Butte Water Company
Basin Creek
Butte Fire Department
Pallas Hall
Quartz Street
Mary B Sullivan Dies After Illness in Walkerville
Mrs Mary B Sullivan a Walkerville resident for 32 years died yesterday at St James hospital after a three weeks illness aged 55. Survived by seven children Agnes Ida Julia Catherine Gladys Michael and Timothy all of Butte a sister Mrs J Kelly of Butte and a brother and sister in Ireland. Funeral set for Friday morning at 14 Cora terrace residence.
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Mary B. Sullivan
Walkerville
St. James’ Hospital
Agnes
Ida
Julia
Catherine
Gladys
Michael
Timothy
Butte
J. Kelly
Ireland
Cora Terrace
Government expert estimates US timber lasts 444 years
A government expert says with proper management the United States has enough timber to supply demand for 444 years. The assessment stresses sustainable harvest and careful forest rotation to maintain supply.
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United States
Free Asthma Cure Offer Delivers Free Trial By Mail
A promotional notice invites 10 asthma sufferers to try a new method at the sender's expense. The ad claims it can relieve hay fever and chronic asthma, working for all ages and climates, especially those fail ing inhalers or other remedies. Respondents are asked to mail a coupon immediately.
Clears Away Pimples with Zemo Remedy
A local advertisement promotes Zemo as a reliable cure for pimples black heads eczema and skin eruptions. It claims quick relief overnight for minor blemishes and itching with a safe non greasy formula priced at 25 cents for regular and one dollar for extra large bottles sold by Zemo Cleveland.
Miner Killed by Ground Fall at Black Rock Station
Andy Koski, a miner, died from a fall of ground while cutting a skip chute at the 1300 foot level of the Black Rock mine. A large slab struck him as roof was five feet above. He died from a fractured skull and chest bruises. Funeral planned after services at Sherman & Reed. Dan O’Brien at Mountain View hospital with a fractured leg.
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Black Rock
Andy Koski
Koski
Butte
Finland
Sherman & Reed
Dan O'Brien
Mountain View
Murray Hospital
Weston banker Bailey marks 51st anniversary as president
Kk. W. Bailey of Weston Kansas recently celebrated his fifty first anniversary as president of a local bank and it is believed he may be the oldest bank president in the nation by length of service.
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Kk. W. Bailey
Weston
Kan
Rumanian government seizes rail assets amid Russian advance
London reports that the Romanian government seized 250 cars and 6 locomotives of Austro-Hungarian railways sent into Romania during the Russian advance in Bukovina. All exportation to Bulgaria has been suspended.
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London
Rumania
Bukowina
Bucharest
Bulgaria
Order Restored in Santo Domingo Says Rear Admiral Caperton
Rear Admiral Caperton reports to the navy department that order is gradually being restored in Santo Domingo. American forces advance into the Santiago region continues with little opposition besides snipers and small revolutionary bands.
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Washington
Caperton
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
Republic
Santiago
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