No Political Organization Tour by AFL Leaders Reaches West
Three executive council members of the American Federation of Labor visit western cities including Butte to hear regional grievances and plan future sessions. John B. Lennon, Thomas H. Kidd, and James Duncan travel from Butte to Helena Seattle Tacoma Portland and San Francisco for meetings starting July 21. They note miners and socialist issues, with labor unity and no immediate political endorsement. They also report new Boulder Hot Springs rates for four five room cottages or hotel room and board at 11 dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Executive Council
The
American Federations Labor
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
American Federation of Labor
Thomas If. Kidd
Chicago
James Duncan
Boston
Helena
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
San Francisco
Samuel Gompers
Salt Lake
Federation
John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
East
Socialist Movement
Kidd
Beneft
Dress Trimmings Sale One-Third Off Across All Items
A retail notice markets a one third discount on dress trimmings including laces nets embroideries appliques galoons and other accessories. It highlights Valenciennes torchon chantilly point d esprit duchesse guipure Battenberg and nainsook fabrics with varied colorings and finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valenciennes
Great Shoe Values at Low Prices Across Men’s and Women’s Shoes
Rice & Hutchins offers men fine calf shoes with Goodyear welts and laced style in sizes 5% to 11 widths B to BE at 2.95. Women’s kid shoes include two-button styles all sizes, with values 5.50 and 4.00 reduced to 2.45. Oxford style women’s low shoes in sizes 2 to 8 widths A to EE at 2.45. Colonial style women’s patent calfskin and other leather options, regular values 3.50 to 5.00, closed out at a very low figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banister
Rice & Hutchins
Big Bargains At Hicnessy's Big Store
Beginning Monday the Big Store starts a close out of several damaged lines of men s suits and trousers offered at unusually low prices. Three lots are laid out with values not often seen in these record breaking times at Hicnessy s store.
Watch Our Windows Suits For Sale At Half Price
A selection of men's suits and trousers offered in various price ranges. Suits priced from 11.75 up to 14.75 and 16.50 to 30.00 values described as fine tailor made in black blue cheviots serges and worsteds. Trousers offered in striped worsteds and cassimeres with all sizes available. Values up to 9.00 at 4.75 per pair.
Hearing Set For Today Passed On By Court
A court today set a hearing on a matter already ruled upon, with proceedings indicating the court has passed on the issue and scheduled further action. The decision involves the parties named in the record and directs upcoming filings or appearances.
Sam Martin Faces Trial in Ongoing Poolroom Dispute
City and county conflict over poolrooms at the track escalates as Sam Martin's East Broadway operation remains open. Martin and staff have been arrested five times in two days on warrants from Butte and Walkerville justices, while hearings on the injunction and license issues proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breen & Mackel
Harney
Lamb
Breen
Montana Jockey Club
Sam Martin
East Broadway
Martin
Court of Justice
Nelson
Butte
Poolroom Contests Center on Trackside Sale
In a crowded week ahead poolroom circles brace for a strenuous lineup as negotiations unfold over the pool selling at the race track. The dispute pits rival factions against each other regarding the sale terms and control.
Butte Anaconda & Pacific Railroad Cuts Round Trip Fare
The railroad offers a round trip from Butte to Gregson Springs for 80 cents. Tickets are valid for travel from Saturday noon to Monday noon, good for both directions.
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Butte
Libby Creek Prospector Sees Mining Boom At Libby
Samuel B. Pratt, Democrat official, reports Libby Creek and Fisher creek area show rich gold and silver ore. Mines like Snowshoe resume operation with shipments to Helena, while 80 workers already employed and expansion plans expect 500 to 700 workers. He predicts strong future for Libby and invites investors. Pratt plans a brief Butte visit to pursue mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Pratt
Democratic County Central Committee
Flathead County
Butte
Libby Creek
Pratt
Libby
Standard
Thornton
Fisher Creek
United States Assay Office
Helena
Excursion Rates to Western and Eastern Points Advertised
Great Northern offers round trips from Butte to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth West Superior Sioux City Chicago St Louis and other eastern points at low rates. Departures June 7 10 14 16 with return until Sept 165. Minneapolis at 34 50 July 4 5 6 return by Sept 3. For details visit 41 North Main Street Great Northern Ticket Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
West Superior
Sioux City
Chicago
St. Louis
Great Northern Ticket
North Main Street
Butte
United Irish Societies Picnic at Deer Lodge
The United Irish Societies will hold their annual picnic at Deer Lodge on Sunday July 20. Special trains depart Montana Union depot at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and return from Deer Lodge at 7:15 and 11:30 p.m. Tickets may be used on regular trains from Butte at 1:15 p.m. Round trip fares are adults 1.00 and children 0.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Montana Union Depot
Butte
Oregon Short Line Excursion Tickets To San Francisco And Los Angeles
From August 4 to 9 the Oregon Short Line will sell excursion tickets to San Francisco and return for 50 dollars and to Los Angeles for 60 dollars. Tickets valid 60 days with stopover privileges, 500 mile shortest route. Reserve at City ticket office 105 North Main street Butte Montana.
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Oregon Short Line
San Francisco
Los Angeles
City Ticket Office
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
Scientific Enterprise in a World of Natural History Goods
An essay notes the growing trade in scientific curiosities such as volcanic dust from La Soufriere sold as microscopic slides for one shilling and threepence. Dust aged and collected at Barbados illustrates a bustling market where natural history objects flow to collectors and researchers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent
la Soufriers
Barbados
Able Lecture By M Grady Addresses Large Sutton Audience
Father McGrady delivered the final lecture of his series in Suttons Broadway theater under the State Labor council and the Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly. He spoke from a theologian’s angle on socialism, weaving scriptures with environmental examples and warning of poverty if present conditions persist. The crowd showed strong approval and many shook his hand after the address. He warned of future environmental changes and predicted a coming crisis within ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father McGrady
State Labor Council
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
Sutton
Broadway Theater
Foulard Silks Offer Summer Wardrobe Staples
The shop promotes foulard silks as cool, dust proof dresses up to date with a wide color range and 24 inch width. They feature Liberty satin foulards at 59 cents and $1.50 values at 85 cents per yard plus seven yard lengths of crepe lines and other fabrics at one third off.
Northern Pacific Announces July Park Excursion to Yellowstone
The Northern Pacific offers a July 25 special rate from Butte to Yellowstone Park and back for 39 dollars. The package covers rail fare, lodging and breakfast at Livingston, stage and hotel expenses in the park, valid five and a half days. Booking encourages early names to secure spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Butte
Yellowstone Park
Park
Livingston
Special Excursion Train Departing Sunday From Montana Union Depot
Special excursion train leaves Montana Union depot at 8 30 a m Sunday and runs through to Alder returning at 6 p m. fares from Butte to Pipestone and back one dollar Butte to Whitehall back 1 50 Butte to Twin Bridges back 1 50 Butte to Sheridan back 2 00 Butte to Alder back 2 00 Stage connects with this train at Alder to and from Virginia City.
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Montana
Union Depot
Alder
Butte
Pipestone
Whitehall
Twin Bridges
Sheridan
Virginia City
Salt Lake church seeks return of Dr J L Albritton for another year
The First Methodist church of Salt Lake City asks Dr J L Albritton to resume his pastorate for another year citing health challenges and prior strenuous service at Mountain View M E church and in Butte Mont. The board notes his consistent attendance at the church’s appointed services despite afflictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Salt Lake City
J. L. Albriton
Albritton
Mountain View
Butte, Mont
Recognition of Dr Albritton by Salt Lake City church
The First Methodist Episcopal church official board praises Dr Albritton for zeal energy and broad preaching and notes record missionary giving. They express support if he is returned and warm endorsement if not, signing Hugh Ward secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Albritton
Hugh Ward
Oregon Short Line Announces Salt Lake Excursion
The Oregon Short Line will operate a second popular trip from Butte and Anaconda to Salt Lake on Saturday July 19. Tickets valid only on the 2:05 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. trains of that date, returnable within 10 days. Reserve berths at 105 North Main Street Butte Montana. H. O. Wilson, General Agent.
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Oregon Short Wine
Butte
Anaconda
Salt Lake
City
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
H. O. Wilson
Special excursion rates via Northern Pacific to Bay Area and Los Angeles
Special excursion rates announced for Northern Pacific travel from Butte to San Francisco and return for 50 dollars and to Los Angeles for 60 dollars. Tickets valid 60 days from sale with stopovers allowed. For berth reservations or information contact W. H. Merriman, General Agent, Northern Pacific Railway, Corner Park and Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
San Francisco
Los Angeles
W. H. Merriman
Northern Pacific Railway
Corner Park
Main Street
Butte, Mont
Pat Collins Urged to Visit Butte Office for Information
Pat Collins formerly employed at the Great Falls smelter for about two years is urged to call Morley Thomas Co. at 46 East Broadway Butte Montana. He will receive information of value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Collins
Great Falls
Morley Thomas Co
East Broadwa Butte
Mont
Uncle Hiram Debates City Business Ties
A Chicago dialogue shows Uncle Hiram probing where the nephew operates in the city. The nephew replies his business centers at the stock exchange as they recall their father’s trading roots and reputation as a top horse trader in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Hiram
The
Stock Exchange
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Butte News
Haviland
Carlsbad
New York
Davis & Weimescary Co
Sherman
East Park St
Main Springs
West Park
Boulder Hot Springs
Brussels
la Tosca
Platte Val
Chantilly
Point D'Esprit
Hicnessy’s Big Store
Hennessy
Snavatling—Warm Council
Gregson
Fisher Creek Gold Properties Pro
Northern Railway
United Irish Societies
M’grady
Broadway
India
Peru
Mexico
Commonwealths
Foulard Silks
J. L. Albritton
Butte Pas
Tor
North
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