Highway mobility prompts road funding debate
A discussion on the rising role of motor vehicles in commerce features Robert P. describing the shift in American travel and road use. The piece cites miles of roads, farm shipments, and county-level road improvements as key drivers of demand for macadam systems and better maintenance across states and counties.
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United States
Robert P
Amer- Automobile Association
Pennsylvania Federation
United Office of Public Roads
Suffragists Gather for Social and Economic Talk in Butte
The Butte suffragists met at Eagles hall with a strong turnout to discuss the social and intellectual sides of their work. Miss Amy Edmunds spoke on the relation of the suffragist to the broader social movement, arguing that economic determinants shape morality and that both women and men must engage in the struggle for economic independence.
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Butte
Eagles’ Hall
Brawley
Humphreys
Amy Edmunds
Miss Edmunds
South
Miners sustain multiple injuries from ground collapse
Several miners were injured in a collapse at the Mountain County mine complex. Lés, 22, of 454 East 3, suffered a lacerated left leg. Pullick, 29, from Mul k Centerville, a scalp wound. a 35 year old from Anaconda sustained back and hip injuries. Cabriel, 42, of East 1st, lacerated back. Jark, 29, of 207 West t, dislocated knee. Sullivan, 42, West Silver Street, was treated at the hospital. The First Bank of McKeesport notes a precautionary week, with treasury advices received this morning.
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St Pital
Lés
East
Pullick
Centerville
Cou
Nch
Cabriel
Jark
West T
Kenee and Sullivan
West Silver Street
Strike Extends Among Shipyard Workers
On July 15 the strike of shipyard workers widened with reports that up to 20,000 people have stopped work and laid down tools amid growing labor unrest and rumors of broader action.
Global pin production figures across Europe
Data shows daily pin output by country with France producing about 20,000,000 pins, Germany around 10,000,000, and total European output estimated at 84,000,000 pins per day. The text also mentions a center in the country extracting 900,000 pins daily and cites over 54 million pins produced daily elsewhere.
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France
Germany
Europe
Great Thursday for Butte Children at Columbia Gardens
A children’s day event invites every youngster in Butte to Columbia gardens on Thursday. Special surprise activities, games led by Professor Hoch, and a day of safe fun are planned with neighborhood police ensuring protection. Families urged to bring lunch and enjoy the grove as the city aims to make Thursday the greatest children’s day yet.
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Lewis and Clark
Butte
Columbia Gardens
George Forsyth
Hoch
Adv
Street Car Collides With Taxicab in Butte
A taxicab from Butte Cab Co driven by William Pauline collided with a South Butte auto at Second Street and Utah Avenue yesterday morning. The chauffeur, unladen, escaped with a shakeup while his car was crushed and pushed against a telephone pole.
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Butte Cab Company
William Pauline
South Butte
Second Street
Utah Avenue
Grand Larceny Charge In County Court
Arthur Kellar, 30, was charged with grand larceny by the county attorney on behalf of liveryman P. J. Grogan of 516 South Main Street. Grogan says Kellar hired a rig some time ago and has not been seen since.
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Arthur Kellar
P. J. Grogan
South Main Street
Grogan
Kellar
Druggists Choose Officers For Year In Montana Meeting
Corwin Springs was named the state pharmaceutical association convention site for next year after a heated contest among Glacier Park Great Falls and Corwin. Officers elected include President Charles J Chapple Billings first vice president A G Gillespie Stanford second vice president James I Turner Sidney third vice president S E Hughes Bridger secretary J A Riedel Boulder treasurer A D Rose Bozeman In a special session a women s auxiliary was formed with President Mrs Charles J Chapple Billings Vice President Mrs A D Rose Bozeman Secretary treasurer Mrs A G Gillespie Stanford The men donated 35 to the women J A Kelly Forsyth spoke on Druggists Pests noting druggists who support campaigns and fail to attend conventions
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Standard
Corwin
Bozeman
A. G. Gillespie
Stanford
J. A. Kelly
Forsyth
Dealers Targeting Gross Lots At Convention Trade Show
The report notes men pushing bulk sales of gross lots, with dozens being sufficient in some cases. Representatives from wholesale houses proposed prizes for papers and sports at the upcoming convention. C. T. Simmons of Laurel advocated itinerant druggists and urged laws to curb the problem.
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C. T. Simmons
Laurel
Bequest to King Alfonso of Spain Confirmed
In St Gaudens France on July 15 the civil court upheld the will of Albert Sapene former mayor near Toulon granting King Alfonso $500000. Sapene who died in an asylum faced a challenge by his sister and kin claiming insanity but the court ruled he was capable of managing affairs and had reason to disinherit his sister amid a family quarrel. Sapene was an ardent royalist.
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St. Gaudens
France
Alfonso
Spain
Albert Sapene
Toulon
Sapene
Four Prostrations From Lincoln Heat Wave Peak
Lincoln Nebraska recorded record heat with the official high reaching 106 degrees and street thermometers at 110 degrees yesterday. Four people fainted or were prostrated due to the extreme heat as residents faced a blistering day.
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Lincoln
Neb
Inez Milholland Marries Dutch Banker Eugene Boissevain
Miss Inez Milholland a New York suffragist wed Eugene Boissevain a wealthy Amsterdam banker in London today. The ceremony linked two prominent figures in a union seen as significant for both political and social circles.
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London
Inez Milholland
New York
Eugene Boissevain
Amsterdam
Corporations Show Record Tax Gains in 1912
Washington July 15 Corporations earned three billion three hundred four million dollars after expenses in 1912 the highest since the tax law began. Government expects over 36 million in revenue including omitted taxes. Only ten of sixty districts showed declines led by Wisconsin and Hawaii in the western districts the report by Commissioner Osborn notes overall gains and a strongest year yet for corporate earnings.
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Washington
United States
William H. Osborn
Internal Revenue Bureau
The
Treasury
L. F. Speer
Corporation Tax Division
Wisconsin
Hawaii
Osborn
Internal Revenue
M'T. Inc
California
Colorado
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
S. Dak
Oregon Nice Ltd
Rae Warne
Bie Dens
New Trial Granted for Arkansas Preacher Marion Capps
Fort Smith Arkansas July 15 Marion Capps a preacher jailed under a death sentence for burning his three children to death was granted a new trial by the state supreme court today The grounds cited include the jurys failure to specify the degree of murder and affidavits from his 11 year old daughter Bertha and 12 year old son Ellis that they testified falsely at the prior trial.
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Fort Smith
A.k
Marion Capps
Supreme Court
Capps
Bertha
Ellis
Niagara Arrives for Perry Centennial in Loraine Ohio
Commodore Perry's rebuilt flagship the Niagara arrived in Loraine Ohio this afternoon for the local Perry centennial celebration. The report notes Bordeaux France has a population of 262000.
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Loraine
Ohio
Commodore Perry
Fine Jewelry Made to Order in Butte
Mayer store offers repair of fine jewelry and special designs. Manufacturing department produced notable pieces. They feature wedding rings and Tiffany styles. Watch regulation service available with mainsprings and cleaning priced. Located at 29 West Park.
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Butte
Mayer
Tiffany
West Park
Adv
Spanish forces clash near Tetuan with heavy losses
In Tetuan Morocco on July 16 fighting rages for a sixth day. A 12,000 strong Spanish column was met by fierce Mboro resistance, burning huts after a day of combat. Spain reports 60 killed and 150 wounded, as 15,000 troops hold positions amid rising tribal strength.
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Tetuan
Morocco
Mbors
Ohio flood losses near three million in July storm
Columbus reports that two day rainfall in Central Ohio and Muskingum valley mirrors last March but weather observers say no further major rise of streams is expected. Damage from the storm exceeds 3,000,000 dollars across Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Muskingum Valley
Weather Bureau
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Bordeaux
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