Bill to Ship Drouth Cattle to Markets Prompted by Aid Plan
North Dakota representative introduces a bill offering five million dollars for relief to drought stricken regions. Federal officials from the bureau of animal industry will use South St. Paul and Billings offices as clearing houses to expedite tile and sheep shipments from drought areas in Montana to Minnesota and Wisconsin pastures. The plan envisions mobilizing thousands of cattle for pasturage or feed within ten days, with Minnesota organizing farmers to supply hay for the extended drought region, drawing on prior Texas shipments as precedent.
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Wisconsin
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Drouth
Wyoming
Utah
Goddell
Texas
Conservatives Fight Over Prohibition Bill Drift
Washington July 16 Conservative members of the prohibition faction in the house move to curb radical attempts to make the pending bill excessively drastic. They warn such moves could provoke defeat in the senate and a presidential veto. Rep Morgan Oklahoma Republican signals plans to make it illegal to keep a jug of liquor in one’s own home for personal use and fears new provisions could bar modest home use. General Palmer notes prohibition is enforced in practice with scattered violations of the law.
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Senate
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Oklahoma
Amber
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Palmer
Prosecution Demanded Over Carson Ulster Row
Laborites press to move adjournment of the house after Sir Edward Carson's speech, attacking his remarks on the United States and threatening Ulster volunteers. Clynes leads push for action while Liberal and Labour papers condemn the remarks as indefensible. Lord Hugh Cecil and others share criticism as the vote nears.
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Carson
English honor Pershing at London military dinner
In London on July 16 a dinner honored General John J. Pershing and his staff, a largely military gathering chaired by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. Prominent attendees included General Rawlinson, General Horne, General Birdwood, and the Prince of Wales. Pershing and staff later met the king and queen at Buckingham Palace for tea.
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Douglas Haig
Henry Seymour Rawlinson
Henry H Horne
Franses
Geveral William Ride Birdwood
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France
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Prices Rise Across Butte as Households Fight Back
Butte sees broad price increases on butter soap canned goods and shoes with wholesalers citing abnormal conditions. Housewives and engineers form committees to probe profiteering while retailers deny broad surcharges blaming higher costs and wage scales.
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Butte
Unseasonably Humid Day Beats Heat Record Elsewhere
Not the hottest day but high humidity made it feel hotter. Max thermometer reading reached 96 and 100 at a sunlit store front on West Park. Forecasts say southeast and extreme northeast hit 90s warmer than yesterday with limited rain and a slight chance of fall by Friday.
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Towle-Winterhalter-Hannifin
West Park Street
Frida
Dublin Conflict Shrinks Peace Day Prospects
Dublin reports state of war looms as city officials refuse to join peace celebrations. Government and locals dispute participation with British authorities.
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Dublin
Michigan mines adopt high scale wage raise at two companies
At Houghton Michigan on July 19 the tri Mountain Baltic Champion and Michigan Smelting companies announced a resumption of a former high wage scale in effect before June 15. The move lifts pay for 2 000 copper mining employees to the prior level, signaling renewed labor toil and industry stability.
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Houghton, Mich
Michigan
State Capital Nears Century Mark in Mercury Readings
Reports from Kalispell indicate statewide readings approach one hundred degrees as medical and meteorological officials assess the unusual heat. Local advisories urge hydration and caution for workers and outdoor activities.
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Mercury Sane
Prince of Wales to sail for Canada August 9 aboard Renown
London officials announced that the Prince of Wales will depart for Canada on the battleship Renown on August 9. The announcement confirms the long planned royal voyage and sets the departure for the late summer itinerary as previously described.
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London
Prince of Wales
Canada
Advisers of Butte Union Men
Left is A. W. Muir of Pocatello Idaho organizer of the American Federal Labor. T is W. A. Burns of Reno Nevada member of the ex board of the national Workers. On the right is Peter I of the Brotherhood of Carpenters Indianapolis, and Joiners.
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Pocatello
Idaho
American Federal Labor
W. A. Burns
Reno
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Peter I
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Brotherhood of Carpente
Indianapolis
France fights high swing cost plans to ease living
Paris July 16 Four cabinet measures to reduce cost of living were decided. Henri Stoy deputy was named commissioner to implement the ideas. The plans include doubling Clemenceau or Vilgrah food booths in Paris and establishing more in other population centers, plus start of cheap restaurants offering meats and staples at low prices.
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Paris
Henri Stoy
New Highway Planned From Helena To Butte
Jefferson county commissioners and local citizens have secured right of way from Montana Rapid Transit along the old Northern Pacific roadbed between Helena and Butte. The highway will use a 14 to 50 mile stretch, with at least 14 miles to be completed this year.
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Montana Rapid Transit Company
Northern Pacific
Butte
Williams Defends Nomination Before Senate Banking Panel
John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, testified before the Senate banking committee on his nomination, denying charges about Red Cross funds and faulty management at the defunct Uniontown Pennsylvania bank, while passing a point to former Senator Weeks who opposed him. He met stockholders of the Uniontown institution and faced questions over alleged mismanagement risking $2,750,000.
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Navy reorganizes Pacific Fleet with 175 ships
Washington July 18 approximately 175 ships with an aggregate wage bill over £00,000 will form the newly organized Pacific Fleet. At full strength about 34 000 men and officers will man the fleet as it begins its history making voyage from Hampton Roads. The fleet will include numerous destroyers cruisers and battleships.
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Referendum by engineers for wages proposal in Butte
In Butte a referendum vote on the wage proposal drew broad union support as committees prepare to probe high living costs and suspected profiteering by merchants. Clerks and other Anaconda company employees are to receive the wage increase dating from July 1, with miners showing general satisfaction as details become known.
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Engineers’ Union
Butte
Come Ittes
Benet
Anaconda Company
Anaconda
Butte Association Opposes Price Hikes By Merchants and Landlords
The association led by manager John H McIntosh announces opposition to any effort by merchants landlords or others to act together to raise living costs. A circular letter has been sent by the association to members and stakeholders.
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Reassociation
John H McIntosh
Butte
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