Moyer Urges Unity and Reform at Western Federation Convention
In Great Falls on July 18 President Charles H. Moyer criticized the Western Federation of Miners for decades of non alliance with the American Federation of Labor and for political creeds. He urged end to death and sick benefit unions and called for constitutional changes to protect members religious or political actions. Ballots for officers are being counted with results possible tomorrow night by Gallagher Grant and Snell.
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American Federation of Labor
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Edward J. Grant
Miami
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Butte
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Europe
United States
Germany
Walsh Opposes Copper Production Tax In Senate Fight
Senator T. J. Walsh led opposition to a proposed copper production tax, arguing it unfairly singles out copper while others like steel and cotton also fund munition needs. He noted copper exports have declined, prices rose for many metals, and warned the tax would burden refiners and industry without proportional wartime justification.
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Ieee Iss
Sheen Meme Pany
Walsh
United States
GB. Walker
Pray Files for U S Senate Nomination in Montana
Charles N Pray of Great Falls filed today with the secretary of state to be a Republican candidate for United States senator. He asks the ballot show “L stands for Hughes and Fairbanks” and cite the Republican national platform. Florian A Carnal of Hayre also sought the GOP for Congress. Theodore Lentz of Missoula filed for the Fourth district judge nomination.
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Charles N. Pray
Great Falls
United States
Hughes
Fairbanks
Florian A. Carnal
Hayre
Congress
Theodore Lentz
Missoula
Dillon party heads for coast and Seattle business talks
George and his young son Badeon along with William T. Hayward depart by auto from Dillon for Spokane and Hayward journey to Seattle for business. The rest of the group plans later travel to the coast to join Mr. Bacon for a stay near the area.
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Badeon
William T. Hayward
Bool
Spokane
Hayward
Seattle
Mr. Bacon
Local Dillon couple tied by license issued in Lima
Yesterday a marriage license was issued to John T. Traux of Lima and Estella B. Hopper of Dillon. Both are well known in Dillon with Traux enjoying popularity in the county after years in business in Tami.
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John T. Traux
Lima
Estella B. Hopper
Traux
Tami
Remarkable tribute to J D Waite memory in Lewistown
Funeral for Fergus county leader John D Waite halted business across Lewistown as about 200 Masons and Knights Templar formed an escort to the cemetery. Rev Albert Plaus spoke at the home services, and full Masonic rites were observed before the casket was interred in the mausoleum. Attendees came from across the state and nation, making the procession the longest seen in the area.
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Lewistown
John D. Waite
Fergus County
Albert Plaus
Pony stolen near Willow Creek, Logan notices
Logan News reports a pony belonging to Will Flaherty on Fancher Ave miles south of Willow Creek was stolen. Deputy Sheriff Sam Kilbridge and the Logan team investigated Sunday morning to locate the thief but no trace found. The town also notes a 3 to 1 game where Logan beat Toston, plus various local visits and family news from July 18.
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Fancher
Willow Creeks
Sherif Sam" Kilbridge
Logan
Mim
Toston
Logan Poulences Sowan
Mra PD
J. Steichen
Wan
Kilbridge
Bam Kilbridge
Drummond
Ates
Ann Cooks
Jennie Bluff
Butte
Wreeland
Howe
Republican tickets filed for Montana offices in Helena
Republican candidates John W. Brown for attorney general George W. Farr for congress FR Linderman for attorney general and FR Gibson for lieutenant governor filed petitions with the secretary of state in Helena. They relate to the arrest of FE Anderson of Plymouth Securities in Miles City and note he is jailed awaiting formal charges. General Pershing ordered stricter news control from Columbus and the Mexican front. The government called part of the 1888 class for service aged 47 to 48, excluding those in munitions and, for now, harvest workers.
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Tlelena
George W. Farr
Miles City
Congress
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Fr. Gibson
Livingston
Mae
Ting
Anderson
Plymouth Securities Company
Keating
Paris
Copper and zinc faith in war era boosting Montana
Senator Clark discusses Clarkdale Montana and Butte copper zinc expansions. He predicts long prosperity postwar, cites demand for copper and zinc, expansion plans at Timber Butte mill, and potential power development for mining and rail lines. He notes housing for workers and a new high school, plus Clark family visit to Butte.
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Germany
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Butte
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Lnes
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Goldfare
THREE ENEMY CRUISERS WATCH THE DEUTSCHLAND
Norfolk Virginia report notes two British and one French cruiser patrolling the Virginia capes coast likely awaiting the German undersea merchant man Deutschland. A British light cruiser with three stacks approached near Cape Henry weather station and Virginia Beach observers.
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Virginia Capes
Cape Henry
Atirginia Beach
Stephens of Los Angeles Named California Lieutenant Governor
Representative William D. Stephens of Los Angeles was appointed Lieutenant Governor by Gov. Hiram W. Johnson. The appointment was accepted and becomes effective once Stephens takes the oath in Sacramento.
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Los Angeles
William D. Stephens
California
Hiram W. Johnson
Johnson
Casement Appeal Dismissed By Court Of Criminal Appeal
London July 18. The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed Sir Roger Casement's appeal against his death sentence for high treason tied to his role in the Dublin revolt. The ruling upholds the execution sentence.
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London
Roger Casement
Dublin
Court of Criminal Appeal
Quarantine Declared Against New York City and Other Areas
Charleston officials announce a quarantine against New York City and other places reporting infantile paralysis. Adults and children from infected cities must remain quarantined in Charleston for weeks.
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New York City
City Board of Health
Artillerymen Hurt as Lightning Strikes Tent at Camp
Eight members of the First California field artillery were injured when a rainstorm shelter tent was struck by lightning near Nogales. Four were seriously burned, with recovery expected. Paris dispatch notes a long Madrid conference between Prince de Radbor and Premier Romanones, with officials staying silent on details.
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First California Field Artillery
Spain
Germany
Paris
Remps
Madrid
Prince de Radbor
Romanones
End of House Battle Ends in Mass Casualties
A deadly confrontation at a residence left six people dead including the gunman and his companion. Police engaged in a fierce exchange, with officers wounded and rescuers moving in as reinforcements arrived. After dynamiting the house, a final officer entry concluded the siege.
Submarine Deutschland May Depart Pretty Soon
Baltimore July 18 reports indicate an early departure for the submarine Deutschland. Cap tain Koenig receives mail from the German embassy as Prince Hatzfeldt visits the forwarding firm at the pier. Fuel oil arrived to power the vessel for multiple transatlantic trips amid screening measures and barges sealed off to conceal the sub. Rumors persist of a second merchant submarine, likely the Bremen, arriving soon with officials avoiding exact dates.
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Prince Hatzfeldt
Hernstorff
Hastern Forward Ing Company
Ischland
Saltimore
Bremen
Eastern
Ocean Navigation Company of
Mother kills two children in Milan tragedy
Milan Kansas July 18 Mrs E Me Beverly 24 shot and killed her two children ages five and six while they slept A note to her husband stated she planned to kill the children and herself Authorities say she had been separated from her husband for several years
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E Me
Beverly
Sevel Are
British Official Report On Near Longueval Delville Wood Attack
Official statement issued at midnight describes bombardment with lachrymatory and gas shells and a German attack against British positions near Longueval and Delville Wood with heavy fighting continuing.
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Longueval
Delville Wood
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