Butte and Anaconda Chess Prodigy Samuel Raeschewski Star
Samuel Raeschewski, a 12 year old chess prodigy from Butte, dazzled about 150 spectators at the chamber of commerce rooms by defeating multiple opponents including W. W. McDowell and Hr. Lowndes Maury. Maury hailed the boy as the greatest chess marvel of any age after the final display where the youth traded moves with Maury in a long endgame. The rapid-fire session showcased Raeschewski’s queen and king attacks and fearless play across boards as local and Anaconda players watched his ascent.
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Butte
Anaconda
Samuel Rzoschewski
Chamber of Commerce
Samuel
Lowndes Maury
Maury
W. W. McDowsell
A. J. Wilslits
J. Fr Lhotka
V. KR. Schmittroth
Twin Bridges
T. C. Witherspoon
Hi. Wehrbein
Raeschewski
James Higgins
Wizard
Mr. Maury
Treaty Rights to Be Enforced and Court Jurisdiction
A bill authorizes federal courts to take jurisdiction in cases alleging violations of alien rights. The measure aims to protect treaty guaranteed rights by enabling judicial recourse. It outlines procedural authority and scope for enforcing treaty obligations in federal courts.
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Federal
Kellogg bill seeks federal power over treaty rights
A proposed Kellogg bill would let federal courts enforce treaty rights against aliens, with federal enforcement including marshals and possibly army or navy help. The measure would apply when acts against aliens violate state laws and penalties mirror those against American citizens. Senator Kellogg introduced it, referrals to foreign relations. California reaction says state anti land laws do not violate treaties and would not be overruled.
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Washington
United States
Kellogg
Minnesota
Judiciary Committee of the
American Bar
Foreign Relations Committee
Ellogg
California
Associated Pres
Sacramento
Cal
J. M. Inman
Attempt to blow up a destroyer and tragedy in Tokyo
A June report describes an alleged plot to blow up a British destroyer at Haul Bowline yard with workers paid off for the day. In Tokyo a Korean tram conductor went berserk last night and killed his wife and seven Japanese women and children with a sword, wounding nine others seriously.
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Bowline Dock
Consequ
Prem
Tokio
President Harding Addresses Naval Academy Graduates
President Harding presented diplomas to the 260 midshipmen at Annapolis on June 2. He prayed they would avoid war but kept in mind that willingness to fight and die for country safeguards civilization. Secretary Denby and Rear Admiral Seales praised the graduates as one of the best bodies of men.
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Denby
Associated
Prax
Annapolis
Harding
Far Academy
Midshipmen
Cercises
Republic of
Navy Department
A. H. Seales
Academy
Montana School of Mines to hold commencement tonight
The eighteenth annual commencement of the Montana State School of Mines is set for tonight in the Butte auditorium. T A Rickard of San Francisco will give the address titled Huxley as an Exponent of Veracity in Thought and Action. Seven seniors will receive degrees from Chancellor Elliott of the University of Montana. The program includes a Butte high school orchestra prel ude, invocation by Rev B H Lingenfelter, violoncello solo by Theodore Simon, and the president's annual statement.
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Montana State School of Mines
Butte
T. A. Rickard
San Francisco
Elliott
University of Montana
Rickard
Mining and Scientifc Press of
Huxley
Royal School of Mines
Butte High School
Eleanor Tenner
B. H. Lingenfelter
Theodore Simon
C. H. Clapp
Cousin Everett Sentenced in Impersonation Case
Everett Har of President pleaded guilty to impersonating a federal officer. Judge K. Langi imposed a 15 month penitentiary term at Laurens. The confession followed a guilty plea after the reader was asked to weigh the charges.
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Everett Har
Laarens
Langi
Wead
Guardsmen Return Home After Tulsa Rioting
Tulsa Oklahoma June 2 Reports that a grand jury investigation into the riots that left nine white men and 21 Negroes dead and $1,500,000 in property damage will begin June 8. Tulsa business leaders vow to rebuild the one square mile of the Negro residence district as Gov Robertson urges safe inquiry and plans for relief progress.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma City
J. B. A. Robertson
Marr
Valje
Tulsa County
War on Large Scale Begun in Ireland Reported
AP reports the war in Ireland has escalated with battles around Cork and widespread fighting by Black and Tans. Reports indicate heavy engagements and significant casualties as the conflict intensifies in the region.
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Ireland
Associated Press
Cork
Ree
Thirteen blocks of decorations raised in city business week
A report states twelve thousand dollars was raised to cover the business section of the city during the week of July 1 to 5. The effort highlighted a solid mass of decorations across thirty blocks, reflecting strong civic involvement.
Montana’s Elks and Eagles plan grand Butte gathering
Butte will host Montana’s largest celebration July 1 to 5 as Elks and Eagles stage state gatherings. A joint executive committee and 25 sub committees approved plans at Elkshall with Senator Marty A Gallwey presiding. Merchants pledged about 312,000 toward decorations and attractions.
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Butte
Montana
Elks and Eagles
Joint Executive Committee
Elkshall
Marty" A. Gallwey
Charies Nevin
Colora
Northern Idaho Favors Creation of a New State
The North Idaho Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to push for a new state in Northern Idaho. The proposal seeks legislative action to appoint a commission to study and recommend the separation, with details and timetable to follow.
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Northern
Idaho
Corur D'Alene
North
Bolshevist Commissary Drafts Mission for Red Government
A confidential document from the Bolshevist Commissary of Foreign Affairs outlines an international mission for the Red Government. It details alignments and actions expected to shape Allied and opposing nations’ stance, signaling strategic outreach and pressure.
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Bolshevist Commissary of Foreign Affairs
Red Government
Destruction of Cables Causes Partial Tieup
Centerville and Walkerville report a partial tieup as cables were destroyed halting traffic for over an hour. Two show houses also announced closures amid the disruption, blocking service and operations temporarily.
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Centerville
Walkerville
Secret Bolshevik aims stagger European powers revealed
Prof Milukov in Paris claims a confidential Bolshevik document outlines Western power alignments and threats, including British Japanese and Polish French blocs, arguing leagues of nations fail and opportunities rise amid chaotic postwar Europe. A separate Montana incident reports a lightning strike on Great Falls substation caused fires, outages to streetcars, theaters, and shops, with brief darkened conditions and rapid repairs.
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Amperiad Pree
York
Paul T. Milukov
Russian Information Bureau
Bolshevist Commissary of Foreign Affairs
M. Chitcherin
Lenine
Senehevi Revere
Milukoff
Paris Salle
Uch
America
France
England
Near East
Germany
Hungary
Europe
Chitcherin
Great Falls
Montana Power Company
Anaconda Hill
Pheum
Rialto
Tobacco Chewing Claim Sparks Dental Debate in Camden
Dr Wade Gelstone of Camden challenges reformers, praising tobacco chewing as a dental aid and best disinfectant amid society debates in Atlantic City. The report notes uncertain language and a fragmented transcription of remarks.
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Atlantic Citt
N. J
Wade Gelstone
Camden
Con
Amendments Proposed to Federal Revenue Taxes by Keller
Representative Keller of Minnesota introduced four amendments to existing revenue laws. The measures aim to repeal most taxes except tobacco spirits oleomargarine and child labor products, slice the corporate income tax and excess profits tax, redefine earned versus unearned income, tax uneamed income and superincomes, adjust inheritance tax with brackets, and levy 1 percent on land values above 10000 with farm fertility costs exempted for 58 percent of actual farmers.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Keller
Minnesota
Committee of Manufacturers and Merchants
Farmers’ Federal Tax League
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