Hughes Favored In Republican Convention Fight
Special Dispatch reports Hughes gaining support as a unifying figure for the GOP. Roosevelt remains on the fringe with tepid backing, while progressives waver between backing Hughes and a potential third ticket. Old guard hints at pressuring Hughes on positions for acceptance, with some favorite sons considering withdrawal. Continued discussion outlines Roosevelt’s weak chances on a first ballot and possible Hughes alignment on preparedness and Americanism.
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Standard
Chicago
Justice Hughes
Roosevelt
New York
Hughes
Pny
Heldron
Butte News Highlights And Local Events
A scattered update of wartime and local affairs. Includes labor tensions with Mrs J W Spellman noted, Roosevelt and German losses referenced, an accident with ten injured, and political items about militia orders. Also mentions Jewish celebrations, new pastor plans, Irish relief collections, a fine art exhibit, Knights Templars, Wilson history, local playhouses, mining and finance notes, and a sports and cartoon section.
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Rake
Butte
J. W. Spellman
Roosevelt
Wolfe
Knights ‘Templars
Wilson
Inberg
Health experts review Butte mines for worker safety
Dr A J Lanza of Washington and Daniel Harrington of the federal Bureau of Mines join forces in Butte to survey mine health hazards for two months. They aim to improve conditions, reduce tuberculosis spread, and issue operator recommendations. Harrington also reports on mine disasters and training impacts, including praise for first aid efforts linked to prior Pennsylvanian incidents. The Yellow Jacket mine fire in Nevada and reopening of old properties on the Comstock are noted.
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A. J. Lanza
Washington
United States Public Health Bureau
Daniel Harrington
Federal Bureau of Mines
Butte
Federal
United States
Lanza
Joplin
Missouri
Bureau of Health
Bureau
Harrington
Bureau of Mines
Pennsylvania
Virginia City
Nev
Yellow Jacket
Com Ser
Vada
Comstock
Five Thousand Tons of Freight Destroyed by Fire
San Francisco June 4 five thousand tons of freight from the Orient Ninich was unloaded yesterday from the Shingo Maru No 2 a Japanese freighter and a concrete pier recently erected by the state at the mouth of Selais creek were destroyed in a spectacular blaze of unknown origin here early today. The Shingo and the Ger Chal Forbes another freighter which were tied to the pier were slightly damaged before they could set out of the fires reach. Steamship men said the loss would reach close to 800000.
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San Francisco
Selais Creek
Yestraag T
Toyo Kisen Kaisha Company
Anaconda Woman Killed When Car Goes Over Bridge
Airs John W Spellman of 508 Cesar street Anaconda was killed last night when an automobile driven by one of her sons went over a bridge near Rocker. The car plunged ten feet into waist deep water. Four other occupants survived with injuries and were soaked. Mrs Spellman widow of John W Spellman a former Anaconda city council member was taken to Murray hospital where she died. The family had been visiting in Butte at W H Fanning's home. Coroner will determine driver responsible as authorities review the incident.
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John W. Spellman
Cesar Street
Anaconda
Rocker
Ars Shellman
Murray Hospital
Spellman
Edward
John
Genevive
James Hammill
Chinese Gardens
Mrs. Spellman
Tonneau
William Cash
West Side Automobile Company
Bert Cole
James Dudley
West Park Street
G. W. Benedict
Duggan
Striking Dock Workers Awaiting Conferences
Striking longshoremen and shipowners prepared for conferences in San Francisco Portland and Seattle as talks were arranged following the nationwide work stoppage. Officers of the International Longshoremen’s Association will join the discussions delaying the Victoria’s Nome voyage due to cargo shortages.
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San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Marines Ordered South From San Diego Station
The Fourth regiment of marines based in San Diego will leave tomorrow afternoon for New Orleans to embark for Halt And Santo Domingo on the transport fancock. Telegraphic orders show the unit of eight companies and a band, 748 officers and men, will travel in three Santa Fe trains to Los Angeles Houston and New Orleans. The eight companies will serve between Port au Prince and Santo Domingo City, supplementing marines already on duty in the islands.
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New Orleans
Santo Domingo
J. H. Pendleton
Los Angeles
Houston
Port Au Prince
Troops Parade at Fort Bliss In Preparedness Program
El Paso on June 3 reports General George Bell announces a public parade of Fort Bliss troops and nearby units to assure residents of military readiness. He urges civilians to stay off streets during disturbances and notes armed civilians will be disarmed if trouble erupts. Explosions at a local smelter last week sparked minor panic.
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el Paso
Fort Bilas
FL Paso
George Bell
Bell
United States
Businese
Captain Hirshinger Killed During Haiti Landing
Captain H. J. Hirshinger of the United States Marine Corps was shot and killed during the American landings at Neauerto Plata in Santo Domingo. Admiral Camerton reported the death after the assault. cheering from shore accompanied the operation as a shot struck him in the head and he died three hours later.
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Washington
H. J. Hirshinger
United States Marine Corps
Neauerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Camperton
Republic
Hirshinger
Mexican labor unions hold silent demonstration in Vera Drug
In Vera Cruz Mexico on June 4 labor union organizations staged an orderly “Agent manifestation” against American intervention. A massive parade was held as unions sent a cable to President Wilson demanding the removal of U S troops and sanctions and a protest was dispatched to confederations worldwide.
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Vera Drug
Mexico
Wilson
Thor
Governor Beaver Critically Ill, Delegate at Large Absent
Governor Beaver is critically ill and will be unable to act as a delegate at large at the Republican National Convention in Chicago this week, according to an announcement by his secretary.
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Beaver
Gevege Adle Gon
Chicago
Germans Lose Eighteen in Strong Ground Fight
A British report states German forces suffered eighteen losses in a key ground action. The piece notes the engagement as part of ongoing conflict and identifies the opposing lines as difficult to breach for German troops.
German Battle Cruiser Sighting and UK Losses Reported
A dispatch from Copenhagen via London reports the German battle cruiser Seydlitz sighted west of the Faroe Islands pursued by British ships. London issued statements claiming German losses include two battleships, two dreadnoughts, four light cruisers, nine destroyers and a submarine, with further rumors of extra sinkings. The piece notes ongoing debate on true German casualties and mentions strikes affecting public transit in Silver Bow.
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London
Stiftstidende
Elbe
Jutland
Heyalitz
Faroe Islands
Onuy
Admiralty
Jossenag
Great Britain
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Wentfaten
Reday
Berlin
Mineibie
Fortune
Ardent
Spark
Defence
Turbulent
Nestor
Ten Injured When Car Rolls Over Near Salem
Ten persons injured in a touring car rollover on the Independence Salem road near West Salome Oregon. Among the injured are Tiebert McCrow and Robert McCrow of Goldendale with serious bone and head injuries, Miss Hughretta McCrow badly crushed, Joseph and Mrs Fisher from Stayton with multiple injuries, Norville Fisher age 10, and W A Ward of Goldendale. The crash occurred when McCrow swerved to avoid another auto and the car skidded and overturned, trapping occupants beneath the vehicle until help arrived. Traffic was heavy and witnesses helped pull occupants free before physicians arrived.
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Ore
Independence-Salem
West Salome
Tiebert McCrow
Goldendale
Robert McCrow
Akull
Hughretta McCrow
Rite Wroken
Joseph Fisher
Stayton
Norville Fisher
W. A. Ward
Ac- Client
Une Salem
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