Butte Police Struggle Over Mayor’s Exam Order
The article describes a clash in Butte as Mayor Duncan pushes a police physicalexamination for officers. Socialists in the force resist, aided by former City Attorney Maury and attorneys Carroll and Healey, arguing the order violates police law. Some officers refuse while others consent, with looming legal fights over Dwyer and other appointees and a council vote on trimming the force.
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Duncan
W. E. Carroll
J. E. Healey
Butte
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TVAW
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William Carroll
Mackel
Maury
Bhut
Dwyer
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Socialiste
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An Dwyer
Polce
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Kier Murphy
Init
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Board and superintendent heated exchange over teacher fate
In Butte, Superintendent George F. Downer faced charges from Trustee Henry L. Maury alleging false representation and neglect of duties. Trustees debated, with Hopkins moving to refer the matter to a committee and obtain Dr Strayer input. The Hopkins motion to expand the survey team passed, while Wallace abstained. An audience from the Sliver Bow Trades and Labor Council observed.
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George F. Downer
Butte Public Schools
Henry L. Maury
Wallace
Hopkins
Maury
March Lane
Bert Adams Tower
Downer
Dr. Strayer
Sur
Survey Board
Bert Adams
Harring
Tower
Elderkin
Strayer
Harrington
Sliver Bow Trades and Labor Council
Arafts
Butte School Board Faces Mediation Amid Turmoil
In Today’s Standard Nice of Butte resists mayoral action while dispute and indignation over classroom policy roils the community. Mediation conference on school district issues features Tilman urging presidential support and regional reactions from Anaconda to North Butte as local sports and market notes blend into a congested page.
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Butte
Reltons
Spanish Royal New Huerta
Tilman Citetse
Lle Attitte
New Scgteaian
Wright
Anaconda News
Eatnconds
New Storia
s-Camnone Plente
Montana Power Company
Wiltams
Coaton
Tsport
House Lands Committee Rejects Borah Homestead Bill
Special Dispatch reports the House public lands committee refused to take up the Borah bill despite senate passage. The measure would amend the three year homestead law to allow good faith with permanent improvements valued at 1.50 per acre. Democrats blocked the bill. Republicans backed the motion to advance it to full committee. Only president pressure might change fate this session.
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Washington
House Public Lands Committee
Senate
Sinnott
Ores
House
Henry
Rules Committee
Divorce Granted to MME SCHUMANN-HEINK in Chicago
In Chicago today Superior Judge Sullivan instructed the jury to find for the complainant Ms Ernestine Schumann Heink over her husband William Rapp Jr ending their marriage. The case drew public attention due to passionate letters from Rapp to Catharine Dean of New York.
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Chicago
Mme
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
William Rapp Jr
Catherine Dean
New York
Sullivan
Wife stabs husband in conflict over hobby horse noise
Kate Donahey stabbed Maurice Donahey with a two pronged kitchen fork in Walkerville after a dispute over a children's hobby horse. He suffered chest wounds that penetrated the left lung and may prove fatal. she pleads self defense as neighbors testified to a quarrel on the front lawn. The couple quarrelled after he objected to the hobby horse and axe threats were denied by Donahey.
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Kate Donahey
Maurice Donahey
Christopher Turner
Donahey
J McCaffery
Daly Street
Walkerville
Anacinda
Driscoll
Everett Mayor Recalls Over Vice Suppression Charges
Everett Washington June 9 mayor Christiansen and Public Works Commissioner Alexander Thompson were recalled in a special municipal election. Majorities against Christiansen stood 271 and against Thompson 223, charged with failing to suppress vice and to levy taxes on public service corporations as chartered.
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Everett
Wash
Chrstiansen
Public Works
Alexander Thompson
Christiansen
Thompson
Roosevelt Guests King and Queen at La Granja Luncheon
Madrid June 9 King Alfonso and Queen Victoria hosted ex president Roosevelt at a luncheon at La Granja palace near Madrid. Roosevelt entourage included Ambassador Willard, Mrs Longworth, Kermit Roosevelt, Miss Helle Willard, and Orton Wool. The visit featured a tour of fountains and Escorial monastery, with plans for Toledo. Wedding notes for Kermit Roosevelt and Miss Willard were confirmed, witnesses named as the Duke of Alba and Senor Osma y Scull.
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Victoria
Roosevelt
la Granja
Ambassador Willard
Nicholas Longworth
Kermit Roosevelt
Ance
Helle Willard
Orton E. Wool
Vary Attache
King VII
London
Toledo
Miss Willard
Duke of Alba
Senor Osma Y Scull
Willard
Former Green Bay Mayor Voices Views on Prostitution
Green Bay Wisconsin June 9 Dr Robert E Minehan former mayor testifies before the Wisconsin vice commission saying silk stocking fellows who spend much time in automobiles are to blame for ruining many girls He also declares houses of prostitution are necessary and should be regulated.
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Green Bay
Wis
Robert E. Minehan
Wisconsin Vice Commission
Minehan
British Ragete Rages Over Lesser Tolerance Policy
A cryptic note reflects mounting British anger over reduced tolerance measures. It hints at official shifts and public frustration, signaling debate within political circles about policing, civil liberties, and national security.
Suffragette protests amid Buckingham Palace ball and political tension
Reports describe a peaceful state ball at Buckingham Palace with tight police security to prevent suffragette disruption. Militant women led by Sylvia Pankhurst planned a march to demand an interview with Prime Minister Asquith, while police guarded the Women’s Social and Political Union HQ amid ongoing raids and relocations.
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Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Westminster
Sylvia Pankhurst
Asquith
London
Suf Fragetts
Ken
Guird
Auffragette
Ndwer Castle
St. Germain
Fierce Heat Grips East Stoking Suffering Across Cities
Intense heat and fierce conditions spread from the Missouri Valley to the Alleghenies, with Chicago reaching 102 and Springfield 100 as Memphis Nashville and Louisville recorded near 96. Three Chicago deaths are reported and Watheville Virginia posted a June record. Atlantic coast towns cooled slightly under winds as Washington cooled from 96 to 81. Weather bureau warned of continued warmth and drought relief efforts.
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Missouri Valley
Chicago
Springfield
Middle West
Memphis
Nashville
Louisville
Watheville
Virginia
Atlantic Coast
Chesapeake
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Indians flee as Mojave flood devastates village
A government dam failure on the Mojave Reservation by the Colorado River caused late today floods that swept through an Indian village near Needles. Indians were forced to flee for their lives with at least one child reported drowned and many left behind.
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Adenis
Mexico City
Institutionallist Party
San Bernardino
Cab
Mojave
Colorado River
Needles
Stork
Eight Hundred Delegates Gather for World Young Women's Congress
In Stockholm eight hundred delegates from 25 countries convene for the International Congress of the Young Women's Christian Federation, meeting to begin tomorrow and expected to run through June 18. Leaders and participants include representatives from multiple nations as the event opens.
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Stockholm
International Congress of the
Young Women's Christian Federation
Senate Debates Panama Tolls Repeal Amid Political Tensions
The Senate pushed toward final action on repealing the Panama canal tolls exemption, with leaders uncertain about timing. Senator Tillman voiced sharp criticism of the president, linking the issue to Democratic party prospects in the upcoming elections, while Borah and Norris pressed for the Dill amendment. Tillman questioned the wisdom of raising tolls amid campaign politics and urged party unity.
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Senate
Borah
Uwo
Tillman
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Hie
Titman
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator O'Gorman
New York
Baltimore
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