Senator Johnson Discusses League and Delegates At Length
Senator Johnson says opponents seek to nominate a candidate before adopting a platform but expects full obedience to the people. He notes debates on the League of Nations may unfold, hopes no betrayal, and cites conversations with Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Michigan delegations as he repeats his frank opinions daily.
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Johnson
League of Nations
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Michigan
League’ of Nations
Tion
Allen
Kansas
Wood
Lowden
Arizona
Fort
Harding
Poindexvernor Sproul
Senators Banquet Closes School Senate Season
The Butte high school senate held a banquet at the Thornton hotel last evening. Proceeds from fines collected for nonattendance funded the event. Carl Bock was chosen president for the coming year. Eugene Corrie acted as toastmaster. Superintendent Maddock spoke on good English and Bruce Millikin praised the senate’s work. Attending members numbered 28 with guests including McMullen director of the senate and Earl Smith.
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Butte High School
Thornton Hotel
Carl Bock
Eugene Corrie
Princps
High Schor
W. E. Maddock
Superine
Bruce Millikin
Senate
Mr. Schlitz
Snyder
Johns
Arrowsky
Stepensky
Schlitz
McCullough
Kenningsbers
Goodman
Butte Police Seek $50 Monthly Pay Increase
Forty eight patrolmen plain clothes officers jailers and patrol drivers will petition the mayor and city council for a raise from 150 to 200 dollars a month. All current under 200 signing and the petition will be presented at the next meeting. They note the present 4.83 daily wage while laborers recently got a raise from 5 to 5.50 a day, about 175 a month.
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Butte Police
Auto Run Over Boy Leaves Minor Injuries
In Denver a year-old named John Davidson was struck by a car whose fender hit him and the front wheels passed over his head and shoulders. He sustained only slight injuries despite the severe impact. Authorities noted the frontal bones withstood the pressure.
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Denver
John Davidson
John
Engagement Ring Safe in Robbery Incident
Miss Margaret Saigh and Williams Jabara, engaged to wed in June, were stopped by three men with revolvers while walking. Saigh instinctively removed her diamond ring with her lips to hide it as the robbers searched her, finding nothing of value.
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Margaret Saigh
Williams Jabara
Raigh
Carpenters Elect Officers Tonight in Butte Union Caucus
The Butte Carpenters union, embracing 148 local organizations, will elect officers tonight at half past associated with a broad slate of candidates. The event promises a large turnout and a substantial slate of nominees.
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Carpenters
Butte Carpenters’ Union
Keeper
Victor
Proposed First Plank Announced to Public
Senator McCormick of Tennessee presented a Republican plank denouncing President Wilson as unconstitutional and dictatorial while alleging Democratic obstruction in Congress. The plank seeks repeal of war measures and failed legislation, including reduced appropriations as part of a broader push for constructive restoration.
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Wilson
McCormick
Timois
Wisi
Congress
Vindictive vetoes in postwar policy struggle
A fragmentary account critiques Republican actions in Congress restoring peace efforts while reversing wartime measures. It cites the Transportation Act, railroad rehabilitation, wage dispute arbitration, the private adoption of a merchant fleet under the American flag, privatization of telegraph lines, reduced postage costs, postal worker pay, and pension and pay hikes for civil servants, sailors, and soldiers amid a broader push to reorganize the army.
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McAdoo Railroad Administration
United States
Congress
Postal Service
Republican Congress
Main Contest Centers Over League Pact In Nominating Battle
A day of crowded discussions and rumors as Johnson, Knox, Wood, and Lowden factions maneuver for delegates. Conflicting tales of trades fade amid hopes for a break before ballots. Eastern business leaders weigh Johnson proximity to reforms while Wood and Lowden backers push for early momentum.
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Wood
Resolutions Committee
Knox
Dark Horse
Johnson
Lowden
Jurg
Borah
Slump in Silver Price Hits Montana Mines Hard
Montana silver mining faces a severe setback as silver fell to 99 cents an ounce after peaking earlier. Mines across districts from Butte to Philipsburg suspend operations as costs rise and demand wanes, threatening reopenings and development plans statewide. Senator Pittman cites temporary factors and future demand, but many properties may stay closed without a rebound above $1.00.
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Montana
United States
Butte
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Davis-Daly
Butte & Superior
North Butte
East Butte
Silver Bow County
Lumpgulch
Rimini
Helena
Austin Winston
Broadwater County
Basin-Boulder
Wickes
Alhambra
Hot Spring
Jefferson County
Philipsburg
Troy
Neihart
A. B. Melaner
H. le Maury
Neihart. Silver Company
Mig
Austrict
Neihart, Consolidated
Neihart ‘Silver
Cascade
Silver Mines
Mula
Plohare Silver Mining ‘Company
Umeters of
Snater
Prosbect
Philips
Vera Dan Tucker
King Solomon
Little Nell
Baby Helen
Mammoth
Alta
Minah
Gregory
Bluebird
Comet
Mount Washington
Monarch
Julia
Big Dick
North Pole
Charter Oak
Elliston
Accor
Pittman
India
Ing
East China
Japan
Energy crisis looms as costs surge for suppliers
The report notes that supply costs have doubled or tripled in many cases, threatening continuation of operations. It cites a comparison five years earlier when silver reached 47 cents an ounce, suggesting widespread financial strain across industries.
McDowell Announces Candidacy for Montana Governor
Helena June 9 W W McDowell of Butte filed his declaration of intention to seek the Democratic nomination for Montana governor in August He lists farming real estate and business as his background and notes six regular and two special legislature terms He previously served as lieutenant governor after serving as speaker of the house before 1912 and 1916 elections
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Helena
W. W. Mc Dowell
Butte
Montana
McDowell
Reynolds& McDowell
M Dowell
House of Representatives
McDowell Praised as Fair Leader Ahead of Assembly
The presiding officer earns broad praise for fairness and impartiality as Lt Governor McDowell campaigns across districts. He announced his candidacy weeks ago and has been active meeting people and assessing his chances. He will travel to San Francisco to support A V Stewart for vice president.
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McDowell
San Francisco
8. V. Stewart
Ravalli Water Company Under Dual Montana Jurisdiction
June 9 in Lena, the state public service and irrigation commissions both claim jurisdiction over the Ravalli Water company. Attorney General Ford advised the two commissions that Ravalli must operate under whichever laws grant public ity and not as an irrigation company under recent legislation. A test case is anticipated to resolve the issue.
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Lena
Public Service Commissions of
Montana
Montana Irrigation Commission
Ravalli Water Company
Jules
Ford
Ravalli Water Camp
State Commission
Legisature
Senators Press Ultimatum as Platform Hangs in Balance
The resolutions sub-committee, including Senators Borah McCormick Smoot and Watson, contends with irreconcilables over the League of Nations and industrial relations. Delays possible as the full committee may recess until tomorrow afternoon while they finalize the platform, excluding prohibition and the soldier bonus.
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Senator Watson
Borah and McCormick
Smoot
Utah
California
League of ‘Nations
Gold Nugget Find Sparks Saskatchewan Farm Interest
Excitement surrounds a shallow well on W. Andre’s farm after laborer Eystead uncovered a number of gold nuggets. Calgary’s mineral wealth is noted as promising. Estaad has filed a claim to the property.
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Saskatchewan
W. Andre
Eystead
Calgary
Estead
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