Robinson on Stand in His Own Defense
The defense features Henry Robinson, miner and vice president of the Butte Mine Workers, recounting his account of the February shooting of Munro. He claims self defense to protect his wife and children, while prosecutors challenge details and motives amid a tense courtroom with witnesses and jurors closely watching.
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Munro
Main and Park
Robinson
Rnswer
Canhing
Butte Mine Workers’ Union
Re Yuine Guarde
Lents
Ise
England
Park City
Utah
Butte
Black Rock
Foster
Lincoln
Wilson
Melaner
D. G. Stivers
Anaconda Company
Scotland
Richard Whalen
Harry Robinson
Montana Street
Ming
Ford
Delta
Ward
County
William Tracy
Sanders County
Sanders
Silver Bow
the Kelater
Jack Kelster
Kelster
West Park Street
Post Office
Kun Ike
Montana rail report lists April carload totals statewide
The Montana railroad commission reportsApril freight by origin totalled 2 608 cars. Ore led with 8200 cars across Montana routes, led by the Butte Anaconda Pacific line with 576 ore cars to Washoe smelter. Coal shipments reached 4287 cars while a wide mix of goods followed.
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Butte
Washoe
Anaconda
EAE
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Marysville Plans Enthusiastic Independence Day Celebration
Marysville celebrates the Fourth with plans and strong business funding despite earlier notices of cancellation. The old mining camp mobilizes townwide support with keen anticipation for a big show, reflecting the community’s renewed enthusiasm and unity.
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Maryeville
Helena
Marysville
Spoons sale near end at Standard store
The Standard marks its souvenir spoons of the states as nearing closure with strong demand and a fixed price. Spoons at 15 cents each with coupons, 4 for each paid month for subscribers, and 1 9 cents per four for mail orders. Deadline June 30 for Oneida Community spoons plus postage details.
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Standard
Oneida
Malling
Mall
Diamond mines at Kimberley yield steady annual dividend
Since their discovery in 1870 the Aiamond mines at Kimberley have yielded an average return of $20,000.00 per annum.
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Kimberley
Attorney General lays rule for coal miner wage compensation
Helena June 11. After enforcement talks among coal mine operators, workers, and the attorney general Poindexter, a standard for weekly wage calculation in injury cases was issued. The ruling favors piecework and 20 day working year, setting methods to determine earnings, with emphasis on equal protection across wage types and practical guidance for boards. It outlines two main methods and adopts a uniform standard for compensation based on actual earnings and days worked.
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Helena
Weill
Poindexter
Bozeman News Briefs On Local Inspectors And Visitors
Bozeman reports state accountant Charles Scharf from Boulder visiting for a few days during his monthly inspection rounds of state institutions. Stanley Hedrick and G C Holt depart for Seabeck Washington to attend the NW YMCA conference as college representatives. Hedrick plans post conference travel to San Francisco for a few days at the Panama Pacific Exposition. County agriculturist F R B Carpenter attends rural church meetings with M Te Wilson. Samuel Collett, wife and daughter Miss Gladys Collett leave for Spokane for a two month visit.
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Bozeman
Charles Scharf
Boulder
Stanley Hedrick
G.C. Holt
Seabeck
Wash
Young Men's Christian Association
Grisler Guilty of Brutal Murder in Valley County
Glasgow June A J found Grisler guilty of murder after a seven day trial. Jury set life imprisonment for Grisler who lured Juline Brown to a shack, killed her, buried the body, and later plundered belongings before fleeing to Canada. Grisler was captured and returned to Glasgow for trial.
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Glasgow
A. J
Valley County
Grisiek
Juline ‘Brown
Manet Wash
Vatley
Canada
Crisler
Ant Crisler
Canta
Powell County road bond issue and saloon license raise
In Deer Lodge June 11 Ferris and Hardgrove investment bankers will handle a $60,000 bond issue to improve Powell County roads. The bonds pay 5 percent interest. The Spokane firm’s bid was the best among offers, with Ferris Hardgrove’s premium at $230. After July 1 Deer Lodge saloon licenses rise to $264 for six months as commissioners, advising treasurer to collect the amount per county attorney.
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Deer Lodge
Ferris & Hardgrove
Powell County
Spokane
Deer’ Lodge
Treassurer
Atorney
Greece's War Entry Tied to National Interests
Athens reports Premier Gounaris in London outlining Greece must enter World War only if its interests demand it. He contrasts his policy with Venizelos, insisting Greece seek guarantees of territorial integrity and a favorable outcome before joining the conflict. He notes accusations of German influence and vows to avoid perilous involvement unless warranted.
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Athens
London
Gotharis
Me Venizelos
M. Venizelou
Greece
Gounaris
Greces
Minister Lloyd George pledges munitions output rise in Wales
London dispatch reports David Lloyd George addressing Cardiff engineers about accelerating munitions production in South Wales and forming war factories similar to those in Lashire. He warns firms to comply with the Defence of the Realm Act and ministry powers, urging vigilance against likely shirkers.
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London
Cardiff
Wales
David Lloyd-George
South Wales
Lashire
Lloyd-George
Hirker
Work Must Go On Despite Strike Threat
Manchester reports a government pledge that Lancashire cotton industry must not stop. Trade union officials say workers demand a 10 percent wage rise while spinners threaten end of week lockouts risking thousands of spindles. Separate dispatch from Berlin notes heavy Franco British losses in Avia Buraw fighting June 5-8.
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Manchester
England
London
Lancashire
Berlin
Constantinople
Avia Buraw
Gallic Poli
Bulgarian protest over Turkish rail traffic delays
London reports the Bulgarian government has strongly protested Turkey's continued indifference to traffic on the Dedengatch railway. The note cites delays affecting passengers and freight and was dispatched to the Times.
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London
a_icharest
The
Times
Turk
Dedengatch
Local Hamilton Notes Include Weddings and Visits
Hamilton June items show Mrs J B McGona and Lee McGonagle leaving for North Yakima for a few weeks. Miss Nadia Chambers to visit San Francisco. Ward returns from HL Capehart and Mrs Gene Cothrell visit from Stevensville. John Grush collecting back taxes as special policeman. Maud Skelton visiting parents from Darby. News of J Monard Cornish wedding to Mabel Overtart of Dallas Ore. County commissioners redraw precinct boundaries. Dr T H Hanbidge named health officer at eight dollars monthly. Tacoma Rose Show opens with roses on display across several varieties.
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Hamilton
McGona
Lee McGonagle
North Yakima
Nadia Chambers
San Francisco
C. J. Hawkins
Ward
T. H. Hanbidge
Wis dom visitors and city meet notable names
W A and RP Armitage of Wisdom visit the city along with Mr and Mrs J Sinclair of Pontiac. Tom Sontag travels to Missoula for Stampede week wrestling plans at Garden City. Others include W B Fehr Olson and several listed residents from Butte St Pauls Minneapolis Los Angeles and Spokane.
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W. A
RP. Armitage
Wisdom
Mr. J. Sinclair
Pontiac, Til
Tom Sontag
Missoula
Garden City
W. B. Fehr
St. Paulx
Olson
Butte
J. “Sinclair
Pontiac
T. Klein
J. J. Murphy
A. RM. Canady
St Louis
Don Kowske
Hutter
Will A. Dunn
Los Angeles
George Woodworth
W. A. Armitage
R. P
Armitag Wisdom
Montana Clubwomen Gather for Federation Convention
Missoula June 11 Montana women attend the federation of Women s Clubs convention despite rain. Attendance surpassed yesterday as 200 women gathered at Piks hall for a banquet with speeches. Morning reports covered public health club extension reciprocity forestry. Mrs Pennybacker urged the value of club women and the federation spirit. Tomorrow features the annual election of officers.
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Missoula
Montana
Federation of Women's Clubs
Piks’ Hall
Federation
Higging
Deer Lodge
E. I. Houston
G. Mitchell
Great Falls
J. N. Sample
Clyde Park
Perry V. Pennybacker
Pennybacker
Bryan urges German Americans to support peace bid
William Jennings Bryan addresses German Americans urging influence to urge Germany toward peaceful settlement with the United States over submarine warfare. He warns against tying German relations to Britain and emphasizes protecting neutral trade while avoiding war, urging acceptance of U S terms and noting the Lusitania tragedy. Bryan predicts future announcements about his course.
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Great Britain
Germany
United States
Lusitania
Inter
Bryan
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