15 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
1
Miners and reform advocates clash over leadership and proposed constitutional changes. A central party division emerged as lawmakers faced a vote on amending the constitution and labor reforms, with protests erupting as rival factions accused each other of coercion and insincerity.
A fragmented page from Today’s Standard Pare covers various items including church sparing news, prisoner releases by politeness, Thanksgiving view, miners’ bitega, and talk on cyahitlon. It references Machol churches, Tutt ledinvernw Stor, and a balloon incident impacting Bulliygin’s name in an explosion at Magus Fitton.
A dawn riot in a North Main Street area saw 16 men seize weapons and clash with police. Deputies and officers used force to disperse the mob, arresting several and releasing some later at city hall amid warnings from Acting Mayor Laith to restore order.
Ambiguous telegrams and garbled phrases describe President Moyer declining to speak on a Butte matter. The text references police, locals, and a formal statement, but details remain unclear due to faulty transcription.
A bomb exploded near St George's Church Hanover Square in London, damaging pews and windows. A tin box and fragments found. envelope bearing anti wartime protest text. Protests by suffragettes interrupted service at St Paul’s Cathedral as judges and dignitaries attended.
The city faced a tense aftermath in Butte as mobs disrupted Broadway and Malp streets. Police, sheriffs, and deputies restored order after a prolonged afternoon and evening of unrest. Gov Stewart and Attorney General Rely prepared to intervene with peace officers as miners demanded changes and card inspections at the mines.
Governor EV Stewart and Attorney General Kelly arrived in Buttery after a six hour automobile trip from Helena. He denied any armed militia call and said no alert for troops existed. Sheriff Driscoll and Deputy Kellar joined for a conference as Stewart planned an inquiry to clarify the situation.
Clarence Smith acting mayor warns that tolerance ends when mob violence and destruction occur. He cites the Western Federation of Miners history and says the city will not tolerate private violence or attacks on officials or citizens. He calls for lawful action and opposes appointing social deputies to address miner unrest.
An old city case highlights Muckle McDonald and Sneculator men who quit work after declining to show union cards. McDonald defends his eight year residency and denies WFMI membership, saying their stance aims to avoid violence while opposing mandatory carding and advocating their original principles.
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