Turmoil in Butte Union Feud Tangles Moyer Administration
The 1911 Butte uprising centered on Moyer Administration control of the Western Federation. Riots destroyed ballots and delayed counts as opponents accused organizers of boosting the admin. Demonstrations followed the parade with callouts to boycott union cards at independent companies. Davis, linked to the dynamite scene, fled and was sought by police as miners sought funds for a new union.
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Moyer
Moyer Hicket
Western Federation
Seveasioniats
Meyer
Eeasion
J Rus
Divided Butte Miners Debate Secession and Union Reform
Miners in Butte clash over secession led by Moyer allies and a push for a new union. Some fear loss of international affiliation, while others favor an industrial approach with World War era style labor alignment. Officers’ pay and union finances spark protests as talks aim to mend the rift.
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Butte
Unio
Tte
Davis Custodian of Funds After Safe Blowing
Jack Kid Davis, named to handle the proceeds from the safe explosion, vanished after being last seen at Park and Dakota streets around 11 a.m. The two men who knew of the money issues filed complaints with the Butte police as searches continued. Davis had been a central figure in the water blast incident and was expected to account for the funds.
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Park and
Dakota
Davisens
Anaconda
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Davia
Mack «Rock
Jack
Kid” Davis
Butte
Davi
Dakota Streets
Police Forced to Free Prisoners in Mob Disturbance
A mob disrupted police lines as crowds demanded the release of five men, injuring Detective Powell and Patrolman Tice. Acting Mayor Curran was described as assaulted near Miners Union hall while a miner leader urged the crowd to disperse. Police sought the assailants and attempted to quell outbreaks on Parks and Main streets as Glasgow rumored Mayor Duncan’s whereabouts.
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Meisner
Glasgow
Jen Gribbent
Joe Powell
Bob Tice
J Non
Curran
Union Hall
Upton Hall
Bulldons
Painter 13 Stabbed In Pool Hall Fight In Hamiton Block
Dave Scrimnes a 10 year old painter was stabbed in the stomach and believed fatally injured. Edward Mellow 90 was cut on the left thigh as the dispute over paying for a pool game escalated in the basement Ham Hamilton block. Scrimnes was taken to St James hospital. Sack Belleville a palmer fled before police arrived and had not been arrested. Mel Tow assisted Scrimnes.
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Edward Mellow
Ham- Hiton
Scrimnes
St. James' Hospital
Mel Tow
S Rimnes
Sack Belleville
Palmer
Poetock
Mel‘block
Low
the Ely
Dry Spell Reminiscence At Chicago Saloon Tale
A Broadway crowd recalls the saloon closing order and a Chicago memory of thirst and luck. A man loses a dime and a chance for beer while recounting a July in Chicago and the long wait for a cold drink, noting some would like saloons closed longer but he disagrees.
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Chicago
Union
Butte
Police Clash at St Marys School Basement
In Butte yesterday morning a tense clash occurred in the basement of St. Mary's School at 713 North Wyoming. Detectives Yorath and Lynch entered with guards to protect the building after gunfire was heard and a scuffle ensued with several guards bruised. no guns were drawn and the trouble subsided after Lt. Dwyer and Det Baldisero intervened.
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St. Mary's School
North
Wyoming Street
Yorath
Lynch
Tors
Dwyer
Baldisero
Quiet night of turmoil in Butte ends with talks
Installed June 2, Frank O, the president-elect, held meetings as deputies swore in and sheriffs conducted rounds amid saloon disturbances. Sheriff Driscoll reported multiple violations and police kept watch to halt liquor activity. threatened revocation of licenses looms.
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Butte
Helena Boy Robbed Watching Demonstration
A Helena boy, T Cottingham, claims a loss of $0 after a demonstration at the Miners' Union hall. His raincoat pocket was ripped and his pocketbook stolen while he was in a crowd. he says the theft occurred as several men assaulted him before dinner. Frank Hoff, 48, Austrian by birth, died at a local hospital after a prolonged illness.
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T. Cottingham
Helena
Miners’ Union
Frank Hoff
Austria
Butte
Funeral announcement for local resident with brothers
He is survived by two brothers Tony and Louis both of Butte. The body is at Walsh's. Funeral announcement will be made later.
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Tony
Louis
Butte Briefs: Local Visitors and School Returnees
A. Bingham and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Moore of Three Forks are visiting friends in the city for a few days. Miss Evelyn Little has returned from Spokane where she has been attending school.
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Airs
A. Bingham
C. A. Moore
Three Forks
Eugenie Curie Wins Two Nobel Prizes
Eugenie Curie, famed physicist and daughter of Marie Curie, is recognized for her work in radioactivity becoming the only person to hold two Nobel prizes in science. She and her husband are noted among leading scientists of the era.
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Eugenie Curie
Explosion rocks Sullivan home in Montana mining town
Dynamite exploded under the front porch of Paddy Sullivan’s two story home at 20 West La Platte in the early hours, wrecking the interior and shattering all windows. Sullivan and his wife, with three children, escaped unharmed as neighbors aided the shaken family. Authorities suspect a mistaken target or amateur placement, possibly intended for Nell a neighbor connected to the miners’ union. Shots were heard before and after, and fears of further violence prompted evacuations and police protection. Sullivan, a clerk and union election official, denied enemies and said sleep deprivation left him unaware of threats.
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West la Platte Mrest
Sullivan
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Nell
Miners’ Union
O'Neill
Regent Miners’ Union
Mire
Mrs. Sullivan
Moe
We Just
Anaconda
Danker
la Platte Street
Trelock
Main Street
Granite
Geriff Driscoll
Wyoming Street
Buckly
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Missoula Gulch
Green Mountain
Billy” O'Neill
Fara
Speculator
Mrs Ella Hutchison Dead in Agra Residence
Mrs. Ella M Hutchison died yesterday morning at 1218 East Second Street after a lingering illness. Survived by three sons Jay William and Dene Hutchison two daughters Mrs J H Trengev and Edith Hutchison six sisters and a brother in Nevada and California. Funeral tomorrow at two oclock at the home and Mountain View Methodist Episcopal church with Rev George D Wolfe conducting services.
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East Second Street
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William
Dene Hutchison
J. H. ‘Trengev
Edith Hutchison
Smith
Hutte
Nevada
California
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Curran Resting In Hospital After Injury
Report states Curran is resting in hospital as a patient for about a week to ten days. Citizens of New Jersey protested a railroad window cleaning method and halted a passing train until windows were washed. Japan’s top wrestler lineage traceable to generations of professional wrestling.
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Carranza Ally Denies Any Public Breach With Military Plans
The account reports General Vila denying interference with Carranza's military program and refuting rumors of a split with General Carranza. It notes tensions over troop movements toward Zacatecas and suggests factions sought leverage to gain control of troop deployments while stressing no formal rift occurred.
Governor-led inquiry heightens unrest in Butte
An official investigation led by the governor unfolds as police, including Chief Murphy, stay on duty amid two days of disorder. Mayor Duncan remains missing after 10 days, feared to be within 250 miles of Butte. County officials insist Sheriff Driscoll has full power to appoint deputies to restore order. Funeral notices: Sarah Pitt of Thomas Pits and Eliza Mattson of John Mattson, both to be buried at Mountain View after services.
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Ders
Murphy
Miyor Duncan
Butte
Gus Stromme
P. &. Harrington
Barney McGrade
Sherif Driscoll
Funeral notice for month-old son and Frank Hoff dies
The tuner of David Ghatovich, month-old son of Nick Ghatovich, will be held this afternoon at Pavelock at 22 Redwood Street, then to Holy Savior church for services. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Frank Hoff, 48, died last night at a local hospital. Funeral to be conducted by Walsh's Undertaking Dartora. Further notice to follow.
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David
Nick. Ghatovich
Pavelock
Redwood Street
Holy Savior Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Hoff Frank Hoff
Walsh
Funeral for Mrs Hutchison Held at Mountain View Metho
Mrs Fila Hutchison aged 51 died early yesterday at 1818 East Second Street. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock at Mountain View Methodist Church. The services will be conducted by Reverend George Worrel.
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Fila
Hutchis
Famaily
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Prince
Nev. George
Worre
Joseph Richards wed Butte and Greg son last eve taillight
In Butte last evening Joseph Richards reported a missing last name, taillight and number tag 4608 Utah. The note requests return to C. Wi Lane Co Mercury and Arizona, Butte, with a ve.
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Greg
Utah
C. Wi Lane Co
Mercury
Arizona
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