West Virginia Miners Turmoil Sparks Senate Hearing
West Virginia coal mine operators will begin presenting their case before the Senate committee in Charleston. Attorneys plan to call witnesses to dispute claims about mining conditions and the Paint and Cabin Creek districts. Senator Martine denounced the label American House of Lords while praising the state’s mineral wealth and resources.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Senate Committee
Cabin Creek
Calvin
Quinn Morgan
Cieco
Bonner Hill
Washington
Senate
Swanson
Conmiltee
Martine
New Jersey
First Methodist Church
House of Lords
Senate of the
United States
Socialist Party in Butte Hearings Over I W W Influence
The state socialist committee heard testimony in Butte on charges that Industrial Workers of the World members infiltrated city offices and influenced elections. Mayor Duncan faced accusations of bossism as street department officials described firings and threats tied to party allegiance, while Alderman McManus and others argued the conservatives seek to revoke the local charter to bar radical influence. The hearing, marked by protests over public access and procedural clashes, continued into the night as witnesses detailed alleged coercion and factional strife within city government.
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Duncan
State Committee
Butte
Socialist Party
State Socialist Committee
State. Com
Fee
W. G. Sullivan
Hugh McManus
Clarence Smith
T W
TW. W
Industrial Workers of the World
Alderman Curran
Proganda League
LWW
Croma
Bute
Montana
C. A. Willett
Helna
Jefferson
St. McCord
Bassergus
W. EB. Kent
Lewistownite
Otto Schiller
Philipsburg
Lewis and Clark
Missoula
H. J. Hamilton
Misoula Park
Ed Carlton
Livingstonlives Bow
Sullivan
Smith
Dan Cole
Street Commission
Cole
Johnny
Free
Central Committee
Thomas Graves
Clare Tered
McManus
A. D. Sheldon
Howe
Yellows
Paddy
Dia
Sullivan Cooney
Park Street
Tompkins
Ealpake
Rissell
Maury
Kalla
Mivan
Sulelivan
Mackell Duncan
Frank Mabie
Congress
Carpenters’ Hall
Mabie
Chicago Negro Y M C A Dedicated Amid Booker T Washington Speech
In Chicago June 15 a new 100000 Chicago negro Y M C A was dedicated before about 3000 Black attendees in the heart of the city’s Negro belt. Booker T Washington and Julius Rosenwald spoke highlighting Black citizenship and community aims. Rosenwald noted his 25000 gift as seed for funding.
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Chicago
Washington
Five Government Power Rules For Water Rights Use
Secretary Lane outlined five conditions guiding government power rights contracts in the Pend d Oreille study. They aim to maximize development and lower consumer rates, while preserving public ownership and avoiding interstate price ties or monopolies.
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Washington, Sane
Lane
the Interior
de Partment
Pend d'Orville River
Washington
Suffragettes Continue Honors to Davison Memory
Morpeth England June 13 a large delegation of suffragettes and spectators witnessed the burial of Emily Wilding Davison in St Marys parish churchyard Northumberland. Miss Davison was killed attempting to stop the king horse on Derby day.
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Morpeth
England
Emily Wilding Davison
St.Mary's Parish
Northumberland
Miss Davison
London
Steamship Jesse Spaulding Missing After Fog Collision
The ore steamship Jesse Spaulding, damaged in a fog collision with the coal steamer William Snyder Jr on Lake Superior, is missing. The Spaulding sent distress signals that ceased after the crash, and the Snyder, unable to locate the other vessel, headed toward Superior, Wisconsin. Harbor officials fear the Spaulding sank with the crew of 16, with little chance of rescue if no lifeboats were seen.
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Midh
Jesse Spaulding
William Snyder Jr
Lake Superior
Spaulding
Snyder
Superior
Wis
Snyden
Chicago
South Chicago
A Real Hot Day in More Than One City
Washington June 15 practically the entire country sweltered under a heat wave with no relief expected in 48 hours Omaha and St Joseph Missouri logged around 96 degrees while Chicago reached 94 Washington's hottest day of the season saw a 100 degree government reading Also Bulgaria endured renewed earthquakes with violent shocks at Drabeva causing damage.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Omaha
St. Joseph
Chicago
Sona
Bulgaria
Drabeva
San Luis Potosi Besieged by Four Thousand Rebels
Rebels mount siege of San Luis Potosi with thousands surrounding strongholds. Reports indicate sustained bombardment and demand for surrender as authorities mobilize troops and civilian evacuations advised in nearby districts. Military leaders vow to repel attackers despite heavy street fighting and resource shortages.
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San Luis Potos
Aggressive Reforms Hinted by New War Minister Amid Mexican Uprising
June reports from Mexico City describe a volatile scene as rebels claim key towns and threaten broader action. The new war minister is expected to push aggressive measures while unrest spreads through Tamaulipas Nuevo Leon and other states. Officials acknowledge cabinet shifts and retirements as authorities grapple with the rebellion and its regional impact.
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Mexico City
Bun ‘Luis ‘Poteet
Tarapire
Cinelde
San Luis “Potosi
Baltic
Tamaulip
Tin Mercy
Reba
Alederine Sonias
Nuevo Leon
Remaulipas
Fes
Baretoeal
Mithivoras
Came Pethe
Stan
Mucero
Meat tragedies in Milwaukee claim several deaths
June 1 reports four drownings and twelve heat prostrations in Milwaukee as the city endures the hottest day of the year. Emergency crews struggle to aid victims while hospitals report rising admissions and officials warn residents to stay hydrated and seek shade.
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Amiwaukee
Milwaukee
Butte Strife Over City Officials and Labor Clique
Witnesses testified that members of the 1 W W are office holders in Butte and that former street department workers were discharged for voting a certain way. The mayor and Clarence Smith are accused of leading a powerful faction aiming to control city decisions, with the propaganda league and a central committee backing Ellingwood’s ordinance. The unrest is described as social sabotage and fear of employer power, as the city tears itself apart amid charges of political bosses.
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Clarence Smith
Duncan
Smith
Butte
Propaganda League
Ty Central
Ellingwood
Sam Cook
Toms Inge
Redeare
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Jack Keester
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Dan Sullivan
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Murray
Ashurst
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Tvbayou
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