Duggan Memorial Mass Marked by Silent Respect
Thousands gathered as Manus Duggan, hero of the Speculator mine disaster, was laid to rest in Butte. The service at Sacred Heart church honored a miner who risked his life to save others, with a candlelit procession to the old Catholic cemetery and plans for a lasting grave memorial.
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Butte
Manus Duggan
Sacred Heart Church
Father M
O'D. Barry
Immaculate Conception Church
Duggan
Father Leonard
Father Lowney
Chris Berg
Speculator
Eam
John Powers
Tint Options For Summer Eyewear
A local shop advertises tinted lenses to relieve eye glare and provide vision correction. It offers amber amethyst light green and smoked tint lenses with fitting services.
Lord and Walker to Visit Butte Over Miners Tensions
James Lord of the United Mine Workers and John Walker, ex-Illinois labor leader, are en route to Butte as UMWA asserts jurisdiction only over coal miners. Local officials dispute dual authority and say the pair will not press metal miner jurisdiction.
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James Lord
United Mine Workers of America
John Walker
Ilinois Federation of Labor
Butte
United Mine Workers’ Union
Western Federation of Miners
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
Lord and Walker
Metal Miners’ Union of
Montana Federation of Labor
Butte Current Notes summary of local items
Local notes report rent pianos from Orton Bros and Stein-Bloch clothes, shopping at The Mint and Wick piano, olive oil and groceries delivery, births at 14 Fast Second and 912 North Main, a bakery fire on Utah avenue with estimated loss of 100, and a June 16 cantata at St George's hall Centerville by Trinity Epworth league titled Our Minister's Birthday. Also a note from Indianapolis News explains pinholes in negatives as tiny dust spots during development.
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Orton Bros
Stein-Bloch
Tonkin's
Schlitz
Mint
Lisa
Scovil
Fast Second Street
James M. McIntyre
North Main Street
Colin Bros
Utah Avenue
P. O
St. George's Hall
Centerville
Trinity Epworth League
Snore Guard Formed at Fort Sheridan Army Post
A two person committee led by George W. 8% bold and W. 8. Wood formed to curb snoring in Company 2 at Fort Sheridan Illinois. Complaints say hearty snores disturb rookies as they sleep. BURGLARS CAUGHT and dogs help end by Mrs. FF Warner Hempstead Texas appointed special policewoman tracing burglars to a hayloft.
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Fort Sheridan
George W
Bold
Wood
FF. Warner
Hempstead
L. T
Cold starch trick to use every speck when cooling
Instructions explain making starch and cooling it by sprinkling cold water over the top to prevent scum and use every ounce. A separate note cites a Williamsport Pennsylvania plan at First Presbyterian Church where Wednesday evening meetings run from 7 to after 9, with Sunday twice weekly cited as one outcome.
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First Presbyterian Church
Williamsport
Navy to Leave Sunday Night Draws Crowds
Crowds gather nightly as both army and navy admissions continue at the courthouse. Abe Foltz will dispatch 25 men to Salt Lake City Monday night. A court employee known as Flurry Sullivan has joined the navy and will lead the delegation. New enlistments include W. A Tuhinala apprentice seaman J K De Vault hospital apprentice J B Taylor third class fireman C South second class fireman and B J Fisher of Tague North Dakota hospital apprentice. Serbian applicants seek information about army service. language barriers hinder entry for non English speakers. Serbs have recently supplied more volunteers than any other nationality locally.
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Army
Navy
Abe Foltz
Salt Lake
Sullivan
W. A’tuihnala
J. K. de Vault
J. B. Taylor
C. South
B. J. Fisher
Tague
N. D
Haig advances on Hindenburg line near Bullecourt
British forces launch another raid on the Hindenburg line northwest of Bullecourt and seize a section of the trench system. In Flanders they extend gains along the Ypres Comines canal toward Comines and Messines, taking 150 prisoners and several machine guns as trenches hold across a seven mile front. Berlin confirms German front line withdrawals east of Messines. Elsewhere in France Trentino and Macedonia see limited activity with artillery duels.
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Haig
Hindenburg
Bullecourt
London
Flanders
Ypres- Comines Canal
Comines
Messines
Lys
Warnave
Berlin
Ypres
Armentieres
France
Trentino
Macedonia
IWW Members Held on Draft Registration Charge
Seattle date June 15 Davis Anderson and Charles Gray alleged Industrial Workers of the World members were held for the grand jury by a U S commissioner charged with refusal to register under the selective draft law. They were committed to Pierce county Jail at Tacoma in default of $3 000 bail.
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Discover IP
Seattle
Davis Anderson
Charles Gray
Industrial Workers of the World
United States
Pierce County
Tacoma
Dangerous Alien Interned in San Francisco War Rant
Otto Lentz of Red Bluff California was interned at Fort Winfield Scott after his arrest on a presidential war rant charging him with being a dangerous alien. The government actions followed a crackdown on suspected foreign enemies.
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San Francisco
Otto Lentz
Red Bluff
Cal
Fort Winfield ,Scott
Lentz Faces Complaint Over Flag Remarks and Threats
A complaint alleges that Lentz made derogatory remarks about the flag and issued threats against American citizens. The document details alleged statements and the context in which they were made, noting potential charges or disciplinary actions pending further review.
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Lentz
Alexander W Engagem Postpones Dates After Illness
ALEXANDER W ENGAGEM a sensation vet has postponed anaconda and other dates due to illness in his company. He will conclude his engage tonight at the People's theater then rest for months. Manager Miller says contracts require returning to Montana to fill postponed engagements. Azrael defined as the angel who watches over the dying in Hebrew and Mohammedan mythologies.
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Alexander
People's Theater
Miller
Montana
Butte Electrical Workers Vote To Strike Monday
Butte No. 65 electricians vote to strike Montana Power on Monday if demands for $6 a day are unmet. About 278 workers would be affected, risking public light for the city, street railway, and regional industries. The conflict involves union leadership, the Silver Bow Employers group, and potential government action amid wartime power needs.
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Butte Electrical Workers’ Union
Montana Power Company
Telephone Company
Butte
Silver Bow
Trades and Labor Council
Trades Council
Milwaukee Railroad
Montana Ower Company
Great Falls
Milwaukee
Moving Pictures as Trial Evidence in San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 15 the state wrapped its presentation on the explosion that killed ten last July and linked to the murder trial of Mrs Rena Mooney. The record shows 85 exhibits including bomb fragments and pieces claimed to be from the device. Judge Seawell agreed to privately view motion pictures claimed to show the explosion aftermath as potential proof, despite defense objections. The photos were previously considered less valuable than newer stills. The defense argued the following scenes were unnecessary to show.
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San Francisco
Rena Mooney
Maxwell McNutt
Emmet Seawell
Pleason
Louis Ferari
Ferrari
Man Dies After Refusing Help After Threats
Henry Roberts, who traveled under a false name, sought admission to an asylum claiming an impulse to kill himself or others. After a medical hearing the application was denied by Superior Court Judge Ralph Bell. Later, Roberts walked in front of a Great Northern train near Everett and was killed. He had prior stays in California and Michigan sanitariums and appeared rational and well educated.
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Verett
Wash
Henry Roberts
Superior Court
Ralph Bell
Roberts
Great Northern
Everett
California
Michigan
President Wilson grants full amnesty to 5000 with suspended sentences
Washington reports President Wilson issued a proclamation granting full amnesty and pardon to nearly 5,000 people at liberty under suspended federal sentences. It notes many have long liberty, community standing, and that enforcing the law now would do little good. The ruling follows the Supreme Court Billits decision limiting suspension authority.
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Washington
Wilson
Supreme Court
Largest Plebe Class Admitted at West Point
West Point admits 852 new cadets in the largest plebe class in the academy history, boosting total enrollment to about 900. The June 15 announcement marks a milestone for the military school as it expands its student body and maintains a high intake for its future officer corps.
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West Point
Military Academy
Laramie Postmaster Charged With Embezzlement
Laramie Wyoming June 15 A N Hasenkamp postmaster of Laramie arrested today charged with embezzlement of post office funds. He was released on 1000 dollar bonds and his hearing is set for Wednesday.
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Laramie
Wyo
A._N. Hasenkamp
Larami
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Indianapolis News
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Alexander W Engagem
Azrael
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Yellowstone
White House
John J. McCarthy
Milwaukee Road
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