No Warrant for Rushing Troops to Butte District
Washington reports no warrant for sending federal troops to Butte as of June 16. Senators Myers and Representatives Evans and Stowell met to discuss needs, receiving telegrams from Governor Stewart noting improved conditions. They expect further guidance, and consider detailing troops from Fort Weight to prevent a state loss of control, urging retention of military posts in Montana.
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Butte District
Washington
Mye¢ra
Evans
Stowl
White House
Butie
Mde
Membhers
Selegation
Stewert
Butte
Myers
Stewart
Fort Weight
Spokane
Governor reports better conditions after militia readiness
Helena June 16 Governor Stewart says orders kept militia in readiness and federal troops could be sent to Fort Missoula or Fort Harrison if needed. He notes calm in Butte and warns contingencies to guard property of mining interests and the public. Adjutant General Green says Montana militia kept under arms overnight to deter trouble.
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Helena
Bulla
Stewart
Wilson
Fort Missoula
Fort Harrison
Butte
Ural
Rioling Acer
Widly Ritualson
Mapestilon
Mings
Montans
Green
Andy
Thie Goung Antea
Airma
Lowney Presses Federation Unity In Butte Rift
J C Lowney declares Western Federation of Miners must remain intact and join with United Mine Workers in a continent wide consolidation. He accuses insurgents of debt dodging and calls for support for open shop while warning disruption could destroy organized labor locally.
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Butte
Moyer
Western Federation of Miner
Lowney
Anton
Hid
Pce
Western Federation of Miners
American Federation of Labor
Anta Levien
Colorida
West Virginia
Michigan
Harriman
Tautte Miners' Union
Minera
Meiwnberg
No. 1
Ataora
United Mine Workers of America
C. Lowney
Meeting of Miners Union in Small Tailor Shop
A chaotic night near North Main Street as about 1000 miners and spectators gathered for a union meeting in a small tailor shop. Joe Harkins presided after President Riley was absent, while police and sheriffs faced confusion over venue and security. Officials urged refurbishment of the union hall and discussed seeking damages from the city for protection failures, amid scattered reports of a separate 2000-strong gathering and tense crowd dynamics outside the courthouse.
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Miners’ Union
Quipriters
Butts Miners’ Union
North Main Street
Carpenters’ Union
Ofcock
Unis
Joe Harkins
Riley
John Sheehan
John C. Lowney
Western Federation
Robert Mckonale
Charney Tanner
Willa Vieerawd
Geir
Arilore
Miners Strife Dominates Butte Developments
In Butte a multifaceted page carries reports on the minera controversy and related events. The union splits and referendum plans dominate the scene with police debates, mayoral caution, and corporate and civic responses shaping the tense atmosphere. The piece notes withdrawal cards, jurisdiction shifts, and a pending miners meeting staged under political strain.
Miners Crisis Deepens in Butte as Saloon Closings Extend
In Butte a major split within the Western Federation of Miners widens as secessionists reject a compromise with the old union. Police close saloons overnight amid rioting fears, while voters prepare to decide whether miners will reject federation cards. Leaders predict about 4000 voters and plan a 1 PM to 9 PM balloting window with a late evening result.
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Seccasioniat
Butte
Cullens
Uhin
Tion
Agerin
Hose
Buttn
Vleris
Thy Alco
Ion
William Orion
Flitzmaurice
Fighore
McGrew
Mountain View
Bradley
Pennsylvinia
McDonald
Gentinea
Ney
Aaid
Joan Co Lowsney
The
Western Federation of Miners
Ald
Minera
Board of Directors of
Carpenters’ Union Hall
Wateh
Mipérs
Mayor Duncan Declares Butte Peace Without Troops
Mayor Lewis J. Duncan of Butte informs President Wilson that no state or federal soldiers are needed as the city remains quiet and peaceful. He says authorities have the situation under control, factions have coalesced for peace, and cooperation between sides is being organized to prevent further disturbances.
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Duncan Ot Butts
Wilson
Ivan
Butte, Mont
Butte
Tnton
Elamanta
Lewis J. Duncan
Sieyor
Mayor Assurance Pleases Governor in Helena
June 16 In Helena Governor Stewart expresses satisfaction with Mayor Duncan of Butte after viewing a telegram sent to President Wilson. The brief dispatch notes the governor’s approval of the mayor’s assurances as reported on page eleven.
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Helena
Wilson
Duncan
Butte
Stewart Expressesi Zatisfee
Mayors and Miners Leaders Confer in Hotte Tense Talks
Mayor Duncan met with representatives from both sides of the mineval controversy in Hotte to prevent disorder after a planned referendum. Dozens discussed securing the Carpenters' Union hall, while threats of lawsuits over damages surfaced. Police readiness was urged to avert clashes as secessionist leaders Toddy McDonald and Willan O'Brien pushed forward with plans. A safe linked to the union era was guarded amid fears of attachment. debris cleanup at the union hall continued and firearm sales were temporarily restricted by proclamation.
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Faree
Clark
Carpenters'“Union
Duncan
Bembtra
Hotte
J. C. Lowney
Joe Tackins
Tanger Galt
Union Hall
Leo
Kid” Davin
Davis
Seressionists
Davia
Union
Mill and Smetterenen’ Union
Athers’ Union Hall
Caunst Selt Firearma
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