No Warrant for Rushing Troops to Butte District
Washington reports no warrant for sending federal troops to Butte Montana as of June 16 with Governor Stewart signaling improvement. Sen Myers and Reps Evans and Stout meet the president tomorrow to seek guidance while urging retention of Montana posts including Fort Missoula and Fort Harrison.
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Washington
Myers
Evans
Stout
White House
Bute
Stewart
Governor orders militia reserves amid Butte unrest
Helena June 16 Governor Stewart ordered militia readiness and telegraphed President Wilson requesting troops to fortify Fort Missoula or Fort Harrison if needed. He noted rioting risks to individuals and stores rather than mines and said the militia remained under arms all night as companies assembled at armories.
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Helena
Stewart
Wilson
Fort Missoula
Fort Harrison
Butte
Montana
Readshens
Greenan
Butte Miners Meet Open Shop Threat in Federation Statement
J C Lowney voices Western Federation of Miners support for keeping the union and federation intact amid calls for open shop. He cites past labor gains, notes delinquent members, and warns against factions seeking to disrupt organized labor in Butte. He endorses consolidation with United Mine Workers to unify miners across metal and coal.
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Western Federation of Miners
J.C. Lowney
Butte
Union
Lowney
North American
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Colorado
West Virginia
Michigan
Harriman
Butte Miners’ Union
Cartners
United Mine Workers of America
J. C. Lowney
Meeting of miners union held in small tailor shop
About 1,000 miners and spectators gathered around Granite Street near Carpenters Union hall as a regular meeting of the Butte Miners Union was moved to a North Main Street tailoring shop after permission for the hall was refused. The session lasted 19 minutes with officers recounting minutes, funds, and plans to seek damages from the city for alleged failure to protect property. Two ominous men were seen in the crowd. no violence occurred, and the turnout dispersed after reports that a referendum would proceed despite opposition.
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Carpenters’ Union
Butte Miners’ Union
North Main Street
Seleck
Joe Harkins
Presi- Gem
Riley
John Sheehan
Board of Trustees
Inlon
Miners controversy and divorce in Butte region news
Developments in miners controversy at Butte and a divorce case where the children support the father's contentions are reported. Also covered are a murder trial in Blixt, Mexico developments, Anaconda and state news, women’s meeting in Chicago, a new bride obtaining a divorce, and forthcoming summer teaching openings.
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Mexico
Cstate
Anaconda News
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Chicago
Goldberg
t-Medical Board
Miners feud stirs Butte saloons and secession vote
In Butte a big miners split deepens as leaders reject compromise with the Western Federation of Miners. Mayor orders saloons closed from 6 pm to 6 am, police patrols mandated, and a secessionist referendum planned with ballots printed. Votes open 10 am to 6 pm, with counts due Thursday evening.
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Butte
William O'Fidlen
Fitzmaurice
High Ore
McGrew
Mountain View
Hradley
Pennsylvania
McDonald
McKenna
Black Rock
Mayor Duncan Says Troops Not Needed in Butte
The mayor of Butte Montana telegraphed President Wilson saying the city is quiet and peace will be restored without state or federal soldiers. He cited no property interests endangered and praised cooperative efforts by miners factions to prevent disturbances. He urged avoiding troops as a crime driven by parties seeking to inflame tension.
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Myers
Stewart
Fort Wright
Spokane
Fort Russell
Wyo
Montana
Fort Harrison
War Department
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Wilson
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Dietuide Ances
Urwis J. Buncan
Governor Pleased With Mayor's Assurance in Helena
June 16 report from Helena notes Governor Stewart expressed satisfaction after being shown a telegram sent to President Wilson by Mayor Duncan of Butte. The item references a continuing story on page Eleven.
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Helena
Wilson
Duncan
Butte
Stewart
Mayor and miners leaders discuss the situation in Butte
Mayor Duncan met repeatedly with representatives from both sides of the miners' controversy in Butte. He warned against holding last night's meeting and said police could be instructed to prevent disorder. He noted threats of lawsuits over damage to the Carpenters Union hall and reported quieting steps around saloons and firearms sales. Governor Stewart received early information on the situation.
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Carpenters’ Ion Hall
Union
Tf Bald
Miners’ Union
Mr. Lowney
Butte
J. €. Lowney
Joe Harkins
Union Hall
Mackey" McDonald
William O'Brien
Davis
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Poties
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Cwaragamas
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