No Warrant for Rushing Troops to Butte District
Washington June 11 Senators Myers and Representatives Evans and Stout met as the White House to discuss sending federal troops to Butte. Governor Stewart's telegrams said the situation had improved, reducing the perceived need for a conference. They seek information on possible troop details and locations, urging permanent Montana posts like Fort Missoula to be retained while noting Fort Harrison and Fort Russell status.
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Washington
Myers
Evans
Stout
White House
Butte
Hut
Prescott
Stewart
Butta
Alurat Qi
Stat
Juzill
Fort Wright
Spokane
Fort Russell
Montana
Fort Harrison
War Department
Fort Missoula
Butté
Governor Stewart Says Calm Restored As Militia Readies
Helena June 16 Governor Stewart, back from Butte, reports orders to mobilize militia for readiness and requests to President Wilson for federal troops if needed. He notes calm in Butte but warns against possible rioting threatening individuals and shops. Adjutant General Greenan confirms troops kept at armories as precaution.
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Helena
Butte
Wilson
Reops
Fort Missoula
Fort Harrison
Hutte
Interatara
Montana
Aris
Stewart
Gener Greenan
I C Lowney Speaks for Federation as Open Shop Debate
J C Lowney announces that the Western Federation of Miners will resist disruption and push to keep union and federation intact. He cites dues, local assessments, and delinquency as causes and warns that consolidation with United Mine Workers of America strengthens organized labor against breakaway factions.
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Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
I. C. Lowney
Bude
Organized Labor
Saya
Lowney
Mid Union
Union Hall
Tia
Colorado
West Virginia
Michigan
Harriman
Hytle Miners’ Union
Western Federation of Miners, Sill
United Mine Workers of America
J, C, Lowney
Meeting of Miners Union Held in Tailor Shop
About 1 900 miners and dualitaters gathered near Granite Street to discuss the union's damaged hall. Jane Harkins presided in place of absent President Riley as officials planned repairs and potential damages claims against the city.
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Miners’ Union
Jane Harkins
Riley
John Shathan
Sharif
Board of Trustees
Tall
John C. Lewney
Western Federation
Standard
Robert McKennie
Charles Tanner
Secectionists respond to Lawney at Butte meeting
In Butte miners union tensions rise as secessionists respond to Lawney. Change in referendum timing, 10 am to midnight, sparks fears of disorder. Officials urge cancelation. union leaders push forward while police pledge protection and control to prevent violence.
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Butte
Mexico
State
Anaconda News
Chicise
Wlock Nyket
Colthers Cartony
M-Hehov Board
Machitest
Miners Vote Under Saloon Closure Referendum in Butte
In Butte a bitter split over mining unions prompts mayor to order saloons closed at night and all day. Seccessionists push a referendum amid fears of a new union, with voting open 10 am to 3 pm and 3900 miners expected to vote, while federation leaders insist on their existing structure and rejected new election schemes.
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Butte Miners
Western Federation of Miners
Engineers
Coeur
British Columbia
Michigan
Butte Miners’ Union
Recesalontal
Roy
Duncan
el Polispinien Ta
Gustwexy
Secessioniata
Chelaned
William O'Brien
Thamattrice
McGrew
Mountain View
Headley
Pennsylvania
McDonald
Spaculator
McKenny
Nella
Poom
Olock
Srrestpoints
Speoniator
Black Rock
Alves
Blana
Quention
Mayor Duncan cites peace as reason to avoid troops in Butte
Mayor Lewis J. Duncan informs President Wilson that Butte Montana remains calm and no troops are needed. He states workers are law abiding and factional tensions among minors' union leaders are being managed without state or federal soldiers.
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Butte
Wilson
Pesca
Lewis J. Duncan
Bute
Governor lauds mayor's assurance in telegram to Wilson
Helena June 18 Governor Stewart expressed satisfaction after being shown a telegram sent to President Wilson by Mayor Duncan of Butte. The report notes antisfact and refers readers to further details continued on pages eleven.
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Helena
Wilson
Duncan
Butte
Stewart
Po Vce
Fireactia
P. Bess Stewart
Mops
Mayor and miners leaders discuss the situation
Major Duncan met with representatives of both sides of the miners dispute in Butta. The mayor urged canceling the meeting to avoid damage to Carpenters Union hall and ordered police presence if held. He warned saloon closures to prevent disorder and noted authorities would act to stop illicit firearm sales until permitted.
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Igadera
Clark
Kfany
Tn Xlt
The
Carpentera' S Union
Duncrn
Duncan
Seni Felice
Carpentera
Union Hall
Union
Salt Wa
Unian
Lowney
Art Joe Watkins
Trextees
Persans Mmng
Miners’ Union
Nina
Mit
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Ome
Butta
G. Lawney
JJ Harkins
Luckey” McDonald
William O'Brien
Lavis
Davis
Thenolica
Yolon Hall
Mill
Smettermen
Firearma
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American Federation of Labor
Tec
Imp
Cannel
Inhor
Iltt
SomUn
Nerse
Butte Stivers
Plumbers’ Union
Delinquents
He Guyn
Mnny
Gutte Miners’ Union
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Ihother
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Ieabl
Wade
Tae Na Offern
Howe
Idh Sheehan
She’ Worturn
Day
Foe Tutay
Uabiotiog
Wntil
Ail
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Penane
Western Federation of Athers
Butte Ad
Board of Directors of
Carpenters’ Union
Ayers
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