Masses for victims of the mine horror prayer rounds across churches
Catholic parishes report extensive novena services for the Speculator mine disaster victims. J Patrick's and St Lawrence's held multiple high masses with hundreds of schoolchildren assisting. Immaculate Conception plans diplomas for 25 graduates as sisters prepare for Leavenworth retreat. Officers and parish committees listed among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Patrick's Church
Leonard
Father Murnane
Cosnaia
Bt. Lawrence's
St Lawrence's Church
Dan Cleare
The
Altersolay
Peter Leneghan
Social Society
Lear- Worth
Will Draft Men for Montana Regiment
War department to draft men 21 to 30 for Montana National Guard. Bryant at Butte recruiting office says two regiments allotted, one only available, plan to draft additional men into Montana regiment as regular army quota continues. Drafting will parallel other states. care to balance regular army strength and national guard needs. later stages include support troops and hospital corps. enlistments now reduce later draft numbers. article notes division of forces and service terms. My Garden poem by Thomas Edward Bowen included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Iwa
National Guard of the
Bryant
Butte
National Guard
Montana
Ional Guard
Fone
Addittonal
Montana Regiment
Regular Army
National Army
National Yards
Belgian Mission Arrives in United States
Belgium's official mission to the United States arrived at an Atlantic port today led by Baron Moncheur former minister to the United States and head of the Belgian foreign office bureau. Other members include General Leclercq Hector Carlier Major Osternieth Count D Ursel and Jean D Mertens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Belgium
United States
Baron Moncheur
United Stae
Havr
General Leclercq
Hector
Carlier Major Osternieth
Count D'Ursel
Jean D. Mertens
Father’s Day Observance Draws Quiet City Attention
In Butte, Father’s Day is celebrated with family gatherings and small purchases like steak and cigars. A reporter notes locals view the day as honoring dads, while officials and clergy touch on charity, Liberty Loan support, and a questionable nocturnal rationing idea. Mrs. Julia W. Rich, wife of John H. Rich of Minneapolis, dies in Rochester after years of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Father
Sigw
Times
Tom Davis
Mike Dwyer
Liberty Loan
South Butt
J. W. Rich
Minneapolis
Julia W. Rich
John H. Rich
Ninth District Federal Reserve Bank
Rochester
Minn
Rich
Bone Dry Navy Era Retold By Veteran Recruiter
In a reminiscence by Phil McAvoy a nine year navy veteran, tales of grog days and the shift to a bone dry navy are recounted. He contrasts Paul Jones era grog with the later beer system and finally the Daniels administration ban on liquor in the service. The piece notes the evolving temperance in naval life and the protest by sailors as liquor was removed from ships. Also brief notices about a local union meeting and a Boulder Hot Springs drive are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Fa Sea Service
Phil McAvoy
Uncle Sam
Abe Foltz
McAvoy
Butte
Paul Jones
Navy Department
Daniels
Department of
Almost Overlooked Heroes of the Speculator Mine Disaster
Angus McLeod led helmet crews from Butte & Superior and Anaconda who risked their lives to rescue the entombed miners. George Lapp, HR Robinson, and a united helmet team worked from midnight through Monday, saving two men and recovering 33 bodies amid extreme heat and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speculator
Manus Duggan
George Moore
Butte & Superior Mining Compan
Angus Mcleod
Heln
Butte
McLeod
Ielmer
George Lapp
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
HR. Robinson
Butte & Superior
HB. Robinson
Ernest Collin Frank Tice
Wallace Hatteur
Granite Mountain
Lapp
Granite Moon
John Mining Company
John P. O'Neill
Anaconda Copper Company
Johnson
Duggan
Dugan
Nels 'Johnson
Georgood
Moore
Allen
Mr. Forbes
United States
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Tholic Church
St.e-News
Leavenworth
of the Sacred Heart
Helena C. McDonald
M. Harrington
Resing
Margaret Fon
Anastasia Peoples
Anna Mrs. Rose
C. C. Connors
Mary O'Bri
C. C. Peoples
E. Matthe
Mary Hurley
Ellen O'Flynn
Thomas Collins
Mary Shea
Bridget Murphy
C. Fryden
Frank Wilson
H. P. Newsome
A. Giroux
Try Flemming
Rena McHale
Mary O'Neil
Alice Tobin
Catherine McGrath
Edith fFistie
Margaret’ May
Innah Harrington
Catherine Iors
Kathryn Quill
Ertha ‘Mattingly
James Reddy
Peter Pauly
Nellie Price
Catherine Gleason
Hy Rooney
Anna Ryan
Ruby Tiddy
Agnes Dolan
Patrick O'Neil
Mra. Haggerty
Lillian McNulty
Alice Ian
Patrick Orr
Frank Harrington
Sucreateart Church
Sacred Heart Church
John L Sullivan
James Callaghan
Matthew Harrington
Stéphen Christian
Father Venus
Father Duffy
Phelan
Father McCartin
Helmville
Dateshes
Chicago
Immaculate Conception
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Carroll
Stewart
Army of the United States
Father McMullen
Montana National Guard
Scarlisle Matthews
W. J. Matthews
Goat Island
San Francisco
Carl Matthews
George Thomas
M62
Dakota Street
Mr. Boyle
Carlisle’ Hammond Matthews
Anaconda
Sam
United States Navy
Usn.comm
Thomas Edward Bowen
Tie Man
B. B. Wa
Carpenters’ Union Hall
Elk Park Road
Boulder Hot Springs
Wirta
Wraven
Braly
Frink
North Butte Mining Company
Henry K. B. Smith
Veilet Department
Salvation Army
Himelf
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