Congress Opens Second Food Bill Amid Filibuster Threat
Washington June 18 opening of debate on the second administration food bill reveals determined opposition in both houses over government control of foodstuffs and essentials. Hoover to testify. senators warn of possible filibuster, while administration supporters push for broad powers. Critics say measures threaten business rights and target rural producers.
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House
Chamberlain
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Senate
Herbert C. Hoover
Agriculture Committee
America
Oregon
Sheppard
Texas
Kenyon
Town
Lever
House Agriculture Committee
Gore
Reed and Yardaman
Gallinger
Haugen
Young
Russians Here War Mission Arrives for Talks in Washington
Washington reports Russia will dispatch a war mission to meet American officials tomorrow. State Department officials will greet the envoys at the railway station, escorted by a cavalry guard. The mission aims to secure cooperation and reflect American sympathy for Petrograd. The group will first pay respects to President Wilson and Secretary Lansing before outlining needs for organization, munitions, supplies, and railroad materials.
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Washington
Russia
State Department
Failway Station
Petrograd
Elihu Root Tunssia
Wilson
Lansing
Butte Mining Strike and Red Cross Campaign Sparks Debate
In Butte the PSR technicians strike affects mining operations while a Liberal-leaning Red Cross drive gains momentum. Debates rise over the food bill as jurors fund Red Cross hospital relief. Divorce actions, reformatory case, and murder trial updates appear, with ongoing district court matters and mining finance notes.
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Butte
Ryan
Red Cros
Red Cross
Alexanders
Anaconda New
Anaconda News
Herbert Riley
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Reciprocation plan eyed for US Canadian ties
Winnipeg may see a corps from Fort Snelling Minnesota visit the Twin Cities in a gesture of reciprocal friendship. Officers say the move could aid recruiting in Winnipeg and Minneapolis and show unity between the United States and Canada. Washington hints the Liberty Loan total may reach about 2.8 billion dollars with four districts reporting similar figures while others are still tabulating. Germans continue bombardment of Rheims with about two thousand shells, killing one civilian and wounding three.
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Winnipeg
Manitona
Sun
United States
Fort Snelling
Minn
Twin Cities
Canada
Rheims
Paris
Ten German Planes Downed in Air Battle Report
London report says ten German airplanes were brought down and five forced to descend out of control in yesterday’s air fighting. Two British aircraft failed to return.
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London
John D Ryan Gives 20000 for Local Red Cross Campaign
A telegram from John D. Ryan authorizes a personal subscription of 20000 for Butte Red Cross. Amid labor troubles the executive committee considered delaying the campaign but, after Ryan’s pledge and support from W A Clark and N B Mackelvie, it was decided to proceed with the national drive. Temporary headquarters will open in the Murray building at Granite and Alaska streets.
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Butte
Red Cross
John D. Ryan
W. A. Clark
N. B. Mackelvie
Hed Cross
J Wharton
John Gillie
Dan Cole
M.M. Donohue
Geor Bennetts
Ryan
Fontana
Montana
Mr. Mackelvie
Butte & Superior
Seward Prosser R
National Red Cross Committee
Mackelvie
Wilson
Hower
St Ryan
Murray Building
Granite and
Alaska Streets
Roosevelt Speech Denounces Anti British Sentiment in War Time
At Oyster Bay New York Theodore Roosevelt spoke for the Red Cross urging Americans to support the war effort over sentiment against England. He called for curbing frivolities and donating funds to the Red Cross while referencing the Ruth Cruger case and pledging alliance protection for women.
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N.Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Red Cross
United States
England
Roosevelt
Ruth Cruger
New York
Weather Outlook for Montana This Week
Washington reports little change in Montana temperatures for past Tuesday and Wednesday with steady warmth. Rain chances remain low as high pressure dominates the region and night lows stay mild across plains and foothill areas.
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Washington
Montana
Canada Presses Conscription Amid Parliament Debate
In Ottawa on June 18 the debate over compulsory military service defined the lines. Premier Horden supported the bill while Sir Wilfrid Laurier sought a referendum and public approval before passage. The opposition argued parliament lacked authority without a general election. The discussion was to continue later in the week. Also, Benyanan Anderson, 21, president of Snake River Socialist Club, was arrested in Becker Minnesota for failing to register. about 200 witnesses in a park watched the field arrest.
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Ontario
Canada
Horden
Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
Minnis
Benyanan Anderson
Socialists’ Club
Snake River Town
Becker
Minn
United States
Wessel
Anderson
Snake River
Railroads to charge reservations the day made in June
Chicago June 18 executives of the western railroads ruled all sleeping and parlor reservations must be paid for the day they are made. The decision stems from a drive to economize in passenger train operations and trim costs across the lines.
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Chicago
Fire Ravages Ukiah District Destroying Numerous Buildings
A large fire swept Ukiah, Cass gos oe destroying a post office dry goods stores office buildings planing mill and about a dozen houses. The loss was estimated at 250000, with extensive damage in the hearts of the city.
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Ukiah
Cass Gos Oe
Former Butte Man Jackson Drops Dead
Spokane June 18 John W Jackson chief operator for the Postal Telegraph company here dropped dead this evening while riding in his automobile near Spokane He was 55 years old and formerly managed the Postal at Butte Mont His son Bert Jackson is Associated Press operator at Lewistown Montana
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Spokane
John W. Jackson
Postal Telegraph Company
Here
Mr. Jackson
Postal
Butte
Mont
Bert Jackson
Associated Press
Lewistown
Persecution fears impact Butte mines and union action
Reports from Butte describe workers staying home amid intimidation and German influence claims. Mines still operate but reduced staff as boarding houses refuse lunch buckets and fear of persecution spreads among families. An additional union meeting is held as authorities suspect covert German involvement aims to close mines and smelters in the copper and zinc region.
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Germany
Butte
Hhus
Labor council may act on strike turmoil tonight
Reports say the Trades labor council may meet tonight to decide on an endorsement amid ongoing labor unrest. A 25 member committee was appointed to aid families facing hardship as miners and smelter workers seek assurance of work. Arbitration talks were planned with mining firms and Montana Power to resolve the district dispute.
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Trades Labor Council
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Red Cross launches $100 million drive in eight days
Washington reports a nationwide appeal to raise 100 million for the Red Cross within eight days amid wartime needs. telegrams show early pledges across states, with corporate support and public meetings expected as leaders including Wilson urge participation. Ruth Law hawks campaign literature by air while others promote parades and speeches to boost funds for soldiers and European relief.
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Red Cross
Red Cross War Council
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Ruth Law
West Virginia
Mabel Boardman
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Army
Newton Paker
Baker
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