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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
1
In Butte a mass meeting led to the formation of a new miners union, rejecting affiliation with the Western Federation of Miners. The new body plans to operate independently, with leadership elected and temporary headquarters to open within days.
Matchie McDonald leader of the Rutty Mine Workers union denies any W W control over the secessionist movement in the Butte Miners union. He says the protest stems from grievances and labor agitators, pledges no alliance with employers, and notes plans to seek support from miners in Utah and Michigan.
Butte workers organize a new union as part of a wider federation effort. The piece notes leadership statements and early activities, with reference to surrounding regional labor movements and local reactions.
Emerson Dietrich, manager of a Brooklyn theatrical troupe, was killed and partly devoured by six lions after entering a cage car. A lion escaped, terrorizing residents as onlookers attempted to recover his body. The lions were owned by Madame Adane Castile, Dietrich’s fiancée.
The Weather Bureau forecast for Monday predicts generally fair conditions across northern districts of the Rocky Mountains. Moderate temperatures dominate most of the week, with fair weather west of the range and milder readings in northern areas.
Dispatches from Saito Mexico dated June 21 report three federal positions captured by Constitutionalists under General Villa with no casualty figures. Northern Vera Cruz and most of Puebla are said to be under constitutional control as Carranza directs mobile forces toward the south. General Carranza’s telegraph orders prompt coordination with central state chiefs and preparations by an expanding army, while denials are issued regarding rumors of provisional presidents.
Torreon Mexico June 21. General Villa denied rumors that General Angeles had been proclaimed provisional president by Villa and General Clinghadeen. Villa said he had heard nothing of Angeles's dismissal and the reports reached headquarters quickly.
Tl Paso June 2 Carranza sends reply to mediators notes of June 2 and 5 stating willingness to join talks aimed at pacifying Mexico yet refuses discussion of armistice military moves by the constitutionalists the agrarian issue and the provisional president election Carranza claims he only complies with duty as head of constitutionalist forces when he condemns the acts of aggressors (Continued on Page Final).
The executive committee proposes a united Butte Mine Workers Union to aid workers and pursue emancipation. Four temporary officers are to be chosen as president, vice president, recording secretary, and secretary treasurer at 3.5 per day until permanent officers are selected. Duties include securing headquarters, collecting dues, issuing receipts, and maintaining joined books and a card system.
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