Cable Fire Evokes Mine Safety Testimony
Testimony from W W Talbot and others details a large copper mine cable used at Granite Mountain shaft. Witnesses describe lowering faults, insulation melting from heat, and a fire that broke out amid 1200 feet of cable, with crew struggles and delayed action as the shaft erupted in flames.
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W. W. Talbot
West
Galena Street
Anconda Copper Mining Company
Butte
Talbot
Ivor Rhode
Granite Mountain
Rhode
Sulaas
Sul
Ross Electricmmrs
C.T. Hale
Bcas
North Butte
Mr. Hale
Tom Bolitho
Willie Hopkins
Ea Brothers
Tom Rolitho
Mr.Hale
Public Inquiry Into All Phases Of Cruger Case
New York, June 21. A public inquiry into all phases of police handling of the Ruth Cruger case was ordered by Leonard Wallstein, commissioner of accounts, after Mayor Mitchel directed a thorough investigation. The hearing begins tomorrow with Acting Captain Cooper of the Detective Bureau among the first witnesses. The probe aims to fix responsibility for police failure to find the body and prevent the murderer’s escape, supplementing District Attorney Swann and Police Commissioner Woods’ inquiries. The session adjourned to this afternoon.
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New York
Ruth Cruger
Leonard Wallstein
Accounts
Mitchel
Cooper
Descot Detectives
Mies Cruger
Wallstein
Swann
Woods
Tather
Russia Rail Workers Strike Sparks Uncertainty
June reports say Nicolas way railway workers in Petrograd/Moscow region began a first section walkout with others opposing action. Government appeals for calm amid possible broader strike, as soldiers and workers delegates meet and tensions rise.
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Ralwax
Retrostad
Nicolas Fiway
Petros
Na Moscow
Russia Votes Confidence and Demands Immediate War Office Reforms
From a national vote in Russia yesterday the provisional government received broad support while a call for a renewed offensive and army reorganization was echoed as a revolution. A war cabinet was formed including top army and technical representatives.
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Russia
Ders
All trading in wheat at Portland Mercantile Exchange suspended
Portland Ore June 21 All trading in wheat on the Portland Merchants Exchange has been suspended until the government declares its policy on wheat trade The order covers futures and cash deals Uncertainty over food control plans led to the recent price drop and prompted the suspension The report notes futures trading had resumed last Monday in recent months
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Portland, Ore
Portland Merchants’ Exchange
War News On Fronts East Of Vauxaitl And Champagne
The German crown prince’s line east of Vauxaitl has weakened as French counter offensives regain ground. Heavy German casualties reported while French forces push on in Champagne and near Mont Carnislet and Mont Blond. British Haig fronts show calm with ongoing artillery duels. In Volhynia and Galicia Russian and Austro German forces conduct raids repelled. Austro Italian front rumors say Italians seek to break Austrian lines toward Trent along the Trentino frontier.
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Associated Press
Vauxaitl
Champagne
Trentino
Susana Valley
Asiago
Hne
Trent
Coroner Jury Clears Blame in Mrs McCarthy Death
A coroner's jury found that Mrs. Jesse McCarthy died from injuries received in a motor accident near the Three Mile road house last Sunday morning. Testimony on the Clark car conflicted with some witnesses claiming lights were on while others denied it. The jury could not determine fault from the evidence.
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Jesse McCarthy
Three Mile Road
John McGough Leaves Gonzaga for Montana Ranch
John McGough, coach of football baseball and basketball at Gonzaga College, ends his contract as intercollegiate sports are halted during the war term. He plans to relocate to Montana to spend the summer on a ranch and may land with a Montana school.
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John Mgough
John McGough
Gonzaga College
Montana
Als- Gough
Gonyaxa Dur
McGough
Italian Mission Welcomed by New York Italians
In New York on June 21 the Italian mission led by the Prince of Ading received a royal welcome. The public appearance marked his first since June 4. Over 10,000 gathered at the Battery and about 20,000 cheered at Wythe Halt Park as the procession moved toward Pembroke Jones In Titer avenue where three days of events are planned.
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New York
Prince of Ading
Tts
Battery
Pembroke Jones
Titer Avenue
Former Queen Sophie to visit Kaiser at the Front
Former Queen Sophie now in Switzerland with the Greek royal party will shortly visit Emperor William at German headquarters. The plan was reported in German newspapers and quoted by the Exchange Telegraph correspondent in Amsterdam.
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Sophie
Kaiser
London
Switzerland
Willam
Amusterdam
Draft arrest notices issued for 102 in Los Angeles
United States commissioner D M Hammack issued 102 notices late today in Los Angeles demanding all registrants appear for the selective draft. The notices target slackers who failed to register, reflecting enforcement of draft rules.
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Los Angeles
Car Sane
Ware
D. M. Hammack
United States
Butte High School Examinations Conclude with Diplomas
Examinations at the Butte High School closed Wednesday afternoon and teachers prepared reports for lay exercises. Tonight students will receive their diplomas in the presence of Dr. E F Maginn. No school today. The senior class commencement will be held, and diplomas will be distributed to those who complete unfinished courses.
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Butte Righhool
E. F. Maginn
Austrian Prisoners Moved Under Guard Amid Threats
Report from Cheyenne Wyoming dated June 2 describes Austrian prisoners removed under guard to a train after threats at the jail. Guards and national troops faced mob threats as prisoners were arraigned and a jury was sought, with ensuing tensions at stations and outside the jail. Wyoming also notes state voting in a draft law context and a lawn renovation gadget with a sod roller.
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Epec Guard
National Guard
Denver
United Statear Ris
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union
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