Miners Revolt Against Moyer Turns Violent in Butte
A mob of miners in Butte confronts President Moyer and his supporters at the Union Hall on Main Street and Copper Street. Shots ring out, two men are killed, and the crowd grows to surround the hall as police attempt to restore order amid threats to Lynch Moyer and calls for dynamite.
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Yer
Quartz
Bun Murray
Moyer
Dan Shovfine
Eine
Mntove
Danshoviin
Gea
MME Tine
Union Hall
Gore
Dugan
Union
Federation
Federal Building
Copher
Main Streets
Niners
Alaska
Riley
Gagnon
Orig-inal
Butte
Mayor tells governor about the disturbance
Mayor Duncan stayed in city hall through the night as he and Chief Murphy contended with armed miners and a mob. He said the governor asked questions and that sending in militia would not help, with police focused on protecting lives and limiting damage to the miners hall where the shooting occurred.
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Duncan
Murphy
Stewart
Minera’ ‘Union
Rmail
Labor commissioner arrives in Butte to aid miner dispute
W. J. Swindlehurst, commissioner of labor and agriculture, reached Butte after a Nashville convention visit to offer services toward an amicable settlement of miner differences. He declined to comment on specifics pending fuller facts.
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LABOR
W. J. Swindlehurst
Lowe
Bureau of Labor and Agriculture
Butte
Nashville
Governor Keeps Informed Of The Butte Situation
Governor Stewart remained in close contact with Butte as mobs threatened, calling Judge Advocate General Jesse B. Root and Mayor Duncan for updates. Officials indicated readiness to act if called, while Sheriff Driscoll feared escalating violence but did not request outside help.
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Butte
Stewart
Jesse B. Root
Duncan
Driscoll
Union Hall
Heriff
Mines Close After Night Shift Standdown
Night shifts at two mines went to work at 7 PM but Stewart and Suuinal wines shut down before 11 PM. Anarch threats to blow up the Miners Union hall prompted Sheriff Driscoll to order full mine closures to stop powder theft. Other mines continued operations.
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Aynamiters
Union Hall
Driscoll
Bullets Whiz as One Man Is Killed At Duggan's
A shooting at Duggan's leaves one man dead and others in shock. Ernest J. Noy, inspector of the bureau and longtime North Star employee, is identified by a signature in a note. a surviving relative in New Haven confirms Noy’s death and outlines his public school career and temple involvement. investigators describe the scene and the crowd as authorities question witnesses.
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Ernest J. Noy
Ateape of
New ‘Haven
Hilawood Ave
Fe Haven
Nov
Wonttut
Piette
Brumbavel
Tee
Seubatih
Dan
Witnensen
New Mine Workers Union Issues Formal Statement
The New Mine Workers union reports officers and the executive committee urged calm after a shooting at Miners Union Hall. Circulars were printed and distributed asking members to go home, with officials and rank and file circulating personally to prevent further violence. The statement blames those who started the shooting for wounding one man and killing another, while noting efforts to restore peace.
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New Mine Workers Union
Miners’ Union Hall
Executive Committee
Goutiaty
Toms McKey
Fred
Man Warned To Leave After Election Row In Butte
A Knowlful clerk and judge at a miners union election in Butte was told to quit by Ghwbreak this morning. He left his Walkerville home last evening with his wife and three children and did not return by daybreak. Neighbors feared trouble spreading to nearby houses as they kept watch for safety and property.
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Charles Kramer
Os Angeles
Xounet
Miners’ Union
Western Federation of Minute
Butte
Governor Stewart Considers Butte Situation Actions
Helena dispatch reports Governor Stewart gathering all available information from Butte and reviewing the situation in all its phases. He plans to decide on action early tomorrow morning and will assess possible measures.
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The
Standard
Helena
Stewart
Butte
Wisconsin Republicans nominate ticket at Madison convention
Madison on June 23 reports conservative Republican factions nominated L Berthancroft for United States senator and a full state ticket. Speakers criticized the state administration and long resolutions were adopted. EL Philip of Milwaukee named for governor.
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Madison
Wis
Republican Party
L. Be'Wancroft
United States
EL. Philip
Milwaukee
Moyer's Plan to Reorganize Butte Miners Union
Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, outlines a restructuring of the Butte Miners Union No. 1 after internal disputes. He proposes provisional leadership, committees, and audits, while pledging unity, restraint, and adherence to federation guidance to restore harmony and prevent further conflict following a deadly incident at a Miners hall. The document cites the riot and gunfire as evidence of tension and assigns responsibility to Moyer and his alleged gunmen, as noted by local signatories.
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Charles H. Moyer
Western Fedration of Miners
Miners’ Union Hall
Butte Miners’ ‘Union
Western Federation of Miners
Sirs
Beothers
Butte Miners Union
Tshai
Butte
Minere Union, No. 1 ‘Seconfet
Western Federation
St Minera
Putte Miners” Union
Tutte Sfinere’ Union
Gocethe
Rom
Bute Miners Union
Tarden
Ffourtheet
Mion
Hutte Miners Union
Ain
Frst
Si' Ahait
Butte “Miners
Butts Miners Union
Yn Nald
TieBarte Btinerst Union
Weetwin Federation of Miners
Milne Section
Veld
Bei Siners
Hutte Stent Union
HunMant
Giuppore
Othe Tate
Mae
Butte Miners' Union
Miners of the New Union Blame The Mover Men
Eyewitnesses allied with the Butte Mine Workers Union issue a statement explaining last night's disturbance at Miners Union hall. They say their aim was to prevent trouble and keep the peace, noting the crowd was curious and largely nonviolent aside from some jeering.
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Ey Withenter
Butte Mine Workers’ Union
Miners Union Hall
Troube
Butte
Butte Eagles to Go After Next Convention
Hut Eagles plan a special train to Helena to press for attention of state delegates at the next convention. They aim to lead the largest delegation in the parade and have backing letters from the mayor and the chamber of commerce urging their attendance.
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Eternity
Helena
Tow
Hut Eagles
Fax
Chamber of Commerce
Tutte
Butte Motor Cycle Club to Celebrate Tonight
The Butte Motor Cycle Club announces a social event tonight at the Try Club House south of the endy, with a dance supper and activities to bring riders together. Decorators and caterers prepared for the event as the club nears ten members.
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Butte Motor Cycle Club
Try
Lure
Famous Old Building Shattered by Bomb Explosions
A historic building on Math treet suffered severe window damage from a series of blasts, shattering second story glass and wrecking storefronts across the block. Crowds dispersed after the smoke, uncovering cigars scattered from a Pennch window, as shops on the opposite side faced extensive destruction and many residents evacuated.
Session halted as Meyer escapes in dynamite scare
Fragmentary report describes a thwarted dynamite incident and a chaotic scene. Authorities recount a plan to detonate with Meyers involved and several figures such as Driscoll and Stewart referenced as witnesses to the near disaster. No injuries reported as crowds were saved by prompt action.
Dakota Tornado Claims Nine Lives In City
A severe tornado struck a Dakota city early, killing nine people and injuring many as it swept through streets and damaged homes and businesses. Rescue crews and telegraph lines reported extensive destruction. authorities warned residents to seek shelter as cleanup and recovery efforts began.
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Waterco
Cormado
Cabinet Seeks Better Outcome in Mexican Mediation
Washington reports indicate continued hopes among cabinet members for a favorable mediation with Huerta and Carranza representatives. Carranza remains firm against negotiating with Huerta outside battlefield terms, even as Villa and Zacatecas operations complicate supply lines. A Sacramento River crash near Lone Pine highlights ongoing aviation dangers.
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Ith
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Juaren
Ficera
United States
Villa
Praaget
George C. Carothers
East Climbs With Heat Wave Across Central Regions
A heat wave pushes temperatures across the central United States with readings from 90s to 100s in many areas. Louisville reports 100, Kansas City and St. Louis in the 90s, and Georgia tops 100 as workers quit fields in sweltering districts.
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Lake Region
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Louisville
Kansas Cty
St. Louis
Georgia
Kansas
Washington
York
Rowton
MRS GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE DIES IN LENOX MASS
Lenox Massachusetts June 23 Mrs George Westinghouse widow of the great inventor died today after suffering a paralytic shock at her home Erskine Park last Friday The report notes she passed away in her residence.
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Lenox
Mass
George Westinghouse
GeetRica
Erskine Park
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