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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
7
Fierce clashes erupt outside the union hall as President Moyer and allies face a hostile crowd. Shots ring out causing injuries and a chaotic exodus as miners demand accountability, with fears of dynamite and a violent breakdown spreading through mass street gatherings.
Injury reported as a miner narrowly avoided fatality after a turnaway. Trevat treated him at Ute emergency hospital. Police note several minors returned to Moonlight mine under escort of the engineer who was forced to lower them. A box of powder was taken to the weed and exploded. Officials say no one is cooperating and no further trouble has been found at the mine.
Mayor Duncan remained at his city hall office during the coffee break and spoke with Chief Murphy and the police department. Governor Stewart contacted Duncan about the mob and dynamite at the hall. Duncan blamed deputies or armed miners for starting trouble and said police would not intervene, focusing on protecting residents and keeping dynamiters from using powder.
W. J. Swindlehurst, head of the bureau of labor and agriculture, came to Butte after attending a Nashville convention of labor officials. He seeks to offer official services to help amicably settle disputes among miners, noting limited familiarity with the local facts.
Governor Stewart is kept informed as Neope in Bille requests aid amid a tense Butte situation. Communication includes talks with Advocate General Jesse BK Rent pihy and Judge advocate discussions. Mayor Duncan is contacted, but outside assistance is not needed. officials express concern the crisis may worsen as local leaders weigh steps.
Workers on night shifts at all mines halted as Sheriff Driteau ordered closures to prevent dynamite from being used to blow up Mineral Union hall. The Bteware and Original mines shut down before 11 pm while others operated as usual. No injuries reported.
Ernest J. Noy 41, a freight clerk for the Great Northern, was killed in a March street shooting in Butte. Witnesses cited gunfire from Gamblers' hall crowd. Coroner's office reported a single fatal shot. Noy left $200 in a State Savings Bank account and was active in Knights of Pythias and other local groups. He resided at 109 Elswood Ave New Haven and had been in Butte for years.
The New Mine Workers Union issues a formal statement condemning violence at the Miners Union hall. Officers circulated circulars urging members to return home and refrain from disorder as a crowd dispersed after a fatal shooting and injuries. The union blames those who started the violence and notes efforts to restore peace.
One of the men who served as clerk and judge in the recent miners union and Western Federation of Miners election was ordered to leave Hutte by daybreak. He lives in Walkerville and reportedly left his wife and three children at 9 p.m. yesterday and did not return by morning. Neighbors feared trouble would spill to nearby homes and stayed up vigil.
The governor states he is receiving all necessary input from Butte and has the situation under consideration in its phases. A decision may be reached early in the morning.
In Madison on June 23 the conservative Republican faction in convention named Le Ti Tancroft for the United States seat and tallied a full state ticket. Speakers criticized the state administration and long resolutions were adopted. Be L Philly of Milwaukee was named for governor.
A proclaimed plan by Western Federation of Miners leader Charles T Moyers outlines reorganization of the Butte Miners Union No 1 to resolve internal dissension. Proposals include provisional officers, a special election, altered dues and a pledge to rebuild unity, amid a violent incident outside the hall leaving one dead and several injured.
Eyewitnesses allied with the Butte Mine Workers' union defend their actions after a disturbance at Miners Tyson hall. They state their aim was to prevent trouble and keep the peace, noting a curious crowd gathered and jeering occurred.
The Butte Eagles plan a formal bid to secure attention at the state convention in Molonn. Local leaders charter a group to boost the delegation from Butte and Anaconda, aiming to build a large turnout and secure support for the next year’s event.
Butte Motor Cycle Club will celebrate tonight with decor completed at the Redarico Wall and a gathering of riders and members. Invitations have been mailed to all riders who have been invited.
A historic building was destroyed by a series of blasts scattering guns from second story west arc windows. Fire and smoke cleared to reveal crates of loot. many shops along Main Street suffered damage as glass and furniture were hurled outward and patrons fled. Police procedures followed as investigators assessed the scene and safety measures.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a session halt and a character named Moyer escaping. Mentions a Mine, a Crane, and a figure named Shortle with deputies. Details are garbled and nonessential names unreliable, but imply an incident at a mine with a lapse that led to a stoppage.
A telecommunication blackout hit Watertown area as a Dakota tornado killed nine people, injured thirty, destroyed 900 buildings, and cut power and telephone lines. Families were affected and many homes suffered severe damage amid the storm’s rapid destruction.
Washington dispatch reports Cabinet members hopeful after meetings with President Wilson about mediation in Mexico. Carranza refuses Niagara Conference invitation, while informal talks with Efuerta delegates proceed. Villa plans attacks as federal forces report setbacks near Zacatecas. Aviator Christofferson survives a near fall during a test flight over the Sierra Nevadas.
A blistering heat wave grips the eastern half of the country as temperatures spike across regions from the Kentucky Mountains to New England. Observers report record highs in several cities including Louisville, St Louis, Chicago, and Boston, with widespread heat indices pushing comfort limits while many areas issue heat advisories.
Several hundred miners gathered at a village near Steubenville to demand the release or protection of Joseph Eltor, an Industrial Workers of the World leader, amid a clash with police over recent demonstrations. Authorities report the incident grew from a union speaker's remarks, with tensions rising as officials attempted to maintain order.
Widow of famed inventor George Westinghouse dies after suffering a paralytic stroke at her home in Tenas Mass. She passed away today following the Friday illness, with Mrs Westinghouse identified as a respected figure in local society and industry.
Tokyo June 9 Jayne Foreign Minister Takaaki Kato informed the Diet that there has been no solution to the California land legislation dispute with the United States. He said steps toward settlement have been taken since he assumed office and he awaits the U S response which he hopes will be satisfactory.
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