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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
18
Bargains on several hose styles including Warrior brand ribbed cotton and black cotton hose. 15 cent Warrior hose for boys and girls. black cotton hose at 10 to 15 cents. infant and mercerized lisle hose priced low. Various colors and sizes in regular stock.
The article details extensive destruction from a blast hitting shops along Main Street. Glass shattered across 20 downstairs and 16 upstairs in Youlden Grocery, windows broken at the federal building and other storefronts, with losses totaling thousands. Notable names include Pat Keogh, Gus Leese, Dunny’s saloon, Sullivan and Sheehan, and Murray bank block.
In Butte on June 24, conflicting accounts emerged about the killing of Ernest J. Noy during miners tumult. Police held an inquest pending clearer evidence, with two warrants requested but not issued. Witnesses described shots from Miners Union hall as crowds retreated, while others suggested a chance shot in the crowd.
Montana Federation of Labor secretary Pattown said President Donoghue did not ask Governor Stewart to send troops to Butte. He traveled to Helena to convince the governor that sending troops would be a grave mistake. Meanwhile the new Butte Mine Workers Union enrolled many members at their South Main Street office, reaching 875 by 7 pm and likely over 1,000 with better processing. Initiation fees and first month dues were collected, and a white B M W U button was issued with month and year. The union said Tuesday night's clashes and Meyer’s flight boosted membership, while the older union’s influence appeared diminished after the Miners Union hall shooting and dynamiting.
The executive committee and other leaders worked to keep peace in Butte. Officers urged men to return home and sleep while members pressed for no further trouble. Officials dismissed reports of more dynamiting at Miners Union hall as exaggerated.
Citizens urged action to protect business interests but W M Tuohy president says after board talks the chamber will not intervene. He cites the conflict between two labor factions, an innocent bystander Noy killed, and property damage near Miners Union hall. James H Rowe notes no troops needed as Meyer's presence has left and workers resumed.
Carlton Jos, representing Shoshone county, Idaho, arrived in the city to stay over today for sightseeing and professional visits. Mr. Fox had been in Boise handling several Supreme Court cases and heads toward Wallace. Harrington, 21, fired revolvers in a chase that ended when Policeman Heaney disarmed him after he chased John Stromberg of Stromberg Mullins in a store incident.
At 128 East Park Street a dispute with Mr. Stromberg led him to call the police when he believed his life was in danger. During the struggle Mark threw one gun aside while fighting the officer and faces charges for carrying a loaded revolver.
The Butte Stationary Engineers union declared no stance on miners union troubles and pledged neutrality. Secretary Dawe said members would continue work, maintain friendly relations, and not aid or oppose changes. Dues to the Western Federation of Miners continue. no action planned unless events demand it.
Fanko Terson a member of the executive board left Butte at seven yesterday morning hiding in a rooming house. He walked seven miles to Silver Bow and boarded a westbound train. Bert Riley left a hall as a miner fired a pistol at an ex president but the shot missed. Lightning struck Western Ironworks warehouse at 1400 East Second Street, causing no damage but transformers on the flat were burned during a daytime storm.
W Raymona secretary of the state stock commission praised the Montana range in Butte after official travels in Madison valley noting plentiful moisture and a larger beef cattle increase than since 1911. He warned excessive rain could delay maturation while favorable prices and mild winters hint at a strong year for Montana producers as cattle from Texas and Arizona are bought and rebranded in Denver and wintered on state ranches.
Mines including Stewart and original mines in the district operated with full crews last night. A company official said no trouble was anticipated as saloons remained closed. Butte enjoyed an exceptionally peaceful, quiet day and night with miners at work.
Joseph H Bruneau the miner shot in the head while ascending the union hall steps is expected to recover. The bullet may affect sight in his left eye and is thought lodged near the nose. The report comes from Minneapolis with mentions of wheat market notes and a list of prices.
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