United States Needing Clearer Mexico Policy Says Senate
In Washington on June 27 the foreign relations committee moved to take up a rebuke of current U S policy toward Mexico. Senator Fall urged revealing the neutrality resolution and criticized arms going to Huerta's faction while opposing others, warning of retaliatory actions against American interests. Other senators pressed for repeal and warned of intervention if US citizens and property remain unprotected.
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General Strike Ordered in New River Coal Field
Charleston W Va June 2 Negotiations to settle the proposed strike in the New River district were called off and a general strike was issued and mailed to the field by United Mine Workers officials. Three days of talks with miners officials and operators including Governor Mathews as mediator failed to yield a solution.
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Reclamation Commission to Accompany Interior Secretary on Montana Visit
Washington June 27 The new reclamation commission created by Jay Lane will accompany the secretary of the interior on a Montana tour in late July to inspect Sun River conditions and other irrigation projects. The secretary will hear expert views from five commissioners before deciding on the Sun River project. Departure plans depend on evolving administrative circumstances.
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Montana
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Railroad Men Oppose New Compensation Bill
Washington June 17 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers at its annual session opposed the workingmen compensation bill by Senator Luther Utah. A resolution adopted against the measure held it would nullify the existing employers liability act. The Sutherland bill would set up a system of compensation for injuries and would undermine current protections.
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Great Strike May Tie Up Kansas City
The Industrial council in Kansas City unanimously urged an immediate general strike of all union crafts, involving about twenty five thousand workers, after a lockout of building trades. The strike could begin July 1, pending approval by all crafts and master builders. Labor leaders reported broad support among crafts as the city’s union movement moves toward a unified action. The council is Kansas City’s top labor body. In New York, stockholders of New Haven Hartford discussed mismanagement charges with the road’s executive committee as part of a broader inquiry into the railroad’s affairs. The talks suggested an initial step in a lengthy investigation.
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Woman prisoner released after hunger strike protest
In London a protester who hurled a brick at Scotland Yard last Saturday was released today after a three week sentence. She had undertaken a hunger strike in custody to protest the treatment of Mrs Etne Une Pankhurst.
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Tragedy claims two Billings sisters in Alberta boat accident
Two sisters of W Lee Mains, head of Farmers and Traders State Bank in Billings, drowned when a motor boat capsized near Edmonton Alberta. One sister, Mrs Karl Meredith, had just left Billings days earlier for Calgary to wed. both families had ties to Washington state. The accident also affected Mr Rodman Hooper and Mr Earl Meredith. Mrs Case and the boatman were present. Bodies unrecovered at report time.
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Montana Lands Data Sent to Interior Secretary
Helena June 2 Railroad Commissioner J H Hall who headed the bureau of agriculture labor and industry sent a copy of its latest report to Interior Secretary Lane and received thanks for the Montana land values data He said he will make it available for personal consideration The note references the Montana reclamation projects and their abandonment in the broader subject context
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J. H. Hall
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Secretary of the Interior
Saltana
Montana
Postponed trials in Sacramento and San Francisco cases
District Attorney Wehhorst announced the trial of Marty Diggs and Drew Caminetti on child abandonment in Sacramento would be postponed until after July 13, with San Francisco cases deemed more serious as they involve felonies carrying heavier penalties. Seven defendants indicted by a federal grand jury in Helena pleaded guilty and were sentenced to county jail for bootlegging and related offenses. A boat capsized on the Mississippi River, drowning Myrtle Judd Nora Edwards Helen Godenery and rescuers including Dr. A Kinney.
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Frank Nenemay
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Missoula
T. Routledge
Hans Martin
H. Peterson
Gus Carlson
Mike Conitt
Suffragists pick Butte for September meeting
The Montana Equal Suffrage state central committee selected Butte as the next meeting site for September 29 and 30. Jeannette Rankin was named state chairman. Rankin, O'Neill, and Sherrill addressed the crowd as delegates were organized, funds raised, and plans set to affiliate with the national group.
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Butte News Roundup Mixed Local And National Notes
A compact scan of Butte items and wider news including political shifts in Mexico policy, Wilson vacation change, and local incidents. Reports cover trains, oil blasts, sports results, deaths, celebrations, public meetings, lawsuits, and classified ads amid a bustling midwest city page.
Explosion on Mohawk oil tanker kills crew in New York Bay
In New York on June 21 a massive explosion and fire aboard the tanker Mohawk, owned by Standard Oil, killed five seamen and injured six others. Dozens more are missing or rescued. The blast, caused by a candle in the hold during repairs, sent a 200 foot high flame into the air as fireboats and tugs converged on the scene near Tompkinsville and New York Harbor.
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New York Bay
Girl Holds Injured Man Drives Car One Hand
In Wego California on June 21 Hazel Stephenson a 14 year old girl attempted to save Brockway a former street superintendent who was killed near Imperial after he fell under a heavy wage. She drove the auto eight miles into Imperial with one hand on the wheel while holding Brockway. He died upon arrival.
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German official circles favor Gerard selection
Berlin June 27 officials received Ju hames W. Gerard New York banker as Germanys selections and forwarded to Emperor William who attends Kiel regatta The nomination was favorably received in official circles and is believed to be accepted without delay Two sons of Robert Goxe aged 9 and 7 drowned today in an irrigating reservoir as the younger waded beyond his death and the brother tried to rescue him their bodies found with arms clasped
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Juhames W. Gerard
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Montana senator confirms several nominations in executive session
The senate in executive session confirmed Andrew J. King for collector of customs in Montana district, Thomas R. Jones as register, Ward C. Hargadine as receiver at Glasgow land office, and Alexander whose term ends July. He stated he has filed his name 15 times over four years and three months in office.
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Train Heat Panic Shakes Hammond City
A partial Hammond report describes extreme heat affecting trains and causing distress as riders endure delays and a robbery incident amid a hot afternoon. Officials urge patience while transport services operate under pressure.
Prisoner Hammond missing amid heat wave reports
June 21 Helena special agents pursue George F. Hammond once convict robber thought killed or fled after a train hold up June 16. He left a ranch near Unionville two miles south of town with cash, a letter and a note of fear of pursuit. Neighbors found chicks starving, incubator unattended, and Hammond later repaid most borrowed money before vanishing. Weather notes report Chicago heat waves causing five deaths and numerous prostrations, with Pierre at 104 degrees and multiple cities reporting extreme heat and related casualties.
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James Le Bacon Dies After Failed Jailhouse Suicide
James Le Bacon, ex Colorado legislator, awaiting trial for the murder of his wife and his 5 year old stepdaughter after their home was blown up by dynamite, died after attempting suicide in his jail cell. He claimed innocence and said two masked men attacked him at daybreak, leaving him unconscious from injuries.
Senate frees cotton sewing thread on free list
Washington June 27 the senate democratic caucus backed a tari revision benefiting households by placing cotton sewing thread on the free list amid a heated debate. The move carries one vote despite Hnance committee protests defending a 15 percent duty in the Dill bill, which passed the house unchanged.
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Weather Bulletin Predicts Heat Wave For Chicago And Midwest
A special bulletin by Henry J. Cox official Weather forecaster reports no relief for several days. Hot and humid conditions expected with a brisk westerly breeze and temperatures rising from early morning readings. Public advisories urged to conserve energy and stay hydrated.
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Middle West
Henry J. Cox
Proposes Memorial to Heroes of War by Women
Surg. Pa June aader in Chief Beers of the Grand Army of the Republic urged the Pennsylvania war veterans encampment to erect a memorial to Women of the Civil War. He praised mothers wives and sweethearts who supported soldiers and vowed a memorial that shall not perish. Veterans paraded. old soldiers greeted them with cheers in the Miswma gray.
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