Rioting Voices at Park and Dakota Street Workers Meeting
A Park and Dakota street gathering by the Industrial Workers of the World sparked a clash as an onstage orator denounced capital and praised foreign-born workers. Spectators pressed the soapbox crowd after jeers of rejection, while the speaker claimed natives could not legislate against cheap labor. The exchange drew a larger crowd than the previous meeting, with Workers planning further activity in the business district.
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United States
Sam Extor
Lawrence
Mass
Salt Lake
Denver
BUTTE BRIEFS OF ANACONDA AND GREAT FALLS ENTITIES
James G Mooney of Anaconda registered at the Butte R B Ford a Great Falls banker is registered at the Finten Sir Patrick O Neill of Anaconda convalescing at St James Hospital for two weeks has improved Mealy and will leave for home within a week The Butte local W C T U meets this afternoon at T O G T halt led by Rev C P Brockway subject on Temperance and Labor Hugh Daly of Gregson Springs is recovering after surgery at St James Hospital and improving steadily It is reported his condition is satisfactory
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James G. Mooney
Anaconda
Butte
R. B. Ford
Great Falls
Finten
Patrick O'Neill
St. James Hospital
C. P. Brockway
TO. G.T. Halt Irs
Hugh Daly
Gregson Springs
St James. Hospital
Continuance Sought in Local Gambling Case
Hum Yen seeks a continuance of the gambling case arguing two key witnesses Jim Fun Yen and his wife are in Los Angeles and unable to attend. An affidavit notes Tinfeill is seriously ill with muscular heart trouble and tuberculosis and cannot be brought back to Butte. Frank T. Livingston, earlier retrieved from Lewis Town to testify against W A Zelgner in the Anaconda check case, was released on a $10 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hum Yen
Fretan
Jim Fun Yen
Los Angeles
Yen
Tin Fe
Butte
Frank T. Livingston
Lewistown
W. A Zelgner
Ansconda
Zery
Divorce and custody battles clog local docket
Reports show Habit Kelly seeking custody amid a divorce from Jack Kelly after repeated desertions. Court records note de facto separation, a child age 15 months, and a bid to resume the maiden name. Other cases include Mary Theresa White against Henry Pissot over notes and a mortgage foreclosure, while James Hanrahan vs Butte Anaconda & Pacific was dismissed as settled. An injured plaintiff sues after a sewer excavation accident on Anaconda road.
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Uage Mcdiernan
ionio_Caris
Wallet
Oktay
Tor Sachi
Periienion
Sraiden
Mary Theresa White
Henry Pissot
William Johns
Grand Avenue
BA. Hall
Hall
Frank E. Southmayd
James Hanrahan
Butte
Anaconda & Pacific
Laughlin Agardener
McClernan
Riencourt
Anaconda Road
Katie Met
R. M. Barsteed
EXPECTED FIGHT BY THE SOCIALISTS UNMADE
A local political uproar centers on appointment lists and last night votes. Key figures Jack Wybing inspector Charles assistant free tiers and J O Day were named before changes. The committee planned to name Wyman Stevens and O Day again, but local voters refused action. The dispute mirrors a split between Stakals and conservatives as mayor prepares department appointments for the council. Clarence J. Lawer, 39, faces charges linked to a street rest investigation and loot theft, with police pursuing further leads after a robbery at 249 Park Street.
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Jack Wy Bing
Charles
J. O'Day
Jemcees
Wyman
Stepads
O'Day
Peeters
Patag
Central Committee
Gwyman, Stevens
Clarence J. Lawer
Armang
Ae Park Street
Yes- Patay
Tariff Bill Faces House Debate Amid Sugar Clash
The tariff bill moves through the House with Republicans planning to end delays. Debate on the agricultural schedule drew amendments to raise rates on cattle sheep hogs wheat oats and other grains, all rejected. Hawaii delegate Kalantane opposes sugar cuts arguing annexation promised prosperity and warns of American labor displacement.
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Underwood
Tehay
Moore
Pennsylvania
Rendjantnes
Kalantanoe
Hawaii
United Btazon
Heaid
Slit skirt in evening frocks with free movement
The slit skirt design dominates evening dresses for the new dances, allowing free movement. An illustrated gown shows white satin with an overskirt and lace blouse, with the skirt cut to mid knee for a stylish, practical effect.
Secret of Success Promises Fading Medicine Claim
A local druggist endorses Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming immediate results for kidney and bladder issues and rheumatic pains. A free trial bottle offer is extended by mail from Kilmer Co at Binghamton New York, with regular bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dozen Negroes Use Bodies to Hold Water
A dozen African American workers risked their lives to reinforce a river levee near Poydras, Louisiana by using their bodies to hold sandbags in place. They delayed a wash over the levee until more bags arrived, preserving the embankment for now.
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Poydran Levee
New Orleans
Militia Held Ready Over Jail Raid Threats
Atlanta May 1 militia troops kept in readiness at the city armory amid rumors of a planned mob threatening the county jail. The jail houses Newt Lee the negro watchman and Jim Frank in the murder case of Mary Phagan, with reserves at the headquarters awaiting further orders.
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Atlanta
Aurium
Newt ‘Lee
Mr “Prank
Mary Phagan
Dolce
Railroads to add rolling stock for 1918 movement
St. Maur May 1 to provide adequate facilities for the movement of troops of the year 1918 approximately head units of rolling stock will shortly be placed in service by the three large roads centering here at an initial price of 23000000 The roads are the Union Pacific Northern Northern Pacific and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and ording to purchasing officials the new equipment will be of the latest type.
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St. Maur
Tropa
Five deputy wardens named in state post vacancies
The state today announced five of thirteen to twenty three deputy warden positions plus leadership changes in the game warden and fisheries posts. Herman and Brockman lead a list including Linney W D Delphy Great Falls WJ Carey Dillon Peter Schaerren Mead Helena and Harry Morgan. Senate confirmed Gillies PNeill as commissioner of Statistics J F A Strong of Alaska as governor and Mr Smith as commissioner of Fisheries.
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Herman
Brockman
Linney
W.d.delphy
Great Fails
WJ. Carey
Dillon
Peter Schaerren- Mead
Helena
Harry Morgan
Ovando
Washington
Senate
Gillies P'Neill
J. F. A. Strong
Alaska
Mr Smith
Hsheries
Campbell Is Chosen Chief Justice of States Court of Claims
Campbell, a Birmingham native, emerged today as the pick for chief justice of the states court of claims after a decisive vote. The appointment, announced by President May, signals a key shift in the legal leadership.
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P. May
Birmingham
Presi
Son
States Court of Claims
Record Insurance Contract Noted in May
A May 1 record notes an insurance contract related to the art collection. The entry indicates coverage was active, detailing the parties involved and the insured items, though specifics are partially garbled in the OCR. The document preserves essential names and the contractual action.
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