American Plan Explained by the Associated Industries
Officials of the Associated Industries urge the American Plan as a living wage and broader prosperity, asserting it preserves rights of employers and the public while boosting production. They accuse building trades leaders of blocking peace, refuse arbitration, and say they will hire sufficient mechanics under the plan to continue work.
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Associated Industries
Carpenters
American Federation of Labor
Lane
Contractors’ Department of the Associated Industries
Rent pianos and toys at local outlets noted in town
Butte notes mention renting pianos from Orton Bros Stationery and writing materials at the P O News Stand, plus Calkins company toy department featuring games toys and books for children. Also listed are Red Cross notices about Charles L. Bohn missing and a trip by Mrs. J F Sullivan to Washington DC. Louise Marie Casey celebrated a sixth birthday with a party for neighborhood children.
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Emmett Carroll
Seattle
J. Y. Kemp
Galena Street
Calkins Company
Toy Department
Red Cross
Charles L. Bohn
J. F. Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Stuart
Georgetown University
Louise Marie Casey
J. Bartley Casey
West Waukesha Street
Grace Coleman
Mollie Williams
Edna Gregory
Peggy Marie Connolly
Kathryn Mary Dumford
Vivian Coleman
Jean Donnithorne Holland
Helen Winifred Coleman
Bartley Andrew Casey
Howard Eugene Casey
Butte Employers Invite Former Mechanics Back This Week
Employers in Butte announce the return of former mechanics to work, prioritizing those with homes and families in the city. The offer mirrors the treatment given to carpenters, and it is expected that substantial building line work resumes early this week.
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Butte
Postwar fashion shift from sable to vibrant textile designs
Bradford textile experts report a dramatic rise in bold dress materials as designers abandon somber war era tones. Jazz stripes, cubist checks, post-impressionist and vorticist patterns reflect a restless, dynamic era, with both men and women embracing brighter, ornate fabrics despite mourning constraints.
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London
Bradford
Bradford Textile Society
Guilty in Walla Walla on criminal syndicalism charge
Dan Stewart Joe McCaskell and O Kowualchuk were found guilty in superior court on a charge of criminal syndicalism. The jury recommended leniency. They had been found guilty March 24 but the verdict was set aside after a sheriff took jurors to a G A R luncheon and delivered a patriotic address.
Sugar Export Prohibition Bill Introduced in House
Washington May 8 Export sugar would be prohibited under a House bill introduced today. The measure would also empower the federal trade commission to investigate the manufacture distribution and sale of sugar.
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Washington
House
Federal Trade Commission
Delegates Ready For Conventions In Montana
Montana delegates prepare to join the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco with at least 200 aboard the special train and 20 Butte visitors. Reservations close next Wednesday as Montana boosters rally behind Governor Stewart for vice president and plan a parade with banners. Democrats and Republicans alike expect large Montana turnout including stockmen loyal to Roosevelt era allies.
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Montana
San Francisco
Butte
Butte Mines Kana
Portlland
Fire destroys home on Walnut street after midnight
A late night blaze on Walnut street destroyed a flat outside city limits, with residents watching flames shoot skyward. Butte Fire Department could not respond due to location, and no further details were available at press time.
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Walnut Street
Butte
Billings teachers sign figures warn of salary fight
In Billings 70 percent of 125 high and grade school teachers had signed provisional contracts for 1920 21 by noon today. Signed teachers may resign during June 10 to 17 if a proposed 3 percent mill levy to fund salary increases fails at the July 10 special election. City superintendent Ward H Nye called Billings schools facing the most serious situation in years.
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Billings
Ward H. Nye
Billings Disorder Prompts Raids and Mothers Day Shortage
Henry Amend a cobbler fired a revolver in a Billings corridor, sending Ung Faun toward the hospital as six women received jail terms after a district raid sweep. Mothers Day car nations supply runs dry with services planned in most Billings churches. Ethel M Hays returns home after 15 months in reconstruction aid at Denver with an army discharge and art study plans. Charles Lawson 25 gets 5 to 10 years for a statutory offense against a 12 year old girl in Hardin.
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Billings
Henry Amend
Ung Faun
Faun
Denver
Ethel M. Hays
George M. Hays
United States Army
Los Angeles
New York
Hays
Merchants’ National Bank
Hardin
Charles Lawson
Lawson
Taylor
State university routs state college 20 to 1 in baseball
Bozeman May 8 The State University defeated State College in a baseball game by 20 to 1. Vitt and Spither pitched for Missoula while Zuck and Alquist worked for the college in a one sided contest.
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Bozeman
State University
State College
Vitt and Spither
Missoula
Zuck
Alquist
McQuire to be arraigned on prohibition charge Monday
Hugh McQuire a resident of Butte will be arraigned before Judge Bourquin in federal court on Monday on a charge of violating the national prohibition amendment.
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Hugh McQuire
Flour prices rise as transport shortages blamed in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on May 8 local millers and grain men blamed inadequate transportation facilities for recent flour price increases. They said the shortage of grain is less decisive than transport bottlenecks, with flour jumping 25 cents to 16.25 dollars per barrel.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Mayor weighs Tobin successor for deputy city auditor post
The successor to Deputy City Auditor Peter Tobin, whose resignation takes effect July 1, is under consideration by Mayor W. T. Stodden. The mayor said the appointee’s name will be announced before May 1.
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Peter Tobin
W. T. Stodden
Alarm Clock Attachment Aims Deaf Wakefulness in Europe
European inventors unveil an alarm clock accessory designed to jolt the bed and rouse deaf users. The device attaches under the mattress and uses a loud mechanical movement to deliver a physical wakeup, offering a tactile alternative to sound alerts.
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Europe
Undertakers Boehme services for Elizabeth Boehme today
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Elizabeth Boehme are set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Sherman & Reed funeral chapel with Rev. E. J. Groeneveld officiating. Remains will be forwarded at 8:55 PM via the North Coast limited to Seattle for cremation.
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Sacred Heart Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Freyler Funeral Set At Nicholson Residence Sunday
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mattie Freyler will be held at 2 o clock Sunday at the residence of Mr and Mrs William Nicholson 20 South Emmet street conducted by the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Interment will be in Mount Moriah cemetery Miss Bessie Helman 21 died last night at the city residence Butchertown North Walkerville She is survived by four sisters and four brothers Also a niece Minnie and two nephews Ches cor Bee Raymons Helman The funeral home at See See STROM Otto Strom aged 34 died yesterday at the family residence 740 East Broadway He was a member of the Swedish Finnish Benevolent Aid society and Swedish Finnish Tem lars association The remains are at St ichards parlors Time and place of funeral will appear in later papers
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Montana
Chicago
Statesman
Roosevelt
United States
General Wood
Helman
Bessie Helma
Butchertown
Walkerville
Hattie
John Richard
Charles
Harry
Minnie
Chescor Bee Raymons Helman
Strom
Otto Strom
East Broadway
Joseph Richards Inc Funeral Directors in Warrington
Warrington Richards serves as President and Manager of Joseph Richards Inc Funeral Directors and Embalmers located at 16 19 South Montana Street with George T Wade as Secretary and Treasurer and contact number 307 for inquiries.
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Joseph Richards
Widow of W A Willis Secures Compensation
Helena May the state supreme court affirmed a district court judgment in favor of Martha Willis widow of W A Willis. She sought compensation after Willis was shot and killed by Nate Brooks foreman of Pilot Butte in March 1916. The mining company and Aetna Life Insurance contested the verdict in her favor.
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Standard
Helena
May
District Court
Butte
Martha Willis
W. A. Willis
Pilot Butte Mining Company
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Willis
Nate Brooks
Pilot Butte
Nonpartisan League to Convene State Convention in Fargo
Fargo announces the state convention of the National Nonpartisan League will meet Friday May 14. Delegates from every county, elected at recent county conventions, will attend the gathering chaired by Ray Craig, state manager.
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Fargo
N. D
National Non-Partisan League
Ray Craig
Winter Wheat Output Forecast Steady Upward
Washington May 8. Winter wheat production this year is forecast at 484,647,000 bushels by the department of agriculture based on conditions on May 1. The crop shows a slight improvement from April and is up 1,030,000 bushels from last month’s estimate.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Lenine Helps With Spring Cleaning in Moscow In Shirt Sleeves
Moscow on May 8 reports Nicholai Lenine personally pitching in with the spring house cleaning ordered in all Russian towns and cities. The soviet premier is seen in shirt sleeves, carrying dusty items from the Kremlin, his face beaded with perspiration.
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Moscow
Nicholai Lenine
Kremlin
Poles Take Hills Flanking Kiev as Defenses Form
Around Kiev on May 8 Polish forces secured hills to the north and south of Kiev the bolshevik army was expected to defend the city. Artillery positions have been established commanding Kiev signaling a shift in local front lines.
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Warsaw
Associated Press
Kiev
Funeral notices for Heimback Heitler and McMahon
The funeral for Frank Heimback will be at Daly-Shea chapel at 0 o'clock Monday mass at St Patrick's at 9 30 am interment Catholic cemetery. Louise Heitler remains at 321 South Montana street with funeral time to be announced. James J McMahon remains at Daly Shea parlors awaiting brother from Vermont with funeral notice to follow.
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Degrree
Tlonok
Heitler
Louise Heitler
Montana Street
M’mahon
James J. McMahon
Daly- Shea
Vermont
Funeral notices for McMullen and Gallagher services
The notices announce the funerals of Frank McMullen aged 40 and Patrick Gallagher aged 45. McMullen's service is at Duggan's and Sacred Heart church with burial at Holy Cross cemetery. Gallagher's service is at the family home then St John the Evangelist church with burial at Holy Cross cemetery. Family expresses thanks for kindness and flowers from Loyal Order of Moose and friends.
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M'Mullen
Frank McMullen
Duggan
Sacred Heart Church
Holy Cross
Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher
Wyoming Street
St. John the Avangelst’s Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Order of Moose
Hugh Lee
John Kelly 59 Funeral In Sacred Heart Parish
In this city yesterday John Kelly aged 59 lies at Cassidy Bilbou parlors. Body to be moved to brother James Kelly 6518 West Broadway this afternoon for funeral Tuesday morning at 9 o clock at Sacred Heart church mass to be celebrated.
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I. W. W. Guilty
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West Park St
ED Rose Jeweler
North Main St
Sewells
E. Park St
Anaconda
Wood Boosters
Billings News
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Undertakers
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Father Tougas
Sisters of St. James' Hospital
Order of Maccabees
Nora Malvey
Sherman & Reed Funeral Directors
Broadway
Arizona
W. Park
DR. Lamb
East Mercury &J. Butte
Mont
Cofe Deputis
N. Charles
East Park Sweet
Lenine
Daly-Shea Company Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Park St
Larry Duggan
North Main Street
Sam R. White
South Main Street
M. J. Walsh
West Park Street
Montana St
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Miners Savings Bank & Trust Co
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Unique Cleaning CO
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Butte High Auditorium
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