Mackay Pushes Telegraph System Battle Over Rates
Clarence Mackay, head of the Postal Telegraph company, seeks to force the Postmaster General Burleson to relinquish control by offering a 20 percent rate cut within 24 hours of return. He argues the company should keep all earnings without government aid and asserts penalties for any diversion of funds.
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Clarence
Mackay
Turleson
Postofice Department
Burleson
Butte
Congress
Telephone and Telegraph
Burglars Try to Force Garber’s Safe on Front Street
A morning burglary at Wher Hard Ware on Front Street failed after a neighbor, Drictor, heard noises and saw an man flee. Investigators found no one else inside. entry was made via a rear seat window as hatchet and hammer were used.
James McGovern of Butte in Baltimore Hospital
James McGovern a well known Butte figure and former owner of McGovern's at 8 North Main street is seriously ill in a Baltimore hospital where he has been for several months. He left Butte last fall seeking specialist care but his condition has worsened.
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James Mgovern
TLL
James McGovern
Butte
McGovern’s
North Main Street
Baltimore
Railroad improvements in Montana report details delays and gains
Northern Pacific completes some Montana tracks but stalls on others due to rail shortages and labor limits. The Lake Basin and Tozeman Logan lines saw delays. total operation miles reached 6,699.10 with revenue passenger miles at 9,610,883, down 219,284 from the prior year. Freight and passenger revenues rose in several categories, while passenger car counts declined slightly. Charles Nevin, ex mayor of Butte, underwent major surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and is reported to be recovering.
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Montana
Northern Pacific Railroad
Taurel
Park City
Administra
Head Valley
Charles Nevin Better
Charles Nevin
Johns Hopking Hospital
Taltore
Butte
Carl H Horst
Johns. Hopkins
Nevin
Knights of Columbus Campaign for Catholic High School
The Knights of Columbus in Butte plan a Catholic high school for boys and call a special council meeting to discuss funding and construction. The effort traces to the late Mut. De Sere’s dream of a separate Catholic institution for city and county youth, with Christian Brothers educators likely directing the school. Movies in Italy are noted as a separate item about illiterate voters learning to ballot.
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Knights of Columbus of
Butte
National Board
Be Patrick's Church
Jona Oeevan
The
Christian’ Brothers
Hutte Press Club Moves to New Quarters
The Butte Press Club, uniting workers across printing branches, now occupies 27 West Granite Street. A housewarming lunch from 9 PM to midnight features vaude artists and a musical program. Organizers KE. H. Atkins Bert Keen Guy Newkirk F. Kinnes Jack Ehrin Gus Horkenback Joe Olson 13 Lockwood and H. J. Kirk invite printers and related crafts to the event.
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Butte Press Club
West
Granite Street
Vaude
Tte
KE. H. Atkins
Bert Keen
Guy Newkirk
F. Kinnes
Jack Ehrin
Gus Horkenback
Joe Olson
Lockwood
H. J. Kirk
Government seeks stenographers in federal offices
The civil service commission announced a stenographer and typewriter exam in Butte on June 7 to fill many vacant stenographer positions across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska. Entrance salaries range from 800 to 1200 dollars yearly. Details available from Secretary Williams at the Butte post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Butte
Washington
Oregon
Idho
Montana
Wyoming
Alaska
Nntrance
Williams
Civil Service
Cattle
Horoscope for a Fortunate Day Among Political Claims
Astrology notes Mars and Uranus favor public claims for appointments and recognition while warning of potential political agitation. Employment prospects improve with time but no sudden shocks. War-related complications may arise, offset by the starry influence on army matters and public sentiment.
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Duplter
Mars
Uranue
Stara
Hiereman
Congress
Ates
Much Mars
England
Norsucope
Ireland
McClure
Coun Gwapaper Syndicate
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Charles E. Hughes
William W. Cook
Garber's
Knights OF Columbus Campaign
Butte Council
Italy
Ballon
Uy Okie
Murad
Makers of
BIS
Bard
Monarch
Pinter
Hutte Press Club
Dinar
Ching
Columbia Graphophones and Records
Newbro Drug CO
West Park Street
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