Stormwide Montana town hit by severe hail and floods
A major storm sprawled from Butte to Miles City and Baker injuring five, one fatally, with extensive property loss. Rain, wind, hail and flooding disrupted central eastern Montana as sewers overflowed and homes were wrecked. Recovery reports delayed but warn of rising injury counts and possible life loss amid widespread damage.
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Miles City
Butte
Montana
Prairie
Baker
Tts
Ench City
Lewistown
Missoula
Pickets Quit Work At Home Of J D Rockefeller
Pickets stop protesting Pocantico Hills estate after six weeks of demonstrations. John D Rockefeller attends church away from home. He and five young women guests were in a car in a collision near Elmsford. no injuries reported and Rockefeller’s car was damaged.
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J. D. Rockefeller
New York
Pocantico Hills
John. D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Yonkers
Hartsdale
White Plains
Elmsford
Mr. Rockefeller
Governor Stewart Opposes Consolidation In State Vote
Crisis in mediation looms this week as Governor Stewart signals opposition to consolidation. Other items note a busy Sunday for London militants, Mexican fire on naval aeroplanes, and a range of regional notices including divorces, deaths, and local events across Montana.
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Stewart
Bikale
Montan
Ulster
London
Naval Aeroplan
Butte
Spokane
Anaconda
Altoria
Frank Walker
J. L. Carroll
Long Beach
s-Vadnall
Rocker
Lewistown
lo-Butte
Balfour
Mack
Bozeman
Banttary
Ulster Prepares for Duty as Home Rule Crisis Looms
London reports a looming Irish crisis with Ulster mobilizing volunteers and arming forces to resist home rule as the bill nears its third reading. Londonderry and Tyrone seen as volatile zones with nationalists and Ulstermen both armed, police drafted, and military poised to aid civil authorities if needed. The debate continues as Prime Minister Asquith and Bonar Law clash over amending terms amid by election figures cited by Herbert Samuel to question the bill's electoral mandate.
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London
England
Ulster
Ireland
Dublin
Bil Londonderry
Andrew Bonar Law
Asquith
Ipswich
FE. F. G. Masterman
Duchy of Lancaster
J Cabinet
Herbert Samuel
Belfast Volunteers Ordered to Block Catholic Protestant Quarters
A Belfast dispatch reports orders to Ulster Volunteers to cordon streets between Catholic and Protestant areas tomorrow night and stop Catholic incursions. The Times notes these measures challenge government authority and suggests the government may refrain from curbing Volunteer supremacy.
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London
Belfast
the Times
Ulster Volunteers
Calmness urged in Belfast over home rule passage
In Belfast on May 24 worshippers are urged by both Catholic and Protestant pulpits to refrain from provocative demonstrations as the home rule bill passes. The Catholic bishop of Derry had a pastoral letter read, urging restraint to avoid offending opponents. A nationalists safety committee forms to prevent invasion of Orange territory.
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Belfast
Uster
Derry
Nationalists Committee of Safety
Roosevelt Meets Some of His Western People
Progressive leaders from the Central West gathered in Oyster Bay New York on May 24 to confer with Theodore Roosevelt about the upcoming campaign. Frank B Kellogg of Minneapolis the Roosevelts trust buster spoke for Minnesota while Victor Murdock of Kansas described his state outlook. Roosevelt plans a vigorous campaign this fall in both states during his transcontinental speaking tour.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Central West
Theodore Roosevelt
Minnesota
Frank B. Kellogg
Minneapolis
Roosevelt
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Slowly Sinking Of Jacob Ris Reported In Barre
Barre Massachusetts May 24 slow sinking described by physician as due to heart trouble. Ris is said to be near death with only a short time to live as his condition worsens.
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Barre
Mass
Jacob A. Ris
Suffragists Stage Large London Demonstrations
On May 4 suffragists led a major London day of protests as Sylvia Pankhurst was arrested under the cat and mouse act. A large procession from Canning Town to Victoria Park ended with police breaking chains, amid clashes with anti suffragists and mobs at Hampstead Heath and various cathedrals. Window smashing and confrontations continued in the West End and Hyde Park as police protected demonstrators.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
East End
Cannington
Victoria Park
Sylvia
Hampstead Heath
Westminster Abbey
Newcastle Cathedral
Pankhurst
Down
House of God
Newcastle
West End
Hyde Park
Kidkapers' Identity Known to Minister
The Rev. W. R. Patment, prohibitionist advocate kidnapped March 31 from Westville, Illinois, and found in an abandoned house near Columbia, Illinois, says he knows the people responsible. He has departed for Danville, Michigan, where a grand jury will hear tomorrow. Patment claims an automobile from Danville aided the abduction and that he was slaged and carried for 60 days, appearing with a two month beard, near-starved and filthy.
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St. Louis
W. R. Patment
Westille
Columbia
Danville
Dynamite 18 Used Calumet Mien Way 1A Boarding Fee
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dynamite 18 used at Calumet and boarding fee. No clear event, date, or participants identifiable.
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Calumet
Mien
Naval Aiplanes Fire Upon by Mexican Outposts
Vera Cruz May 24 Navy hydro aeroplanes were fired upon today by Mexican outposts beyond the American lines. A dozen shots were sent as airmen flew high. Reports from Mexico City and Vera Cruz described unrest and political clashes. Provisional details included resignations and contracts amid Huerta s government.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Toray
Soledad
Vera Cruz Beere
Stextee
Huteek
Uoment
Esident Fuerte
Blancuet
Count Ormanted
Huerta
Aianguette
Polly
Senor Lavan
Mediators Sprint Toward Mexican Provisional Government
Niagara Falls May 24 Pan American mediators prepare for crisis as Huerta toppled and constitutionalists near Mexico City a provisional regime may be recognized by the United States and major powers if principles for pacification are agreed to no formal meeting occurred today strong names have been advanced and the choice may rest with the United States to settle the presidency amid fears of chaos without quick action
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Bosra U. SS
California
Mizatlan
San Diego
Obregon
Niagara Falls
Ontario
United States
Mexico City
Huerta
Carranza
Tampico
Mexico
NO ADJOURNMENT PERHAPS TILL FALL
Washington May 24 The house rushes second of the administration anti trust measure as late night sessions continue this week The senate also speeds up legislation to insure agreement in duty and debate On the other hand if the senate undertakes a comprehensive revision adjournment may be unlikely This is a compact news wire note from a period assembly line discussion.
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Washington
House
Senate
Speed records set in Indianapolis 160 mile race trials
Twenty two of forty five cars entered for the Indianapolis 160 mile race posted times on the speedway course. Several autos exceeded 100 miles per hour and circled the two and a half mile track in one minute 36 seconds as trials were run on May 24.
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Indianapolis
Governor Opposed to Consolidation in Montana
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Governor opposes a proposed consolidation of the University of Montana, the state school of mines at Butte, and the agricultural college at Bozeman. The governor warns the plan could force a biased site choice near Bozeman or Missoula by a commission of nonresidents, urging thorough study of the bill’s provisions and the procedure for selecting a permanent site before any November vote.
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Standart
Helena
W. Stewart
University of Montana
State School of Mines F
Agricultural College
State School of
Miner
Tutte
State of Montana
Montana
Kenlemen
Ntfermity
Sndravorine
Hte
Daten
Thie
Ronan Fation
Iit
Meters
Mate of
Atate
Consolidated University B
Consolidated University
Bozeman
Missoula
Supreme Court
Fan
Secretary of State
School of Mines
Putte
State University
Commission of Te
State Board of Education
Governor Tackles Montana School Consolidation Debate
The governor warns against consolidating Montana schools, arguing it risks $550,000 in state property loss in Butte and degrades teaching quality. He questions appointing a chancellor, defends state colleges, and urges resistance to new tax burdens while urging clear governance over educational systems. He asserts officials should resign if required to defend the plan.
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Consolidated Uriyery
Ctizens
Montana
Butte
Boseman
Consolidated
Montana University Locations and the State Contract
The piece argues Montana must honor the implied compact from founded institutions in Missoula Bozeman Butte and Dillon. It warns against relocating schools like the state university and school of mines, noting property values and federal endowments hinge on keeping facilities in their historic cities. The author urges Montana citizens to consider sectional harmony and faith with the federal government.
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Bozeman
Missoula
Montana
State University
School of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Agricultural Experiment Station
School of Mines
Butte
State Normal School
Dillon
Buite
State of
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Underwood & Underwood
Lehmann
Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar
Frederick W
Kidkapers
Blanquet
Phoenix
Naco
Hunt Toda
Sonora
Onsul Perez
MG. Bringas
M.L. Cubillas
Gustave Hamel
Engveh Channel
Grisis
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