President Wilson refuses to sign peace resolution
President Wilson returns Joint Resolution 327 to Congress without his signature, saying it would endanger U S sovereignty and surrender rights to Germany. He argues the Versailles treaty and peace aims do not align with American objectives and condemns a mere partial peace. The House planned a noon vote to repass.
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Jre
House
Repubican
Senate
Themocrats
House Deaders
Waamue
Congress
Fess
Ohio
Chai An
Republican Con Committee
House of Representatives
Germany
United States
Reese
Sarah
N. Baripoas
Iman
Versailles
Belgium
France
Ottoman Empire
Republicans Not For Wet Or Dry Platform at Plake Convention
The piece recounts a Republican convention scene with delegates and voting standings, naming Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and Gov. Frank C. Lowden among those pledged votes. It notes hall preparations at the Coliseum and a Western Union telegraph wire dispute with nonunion threats. Elevator workers unionization and a new gavel decision wrap the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonsman Wise Cmiet
Leonard Wood
Frank C. Lowden
Charles, Hall
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hall
Building Trades Council
Coliseum
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
No Increased Fares While Card Are Idle
A Helena report notes officials including the mayor City Attorney Clinton auditor Phillips and Attorney Furman visited the capital to present the fact of the Butte transportation troop to the commission. No decision was made before their departure, but the commission had already issued an answer in Butte.
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Clinton
Wharton
Phillips
Furman
Butte Transportation Troop
Helena
Butte
Butte Electric Railway petition held until cars run again
The Montana public service commission delayed action on a fare increase petition by the Butte Electric Railway, insisting the company restore street car service before the commission would consider higher rates. Officials reported the line had not operated in May and the commission demanded full public service before any relief could be granted.
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Helena
Montana Public Service Commission
Butte Electric Railway Company
Butte
J. R. Wharton
Car Company
George Forsythe
Columbia Gardens
W. ‘. Stodden
RK. L. Clinton
Fred Furman
James C. Phillips
Commission
Wharton
Ah Butte
Office
the Public Service Commission
Debs Nominated for President During Prison Notice
Eugene V. Debs, imprisoned in Atlanta for espionage act violations, will be formally notified Saturday morning that the Socialist Party has nominated him for president. The event occurs in a small room at the federal penitentiary under guard.
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Debs
Atlanta
Atlanta Federal Penitentary
Eugene V. Debs
Socialist Party
Mexican provisional president leaves Mazatlan for Manila
Adolfo de la Huerta, provisional president of Mexico, departed Mazatlan today aboard the gunboat Guerrero en route to Mexico City. A dispatch to the Mexican consulate confirmed the voyage and destination.
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EL Paso
Adolfo de la Huerta
Mexico
Mazatlan
Manila
Guerrero
Mexico City
Hanna Denies Campaign Money Promises Amid Inquiry
Cleveland May 27 D R Hanna issued a statement denying claims that he agreed to raise 500000 for General Wood and stating he had no active role in Wood's pre nomination campaign. He said he contributed 6000 to the Wood campaign in the Cleveland district and had no further involvement with Mr King or Mr Loeb.
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Hanna
Cleveland
D._ R. Hanna
John T. King
Connecticut
Senate
Washington
Mr. King
General Wood
William Loeb
Charles ‘T. King
Roosevelt Memorial Club
J.T. King
Mr. Loeb
Mr. McKinley
General
New York
Init
Wood
Sullivan Death Brings Inquest To Butte Readers
Contained inquest notes state Sullivan, long a Butte resident, died amid questions of self harm at a lonely cabin after a war record and rustling card found on his person. Surviving relatives include two brothers Michael and John in Rockford Washington, with other kin in Butte. An autopsy and inquest are scheduled for Thursday at 10 o'clock.
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Butte
Sullivan
Anaconda Company
United States Army
Seattle
Wisconsin
France
Camp Lewis
Red Cross
Park City
Utah
Michael
John Sullivan
Jerry Sullivan
Mary Sullivan
Rockford
Daly-Shea Undertaking
Doran
Funeral for Annette Markland in Butte
Arrangements by American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary for the funeral of Annette Markland the little French girl who died from war wounds. Procession led by the Butte Mines Band will depart Walsh undertaking rooms after 9 o'clock for St Patrick's church where high mass will be offered by Father Tougas. Interment at Holy Cross cemetery after a service at the church. Local business leaders asked to fly flags at half mast from 9 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Markland
Irl
America
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Legion
Butte Mines
Walsh Undertaking
St. Patrick's Church
Father Tougas
Park Street
Arizona
Holy Cross Cemetery
Bassett of
Theegion
Villa Faces Pursuit as Mexican Forces Close In
El Paso, May 27. The de facto Mexican government launches a campaign against Francisco Villa. Advices indicate at least three commandos have entered the Parral district mountains to hunt Villa, who must dodge a fast closing cordon of troops and his band.
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EL Paso
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Parral
Villa
Memorial Day program planned for Townsend area parade
Towns end May 27 Memorial Day parade will run Sunday morning from Townsend Toston Rodersburg and Canton to local cemeteries for war graves decoration and services. An 8 p m program in Townsend auditorium includes parade invitations to patriotic and civic groups and a schedule with speakers and musical selections led by Dugler and Judge J B Erickson of Kalispell.
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Delos ‘Thorson
Mary Clare Swift
J. B. Erickson
Kalispell
Muse
J. H. Holoway
W. D. Lasby
J. W. Benediction
W. H. Mitchel
Dugler
Sergi
Charles Mc.Dowell
Justice Department Accused of Repeated Illegal Acts
A May report by a lawyer committee, distributed by the National Popular Government League, accuses the Justice Department of continual illegal acts in its campaign against radicals. It cites warrantsless arrests, incommunicado detentions, home entries, seized property, and mistreatment of suspects, with allegations linked to the attorney general’s office and local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Judson F. King
National Popular Government League
Ganda
Prince Michael Murat Indicted on Grand Larceny Charge
New York May 27 Prince Michael Murat was indicted by the May grand jury on a first degree grand larceny charge from a Manhattan fur dealer who says he lost 1500 dollars during the prince’s June visit. A bench warrant will be issued and extradition sought. witnesses testified Murat bought furs with a check that bounced. The prince, who married Miss Stallo in 1813, reportedly met the dealer in Saratoga last June. Only 500 dollars had been paid to date.
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New York
Prince
Michael Murat
Paris
Wilson
May Graud
Manhattan
New York Police Department
United States
Grand
Stallo
Edwin K. Stallo
Saratoga
Memorial Day Parade Plans Ready In Butte
Memorial day observance in Butte is set with nine patriotic organizations coordinating. The courthouse meeting finalized the program unchanged, naming Thomas J. Walker as marshal and listing chief of staff W. K. Van Orden and aides Dr. RG Monahan, F. H. McCormick, Dr. P. I. McGarthy, John K. O’Rourke, Francis Silver, James McCarthy, and A. M. Kochter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Thomas J. Walker
W. K. van Orden
RG. Monahan
F. H. McCormick
P. I McGarthy
John K
Butte Grill Closes Early After Huge Opening Day
The Butte Grill opened yesterday under the American plan and closed at 8 30 PM because the larder was cleaned out by heavy patronage. Manager Davey expected to run until 1 AM but miscalculated demand. He reports yesterday was the biggest day of the year and plans a larger supply for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Butte Grill
Judge Advised on Echols Creek Water Case
In Deer Lodge on May 27 Judge George B. Winston adjourned court and moved to Anaconda. The case of Dan McKenzie and others against David Price and others, a readjudication of Echols creek waters, was taken under advisement after three days of testimony. The creek feeds into Nevada creek and Six Mile week, later joining Little Blackfoot at its head, with years of dispute over water rights.
Wood Leads Early Delegates in 1930 Republican Race
Chicago May 21 Maj Gen Wood leads in instructed delegates with 152 of 493 needed for nomination as contests and surpluses loom. Johnson and Lowden also claim strong first ballot support while all three camps forecast victory. Regional contests in South Dakota New Jersey Indiana Michigan Nebraska shape strategy ahead of the convention opening next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wood
National Committee
Mond
Frank
Nebraska
Republican National Committee
Lowden
Anthracite Miners Submit to Arbitration Plan
Wilkes Barre Pa May 2 The anthracite mine workers in their district convention here accepted President Wilsons plan to settle the wage dispute by an arbitration commission. Pending the award, miners will remain at work under the retroactive understanding agreed to between operators and miners, protecting wage increases from April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Wilson
Deer Lodge News Highlights Local Events and Visitors
Deer Lodge May 27 reports a spirited baseball game won 4 to 2 by the Car toads. T. S. Lawler of Butte attended classes as guest. George Roosevelt of Montana college’s extension department visited the county high school. Elliston residents, L. J. Yoakum and family, visited Deer Lodge. A Brotherhood of Railway Clerks dance with Bana Smith orchestra is planned at Milwaukee hall on June. W. Monahan of Ovando visited on business. Miss Lillian Flynn had a bad fall from a horse at Deer Lodge Park. Joseph Mulcahy J J Flynn and Martin Hayes returned from the Knights of Columbus convention in Helena. William Nelson and Sterling Ball filed homestead proofs at the county clerk’s office Thursday. Mrs. C. A. Millard planned a coast trip, and Unique Tailoring promotes cleaning services for ladies’ wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Carmen and Electricians
T. S. Lawler
Butte
George Roosevelt
Extension Department
Montana College
William Richar
L. J. Yoakum
Delia Hill
T. Yoakum
Elliston
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Milwaukee Hall
Bana Smith Orchestra
W. Monahan
Ovando
Lillian Flynn
Deer Lodge Parms
Joseph Mulcahy
J. J. Flynn
Martin Hayes
Knights of Columbus
Helena
William “E. Nelson
Sterling Ball
Avon
C. A. Millard
Unique Tailoring Co
East Park Avenue
Anaconda
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Palmer
Covington
Revere Sugar Company
Boston
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Edge
Fred Lynch
Minnesota
Th Bayer Company
Lynch
King
William C. Procter
Henry C. Frick
William Lee
Theodore Roosevelt
Starry M. Daugherty
Harding
Carmi A. Thompson
Daugherty
Marionthe
James Hi. Reynolds
Coolidge
Reynolds
W. Stearns
Andrew Adie
William FP
Whiting
W. Murray ‘Crane
E. B
Max Mitchell
John F. Davies
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Ee Bolshevist Sucopss
Copenhagen
Karel
Russia
Bolshevists
Helsing
National ‘Tidende
Connolly
Texas
Lonely Cabin
Markla
Broadwater County
Prince Michael Murat
President
Memorial Committee
BUY Furs Direct
Montana
Minneapolis
Richard P. Hoenck
N. Main
GALLI
Cardi
Broadway
Howard Music Company
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